The head sommelier and co-owner of Texture speaks to Becky Paskin about the downfalls of confidence, the launch of his first restaurant, and becoming the youngest Master Sommelier at the age of 23
Individual Restaurant Company, owner of the Piccolino’s and Bar & Grill brands, plans to open at least four new sites this year despite seeing profits fall by more than half in 2008
Healthy eating chain Itsu has announced plans to open up to six outlets in 2009, the first due to open in Covent Garden’s newly developed public square in May
A report by PKF consultants shows how international events, the weak pound and budget hotel developments may help soften the blow of the recession in 2009
Margaret White, the Most Inspirational Tutor as voted for in the College Restaurant of the Year awards, reveals how she keeps her students passionate about the industry
Students and staff working at South Downs Colleges restaurant celebrate after winning this years competition UPDATED: photos from the event now available to view
The London School of Hospitality and Tourism at Thames Valley University celebrates its sixtieth anniversary by honouring four industry-famous former students
Lewisham College student Rory Baynes talks about his admiration for Tom Aikens, reaching the finals of the Nestle Toque DOr and why he wants to work in the hospitality industry
Former Northcote chef Michael Ward has been crowned Pub Chef of the Year at this year’s PubChef Food Excellence Awards with Whitbread and Admiral Taverns also picking up awards
The operator of several independent London coffee carts has been named the UK Barista Champion, and will now represent Britain in the World Championships next month
The British Hospitality Association urges the industry to invest wisely in its businesses as the recession and increasing concerns over climate change and safety prompt shifts in our travel patterns
With the travel market slowing down and the number of investors drying up, the hotel industry is certainly feeling the squeeze, but there are plenty of things hoteliers can do to beat the crunch
Chef and restaurateur Paul Heathcote has put his flagship restaurant The Longridge on the market to focus on the roll out of his Olive Press pizzeria bar and grill chain
The Clapham House Group surprised everyone by calling the downturn early. But the resulting changes the company made to its business strategy have paid off, says its chief executive Paul Campbell
Little Bay owner Peter Ilic says the average number of covers almost doubled and takings rose in February despite leaving it to diners to decide how much they paid for their meals
