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Rooms, Recognition and Revelry

The sun is (mostly) shining, the pub gardens are busy, and the hospitality world just keeps on moving. Whether it’s Cumbrian countryside retreats, glittering awards, or culinary charity powerhouses, there’s been plenty to toast of late—so let’s get into it.   🏨 A “Very Interesting” Development Up North   The folks at Interesting Hotels clearly have a taste for Cumbrian charm—they’ve just added

Pedals Plates & Prizes

As we cruise into July (hopefully with a bit more sunshine on the menu), the hospitality world keeps serving up inspiration by the bucketload, with news from the last couple of weeks, and plenty to look forward to; from two-wheeled triumphs to three-star talent, here’s what’s been making us smile recently.   🚴‍♀️ Hospitality Action’s Summer Cycle Challenge: Heroes on

Out of Towners is Back in Town

This week’s big news: Ugly Butterfly to reopen at Headland Hotel, Angela Hartnett set for not one but two new openings including a new Café Murano site and Out of Towners is back at the start of July. Adam’s Handling It The shock news that Adam Handling’s Ugly Butterfly would be closing its doors at Carbis Bay was softened

Opheem

You know when you wake up and it just seems like it’s going to be a good day? That’s how Saturday 31st May greeted me when I awoke. Probably something to do with the fact that later that afternoon I would be settling into a long-anticipated dinner at Opheem. On the way, we had picked out a bar for

Marco?…… POLO!

Hospitality Action South-West Polo Day Taste Hospitality are making their way down to the Cotswolds on Sunday, as the countdown is almost over for Caroline and Sophie, who are attending Hospitality Action’s South-West Polo Day. There’s much to look forward to, and the weather has made a promise to be kind, so it should be a great day.

National Restaurant Awards Are Closing In!

As the National Restaurant Awards loom, the Chef of the Year Shortlist has been announced in the last few days. Meanwhile, there’s more Head Chef news, and a well-known North Yorkshire name takes on a well-known North Yorkshire pub. National Restaurant Awards – Chef of the Year Shortlist The Chef of the Year shortlist has been announced for the

National Wine Careers Week

It was great to read about the National Wine Careers Week which took place from the 12th – 18th May. Led by Plumpton College, home of the UK Wine Education Centre, the drive was supported by English sparkling wine brand Nyetimber – one of the UK’s largest employer within the wine sector – as well as WSET, WineGB and Drinks United.

Tom Kerridge in The Guardian

An excellent piece was published in The Guardian this week, in conversation with chef Tom Kerridge, the Gloucestershire born 2 Michelin Star Chef and business owner. I love Tom Kerridge. In my mind he is one of, if not the, most important public figure in hospitality at this moment. I wrote about him previously following his series “The Hidden

A Big Fish in a Global Pond

As the National Restaurant Awards approach, the categories have started to be announced; as last week the Estrella Damm Sustainability Awards shortlists were declared open. Meanwhile, a tiny village in Somerset sits named alongside the likes of Singapore and Sao Paulo in a prestigious list of restaurants and a high profile Lancashire chef makes headlines once more. Osip A

“The Rest is Silence”

More chef news this week, with moves, announcements and a cookbook, as well as the sad passing of a renowned food critic. Callum Graham Following last week’s announcement of Callum Graham’s departure from Bohemia after nine dedicated years, his next venture has been made public; and he is to take an Executive Chef role at the award-winning Wild Rabbit. The

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👣 Walk for Wellbeing 2025 is happening from 10th to 26th October, and we’re proud to support this amazing initiative raising awareness and funds for mental health in hospitality. 💛 Caroline, from @hospitalityaction Northern Board, will be walking in Manchester and York, while Sophie will be walking in Liverpool. Join the hosted walks and show your support:📍 York – 12th October, hosted by Splendid Hospitality Group & Hospitality Association York📍 Manchester – 19th October, hosted by The Manchester Hoteliers Association📍 Liverpool – 19th October, hosted by Liverpool Hospitality Association Let’s come together to walk, talk, and make a difference in our hospitality community. 💬💪 #WalkForWellbeing #HospitalityAction #MentalHealthMatters #TeamTasteOnTheMove #HospitalityCommunity #WeveGotYou ... See MoreSee Less
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