Applebee’s, an institution of Borough Market for 25 years, is set to celebrate its milestone anniversary with an exciting relaunch in February 2025. Still fully independent and family-run, Applebee’s is one of the original Borough Market traders, having started as a fishmonger, Joy and Graham Applebee then moved into their first bricks-and-mortar seafood restaurant on Stoney Street. Spearheading the relaunch is their son Jack Applebee along with his two brothers. Jack has appointed a new Executive Chef, Frankie van Loo, who joins the business from Jason Atherton’s Social Company restaurant group. Frankie notably spent 13 years at the group, which…
Author: Karen Contrino
Pioneering rainforest resort, The Datai Langkawi, is delighted to announce that The Els Club Teluk Datai has become the first golf course in Malaysia to be awarded the prestigious GEO Certification. This globally recognised accolade, awarded by the Golf Environment Organization (GEO) Foundation, highlights the club’s dedication to environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and community engagement. The GEO Certification represents a significant milestone in sustainable golf practices, demonstrating excellence in three key areas: Nature, Resources, and Community. As the first Malaysian golf course to achieve this recognition, The Els Club Teluk Datai sets a benchmark for responsible golf course management in the region. Sharudin Bin Kamarudin, Club Manager…
The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching and therefore, many people up and down the country have already started planning their Christmas Dinner. However, what are people planning on cooking this Christmas? InSinkErator has analysed Google searches for popular Christmas recipes in the lead-up to Christmas, along with the average prices of these meats, to reveal the nation’s favourite Christmas Din,ner meat and the results are in! The nation’s cheapest Christmas dinner meat Rank Meat Average Price Searches in the Last Month 1 Roast Chicken £4.46 635,300 4 Gammon £4.86 132,400 3 Roast Pork £7.08 144,400 2 Roast…
As the festive season fast approaches, sparkling wines are the perfect drink to share with friends and family. To help you celebrate in style, here is a list of a few delicious and refreshing bubbles to try this festive season. Domaine du Mètèore Le Cratère Sparkling Rosé Over ten thousand years ago, a meteorite struck a hillside in Southern France and formed a crater. The vines used to make Domaine du Mètèore’s Le Cratère Sparkling Rosé…
‘Christmas drinks’1 has seen a +524% increase in searches in the last 3 months. The search term ‘Christmas drinks’2 is a trending on google and the hashtag #winterdrinks3 has 6.8k posts on TikTok. Experts at Wren Kitchens have shared the best festive drinks as an alternative to mulled wine and how to prepare them this Christmas. Searches for “Mulled cider” soared to 181,0004 searches in the UK during November 2024 alone, reflecting the nation’s eagerness to plan festive celebrations. To help you elevate your festive hosting game, kitchen expert, Debra Hutt at Wren Kitchens has created a list of the best mulled wine alternatives and how to prepare them.…
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that our bodies need to function. Vitamin C levels in our body are responsible for numerous bodily functions such as our immune system, bone health, blood pressure, tissue growth and repair, collagen production and healing. Over the past month, searches for ‘vitamin C deficiency’ have spiked by 1,025% and ‘vitamin C deficiency symptoms’ have also soared by 1,015%*, showing that people are concerned about their vitamin C levels during the colder months. Doctor John Burke, Chief Medical Officer at AXA Health Insurance reveals the main symptoms of vitamin C deficiency to be aware of, as well…
December is here, and with its arrival, there has been a surge in flu cases across the UK. With a +100% increase in searches for ‘RSV’ in the past 24 hours, and +50% increases for ‘flu symptoms’ and ‘COVID symptoms’ over the past 48 hours too, Brits are being hit by winter illnesses. FOUR viruses are on the rise in the UK this December, known as the ‘quad-demic’. Dr John Burke, Chief Medical Officer at AXA Health shares his expertise on how to help prevent catching a virus from the quad-demic this winter as well as top tips to minimise symptoms. What…
Embrace serenity with Morning Wellness: Yoga and Breakfast at Jumeirah Al Qasr, where mindful movement meets nourishing cuisine in a breathtaking setting at the Balloons at the Palace pop-up. Jumeirah Al Qasr is delighted to invite guests to embrace a serene start to their Saturdays with Morning Wellness: Yoga and Breakfast, an exclusive offering with Talise Spa. Running from 21 December 2024 to 26 April 2025, guests can enjoy a harmonious blend of mindful movement and nourishing cuisine, all set amidst the enchanting Balloons at the Palace, pop-up. Perched on the fifth-floor terrace of Jumeirah Al Qasr, this one-of-a-kind experience begins with a 60-minute Hatha yoga…
product of wilderness spirits pioneers Buck & Birch. Founded in 2016, this Scottish based team of nature lovers, foragers and flavour innovators is known for creating exceptional drinks that celebrate the wonders of the wild and the incredible ingredients nature has to offer. Led by a spirit of exploration and defying drinks industry norms, each product in their award-winning range takes inspiration from a walk in the woods… and the founders’ love of the flavourful saps, plants, barks and berries that lie within. Only natural ingredients and sustainable, traditional extraction techniques are used to gently refine their products, to give…
UK food manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures reveal a dramatic uplift in sales revenue and purchasing. Small and mid-sized firms saw their average sales jump by 133% in the third quarter of this year, while the number of purchase orders (POs) placed with suppliers was also up by 102%, according to a report from inventory management software provider Unleashed. Food manufacturers saw the second biggest jump in sales revenue out of all the 12 manufacturing categories analysed. It also saw the fifth biggest rise in POs. Its counterpart – beverages – saw sales jump by 63% and…