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The Team Managing Editor Antony Holter antony@theworldofhospitality.com Editor Simone Couture editor@theworldofhospitality.com Sales Director Jamie Bullock jamie@theworldofhospitality.com
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LUXURY SPA AND WELLBEING NEWS FOR 2021
Seeking Serenity and Solace Through Travel Luxury Spa and Wellbeing News for 2021 CHENOT PALACE WEGGIS, SWITZERLAND LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE SLEEP TECHNOLOGY ROOMS Europe’s latest and most advanced medispa which opened in June this year on Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne, Chenot Palace Weggis, are pioneering the trend for labled personalisation as medical professionals carry out holistic diagnostics with every guest to help tailor detox programmes to the individual – a new normal in the world of wellness. For increasingly health-conscious travellers, alongside in-depth medical diagnostics and nutritional consultations for each guest, Chenot Palace Weggis is home to an indoor spa and pool with direct access
to a private beach, a fitness centre and 97 spacious lake view rooms and suites. 2021 will also see the launch of Chenot Rooms with Sleeping Technology where acoustics, light, and bed linen technologies which revert body heat back into energy have been scientifically interwoven with interior design and architecture to create a natural sleeping environment that provides a truly optimised, restful sleep. With the spa spanning 5,000 sq. metres, Chenot Palace Weggis is a full-service integrated medical retreat that epitomizes holistic wellness at its pinnacle, with highlights including a world class metabolic and sports laboratory, an in-house blood analysis laboratory, a whole body cryochamber at -110C, antigravity technologies, an altitude
chamber and an epigenetics lab. Offering three signature, six-day retreat programmes, including Advanced Detox, Recover & Energise, or Prevention & Ageing Well, guests can expect treatments such as therapeutic massages, hydro-aromatherapy, manual lymphatic drainage, altitude hypoxie-therapy, anti-gravity exercise training and body composition analysis, as well as a bespoke, low-calorie and plant-based nutrition plan from the Chenot Diet. A six-day programme stay at Chenot Palace Weggis on the Advanced Detox Programme starts from 7,500CHF (approx. £6,150) per person. For more information visit www.chenotpalaceweggis.com
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LINDOS GRAND RESORT & SPA, RHODES TO OPEN NEW ALL NATURAL SPA, ‘EVRIDIKI’ Perched on the cliff edge above the tranquil cove of Vlycha Bay in Rhodes, Lindos Grand Resort & Spa is set to open its doors in May 2021. A haven of relaxation and indulgence, this adults-only hideaway boasts sleek, sophisticated and ultra-modern rooms with lavish amenities – many with panoramic sea views and private infinity pools – as well as an array of fine-dining options and the brand-new healing Evridiki spa.
Specialising in vegan-friendly, natural products which use zero microbeads or animal products, guests can enjoy pampering in paradise with massages, facials, full body rituals and beauty treatments which combine modern techniques with ancient Greek remedies, drawing on the use of natural island ingredients including oils, herbs, flowers and botanical plants. Wellness seekers can rest and rejuvenate with treatments such as the Mediterranean skin food facial, jasmine and sea salt exfoliation, the ancient Greek massage or a rose pepper anti-cellulite treatment, and those looking for privacy can opt for in-room massages with
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one of Lindos Grand Resort’s highly skilled therapists. Inviting harmony of mind, body and soul, there’s also beauty services available, a jacuzzi and sauna well as a fully equipped gym, access to a personal trainer, daily workout classes and water-sports available on the beach. Rates at Lindos Grand Resort & Spa start from £160 a night. For more information visit www.lindosgrand.com
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COMO COCOA ISLAND, MALDIVES LAUNCHES POSTURE-PERFECTING WELLNESS PATHS COMO Cocoa Island re-opened in September with freshly renovated rooms, suites and COMO Shambhala Retreat, the island’s whitewashed wellness hideout. A third of the private island is now occupied by the COMO Shambhala Retreat, which was re-designed to give guests more space and time to invest in
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their personal wellbeing – a concept that has never been more apt. A new Pilates Studio and open-sided yoga pavilion (with striking views of the lagoon) accompany one of the only hydrotherapy pools in the Maldives. Treatment rooms also received a full facelift. From January 2021, guests can indulge in a selection of new Wellness Paths designed to calm the mind, relieve stress and rejuvenate the body. Choose the Body Alignment and Body Screening to help alleviate poor posture,
whereby a body alignment expert assesses the body’s state to develop a programme that suits your unique physiology – fitting for many after months of working at home - or a personalised Hydrotherapy Circuit Instruction, a 60-minute experience in the hydrotherapy pool to improve flexibility and strength. Rooms start from £505pn based on two people sharing. For more information visit comohotels.com
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CAYO EXCLUSIVE RESORT & SPA, CRETE TO OPEN NEW DESIGN-LED SPA CAYO is Crete’s most stylish new hotel. Perched on its own private swathe of seafront overlooking the charming Elounda Bay, CAYO offers unparalleled access to the island’s tapestry of beaches, historic treasures and hilltop villages – the very landscape that inspired the treatments offered at CAYO’s Armonia Spa. This state-of-the-art relaxation hub takes inspiration from the spiritual, cultural and natural Cretan environment, helping guests disconnect from everyday life
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and achieve balance between body, mind and spirit.
hydrating Aloe Vero Body Mask and Luk Pra Kob, a herbal hot compress massage.
Ancient Greek women had Aphrodite as their beauty idol (the Goddess of love and beauty), and they cultivated an obsession with wellbeing. The most common products used as basis for their beauty treatments are still used today; salt is used as a natural exfoliant, honey as a healing agent and olive oil as a moisturiser. CAYO Armonia Spa takes these age-old ingredients and applies them using modern, innovative techniques, using them to new potentials. Signature treatments include the Full Body Salt and Olive Oil Scrub,
Rooms start from €340 (approx. £310) for a Superior Sea View Room. For more information visit cayoresort.com
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ES SAADI MARRAKECH RESORT, MOROCCO ANNOUNCE NEW DATES FOR ‘LE TIGRE’ YOGA RETREATS The Moroccan centre of wellbeing that is Es Saadi Marrakech Resort is proud to announce their amazing yoga retreats in partnership with the prestigious Parisian yoga club ‘Le Tigre’ in hosting a number of world-class yoga retreats, with news dates for 2021 in March, May and November. Inviting guests to recharge body, mind and soul in their paradisiacal corner of mystical Morocco, the retreats are designed to
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rest, restore and revive, set in the resort’s sundappled gardens in the centre of Marrakech. In addition to retreats’ daily schedules of yoga classes, guests can enjoy use of the world-class spa (including treatments such as soaking in pure Argan oil, Rose water and health enhancing herbs) restorative walks in the famous Es Saadi gardens, leisurely swims in their expansive private pools along with the benefits of enjoying the Es Saadi Palace’s SLOW food philosophy at the divine eateries located sporadically across the resort.
