For Joe Allen, the iconic Covent Garden restaurant that was a pioneer of the much-copied American-style diner format, the boom in the non-formal sector means it has definitely seen competition increase over the past few years.
Cutting the Mustard
Posts Categorized: 2016 Features
Cheers to great beer this Christmas
Beer is still an important part of any festive celebration – or at least, any party that you’re thinking of inviting me to attend – and with so much choice now available on draught, as well as in bottles and cans, there’s really no excuse not to enjoy a different beer with every part of the Christmas menu.
Joycelyn Neave, Seafood Pub Company: Profile
Joycelyn Neave, the founder of the Seafood Pub Company – and nominee for the Pub & Bar Award at The Cateys 2016 – operates eight Lancashire venues, with two more in the pipeline. She talks to John Porter about how she recruits her army of ‘Seafood Soldiers’.
The Joule in the Crown
If the pub has a habit of regularly defying the doomsayers and demonstrating that it’s a fit and proper business model for the 21st century, that doesn’t simply happen by accident, of course. Instead, it’s a tribute to the hard work and dedication of experienced, savvy operators up and down the land. Among those building a strong reputation in this respect is Joule’s Brewery.
Cider House Rules
Figures from CGA Strategy* show that cider continues to make inroads in the eating out market. In the year to the start of August 2016, cider grew by 2.4% in volume and 3.2% in value across the on-trade as whole. In hotels, there was a 5.1% increase in value, while restaurants saw a 2.2% value increase.
