Articles by Date : October 01 2004 - October 31 2004

Property Advice zone
Thinking of buying a restaurant? more
(14 October 2004 14:23)

Familiar problems the whole world over...
The first Chain Leader Live conference, organised by Chain Leader magazine in New Orleans last week, addressed issues facing the branded restaurant.... more
(14 October 2004 14:21)

The Palmerston
The Bibendum experience of several of the team is reflected in big flavours on the plate at East Dulwich's gastropub jewel. Fiona Sims reports more
(14 October 2004 14:10)

Tips in the balance
Late night. Italian restaurant. You've polished off your tiramisù, downed your espresso, necked the complimentary thimbleful of limonchello, and done.... more
(14 October 2004 13:32)

Sweet and sour guide to real ale
The Good Beer Guide welcomes a boom in microbreweries but has harsh words for many of the large pub companies more
(14 October 2004 12:44)

Shaun Hill calls for local cooks in NHS kitchens
Contract caterers will never match a well-resourced in-house NHS kitchen, according to a former adviser to the Government's Better Hospital Food.... more
(14 October 2004 12:08)

People moves
All the latest appointments and promotions... more
(14 October 2004 12:07)

Call for ban on Spanish eggs over salmonella fears
The Government and the European Commission have been criticised for failing to take action to ban Spanish eggs, which have been linked to a number of.... more
(14 October 2004 11:54)

200 jobs go in Dormy closure
The De Vere Dormy hotel in Ferndown, near Bournemouth, is to close on 19 December with the loss of about 200 jobs. more
(13 October 2004 17:41)

Which? wages war on levels of 'killer fats'
Consumer champion Which? is demanding action after finding "shocking levels" of an artificial "killer fat" in many fast-food restaurant meals and.... more
(13 October 2004 17:40)

Pengelley takes over Monte's at Carlton Tower
Chef Ian Pengelley is to take over Monte's restaurant in London's Carlton Tower hotel in the New Year. more
(13 October 2004 17:38)

Healthy drinks sell well but reduce profits in schools
Schools and caterers can make a profit from selling healthier drinks in their vending machines, according to the Food Standards Agency. more
(13 October 2004 17:24)

Pedersen to buy two hotels from Hanover International
Privately owned hotel and restaurant group Pedersen is continuing its rapid expansion with the purchase of two Hanover International hotels. more
(13 October 2004 17:09)

The private path
Far from being just places for Arabella to learn chalet-girl cooking, private cookery schools are turning out kitchen staff with commitment and.... more
(13 October 2004 16:48)

London council leaders back smoking ban
The leaders of London's 33 councils have given their support to the principle of a smoking ban in enclosed public places. more
(13 October 2004 16:47)

Who's who... Niche Hotels
Niche Hotels, set up nearly two years ago, has two hotels up and running and another two in the pipeline. Now it plans to expand its brand of.... more
(13 October 2004 16:36)

Shortcuts
Firmdale opens in Soho more
(13 October 2004 16:32)

Software: Maximising profit from hotel occupancy
Optimisation software may sound like something that makes your computer work faster, but it's actually designed to make your business more.... more
(13 October 2004 16:25)

How I got here
Mike Palmer, joint venture partner, Outback Steakhouse more
(13 October 2004 16:02)

Regional Spotlight: Dumfries & Galloway
Dumfries & Galloway in the South-west of Scotland boasts an array of unspoilt areas and historic landmarks, with regional centres including Dumfries,.... more
(13 October 2004 14:20)

Your Shout: Robert Chess, Fleurets
Tenant improvements on rented property more
(13 October 2004 14:14)

The Royal Oak, Exmoor National Park
This week's star property, located in the Exmoor National Park, could have come straight off the cover of a chocolate box. more
(13 October 2004 14:10)

Hotel and restaurants in Wembley casino plan
A deal is on the table to build a 400-bedroom luxury hotel on the doorstep of the new Wembley stadium. more
(13 October 2004 13:18)

Regional Spotlight: Bath
With its Roman baths, new multimillion pound spa development and elegant Georgian buildings, the World Heritage Site of Bath in Somerset is very much.... more
(13 October 2004 12:43)