Rates start from £790 for 3 nights at the Hotel or from £1,080 at the Palace in a junior suite and includes 6 yoga classes (90 min class) with a teacher of ‘Le Tigre Yoga Club’, a hammam scrub and massage, Full Board, Slow Food (vegan and gluten-free menus on demand), unlimited Detox juice and herbal tea, free access to Oriental Thermae® and the Palace Spa and Morocco-side airport transfer. For more information visit www.essaadi.com
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PRO ESPRESSO BAR
PRO Espresso bar Coffee Bar PRO Espresso bar opened just after the lockdown, at the height of this summer.
machine but produces masterpieces based on espresso right in front of the visitor’s eyes!
in such a way that, right from the entrance, guest’s attention is drawn to the bar!
One of the characteristics that differentiates this cafe from the others is the use by the barista of compact Modbar machines instead of the classic ones.
Even at the dawn of the concept development, the founders decided to entrust the interior and brand identity of the bar to the famous Ukrainian designers and owners of the studio YUDIN Design.
The design of the bar counter resembles the letter U and is a glass showcase under which the designers have laid 1300 tablets of coffee pomace!
Modbar is visually a single piston and a compact press. The cost and quality of this equipment is comparable to that of Tesla relatively to the vehicles. Therefore, the owners of PRO Espresso bar asked the founders of YUDIN Design studio to pay all their attention in the interior to the progressive devices and the skills of the barista, who is finally not hidden behind the
Vladimir and Aleksandr Yudin have been specializing in working for HoReCa for about 20 years and are able to create brand symbols that also reveal the essence of the locations. According to their plan, the interior of PRO Espresso bar has no partitions or massive structures, but the entire space is organized
The emphasis on professionalism can be easily traced in the naming proposed by Aleksandr and Vladimir Yudin; “PRO” indicates that this is a brand for true connoisseurs of coffee and makes it clear the concept of the location: everything is about coffee here! “We designed a real hard-brewed coffee logo! The letter “O”, in the form of a regular circle connected with a dash, resembles a holder’s lever, which is
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an extension of the barista’s hand. This is one of the most important skill gadgets and an instrument with which the barista is constantly in contact”, Vladimir Yudin explains. The continuation of the identity in the interior is realized with the help of a dynamic print on the walls - a symbol of the pace at which the team of PRO Espresso works. To show the progressiveness of this coffee bar in the interior, the founders of YUDIN Design used a calm color scheme, sleek and streamlined shapes, while panoramic windows evoke a feeling of confidence, stability and comfort. In general terms, the style of the interior can be delineated as Scandinavian futurism. Especially for cosmopolitan bar visitors, the designers have developed original tables with a recess for bags in the shape of a letter U.
“Some difficulty arose with the implementation of our idea to smoothly bend the shapes of oak tables and woodworkers”, Aleksandr Yudin claims. “Many were simply afraid to take on the promise of producing these tables on time but we did it: each table consists of several parts which is the secret of manufacturing. At the same time, externally, the product looks like a one-piece bent shape - as we intended ”. The other tables, for one person, are interesting for their cores in the center of the countertops, where real coffee beans are poured. Wireless chargers are built into almost every piece of furniture. For the implementation of the project, natural oak, glass, metal, and concrete were WEBSITE: www.cbsolarshading.co.uk/commercial
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used to demonstrate the brand’s position naturalness, only eco! Even the designer lamps realized by the Brothers Yudin are made of planks! Chairs for the interior were ordered by the designers from the Turkish fabric Sandalyeci. Format: Coffee Bar Location: Retroville commercial center, Kyiv Year of completion: 2020 Area: 70 m2 Authors of the interior and brand identity: Aleksandr Yudin, Vladimir Yudin YUDIN Design studio Photographer: Sergey Savchenko Website: www.yudindesign.com Instagram: @yudindesign
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THE LOCALE APP
Sunderland To Pilot Trailblazing Real Time App... A UNIQUE app which allows visitors and local people to navigate their way around attractions, hospitality and leisure venues is to be piloted in Sunderland before being rolled out nationwide. The Locale has been developed to benefit both businesses and users, providing real-time information about what bars, restaurants, cafes, retail and other cultural outlets have to offer. The creators believe it is now going to be more valuable than ever to organisations, with its ability to give up to date information about social distancing, queues and promotional deals at venues across the city centre. The Locale has been working closely with Sunderland BID to launch the app, with plans to then bring on board other North East towns and cities before growing it into a nationwide network. Grant Thompson, founder of the company, said that a number of Sunderland businesses had already signed up, including The Engine Room and Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens and he is excited about more businesses getting involved.
The Locale has been in development for a number of years but was reworked to factor in the impact of the “new normal” post Covid. “What it allows us to do is to communicate on behalf of venues in real time so they are able to share their information,” he said. “It will tell people when they are open, what the queues are like, how long they may have to wait and can also navigate customers towards the venues. “It can showcase what a venue has to offer and any special information they want to share. “It also gives businesses the opportunity to promote their Covid procedures so that customers will feel confident, comfortable and safe to visit.” The app – which can be downloaded from the app store or via the website at https:// thelocale.info/ – is currently free for both customers and businesses and anyone wanting to sign their venue up should contact info@thelocale.info
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“It is acting as a digital clicker for the venues giving confidence to the public to know how many people are in the venues in real time.” said Grant. “It’s also a fantastic way to get people to become familiar with ease of use technology such as augmented reality and we are integrating a track and trace system, bringing even more benefits to the businesses. “We have had a great response so far, but we are hoping to encourage more Sunderland businesses to get on board with this free product.” Sharon Appleby, Head of Business Operations at Sunderland BID said she was delighted The Locale was being piloted in the city. “This is great opportunity for city centre businesses to be the first in the country to try an augmented reality app which can provide up to the minute information. “We hope everyone will get behind it and sign up to be involved.”
