Sophie Weir - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 12

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The Third Monkey Opens in Farnham

🍽 **Chef Adam Fisher, aged 34, is set to open The Third Monkey gastropub in Farnham in mid-July.** The venue showcases a hyper-seasonal menu with dishes like 50-day dry-aged Surrey Farm ribeye and BBQ Iberico pork loin. Plant-based options include wood-roasted stuffed courgette flower. The ground floor gastropub offers craft beers, and an upstairs cocktail bar provides seasonal drinks. Weekends feature DJs on the rooftop terrace, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

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Four-Hands Dinners at Il Visibilio in the Heart of the Tuscan Countryside

🍳 Il Visibilio in Chianti Classico is hosting exclusive Four-Hands Dinners starting June 18, 2025, at 7 PM. The first dinner features Chef Daniele Canella and two-Michelin-starred Chef Giuseppe Iannotti, limited to 16 guests at €190 per person, plus €110 for wine pairing. Upcoming events on August 12 and October 7 feature chefs Davide Canella and Federico Zanasi. Located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, this series showcases culinary innovation and expertise.

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Beyond Belief Brewing Co Hops into Retail with Pasta Beer

🍺 Beyond Belief Brewing Co, a sustainable brewery, will offer its Zenith Pasta IPA in 400 Sainsbury's stores nationwide from June 16. Their innovative process replaces 50% of traditional malt with surplus pasta, reducing food waste and saving 1.35L of water per liter of beer. The 440ml can is priced at £3.25 with 5% ABV. The brewery collaborates with Dell’Ugo and aims to expand using other waste, like bakery products, for new brews.

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Belgian Masterchef Lieven Demeestere to Make UK Debut at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu

🍴 Michelin-starred Chef Lieven Demeestere will host a one-night-only six-course dinner at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu in London on June 20, 2025. This marks his first public dining appearance in the UK. The menu features dishes like Braised Pig Neck and North Sea Ray Wing. The event celebrates his career as he prepares to pass his restaurant, Arenberg, to his family. The dinner costs £110 per person with an optional wine pairing at £55. Booking is recommended.

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Country estate hotel gives nature a buzz with new beehives

🐝 Wild Boar Estate, near Windermere, initiated beekeeping to aid its 72-acre land's ecosystem. By summer, each of the three hives hosts up to 60,000 bees, contributing to pollination and honey production. Managed by General Manager Adam Bujok and apiarist Jackie Kerr, the team ensures hive health and plans to use honey in a microbrewery. The project supports sustainability and offers honey for guests. Busy seasons span late spring to early summer, with hive checks continuing year-round.

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Base Face Pizza to open in Richmond

🍕 Base Face Pizza, founded by ex-jazz musician Tim Thornton, opens its Richmond site at 112 Kew Road on Tuesday, June 17th. Originating from a lockdown pizza oven idea in 2020, Base Face expanded from Hammersmith in June 2021 to Barnes in January 2023, then Putney by February 2024. The new Richmond location seats 30 diners plus 8 outdoor, offering 12 pizzas in 12-inch and 18-inch sizes. Enjoy 50% off pizzas from June 17th to 22nd with reservations.

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Mitch and Ben Tonks Bring Sustainable Seafood and Timeless Cookery to the Donovan Bar at Brown’s Hotel

🐟 Celebrated chefs Mitch and Ben Tonks will host a residency at Brown's Hotel, London, from June 16 to September 14, 2025. The Donovan Bar will serve sustainable seafood from The Seahorse in Dartmouth, paired with bespoke cocktails by Salvatore Calabrese and Federico Pavan. Highlight dishes include sea bass crudo and spider crab. Joe's Bar at The Seahorse will feature signature cocktails. Since 2021, Ben Tonks has led The Seahorse, championing sustainability and traceable seafood.

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AQUA SHARD NEW CULINARY CHAPTER WITH MARK ABBOTT

🍳 Mark Abbott, Executive Chef at Aqua Shard, began his culinary journey in Northern Ireland, working with renowned chefs like Michael Dean, Andrew Fairlie, and Paul Kitching. In 2010, he joined Midsummer House in Cambridge, becoming head chef by 2014. Abbott emphasizes British cuisine, seasonality, and refined techniques. He collaborates with top suppliers, such as The Wild Room, Aubrey Allen, and Neal’s Yard Dairy, to highlight the UK’s culinary heritage at Aqua Shard in London.

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Duck & Waffle Edinburgh Introduces The 9pm Club

🍴 Duck & Waffle Edinburgh, from June to September 2025, introduces The 9pm Club at St. James Quarter: 25% off total food and beverage bills from 9pm to close. Available seven nights weekly, it offers an energetic evening dining culture with special DJ sets. Assistant General Manager David Sculac emphasizes energizing Edinburgh’s dining scene. Reservations are required, and the offer ends on September 30, 2025. For details, visit their website.

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Hospitality growth engine Chomp signs Michelin Starred Galvin Restaurants group to lead on influencer strategy

🍴 Galvin Restaurants, led by Chris and Jeff Galvin, has partnered with Chomp, a new restaurant growth agency, to enhance its influencer marketing strategy in June 2025. Galvin La Chapelle, holding a Michelin Star since 2011, Galvin Bistrot & Bar, and Galvin Green Man are the focus. Chomp will utilize TikTok and Instagram to boost visibility and bookings. Chomp, launched in April 2025, specializes in digital-first hospitality marketing.

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