Articles by Date : January 01 2008 - January 31 2008

Competitions at Hotelympia
There's a chance for both the young and the more experienced to shine in the many and varied live competitions at Hotelympia, to be staged in London.... more
(03 January 2008 00:00)

St Regis Singapore
Starwood's first St Regis property in South-east Asia is on Orchard Road in the centre of Singapore. It includes a number of restaurants and bars.... more
(03 January 2008 00:00)

Swissôtel Tallinn, Estonia
Swissôtel's latest property in the Estonian capital of Tallinn is housed in a 30-storey building in the city's financial quarter, near the historical.... more
(03 January 2008 00:00)

Fairmont Singapore
Fairmont's first property in Asia is in the heart of Singapore's financial district and forms part of the Raffles City Complex, which includes a.... more
(03 January 2008 00:00)

Top chefs give their predictions for 2008
Who will be the hottest chefs to watch in 2008, what will customers be looking for, and what other trends are likely to emerge? We asked a panel of.... more
(03 January 2008 00:00)

Alimentum uses blog to bring restaurant to the customers
John Hudgell's approach to marketing his Cambridge restaurant Alimentum has impressed both customers and critics. He tells it like it is, whether.... more
(03 January 2008 00:00)

Caldesi in Campagna - Menuwatch
Owners of the ever-popular Caldesi and Caffé Caldesi in London, Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi have branched out of the capital with their latest.... more
(03 January 2008 00:00)

An interview with Ken Crosland: Dealing with drink and drugs at work
A year ago the Ark Foundation launched a consultancy arm to help businesses deal with the problem of drink and drug dependency in a constructive way..... more
(03 January 2008 00:00)

Neptune: Set for Michelin-level cuisine
It might lie on the Norfolk coast, but the Neptune is far from washed-up. Under the new management of Kevin and Jacki Mangeolles it could just set.... more
(03 January 2008 00:00)

Fried ham terrine, roast garlic mayonnaise, deep-fried egg and a parsley soup
To make the terrine, cut the veg into large pieces and put into a pan with the ham hock. Cover with water and simmer for 2-3 hours. When the ham is.... more
(03 January 2008 00:00)

M&B’s Tony Hughes joins The Restaurant Group board
Tony Hughes has joined The Restaurant Group as non-executive director, just two days after retiring from the board of Mitchells & Butlers. more
(02 January 2008 16:56)

Compass brings Junior Chefs Academy front-of-house
Compass Group’s lauded Junior Chefs Academy programme has been extended to cover front-of-house. more
(02 January 2008 16:22)

Globe Pub Company to sell 17 sites
Globe Pub Company, the tenanted pub firm owned by Robert Tchenquiz, has put 17 sites up for sale. more
(02 January 2008 16:04)

London Town spends £4.3m on 60 leasehold pubs
Pub company London Town has acquired managed pub operator GRS Inns for £4.31m in a takeover that sees the creation of a 282-strong group. more
(02 January 2008 14:00)

The Times savage Alain Ducasse’s new London restaurant
The restaurant critics from the Times have savaged Alain Ducasse’s new London eaterie at the Dorchester and Texture, the ex Raymond Blanc Le Manoir.... more
(02 January 2008 13:30)

Hospitality sector makes mark in New Year Honours
Members of the hospitality industry received MBEs and OBEs in the 2008 New Years Honours, with recognition for Restaurant Association (RA) chairman.... more
(02 January 2008 13:00)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: Le Café Anglais, London W2; Gravetye Manor, near East Grinstead; Texture, London W1 and The.... more
(02 January 2008 12:56)

UK consumers set to eat more fast food than ever
UK consumers’ growing appetite for fast food shows no sign of being sated this year, according to foodservice analyst Horizons FS. more
(02 January 2008 12:21)

Caterer's predictions for 2008
How will the changes to capital gains tax affect the hotels sector? Who's in line for a Michelin star? What will the Government do about.... more
(01 January 2008 07:00)