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HOTEL OPENINGS COMING UP IN 2021
New Hotel Openings Coming Up In 2021 Hotel Openings MAURITIUS TO WELCOME THE LUX COLLECTIVE’S NEW FLAGSHIP PROPERTY IN Q1 2021 Mauritius will welcome the Lux Collective newest property, LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences, in the second quarter of 2021 which will become the flagship property for the group’s LUX* Resorts & Hotels. Located in the popular Grand Baie neighbourhood
in the north of the island, known for its picturesque beaches, vibrant downtown village and year-round warm climate, the resort will blend seamlessly into its tropical surroundings. With interiors by renowned London-based designer Kelly Hoppen, the LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences will house 86 spacious suites and eight two-bedroom villas with private swimming pools as well as 24 luxurious two-bedroom residences complete with
private pools and modern kitchens. All rooms overlook the resort’s pristine sheltered beach and lagoon and to increase sleep wellness, the design team engaged with an acoustics expert to carefully configure every suite to eliminate outside noise. www.luxresorts.com/en/mauritius/hotel/ luxgrandbaie mauritiusnow.com
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A NEW STAGE TO BE SET IN MUSIC CITY - W NASHVILLE OPENING SPRING 2021 The new W Nashville is set to take the stage in Spring 2021 in The Gulch, a newly revitalized, LEED-certified, upscale live-work-play neighbourhood in Nashville that has become a go-to destination for music lovers, shoppers and business travellers alike. W Nashville will take on the spirit of the city through creative and innovative design. The Living Room (the brand’s take on the hotel lobby) will reinterpret elements of Nashville’s renowned civic amphitheaters and legendary recording studios. The expansive gathering space, complete with a full bar and DJ booth, will provide both intimate and open settings, while local artwork will be showcased around every corner. In true Music City style, local talent won’t just be featured on the walls - it will be
heard throughout the hotel as W Nashville will host a constant lineup of new and upcoming musicians at its on-site live music venue. And of course, since it’s a W, bigger national acts are sure to make stops while they are in town. Visitors to Nashville in 2021 will also have the chance to combine their stay with a visit to Nashville’s brand new attraction, the National Museum of African American Music which is due to open its doors at the end of this year/ Q1 2021 and is the first museum of its kind in the US dedicated to promoting the legacy of African American Music. W Nashville will feature 346 guestrooms including 60 suites and two Extreme WOW Suites (W’s take on the Presidential Suite), one of which will be a spectacular 1,668-squarefoot penthouse. For those looking to throw their own party, the hotel’s 13,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event space,
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as well as a 5,000 square-foot pre-function space and 3,600 square feet of event terrace space, will delight with stunning design and advanced technology. The property will also boast two dining concepts from renowned award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini of NoHo Hospitality Group. Carmellini is the force behind outstanding food and drink at 15 restaurants, bars and food stands he owns with his partners at NoHo Hospitality. His many accolades include a place on Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs list, James Beard Rising Star Chef and Best Chef New York awards, and a Michelin star. Inspired by The Dutch in New York City, The Dutch Nashville at the W is an American café and bar which will feature Chef Andrew Carmellini’s seasonal fare as well as craft cocktails, beer and wine. www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/bnawn-wnashville www.visitmusiccity.com
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MANTIS KIVU QUEEN UBURANGA, RWANDA - OPENING JULY 2021 In July 2021, guests will be welcomed on board the Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga, a luxury houseboat-style hotel that ventures Lake Kivu in Rwanda. The luxury boat is designed to offer a premium-hotel experience on the water, housing ten modern cabins, a swimming pool, a spa, a viewing deck with a hot tub, and a restaurant and bar. Lake
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Kivu is one of Africa’s great lakes and is the largest lake in Rwanda, with crystal clear waters that stretch for 90km. Passengers will voyage through one of the most biodiverse ecozones of the world, the Albertine Rift montane forests, enjoying guided hikes and birdwatching sessions along the way. In Volcanoes National Park, where endangered mountain gorillas are tracked and protected, passengers will look out for the primates and listen for the calls of 200 species of colourful birds. Visitors will also be guided into the local
windows, an oasis-style courtyard restaurant and a rooftop pool deck with views across stunning San Juan bay. San Juan is the second oldest European-founded city in the Americas, with 2021 marking 500 years since Old San Juan was founded by Spanish settlers. Where the old world now meets the new, today San Juan is a cosmopolitan modern world capital home to lively cafes, exciting galleries and trendy boutiques. www.palacioprovincial.com www.discoverpuertorico.com
villages for experiences, tours and tastings led by local communities. In line with Mantis’ conservation and community pillars, Kivu Queen uBuranga has been created to add value to the environment and communities living along Lake Kivu, providing onboard work for locals and income to small businesses along the river. www.mantiscollection.com/hotel/mantiskivu-queen www.visitrwanda.com
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BEVERLECS
Imagine A Bar System That Automatically Accounts For Every Drink Poured WHO ARE BEVERLECS?
HOW DO SMARTBARS WORK?
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Beverlecs is a family run business and together our team has over 100 years electronic, engineering and software experience.
Basically, SmartBars use a unique combination of intelligent drink dispensers that cleverly communicate with our autonomous point of sale (APOS) management system. Our next generation POS system controls the stock from the cellar right through to every authorised drink poured behind the bar – providing cloud-based operational data whenever you need it.
Our products are completely modular in concept and design, allowing us to create bespoke solutions to suit your business needs.
We started Beverlecs with the goal of improving the working environment for all staff in the hospitality industry, whilst also tackling the significant lack of accurate management data and stock security which results in enormous losses and reduced profits. Over the past two decades we have devoted our time to researching and designing the ultimate bar management system that not only makes running your bar more efficient, it can dramatically reduce wastage, increase staff productivity and help you manage stock using valuable cloud-based data. And most importantly, it will increase the profitability of your business. Our ground-breaking bar management solution is called Beverlecs SmartBars. And we believe this system will become the standard format for the future and addresses all current issues in the hospitality industry.
