The surname Aoki will be instantly recognised by different generations through the Benihana restaurant brand and now dance music. Steve Aoki is one of the world’s best known DJs playing sold out concerts worldwide. But in the restaurant industry his father Rocky Aoki is known as a pioneer and ground... read more →
Jan
28
Dec
28
Nothing is more effective than word-of-mouth in restaurant marketing, people will more often than not act on a positive restaurant recommendation. This is why all restaurant marketing should be built around supporting the promotion of word-of-mouth marketing. The problem for modern restaurants is that most word-of-mouth is now online in... read more →
Jan
25
The Gatehouse 1833 has opened in Southampton, a modern British restaurant located at the historic Royal Pier in Southampton and announced the appointment of Head Chef Lee Burden. Joining from The Chesil Rectory restaurant Winchester, Chef Burden was also previously Head Chef at The Three Tuns, Romsey where he helped the... read more →
Aug
25
Kuti’s Brasserie opens new restaurant at The Royal Pier, Southampton Kuti’s Brasserie is excited to finally re-open at the historic Royal Pier in Southampton. A five-month refurbishment has seen the entire building undergo a full renovation. No detail has been left unturned, from the toilets, flooring and curtains every item... read more →
Feb
25
Kookoo Restaurant in Surbiton has been nominated for two awards: the Best Middle Eastern Restaurant and the Best Restaurant in the South East. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Manchester Hilton on Monday, the 5th of March 2018. Organised by the Asian Catering Federation (ACF),... read more →
Apr
25
Thai restaurant group Giggling Squid has reported a 56% increase in turnover to £18.4m despite the current adverse economic challenges the restaurant sector. For the year end 2 April 2017, the group also saw EBITDA rise to £2.1m, a 50% increase on £1.4m in the year prior. During the period six... read more →