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Restaurants to benefit from contactless payment

27-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

New ‘wave and pay’ system allows customers to pay up in less than half a second

Quay produce

27-Aug-2008 By Paul Wootton

To celebrate the Speciality and Fine Food Fair Barny Haughton of Bordeaux Quay in Bristol creates two dishes exclusively for Restaurant magazine using ingredients from the event

Giorgio Locatelli announces Gluten-free Chef of the Year

27-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

The Italian chef turned judge for a day to pick the winner of Coeliac UK’s Gluten-free Chef of the Year

Chinese restaurants rush to enter Tsingtao competition

26-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Chinese restaurants across the UK have just one week left to apply for this year’s Tsingtao Legacy of Taste competition

Rude waiters ruin dining experience for customers

26-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Diners list rude and ignorant waiters as biggest gripe when eating out in new Toptable survey

Young Chef Young Waiter shortlist announced

21-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

The Restaurant Association has announced the shortlist of competitors for the regional heats of its annual competition

Inn-Dispensable E-learning for pubs

21-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

New online training programme helps staff study for personal licenses

Brits lose touch with basic cooking skills

21-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

A poll commissioned by the London Restaurant Awards finds that the basic components of a Sunday roast are some of the most difficult things to cook at home

Hospitality businesses should Train to Gain

20-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Hospitality businesses could see a hike in profit margins and a drop in staff turnover if they utilise the government’s train to gain service

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards: Last call for entries

20-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

Hospitality businesses operating in the Scottish Highlands and islands are being urged to enter this years awards.

Alternative meat cuts to save restaurants money

19-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

The English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) is promoting the use of seam butchery in a bid to counteract the rising cost of meat.

Restaurants to support Seafood Fortnight

19-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

Restaurateurs and chefs are being encouraged to come up with a winning campaign to promote Seafood Fortnight from September 5 to 21

Hotel aspirations for Aspire Group

18-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

The Aspire Groups Managing Director, Sean Valentine outlines his future plans for the business

Fat Duck scores perfect 10

15-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

Heston Blumenthals Bray restaurant is dubbed best restaurant in Britain after gaining top marks in the Good Food Guide 2009

How to win with wine

14-Aug-2008 By Susy Atkins

Susy Atkins provides her top 10 tips for building a winning wine list at any restaurant

Restaurants to face increased costs under new tips rules

14-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Under new legislation, restaurant chains could face rising costs of up to 10 per cent

Hilton Garden Inn ""injects life"" into lagging hotel sector

12-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Hilton launches first of 20 mid-range hotels in UK to revitalise lagging hotel sector

Time Out shortlists best London restaurants and bars

12-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

The nominees for this years Time Out Eating and Drinking Awards have been announced, with Tom Aikens restaurants making a double appearance

Angela Hartnett’s Murano to open next week

12-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Murano by Angela Hartnett set to open next week, just one month before joint venture with Ramsay, the York and Albany

New book reveals life front-of-house

08-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

A warts-and-all account of one waiters experience working at two New York restaurants has been released in the UK.

Academy of Culinary Arts rewards young hospitality talent

07-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Young industry talent rewarded at the 25th anniversary of the Annual Awards of Excellence, held by the Academy

Life’s a beach at world’s first sand hotel

07-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

The world’s first sand castle hotel has been built on Weymouth Beach to highlight the attractiveness of the great British beach holiday

Le Bistrot Pierre to keep prices stable during credit crunch

07-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

The director of French restaurant group Le Bistrot Pierre says recruiting the right staff and using some culinary creativity can save costs without scaring off customers.