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Improves efficiencies and increases profits Reduces losses and wastage Every authorised drink poured is accounted for Live performance data accurately records stock levels, sales, trends Cloud-based performance data is available 24/7 Can be integrated with existing bar set up and EPOS Monitors and maintains product serving temperatures Line cleaning can be programmed outside of opening hours Improves well-being of staff and customer experience
IN THE CELLAR Our Beverlecs cellar equipment provides a modular shelving system which recognises the presence of stock as it is placed into preassigned locations. When goods are placed in the cellar, immediately the stock software is updated with the volume, quantity, product type and brand.
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Our intelligent dispensing components have been designed to integrate with existing beer lines, draught wine fonts, back-bar fridges, and provides like for-like replacement of optics. And it’s this technology that allows the system to account for all authorised drinks poured and stock removed.
Unlike traditional EPOS systems that only record sales data based on manual input from memory, our autonomous point of sale (APOS) management system, automatically collects data for every single transaction to provide a live and accurate view of how your business is performing.
Our range of mobile bars use the same unique technology but with the added benefit of customers being able to serve themselves and they’re cashless. The self-service bar has been designed so that customers and staff can serve themselves from both sides of the bar – therefore helping to effectively manage social distancing.
For complete visibility, all drinks served are automatically displayed on the integrated Smart Screen for both the server and customer to see - reducing risk of human error and keeping a log of personal sales data.
As well as accounting for drinks poured our system also intelligently knows exactly where stock is 24/7, which means time-consuming stock auditing is history.
If you would like to find out more, please visit beverlecs.com or give us a call on 0800 689 5061.
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FUEL INJECTOR
Making Liquor Quicker - Industry First Machine Cuts Cocktail Making Time In Half Caffeine-based adventure sport brand Break Fluid has partnered with Liquidline to introduce a new cold brew coffee machine to market. The machine dispenses chilled, ready to drink coffee which is made from Break Fluid’s best selling coffee bean ‘Fuel Injector’. The industry-first Nitro Cold Brew machine is perfect for use in bars and restaurants as a way to cut cocktail making time in half, increasing bar efficiency and the speed at which venues can generate turnover. Bartenders will be able to access fresh, delicious coffee without the need to brew and cool hot coffee from a traditional machine.
customer experience by making the drinks arrive sooner, whilst also delivering a superior taste. Venues will now not need to rely on only experienced bar staff to guarantee speed.” Using the latest technology, the drink is brewed without the use of heat and then poured through a pressurised valve straight to cup. The coffee can also be safely preserved for up to six months at ambient temperature due to the high oxygen foil barrier in the lining of the machine.
Chris Mcardle, Brand Manager at Break Fluid said: “In fast paced environments like bars and restaurants, it’s vital to deliver a quick and efficient service to customers.
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beverages is limitless. Customers who are looking to explore their options and try something new can have this incorporated into a drink based on whisky, rum, vodka, tequila or gin, making it a super easy and efficient piece of equipment.” The ‘Fuel Injector’ coffee is a dark roast, high caffeine coffee that is made to fuel not only adventures and day to day tasks but also those all important evenings out. Break Fluid Nitro Cold Brew machine measures 170mm wide, 560mm deep & 515mm high and is available for sale by hospitality venues or may be leased from a little as £25 / week. For all enquiries please contact 0800 849 9110. For more information about Break Fluid or where to buy its products, please visit www.breakfluid.com
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MACKNADE ELWICK PLACE
New Ashford Deli & Dining Space Set to Grow at Elwick Place! Macknade Elwick Place One of the most recent additions to shakeup Ashford’s dining and shopping scene, Macknade Elwick Place, has enjoyed huge success since it opened in February and has now announced exciting plans for expansion at the site. Already a large, welcoming space for shoppers and diners in Ashford, the extension into additional units of the Elwick Place leisure complex will see it almost double in size to accommodate more groceries, an expanding range of wines and additional space for diners. Work is due to start imminently while the current site remains open, and estimated
completion will be within the next six months. As the sixth generation to run Macknade, Managing Director Stefano Cuomo has grown the business from a local farm shop in Faversham to the leading lifestyle brand it is today, creating an emotive bricks & mortar retail experience that resonates with the wider
for delivering Macknade’s strategic goals and driving the business into new spaces in the coming months & years.
community, which also translates online.
Shutting only temporarily at the height of the Covid pandemic, Macknade Elwick Place has gone from strength to strength and is now a vibrant foodie hub in the centre of Ashford and an essential part of the local community.
In late 2019, Shane Godwin joined Macknade as Commercial Director, opening the new site at Elwick Place in February. Shane, who was previously the Director of Commercial Operations at East Kent College, is an important addition to the team, responsible
Since reopening the dining area after lockdown, Macknade has seen a huge appetite for customers looking to eat out. Shane comments, “The expansion will see our floor space increase from 5000 sq ft to 8500 sq ft, which will enable us to offer much
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more in terms of dining. We already have a safe, open plan seating area for diners to comfortably enjoy a bite to eat with plenty of space between tables and this development will allow us to offer more seating, while still keeping it open, airy and Covid-safe.” Following the success of our Free Corkage evenings, we will be expanding our wine selection to become Ashford’s number one destination for premium wines. There will also be a bigger delicatessen, offering an abundance of charcuterie and cheeses; plus, more loose goods to encourage shoppers to reduce their plastic consumption and change shopping habits for the better.
“Here at Macknade, we measure our success by our ability to create environmental & social harmony within the local community. Our aim is that this new expansion will facilitate more job opportunities for the Ashford area, as well as continuing to be enjoyed by shoppers and diners as a safe space that welcomes everyone from all walks of life. The opportunities here in Ashford are huge and we are a key partner in supporting the growth of hospitality & leisure in the town, particularly in the evenings.” Says Shane. Macknade Elwick Place offers an informal, friendly space for shoppers to grab their daily essentials and specialist ingredients. Diners WEBSITE: www.macknade.com
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can enjoy the all-day dining experience, late night opening on a Friday & Saturday and Free Corkage on these nights as well. There is free parking directly outside Macknade Elwick Place after 3pm. Reservations are not required for small parties, but for any queries please call 01233 434096.