Your Shout: Rod Taylor, Barclays Hotels and Leisure Team
Are you au fait with the DDA? more
(13 October 2004 12:42)

Your Shout: Doug Hargrove, Anker Systems
The chips are down for hospitality more
(12 October 2004 17:34)

Rooms for expansion
It has been through some tough times recently, but London's hotel sector is still the powerhouse of the hospitality industry, and one of the most.... more
(12 October 2004 17:18)

Software licensing
Alex Hilton, group manager of the licence compliance division at Microsoft, looks at the legal implications of using unlicensed software more
(12 October 2004 17:01)

London calling
It's brash, it's noisy, it's exciting... and it's expensive. Love it or hate it, it's London, and it could be lucrative in terms of your salary more
(12 October 2004 16:58)

How to...
...encourage late guests to leave more
(12 October 2004 16:46)

On the move
Matthew Stephens has joined Catering Services International... more
(12 October 2004 16:45)

Regional Spotlight: Ludlow
With a population of just 10,000, the medieval Shropshire town of Ludlow has built an enviable reputation for its hospitality, with a host of famous.... more
(12 October 2004 16:39)

Just Opened
Room, Shisha Bar, Zest, Too 2 Much more
(12 October 2004 16:07)

Food File
Meat, fresh produce, fish more
(12 October 2004 14:36)

Smoking ban has had little impact on trade in Ireland's pubs and clubs
Ireland's ban on smoking in pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants has had only a minimal impact on trade, according to the latest report from Ireland's.... more
(12 October 2004 14:20)

Marston is put on the market but Dawnay Shore deal falls through
Privately-owned hotel group Marston has put itself up for sale with a price tag of £175m. more
(12 October 2004 12:47)

We love...
...theatre and chocolate more
(12 October 2004 12:35)

Check, please
We live in a world gone mad. First, there was Batman's appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, and the sight of pro-hunt protesters ranging.... more
(12 October 2004 12:33)

Aristocrat sells restaurants as his company goes bust
A 31-year-old described as one of Britain's most eligible bachelors has sold his two restaurants after his holding firm went bankrupt. more
(12 October 2004 11:38)

EC to clamp down on UK Working Time opt-out
The European Commission was expected to publish draft proposals yesterday that would restrict the UK's right to opt out of the 48-hour working week. more
(12 October 2004 11:29)

Watergate Bay in bid to boost Cornish tourism
The 71-bedroom Watergate Bay hotel in Cornwall has just opened a £1m wing in a bid to boost Cornish tourism. more
(12 October 2004 11:17)

Second Yelo on the way
Wide Range Restaurants plans to convert the Alistair Little restaurant in London's Notting Hill into its second Yelo Thai canteen and home-delivery.... more
(12 October 2004 11:17)

Investors still bullish on luxury hotel sector
The luxury hotel sector is still attracting investors despite recent challenging times, a new study from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) has found. more
(12 October 2004 11:16)

North loses his job as profits grow by 55% at InterContinental
Shock waves reverberated through the hotel industry last week following the removal of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) chief executive Richard.... more
(12 October 2004 11:14)

Jarvis puts two more hotels up for sale
Private hotel group Jarvis is continuing with the consolidation of its business, adding a further two properties to its for-sale list more
(12 October 2004 11:05)

Cendant to buy Ramada from Marriott
US hotel giant Cendant Corporation has signed an agreement to buy Ramada International Hotels & Resorts from Marriott International. more
(12 October 2004 11:00)

Is this our best beer or our worst-kept pint?
Greene King IPA's success in the Champion Beer of Britain awards was met with boos and jeers at the Great British Beer Festival and hate letters to.... more
(12 October 2004 10:58)

Wake up to the DDA
Hospitality professionals remain unclear about the steps they need to take in order to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), but Mark.... more
(12 October 2004 10:49)

Hospitality firms on awards shortlist
The British Hospitality Association, Hilton UK and Marriott Hotels have been shortlisted for a 2004 National Training Award. more
(12 October 2004 10:31)

Blessed are the cheesemakers
Like a true professional, the little Camembert from Normandy avoided blushing as the accolades were heaped upon it. more
(12 October 2004 10:30)