Hospitality Today Winter 2020 (#40) | Page 20

20 | Hospitality Today | Winter REFURBISHMENT OF THE YEAR 2020 with an afternoon tearoom and private dining room. New Executive Chef, Chef Alfonso Salvaggio whose CV includes roles at Radisson Blu London and Crowne Plaza Dubai has created a menu to “showcase modern British cuisine”, including sharing platters of British charcuterie and cheeseboards. There is a wide variety of mains, featuring Grilled Marinated Tuna, Superfood Salad, Asparagus Risotto, to popular British classics such as Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie and Sticky Toffee Pudding. Haxells is heavily inspired by the hotel’s original “roaring twenties” design, combining art deco glitz and gilded age elegance with a contemporary twist. The private dining room can fit 40 guests seated or 60 standing. David MacRae, Managing Director of Strand Palace said: “Haxells has something for everyone. The menu is full of creative modern dishes, served within a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. You can dine with colleagues, enjoy afternoon tea with family or enjoy small nibbles with friends whilst at the bar. London has one of the most diverse food and beverage offerings in the world and it is important to innovate, yet be consistent in standards of service and the quality of the offering. 2019 marks a new era for the hotel and we are excited to introduce Haxells to our guests, old and new.”