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W8R APP
North East App Helping The Hospitality Industry... A FORWARD-thinking app which had been put on the back burner is now proving a great tool to help the hospitality industry fight some of the challenges caused by Covid-19. And its creators have quickly adapted it yet again so that it can still benefit businesses during the latest lockdown. W8R was first devised three years ago by North East entrepreneur and software developer, Kalvin Banks, who believed the way forward would be for people to be able to order at restaurants and bars direct from their smart device. Other business commitments meant that Kalvin had to put the plan on ice – until coronavirus hit and he recognised the value the tableside software could bring to hospitality. In recent times the W8R app has proved a huge success – with plans to roll it out nationwide. The app acts as a virtual waiter, allowing customers to order and pay for food and drink via their phone by scanning a QR code at the venue. Along with being convenient for customers, bars and restaurants which have signed up have also found it has helped boost sales, because of the ability to be able to order directly. And now its fast-thinking creators have also added in a new element, which allows customers to use it to order via click and collect or to have food delivered. Venues using the app, with the additional features, are also helping support the local economy as well as being able to use it to promote their offering to their customer base. W8R has now created new QR codes which venues can share via social media, which customers just need to scan to get access to menus and to place their order. “We have had venues tell us that they wouldn’t have survived without W8R because it’s so convenient and efficient,” said Kalvin. “It helps with a faster turnover so more customers which is very important in these times with restricted numbers as there’s no waiting for bills or for staff to come and serve – it’s all done via the app.
“Since the news of a further lockdown we have worked to add in a new element so that bars and restaurants can still generate sales through delivery or click and collect.” Kalvin is running the business alongside colleagues Christiano Crawford, who has vast experience of working in hospitality with some of the region’s top clubs and pubs and Chris Blench, who is bringing his expertise of taking products to market across a range of industries. “I had first come up with this idea back in 2017 because I absolutely believed this was going to be the way forward and this kind of app was only available in Asia at the time,” said Kalvin. “And when the hospitality industry was about to open again after lockdown I realised that it offered a perfect solution and so we worked solidly on it so that it was ready for the day venues were back in business.” While currently most of the app’s venue are in the North East, there have also been sign-ups in London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds and Nottingham. Operators who are already using the app are full of praise. Gordon Codona, who owns Players bars across the country including in Newcastle, said that it had made a “massive difference.” “We initially put it in one venue to try and now we have it in all of them,” he said.
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“Under normal circumstances we are vertical drinking venues but we had to adapt when people could no longer stand at the bar. “W8R has allowed us to be really efficient and get orders to customers quickly which is really important and it has played a huge part in us being able to stay open.” His words were echoed by Terry Haley, who owns The Drunken Duck, The Old Elm Tree and The Angel in Durham. “The app has helped us find a way to operate in this current situation,” he said. “We tried it out in one of our bars and it worked so well we have it in all of them now. “It just made everything so much easier for us and allowed us to be able to adapt really quickly.” Christiano said the app had also provided a great way for venues to upsell. “Because you’ve got the menu in front of you and you can order directly, there’s no waiting about,” he said. “Customers just sit down and start to order and the technology is able to convey which table they are sitting at so that the order comes straight to them with no need to input table numbers or anything like that – it’s purely all done by the QR code.” Users can download the app for free via the app store or Google play. Further details and costings are available at www.W8R.com or to sign up email sales@W8R.com
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BEVERLECS
Make Your Business More Profitable With Beverlecs SmartBars Have you ever imagined having a bar management system that automatically takes account for all drinks stored in the cellar, right through to every drink poured behind the bar? Well, with Beverlecs SmartBars this is possible.
unrealistically high allowances for stock losses, errors and reduced profitability. We believe SmartBars will tackle these issues by only allowing authorised transactions to take place and therefore increasing the profitability of your business.
Hard to believe I know, but Beverlecs have launched a revolutionary bar management system called SmartBars that can dramatically reduce wastage and losses, improve the efficiency of your bar, and help manage stock using valuable cloud-based data. The automated system accurately accounts for all drinks in the cellar right through to every drink poured - giving you maximum control 24/7.
SO HOW DOES IT WORK I HEAR YOU ASKING?
authorised, using a Smart Key. APOS, our cloud-based management system is the first of a new generation of POS systems that digitally identifies every drink poured or bottle served by brand, quantity, price, sales total and server ID. It continually collects data for every single transaction carried out to provide a live and accurate view of how your business is performing.
Basically, SmartBars use a unique combination of intelligent drink dispensers that cleverly communicate with our autonomous point of sale management system, APOS. The intelligent dispensing components we produce can easily fit within your existing bar set up. They have been designed to integrate with standard bar dispensing equipment including beer pumps, draught wine and bottles, fridge shelves and spirits. The components pour beverages at selected measures when
Working in a bar that has SmartBars technology will massively improve efficiencies and therefore give bar staff more time to deliver exceptional customer service. They’ll also have peace of mind that all drinks they serve are automatically priced and displayed on the integrated Smart Screen for both them and their customers to see – reducing risk of human error, stock inaccuracies and keeping a log of their personal sales data.
This sophisticated system has been designed to overcome significant lack of accurate management information and stock security within the licensed trade today, resulting in
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IT SOUNDS LIKE IT’S GOING TO BE A HASSLE. You may think installing a new system like this is going to be a real upheaval but in fact the system has been designed so it can easily be integrated with your current bar set up. SmartBars are modular in concept and design so bespoke systems can be created specifically to your business needs. If you would like to find out more, visit beverlecs. com or call 0800 689 5061. At Beverlecs we believe the SmartBars system could help re-energise your business, especially at a time when the pandemic is having a huge impact on the hospitality industry. And like many others, I’m sure you’ll be looking for cost effective ways to continue operating your business to hopefully come out the other side. So whether you run a pub, restaurant, hotel or any hospitality venue, maybe a mobile self-service bar could be a great asset for your business too. Beverlecs have designed a mobile bar that not only looks good, it also uses the same unique technology designed for SmartBars but with the added benefit of customers and servers being able to serve themselves from both sides of the bar – and it’s cashless!