Challenge 21 scheme boasts national success

07-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Figures published by the British Beer and Pub Association show the Challenge 21 scheme is taking effect

Green and clean showerheads for hotels

05-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Silver fragmented showerheads reduce bacterial growth and save water at the same time

Holiday camps celebrate return of traditional British holiday

05-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

Butlins and Pontins report a rise in summer bookings as cash-strapped families opt to holiday closer to home

Local food could save businesses, and the economy

01-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Restaurants should realise the benefits of sourcing seasonal food locally extend further than environmental issues

We'll survive credit crunch, says City Inn

01-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

David Orr, Chief Executive of City Inn hotels says the group will be able to ride out the economic slowdown and wont lose customers to budget hotels

Tip victory for waiting staff

31-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

The government announces plans to stop employers topping up wages with tips

Whitbread and M&B in restaurant and hotel swap

31-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Whitbread acquires 21 Express by Holiday Inn hotels from Mitchells & Butlers in exchange for 44 pub restaurants.

The Best of Italy

30-Jul-2008 By Joe Lutrario

Restaurant magazine travels to Italy to find the restaurants, dishes and ingredients that make our vita a little more dolce

Beer sales at worst levels since Great Depression

29-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

New figures show on-trade beer sales fallen dramatically as pubs struggle to compete with supermarket prices

Restaurants face profit drop as food prices rise

29-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Restaurants may have to swallow rising food costs to keep cash-strapped customers coming through the door, analysts have warned.

Norwich's waiting staff campaign for fair tips

28-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Waiting staff in Norwich take to the streets to get public backing for fair tips campaign

Restaurants may have to rename non-Cornish pasties

28-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Steps by the Cornish Pasty Association mean restaurants and cafes may only sell Cornish Pasties if they originate from Cornwall

Alternative Meat company spreads its wings

25-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

A supplier of exotic and rare meats signs a contract to supply hundreds of pubs and restaurants across the Midlands and Wales

Town House Collection sets up Wine Academy

24-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Scottish hotel group the Town House Collection launches a wine training scheme for staff

Umi Hotels make VQ Day hospitality success

24-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Umi Hotels champions vocational qualifications in hospitality industry at first annual VQ Day

Mason opens his first restaurant

24-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Former Hare and Orrery Head Chef Tristan Mason opens his own restaurant in West Sussex and aims to win back his Michelin star

Business booming for Big Brother Rex’s restaurant

23-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Rex Newmark’s Beach Blanket Babylon restaurant in Notting Hill is reportedly flying high after the housemate’s constant TV plugs

Pub owner turns bake house into Champagne & seafood bar

22-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Earl of March owner Giles Thompson opens up a Champagne and Seafood Shack for the summer

Chefs to sign contract over sticky toffee pudding recipe

22-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

The Sharrow Bay hotel forces staff to sign document to prevent leaking of its famous Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe

Pubs and bars face tougher rules on alcohol sales

22-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Pubs and bars could face tougher regulations over the sale of alcohol following a major consultation about Englands drinking culture.

Lighten up with cordless lamps from Neoz

22-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Cordless, rechargeable lamps make safe alternative to candles

Young Paragon apprentice breams at Dorset seafood event

21-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Trainee Paragon Skills chef impresses judges Mark Hix and Tom Cull at Young Seafood Chef of the Year

Jacob Kenedy & Victor Hugo to open London restaurant

18-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Former Moro and Konstam Head Chef Jacob Kenedy and partner Victor Hugo unveil plans to open new Italian restaurant in Soho

ECO restaurant launches ice-cream and ham pizzas for expectant mums

17-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

London pizza restaurant ECO, have launched ‘Pregnancy Pizzas’ for expectant mothers, with some very bizarre topping combinations

Independent's fair tips campaign gains pace

17-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

A fair tips campaign launched by the Independent newspaper this week has gained support of chefs and restaurant guide editors

Ashdale adds Harrogate hotel to portfolio

16-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

North-Yorkshire based hotel group Ashdale Hotels buys Grants Hotel in Harrogate

Beer tax hike to threaten industry, not binge drinkers

15-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Majority of the British public think the beer tax hike to curb binge drinking, will only harm the already struggling pub industry