Congratulations to all who took advantage of our Monday hot news tweet and were able to attend the superb RFU Charity Gala Dinner at Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa on the 21st February. The night’s extravaganza, hosted by Chris Evans at the last minute after the original compere was unable to attend, featured Q &…
Read MoreCamilla and Kate dine at Koffmann’s
Camilla clearly has great taste choosing the understated yet beautifully stylish Koffmann’s restaurant at The Berkeley in Knightsbridge for yesterday’s very public lunch with Kate Middleton. The 80-seater split level restaurant at this luxurious 5 star hotel was a burst with energy for the party of four including Kate’s sister Pippa and Camilla’s daughter Laura…
Read MoreChinese New Year – Fortune Cookie saying ‘Dine out to usher in prosperity’
Chinese New Year officially begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice, so the Year of the Rabbit starts on 3rd February. There are 12 different animals on the Chinese zodiac marking each new year. The rabbit marks a period of tranquillity, balance and calm. It enthuses time to focus on relationships and…
Read MoreThe ultimate dining destinations for this Valentine’s
If you are looking for a heart-melting destination to take someone special this Valentine’s, then look no further than our selection of some of the most romantic destinations the UK has to offer: Seven Park Place by William Drabble – St James’s Club, London, SW1A 1LS For a celebratory dinner on Valentine’s Day, Seven park…
Read MoreRestaurant legal stories that caught our attention
Woman sues restaurant over falling moose head A woman launched legal action against a New York City, White Slab Palace restaurant after she was injured by the décor – after a 150lb stuffed moose’s head fell on her giving her concussion and other injuries. Unspecified damages were sought and in a twist it appeared that…
Read MoreMichelin star restaurants 2011
Michelin has annouced its highest ever tally of Michelin stars in its 2011 edition – special for being marking its 100th anniversary (although its 37th year of awarding stars). In total 143 have recieved or retained Michelin stars with 14 new annoucments. Whilst there were 12 new one stars and two new two stars, there remains only four three…
Read MoreFine Dining Restaurant Diet Tips fit for Celebrities
No need to derail a Christmas excess diet plan by being a restaurant hermit in January. The good news is there is no need to abstain. We give you the simple tips to enjoy luxury dining but without a calorie overload. But remember, all with moderation as we all know crash diets always prove ineffective…
Read MoreA Great Year for Design Restaurants
A busy but excellent year, in fact 2010 was probably the best year Designrestaurants.com has ever had with an incredible upsurge in demand from customers and for inclusions by notable restaurants. Over 90 new restaurant inclusions, 44% increase on web bookings, a 10.2% increase in affiliate members and a 17% increase in subscribers to our…
Read MoreDesign LSM’s concept for Eighty Six Bar and Restaurant
Eighty Six Bar and Restaurant, formerly known as Cactus Blue on the Fulham Road in South Kensington, opened recently in mid November to high acclaim. The brief to Design LSM, the award winning interior designers and architectural practice based in East Sussex, was to create a venue that appealed to local Fulham and Chelsea residents…
Read MoreEuropean Hotel Design Awards Announcements
The great and the good of the hospitality industry gathered at the Lancaster London on Tuesday 23rd November 2010 for contract interiors event ‘Sleep 10’. Attendees including hoteliers,analysts, developers, architects, and designers eagerly anticipated the results of the 13th annual European Hotel Design Awards. Notable is this year’s Outstanding Contribution Award to Olga Polizzi, the…
Read MoreCompelling Letter from Action Against Hunger to Design Restaurants
We are releasing this compelling letter from Lynne Richards, Corporate Fundraising Manager at Action Against Hunger and links to the video link below so you can see how your online bookings assists in helping those who need it more than us. For each of your online bookings made through Design Restaurants website we donate 25p…
Read MoreThe British Curry Awards
The annual British Curry Awards was held at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Sunday 21 Nov 2010 and has been recognising excellence in the industry since 2005 with this year’s competition attracting a record 67,000 public nominations. List of winners Most Innovative Restaurant – Chilli Pickle, Brighton Best Newcomer – Mem Saab, Leicester…
Read MoreGive the perfect gourmet gift this Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of year …. and here at Design Restaurants we are very excited to be offering lots of delicious and inspiring choices for the pampered gourmet this Christmas. With our vast collection of leading restaurants and luxury hotels, spas and affiliated club associations we are able to create extra special personalised…
Read MoreTop 10 UK Restaurant Designers shaping the industry today
The architecture and interiors of a restaurant are becoming as fundamental an ingredient as the food and service you receive within. As an environment for social entertaining there is an increasing movement to strive for the more daring, experimental, inspirational, harmonious or nurturing – creativity in design is back in fashion – and dragging us…
Read MoreFox Linton to design London’s first six star property
Leading interior designers, Fox Linton Associates are to design The Wellesley – a new 36 suite townhouse due to open at 11 – 13 Knightsbridge in November 2012. Fox Linton, recently responsible for the Dorchester Collection’s new opening Coworth Park in Ascot, The Grove in Watford and One Aldwych, will use the former office blocks…
Read MoreSunday Times ‘Britain’s Top 100 Restaurants’
The Sunday Times continue its tradition of ranking our favourite restaurants in its supplement of 31 October 2010. Rankings are according to canvassed survey of 1,000’s of diners in association with the Harden’s Restaurant Guides. 1. Gidleigh Park: Chagford, Devon (French) Chef – Michael Caines / Price pp £127 2. The Fat Duck: Bray, Berkshire…
Read MoreVision Marketing launches luxury loyalty club with Inverlochy Castle and Chez Roux
Vision Marketing (parent company to Design Restaurants) has signed a landmark marketing agreement with Inverlochy Castle Management International (ICMI) and Chez Roux to launch a range of privileges and rewards programme at Scotland’s most renowned small luxury hotels. The Inverlochy Club will showcase ICMI’s iconic collection of magnificent castle’s, country houses and boutique hotels in…
Read MoreVision Marketing awarded contract to run Luton Hoo Loyalty Club
Vision Marketing (parent company to Design Restaurants) has been selected by Elite Hotels to implement and run the debut loyalty programme for its five star property, Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa. The new rewards club will feature comprehensive membership benefits for The Mansion House, Golf and Spa venues and across…
Read MoreThe UK’s Greatest Auction Goes Live
Do you fancy Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli cooking in your home for all your friends and family? Or flying to the exclusive Parisian apartment of legendary chef Ken Hom, whilst he dines you and four friends? Or for the chance to attend the British Grand Prix as a guest of Bernie Ecclestone? These are just…
Read MoreX Factor effect at Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa
Insider news at Pennyhill Park Hotel tells us that bookings went through the roof last week after their sponsorship of the X Factor’s viewer call in competition. Shown over the last two weekends, the prize draw for a Mazda sports car and a two night break at Pennyhill Park Hotel with complimentary spa entry and dinner for two, is…
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