Again, you can configure this bar to your own requirements depending on whether you’d like it to hold beer only, wine only or all beverages. Or maybe you’d only need to offer the most popular brands – either way, the choice is yours. Our mobile bars have so many benefits and especially in a time when the hospitality industry is being massively impacted by Corona Virus, we believe a self-service bar could help in many ways: • •
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Cashless transactions – no cash is needed, customers set up an account Smart Key– every authroised customer and member of staff will have their own Smart Key to access the bar Reduced queuing – no more waiting at the bar to be served for both servers and customers Integrated with SmartBars – all transactions are recorded in the cloudbased system
If you would like to find out how Beverlecs SmartBars can benefit your business, please visit beverlecs.com or call 0800 689 5061.
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WAHACA AND POPLAR STUDIO
Wahaca And Poplar Studio Team Up To Launch Interactive AR Menus Brands collaborate to bring to life the vibrancy of Mexican food through augmented reality Poplar Studio, a leading 3D and AR creative platform, has joined forces with popular Mexican restaurant group Wahaca on a new augmented reality (AR) menu to showcase its dishes and create an interactive customer experience. The Web AR effect will enable customers to interact with the menu - the first of its kind in the UK - by scanning a QR code which has been printed on more than 60,000 physical Wahaca menus with their smartphone. The experience will project AR information on top of existing physical menus which will not only allow customers to navigate the menu but also access pictures of dishes, descriptions, and even additional information such as ingredients, allergens and sustainability practices.
Customers can now enjoy top-notch Mexican cuisine alongside an inspiring customer experience as the AR effect is accessible to all customers with a smartphone. Those who use it will find themselves being greeted by an animated 3D model of Wahaca co-founder Thomasina Miers, who will instruct them through the AR experience.. Poplar Studio CEO David Ripert commented: “We’re delighted to be working with Wahaca - a pioneer in the food and drink industry - on bringing its menus to life. AR is the perfect technology for restaurants looking to enhance their customer experience in unique and exciting ways. We believe interactive menus are just the beginning. It’s great to see Wahaca taking the initiative to engage customers through the use of innovative technology.” Wahaca’s Co-founder Mark Selby added: “At Wahaca we have always sought to inspire our guests, both in the restaurant with our food
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and service and in the wider world. We’re very excited about collaborating with Poplar Studio as this AR experience brings our menu to life to visually inspire our customers about our food, ingredients and sustainability. ” Thanks to a CMS acquired by Poplar during its recent acquisition of Svrf, Wahaca will itself be able to upload and manage the AR menu experience when they need changing over time. AR experiences don’t usually come with a CMS element attached meaning the content is usually fixed, requiring additional AR development and cost for changes to be made. The integration however, will enable Wahaca to update the name, description colours and photos from dishes without those additional costs. The AR experience will also be linked to a digital payment system to enable contact-free payments directly from the customers table, enhancing customer experience while keeping customers and staff safe.
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COLOURS OF THE YEAR 2021
Pantone Colours of the Year 2021 Ultimate Grey & Illuminating Lighting & Furniture from Friends & Co Pantone has announced its Colours of the Year 2021 - Ultimate Grey and Illuminating. The two colours aim to bring happiness and give hope with the promise of something sunny and friendly.
Here at Friends & Co, we have pulled together a selection of products from Flos, Louis Poulsen, Gabriel Scott, and Ultrafabrics to suit any Colours of the Year interiors features you might be working on.
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ULTRAFABRICS Brisa Original, Ultraleather Volar Bio Brisa® | Original, the world’s first breathable performance fabric is a revolutionary innovation. Its breakthrough ventilation system elevates comfort and produces a stunning, softly textured aesthetic for a bestof-both-worlds experience. In January, Ultrafabrics will launch new colours of its award-winning Ultraleather | Volar Bio range. The textile is naturally animal-free, contains plant-based ingredients, easy to clean and beautiful to the touch. New colours include the beautiful ‘Porcini’ grey.
GABRIEL SCOTT Bardot, Boudoir, Prong The BOUDOIR series is an elegant collection of seating that plays with layering rounded metal lines and soft, plush cushions. The BOUDOIR is available as a daybed, chaise longue, loveseat or chair with ottoman. Various metal and leather colours available, including soft tones of grey.
The BARDOT series is unified by its chic style, unique features and distinct silhouette. The collection is handmade in Canada and beautifully blends textures of leather and metal. The collection comprises; side table, coffee table, chair and, counter-height and bar-height stools. The PRONG bench is a beautiful example of expert craftsmanship with its beautiful
lightweight silhouette. An upholstered board and loose cushion floating atop long, narrow legs and a delicate black, brass, or copper base. The bench is upholstered in a choice of charcoal or heather grey fabrics.
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LOUIS POULSEN AJ, PH 5 Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957 for the SAS hotel, the iconic AJ is now available as a table, floor and wall lamp in a variety of colours. The lamp emits a soft and comfortable direct light. Its shade can be easily adjusted to optimise light distribution.
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design is based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs majority of the light downwards. The fixture emits both downward and lateral light, thus illuminating itself. The PH5 mini pendant is available in a variety of colours including, hues of grey.
PH5 was first designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958 in the aim to create a fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source. Its
FLOS Oblique *new in 2020, Smithfield Oblique is an innovative new desk lamp from FLOS. Designed by Vincent Van Duysen, Oblique is the natural evolution of the classic office swing arm model. With its robust, compact structure and timeless design, it produces a powerful and controlled light beam. Its 355° rotating stem allows for light to reach all areas of the work surface. Its base features an integrated
wireless charging system, allowing users to charge their smartphone while freeing desks from unsightly cables. An USB-C port is also integrated in the back of the base to charge multiple devices. Designed by Jasper Morrison, Smithfield is available as a suspension light or ceiling light providing direct illumination to any surface. Made with an aluminium body, it is available in a variety of colours and finishes including MUD (pictured).
