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London Restaurant Festival given city support
30 Mar 2009
The London Restaurant Festival, which will be held for the first time in October this year, has received support from Visit London and mayor Boris Johnson.
Set to run from 8 to 13 October, the festival has been organised by restaurant critic Fay Maschler and her business partner Simon Davis.
The initiative will celebrate the quality and diversity of London cuisine and help to boost restaurant businesses by arranging a number of special events, demonstrations and promotions at establishments across the city.
Mr Johnson said: 'London's restaurant scene is world-class, boasting a massive 6,000 eateries. The sheer scale and diversity of the capital's gastronomic delights is testament to the vibrancy of our city and the many communities living and eating here.'
Visit London chief executive Sally Chatterjee added: 'By backing the London Restaurant Festival, we hope to create an unrivalled annual event that showcases the importance of restaurants, food and wine throughout the capital.'
The London mayor recently announced the launch of an international marketing campaign showcasing the unique experiences and attractions the capital offers to visitors.
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Set to run from 8 to 13 October, the festival has been organised by restaurant critic Fay Maschler and her business partner Simon Davis.
The initiative will celebrate the quality and diversity of London cuisine and help to boost restaurant businesses by arranging a number of special events, demonstrations and promotions at establishments across the city.
Mr Johnson said: 'London's restaurant scene is world-class, boasting a massive 6,000 eateries. The sheer scale and diversity of the capital's gastronomic delights is testament to the vibrancy of our city and the many communities living and eating here.'
Visit London chief executive Sally Chatterjee added: 'By backing the London Restaurant Festival, we hope to create an unrivalled annual event that showcases the importance of restaurants, food and wine throughout the capital.'
The London mayor recently announced the launch of an international marketing campaign showcasing the unique experiences and attractions the capital offers to visitors.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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