Eyebrows were raised and heads were scratched when Alex Hunter announced that his hit seafood ‘chef’s table’ restaurant, The Sea The Sea in London’s East End, was to close down at the end of March. The stylish 14-seater chef’s table – which Alex describes as “a Bond villain’s lair” – will then turn into a venue for […]
From low wages and long hours to cultures of bullying, the hospitality industry has a history of treating its people poorly. It’s time this became a thing of the past. Here, The Sustainable Restaurant Association explores why providing safe, healthy and progressive work environments is important, and shares the benefits this can bring to your […]
In mid-September, the great and good of the Welsh food world, and beyond, descended on Abergavenny for its popular annual food festival. Proud Welsh suppliers, restaurateurs and independent producers flocked to the small Monmouthshire town, but just weeks after these food-fueled celebrations, Abergavenny has lost one of it’s finest restaurants. The Hardwick, operated by chef-owner […]
Guests looking to upgrade their dining experience at one of the UK’s most prolific restaurant groups can now take advantage of a newly launched app offering various perks and benefits. The Ivy Premier Rewards App has been built to enhance the diner offering across the brand, which operates 41 Ivy Café and Brasserie restaurants nationally. […]
There are numerous benefits to making sure your business is an active part of your local community, from improved visibility and brand image to a boost in customer numbers and easier recruitment and retention. In this article, The Sustainable Restaurant Association suggests just some of the many possible ways your restaurant can get involved. Sponsor […]
Over the past 25 years, one charity has used a simple opt-in method at some of the UK’s best restaurants to raise over £12 million in aid of targeted homeless support across Britain. The StreetSmart formula is simple enough: one pound per table is added to a diners’ bill during the months of November and […]
For many, Turkish cuisine in London was confined to classic kebabs or fast casual pide. Esra Muslu became a force to change that when she opened Zahter. Muslu has been described as a visionary talent. Hailing from Istanbul, the 44-year old had a hugely successful and diverse career, quietly showcasing how diverse and impactful the […]
Krowd supports hospitality brands with acquisitions for new and lapsed customers by promoting them to 20m+ UK consumers through partnerships with banks, airlines and more. Krowd’s publishing partners include American Express, Airtime Rewards (EE & O2 rewards), British Airways Executive Club, Next Jump, Curve, Zilch and MasterCard B2B. Krowd x Amex Dining American Express Dining, […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association on why restaurants should place a high importance on the role within their communities Gathering together to eat has been a fundamental part of what it means to be human since our earliest days. While we shared handfuls of foraged berries while sheltering from the rain or hunkered together around a […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association shares tips on how restaurants can support more sustainable consumer choices by adjusting menu language Building a sustainable menu Restaurants have both the power and the responsibility to serve food that is nutritionally beneficial and environmentally friendly – and of course, tastes good, too. Designing menus with this in mind will […]
