Articles by Date : February 01 2007 - February 28 2007

New York's top restaurant critic gives Gordon Ramsay just two stars
The New York Times’ top restaurant critic has awarded Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant in the Big Apple only two out of four stars – but that does.... more
(01 February 2007 09:56)

Antonio Carluccio awarded OBE
Italian chef Antonio Carluccio was presented with an honorary OBE by the Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell, yesterday. more
(01 February 2007 09:28)

Europe-wide smoking ban proposals made
A Europe-wide ban on smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places could be on the cards, after the EU health commissioner indicated support.... more
(01 February 2007 08:30)

Migrant workers are more reliable and better skilled, says research
Migrant workers to the UK are seen as harder working, more reliable and better skilled than natives, according to research. more
(01 February 2007 08:00)

Crisis management procedure: Coping with a crisis
You can make contingency plans to protect the image of your business, but how do you deal with a crisis over which you have no control? Three months.... more
(01 February 2007 00:00)

Tom's Kitchen, London
Tom Aikens has successfully carried over his high profile and the reputation of his Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant to Tom's Kitchen, his latest.... more
(01 February 2007 00:00)

Lindley Catering: Sales pitch
One-third of the hospitality turnover at Manchester City is made when a ball isn't being kicked. Tom Bill investigates how the stadium has tapped in.... more
(01 February 2007 00:00)

Marianne Clavé named GM of Haymarket hotel
The Firmdale Group's new London hotel, the Haymarket, has recruited Marianne Clavé as general manager ahead of its April opening. more
(01 February 2007 00:00)

Has Michelin underrated the star quality of our cooking?
Fifteen restaurants in the British Isles were celebrating last week when they were awarded new Michelin stars. It means we now have more starred.... more
(01 February 2007 00:00)

Wetherspoon's to expand by up to 30 pubs
JD Wetherspoon last week confirmed plans to open up to 30 new pubs this year after the strong performance of its non-smoking outlets on both sides of.... more
(01 February 2007 00:00)

Claudio Pulze to sell shares in A-Z group
Veteran London restaurateur Claudio Pulze has agreed to sell his shares in restaurant group A-Z Restaurants to co-shareholder John De Stefano. more
(01 February 2007 00:00)

Meet the skateboarding, iPod-playing Gruppies
We've had Yuppies and Dinkies, Baby Boomers and Generation X-ers. Now hospitality businesses need to prepare for a new phenomenon, the Gruppie. more
(01 February 2007 00:00)

York balks at foie gras ban
A motion to discuss a potential ban on the sale of foie gras in York restaurants and shops has been taken off the political menu. more
(01 February 2007 00:00)