Modular by Kursad Ayanlar
Modular emerged not as a single gesture, but as a pursuit: to craft a system capable of unfolding into countless expressions from one distilled design element. Each component is engineered…
Share
Posts by author
Jade
248 posts
Glengoyne Unveils 46-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky at SCOTCH, The Balmoral, Priced at £1,000 Per Dram
🥃 Glengoyne, July 2026, Edinburgh: A 46-Year-Old Single Malt whisky, distilled in 1979 from a refill Bourbon cask and bottled at 41.2% ABV, debuts at SCOTCH in The Balmoral. Priced at £1,000 per dram, this extraordinary expression was selected by Glengoyne’s Distillery Manager Robbie Hughes and SCOTCH Bar Manager Ross Barr. With over 500 whiskies, SCOTCH offers a world-class experience, now highlighted by this rare release, embodying Glengoyne’s tropical fruit notes.
Share
Dave’s Hot Chicken Expands UK Presence with New Restaurant Opening at Westfield Stratford, Offers Free Sliders
🍗 Dave's Hot Chicken, backed by Drake, opened its latest UK restaurant at Westfield Stratford, London. The launch event included giving away 200 free sliders to app subscribers. The fast-casual dining spot offers Nashville-style hot chicken with a seven-level spice scale, classic sides, and shakes. Located at the World Food Court, it operates daily from 11am, with extended hours until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Share
Barons Eden Rebrands as Hiddenwell, Announces Expansion Plans Including Ardencote Manor and Orsett Hall Additions
🏨 Barons Eden has rebranded to Hiddenwell to align with its vision for wellness hospitality and expansion plans. The rebrand includes Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire and Eden Hall in Nottinghamshire, with future additions like Ardencote Manor and Orsett Hall. Hoar Cross Hall features one of Europe's largest spas with 104 rooms. CEO Ed Law emphasizes the focus on wellbeing and escapism. Hiddenwell aims to strengthen its position in the UK as a leading spa operator.
Share
Michelin-Starred Chef Taz Sarhane to Curate Exclusive Culinary Events at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi in August
🍴 Taz Sarhane, Head Chef of Cycene, London, will host two exclusive dinners at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, Malaysia on August 6-7. The "Threads of Taste" series celebrates Malaysian cuisine's rich history. Guests can attend a chef’s table at the Beach Grill by the Andaman Sea or dine at Langkawi Kitchen, situated on 30-foot stilts. Menus will highlight local ingredients and foraged produce, featuring dishes like crab rendang and lobster with lemongrass.
Share
Shaftesbury Capital Welcomes Five New Hospitality Brands to Covent Garden, Including Debuts and Expansions
🍴 Shaftesbury Capital introduces five new hospitality brands in Covent Garden. Carmy’s is debuting with an 820 sq ft store at 1a Monmouth Street this summer, offering New York-style pizza. Frothee opens its second location in a 400 sq ft unit at 29 Bedfordbury this month. JUNK Burger and Puffy Cookies expand with new sites on New Row, measuring 1,600 sq ft and 1,200 sq ft, respectively. Elia will open a 520 sq ft Mediterranean restaurant in the historic Market Building soon.
Share
Rocola, a New East London Restaurant and Bar, Opens July 8 with Rotating Chefs and Events
🍴 Who? Rocola by Crudo Group, founded by Maria Yanez and Carlos Socorro. When? Opens July 8. Where? Mare Street, East London. What? A restaurant, bar, and rotating kitchen featuring a changing calendar of guest chefs, music-led events, and collaborations. How? Built around an open kitchen and bar with a Latin American and Southern European menu. First Residency? Chef Nico Reynolds, known for his New Caribbean cooking, will lead the initial residency. Wine? 60-80 bottles available.
Share
Luxury Ski Resorts in the Alps: Verbier, Courchevel, and Zermatt Cater to Various Ski Abilities and Preferences
🎿 Verbier is ideal for confident skiers with off-piste terrain and après-ski options. Courchevel offers a luxury experience with Michelin-starred dining and is family-friendly with beginner terrain. Zermatt provides stunning scenery and cross-border skiing into Italy. A £25,000 budget varies by group size and timing; New Year options are often self-catered, while January can include more luxuries. The Luxury Chalet Co. offers services like concierge and private chefs to enhance your ski holiday.
Share
Marriott International and Lefay Announce Joint Venture to Integrate Luxury Wellness Brand into Marriott Portfolio
🏨 Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, announced a joint venture to integrate the luxury wellness brand Lefay into Marriott's portfolio. Founded in Italy in 2006, Lefay specializes in luxury resorts, including two in Lago di Garda and Dolomiti, Italy, with three more under development in Tuscany, Southern Italy, and the Swiss Alps. This collaboration aims to leverage Marriott's global capabilities to expand Lefay's reach, focusing on luxury wellness experiences worldwide.
Share
Martínez Otero Achieves 70% Turnover Internationally with Five Global Manufacturing Facilities and 500+ Employees
💰 Founded in 1942 in Galicia, Martínez Otero is a family-owned company offering turnkey solutions worldwide, with 70% revenue from projects in Europe, the Middle East, the U.K., the U.S., the Caribbean, and Africa. With five facilities in Spain, the Caribbean, and Africa, it employs over 500 directly and 400 indirectly. The company promotes sustainability, having offset 560 tonnes of CO₂ in 2024 through restoration projects in Galicia, planting 9,300 trees over 86,500 m².
Share