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FLOS OK, Bonjour and Bellhop *new in 2020 Designed by Konstantin Grcic, OK’s adjustable head can be moved vertically along the steel cable tensioned between the ceiling and the floor and rotated to offers perfect directional lighting. Bon Jour is a playful table lamps designed by Philippe Stark. Available in a variety of
colours, with a transported base and diffuser it provides perfect task lighting. Bon Jour is also available as a portable, rechargeable table light. The tabletop Bellhop gives the user ultimate flexibility as a portable lamp. Bellhop casts an atmospheric pool of light and the portable version is like a modern day candle. Newly launched in 2020, Bellhop is now available in yellow.
LOUIS POULSEN AJ, Panthella Mini The AJ lamp is available in yellow ochre as well as original grey, light grey and dark grey.
ULTRAFABRICS Ultratech Wired Ultratech™ | Wired offers a sensorial experience of touch and sight with its tactile texture and bold colour. A layering of colour
provides depth of design, while parallel and perpendicular lines create a sense of movement. A palette combining twelve fresh and timeless hues, includes Lemon Drop (pictured above) amongst a selection of soft, natural tones of grey.
Based on a classic design icon, the Pantella mini table lamp is available in a collection of eye-catching colours. It comes complete with a metal shade and features three light intensities, ideal for creating a warming environment.
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210TH
The Great Upsell That Offers Your Guests The Key To Romance No world speaks more to the imagination then the world of hotels. Love, excitement, exploration, adventure, desire and romance are brought closer together in the brand 210th. 210th is a very high-end sensual lifestyle hospitality brand available in the most outstanding and progressive hotels around the world. The luxury Love boxes and Love bags enhance your guest experience with their carefully picked and exclusively designed erotic accessories. The various secret assignments will continue to create memories linked to their romantic stay at your hotel long after the guests are back home.
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The cosmetic line of 210th is comparable with the best brands of the world. The highest quality of ingredients and a remarkable scent
210th is an unique upsell opportunity at a very profitable return. The Love boxes and bags can be offered through your booking systems, in the minibar, directly in the room or in the hotel shop. They can go discretely on the guest’s bill as minibar product. To give you an idea of the proceeds of 210th. The profit from the sale of a 210th box is equivalent to the sale of one of the below: • •
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TheToKey Romance Looking for a a very profitable upsell while enhancing your guest experience? The luxury love boxes of 210th are filled with carefully picked and exclusively designed erotic accessories and secret assignments. A high-end hospitality product with an unique profit opportunity that bring your guests closer together.
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CHATEAU DENMARK
Introducing Chateau Denmark Hotel Experience A REIMAGINED PERSPECTIVE ON THE APARTMENT & ‘HOTEL’ EXPERIENCE OPENING 2021 IN LONDON’S DENMARK STREET Inspired by the birthplace of the British music scene, Chateau Denmark will boldly reflect Denmark Street’s best loved sentiment; creative expression. Capturing a sense of escapism throughout its 55 rooms and apartments, Chateau Denmark will open in London’s famous Denmark Street in the summer of 2021. The street, well documented in history, is where The Rolling Stones recorded their first album, Jimi Hendrix often frequented, the Sex Pistols once lived, Chrissie Hynde spent time and of course where many believe, Ziggy Stardust was born. Chateau Denmark is a new brand from immersive media district Outernet Global in collaboration with leading hospitality personality Carrie Wicks’ CAW Ventures. With a strong sense of place, Chateau Denmark balances striking architectural detail, rich cultural heritage and modern craftsmanship. The rooms are set across 16 characterful buildings in and around Denmark Street, a place with possibly the only thoroughfare in central London to have retained its original 17th Century facades on both sides. Many of the buildings’ original features have been lovingly restored to reflect their original time and place.
Chateau Denmark connects these notable yet diverse buildings, with a promise that will exist not only through design but also in service, people and spirit. Simply put, Chateau is a new marker for the way in which things will be done. Designed by renowned interiors team Taylor Howes, the overall design narrative invokes a time where punk, rock and gothic meets grandeur and psychedelia. Affectionately nicknamed ‘Session rooms’, many of the 55 rooms have their own individual stories referencing musical and other lengthy happenings that once took place on the street. A further embrace of Soho’s spirited and creative culture, Chateau Denmark is fuelled by the bold and the playful. As a wholly unique design intent, the rooms have four distinct narratives, best described as a figurative journey through Denmark Street’s prolific days. ‘Vintage Gothic’ captures a particular charm and presents dramatic intrigue, while ‘Timeless Grandeur’ offers an opulent and indulgent Victorian-era aesthetic. ‘Modern Psychedelia’ brings 60s and 70s London to life through texture, finishes and striking palettes. ‘Punk Now’ is a modern interpretation of the raw, anti-establishment movement, presenting the irreverent side of being far less than authoritarian. Following the sentiment of creative expression and taking leave of the rule book, Chateau Denmark presents a fresher, reimagined
perspective on travel. Challenging convention, signature rooms will feature maxi-bars, not minibars – perfect for hosting, ghosting and other illustrious pursuits. Design hues will blend with cultural cues to challenge guests’ expectations and offer freedom through a more frictionless approach to hospitality. At Chateau, guests will be in charge of their own experience, affording them the kind of flexibility they’ve long craved. Chateau Denmark is about people, where they’ve come from and where they’re going. From team members to guests, Outernet Global and CAW Ventures seek to turn up the eccentricities and quirks to reveal a new perspective on the modern guest experience - one that is utterly accessible and thoroughly inclusive. As Carrie Wicks states, “By the time we open next year, more than ever people will need to have it their way, connecting however they wish. In 2021, together we’ll present the next chapter of staying up or waking up in London”. Denmark Street’s heritage positions it as a place where over the years publishers, musicians, studios and guitar shops Hank’s, Sixty Sixty Sounds, Regent Sounds Studio, No.Tom, Wunjo and Rose Morris have all gathered. Denmark Street was where it all began and together with the music stores and its impassioned locals, Chateau Denmark seeks to play its role in continuing the street’s iconic legacy.
