LONDON, 2016-Feb-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has opened a new restaurant in Euston Station with the UK’s “favourite Italian chef”, Gino D’Acampo and Individual Restaurants.
Called Gino D’Acampo – My Restaurant, the new venue serves a wide selection of dishes throughout the day. Its opening follows the hugely successful launch, only two months ago, of Gino’s restaurant in Corn Exchange, Manchester.
The 150-cover restaurant includes a cocktail bar, an eat-at kitchen bar, and a dining area that extends onto the station’s mezzanine terrace, overlooking the main concourse.
The design has a true Mediterranean feel – its use of white marble, washed woods and trademark green leather reflecting Gino’s passion for his homeland of southern Italy.
Gino’s mission, underpinning the new restaurant, is to serve real Italian food as it should be, while keeping the offering affordable for everyone. No compromises are made, ensuring the use of well sourced, seasonal and artisan ingredients, and utilising Gino’s vast range of contacts across the diverse regions of Italy.
The day-to-evening menu is packed full of favourites from Gino’s books and TV programmes.
Opening from 7am until 11pm most evenings, Gino D’Acampo – My Restaurant is the perfect place for breakfast meetings, lunch, dinner or an after work drink. The service will be very Italian and very efficient for those in a rush. The restaurant has been designed with the needs of a traveller in mind, equipped with mobile charging points, free wifi and washrooms for the exclusive use of customers.
Simon Smith, CEO of SSP UK and Ireland said; “Gino D’Acampo – My Restaurant at Euston is set to become a must-visit destination for those looking for a bite to eat or a drink on their way home, as well as those who live and work in the area. We’re delighted to be working with Gino and his team to bring authentic Italian cuisine to one of London’s most important stations.”
Gino D’Acampo says of the new venture; “After a year of planning, I can’t wait to welcome guests to My Restaurant, Euston Station. I want to give commuters and local residents a proper taste of Italy. I am so excited to be a part of the new food landscape in Euston and every effort has been made to make sure our guests have a truly authentic Italian experience.”
Hamish Kiernan, Director of Retail at Network Rail said; “We are pleased to welcome Gino D’Acampo – My Restaurant to Euston Station. It will not only cater for the 71 million travellers who use the station every year but will also provide more choice for the thousands of office workers and local people who use the station but are not travelling.”
Gino D’Acampo first made his move into premium casual dining when he teamed up with friend and business partner Steven Walker, founder of Individual Restaurants.
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SOURCE: SSP Group plc