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ABOUT CAW VENTURES Led by Carrie Wicks, this highly experienced and creative team develops and produces unique hospitality experiences. Through operational partnerships and collaborative project management services CAW Ventures has successfully delivered outstanding results in hotels, restaurants, bars and private members clubs. www.cawven.com
ABOUT OUTERNET GLOBAL Launching late 2021, Outernet Global will be a network of immersive districts. Bringing together the storytelling power of television, the visual impact of outdoor advertising and the physical capabilities of experiential exhibits. Creating an iconic hybrid of digital and physical, Outernet will offer visitors and advertisers a compelling schedule of content, entertainment and events. Across music, fashion, sports and the arts, consumers can immerse themselves in multi-sensory experiences. The Now Building is the largest of the immersive spaces, with four-storey high, 360 degree, 26k screens - the largest LED screens by pixel density anywhere in the world. Creators, video artists and publishers will contribute to this content, with partners such as GQ, Ridley Scott and Technicolor Group already collaborating. www.outernetglobal.com
ABOUT TAYLOR HOWES Taylor Howes is an award winning international interior design studio with headquarters in London’s Knightsbridge. Founded in 1993 by Karen Howes, the design house has over two decades worth of experience in creating luxury interiors, becoming a definition for the world’s most innovative and exquisite living spaces, providing furnishings for the finest homes, superyachts, hotels and luxury boutiques. Taylor Howes has been discreetly and determinedly designing interior projects of distinction from its Knightsbridge studio for over 27 years, challenging the way we see luxury interior design and breaking with the traditional. www.taylorhowes.co.uk
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OXALIS The finest in tea and coffee With over 25 years in the speciality beverage industry, the range of items produced by OXALIS is immense, covering sought-after teas and coffees, fruit blends, tisanes, accessories and a host more. Since the early days, promoting the benefits of loose-leaf tea and supplying the finest has been a primary endeavour. We source it from across the globe, often through direct trade with suppliers. A great many pure examples are available, and we are expert at creating blends that combine tea with fruit, flowers and herbs. For extra convenience, the most popular types are sold in the form of biodegradable tea bags.
Our arabica coffee is prized for its unique quality, specific taste profile and excellent character. We source plantation and speciality coffees, and even micro-lots from worldclass growers. Roasting in-house allows us to produce beans that excel, whether intended for consumption as a single variety, for use in a blend or for subsequent flavouring to our own recipes. As we have grown and expanded into new global territories, the assortment has also diversified, resulting in additions such as RTD cold-brew beverages based on our teas, blends or coffees. We constantly strive to innovate and come up with new beverages to meet consumer expectations and changing tastes, and these Cool Drinks reflect such efforts. Presentation is important, which is why the traditional and contemporary tableware sets and accessories we produce perfectly compliment our beverages, setting them off to a T(ea), so to speak. The moments spent drinking tea and coffee provide a respite from the world around us. It is more necessary than ever to ensure customer satisfaction by going above and beyond the norm. Serve your guests the best. Serve them beverages by OXALIS.
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TEA Available in loose-leaf or tea bag form, the range of tea encompasses pure types from across the globe, Matcha and blends with herbs, flowers and fruit devised by and unique to us. COFFEE ROASTED IN-HOUSE Exceed expectations with our plantation and speciality coffees, supplemented by OXALIS’ blends and flavoured varieties. BREWED TO PERFECTION Preparation by the AeroPress, French Press, Chemex and more. COLD-BREWS Based on fruit blends, tea, coffee, herbs or Matcha, OXALIS’ Cool Drinks are beverages brewed from natural ingredients and free of preservatives. ACCESSORIES Set everything off perfectly with our tableware sets.
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A TASTE OF PERFECTION Having tea or coffee out is a little luxury that everyone appreciates. Delight your guests by serving the best. COFFEE – TEA – FRUIT BLENDS – TISANES – MATCHA – ACCESSORIES – RTD COLD-BREWS A cut above the ordinary. By OXALIS. DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE/RETAIL/FRANCHISE PLEASE GET IN TOUCH >> www.oxalis.eu
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OPTIMUM BY CONCEPT+
...the high quality, modular system to create your ideal bar With a commanding presence in the industry and over 25yrs of experience in bar design, manufacture and installation, Concept Bars latest bar offering provides highly robust, fully panelled; but equally sleek units; which are designed and fabricated in our in-house UK factory. Concept are acknowledged as one of the leading bar specialists and innovators in the industry. Naturally, we feel we could be of interest to you on specific projects, either as bar consultants, suppliers, installers or purely as fabricators. Our in-house factory allows us to keep a tight control over all aspects of manufacture. We provide quality functional bars for any environment, for anyone who is serious about bars. It has led us to work for most of the key and innovative operators in the industry. Our installation and project management teams are proven; with a thirst for knowledge, and the willingness to offer the highest standards and expertise in their discipline.
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Our fabrication is of the highest quality and speciality. The nature of the fabrication and expertise of the design we offer means that we can make each bar bespoke to a client’s exacting requirements. Built from food safe, 304 grade, satin finish, box section stainless steel with fully insulated units and contemporary chamfered nosing detail, the Optimum modular bar system fulfils a gap in the market for high-quality under bar units which are built to last and available in a short lead-time. Concept have been associated with the worlds leading brands of equipment for many years. We can provide all the best equipment needed to complete your bar. All our bars are aesthetically and functionally designed for efficient operation, there is no point to a fantastically designed bar that does not work. Email: info@optimumbars.co.uk Phone: 01484 852 666
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PORCELANOSA
PORCELANOSA announces Hanover Square opening PORCELANOSA is delighted to announce that 2021 will see the doors opening to a new UK flagship store located in the historic setting of Hanover Square, Mayfair, London. Best known for its combination of contemporary design with a proud Spanish heritage, PORCELANOSA chose Hanover Square as the perfect location for its latest design centre. Named in recognition of the German heritage of King George 1, Hanover Square represents the international reach of London-based
designers and is a fitting location for an organisation that proudly holds the Royal Warrant. The store will be a place to showcase the architectural applications of the product ranges, with cutting edge displays and product settings. Interactivity is a central theme with visitors able to immerse themselves in the possibilities unlocked by the PORCELANOSA design. This facility is not only hugely impressive in its scale and ambition – it also reflects a
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confidence in London as a leading design centre both now and into the future. Architects, designers, contractors and clients: all will be welcome to gain a true appreciation of the sheer breadth of choice available from one of Europe’s best known brands. PORCELANOSA looks forward to welcoming you through the doors of the new flagship store in 2021. For enquiries email: hanoversquare@porcelanosa.co.uk
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