Articles by Date : November 01 2006 - November 30 2006

Chambers hotel, Minneapolis
Sister to New York's Chambers hotel and part of Design Hotels, this is a luxury hotel set over five floors in central Minneapolis. It features more.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Conferences can take the green route
Your informative and inspiring Green October campaign will surely be viewed retrospectively as a tipping point - no longer can the UK hospitality.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Craig James, head chef, Quaglino's
Quaglino's restaurant in London has appointed 28-year-old Craig James, formerly head chef at Butlers Wharf Chop House, as head chef. more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Erdem Dibali, head chef, Ishtar, London
Turkish restaurant Ishtar in the capital has appointed Erdem Dibali as head chef. Dibali has worked as chef de partie at London restaurants Lindsay.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Gavin Houghton, head chef, Café des Amis, London
The Café des Amis in the capital has welcomed Gavin Houghton as head chef. Houghton was consultant chef at Conran's Bluebird in London. more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Guides' future looks healthy
From our perspective, the future of the printed guide looks very healthy, principally because we're not reliant on the more traditional forms of.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Importance of benchmarking
It's good to see the increasing importance being placed on comparative benchmarking in tourism and hospitality. more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Jean-Claude Vydelingum, head chef, Just St James, London
Jean-Claude Vydelingum has joined the Just St James restaurant in the capital as head chef. He was sous chef at Chez Bruce in Wandsworth, south-west.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Kees Van Maaswaal, chief operating officer, Golden Tulip
Golden Tulip has recruited Kees Van Maaswaal as chief operating officer. He takes up his new role on 1 January 2007 and is currently managing.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Kiaran MacDonald, general manager, Savoy hotel, London
Kiaran MacDonald has joined London's Savoy hotel as general manager. He was general manager at sister property the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Laws will get even tougher
I feel your news story headed "Government hits back over 'Part L' criticism" (Caterer, 26 October, page 8) did not accurately summarise Golden.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Mandarin Oriental hotel, Hong Kong
Mandarin Oriental's flagship hotel has reopened after a nine-month US$140m (£75m) face-lift. Rooms now feature enclosed balconies, state-of-the-art.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

New age legislation will cause confusion
My sympathies are entirely with John Gater in respect of the new age discrimination legislation (Caterer, 26 October, page 18). more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Park Plaza Tyrrelstown hotel, Dublin
Close to both Dublin airport and the city centre, this four-star hotel includes 13 suites and a business centre as well as the Maya-Ché restaurant.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Paul Harvey, director of property and development, Travelodge
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has appointed Paul Harvey as its director of property and development, a newly created role. Harvey was vice-president.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Robert Stoddard, director of development for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Hilton International
Robert Stoddard has become director of development for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States at Hilton International. He has worked for.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Rosalind Anna Cuschieri, non-executive director, Wolverhampton & Dudley
Rosalind Anna Cuschieri, who has worked in marketing roles for brewer Scottish & Newcastle, has joined the board of Wolverhampton & Dudley as.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

How can we raise our visibility among core corporate players, especially to fill distressed inventory?
We are a small hotel chain but we cover many key UK cities. How can we raise our visibility among core corporate players, especially to fill.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Profile: Robyn Jones celebrates 15 years in business
Founder and chief executive of Charlton House Catering Services, Robyn Jones celebrated 15 years in business this year. With an eye on the next 15.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Souffle di riso carnaroli al limone (Carnaroli rice and lemon souffle)
Put a tray into the fridge so that it gets really cold. Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas 6. more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Fegato di vitello al balsamico (calves' liver with balsamic vinegar)
Ingredients (Serves four) Small bunch of Swiss chard 2tbs extra-virgin olive oil 1tbs sunflower or vegetable oil 8 x 70-80g pieces of calves'.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Insalata di porcini alla griglia (Chargrilled cepe salad)
reheat the grill or, preferably, a ridged griddle pan. Squash the garlic to a paste with the back of a knife, then put the parsley on top and chop it.... more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Tian of white crab, avocado and langoustine emulsion - By Julian Wright
Sweat off the ingredients for the emulsion, including the shells and claws from the langoustines, in a heavy-based pan and add tomato purée. more
(02 November 2006 00:00)

Charity Awareness Survey
We would be grateful if you could consider completing a short, confidential questionnaire to help The Caterer Group better understand your awareness.... more
(01 November 2006 17:06)

Marriott first in London to gain Green Globe certification
Marriott’s London head quarters and its 20 London-based hotels have been awarded the Green Globe certification. more
(01 November 2006 14:18)

Accor’s second Mercure branded hotel in the UK opens in Bristol
Accor Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement on the 116-room Brigstow hotel in Bristol with Pedersen Hotels, which yesterday reopened as only.... more
(01 November 2006 13:04)

People 1st gets green light to launch academy
Hospitality and tourism sector skills council People 1st has effectively got the green light to launch a UK Hospitality Skills Academy. more
(01 November 2006 13:00)

Secretary at nightclub operator Luminar quits role
Harry Willits has quit his role as secretary of nightclub operator Luminar. more
(01 November 2006 11:14)

Yotel appoints WorksUnit for website
Yotel, the capsule hotel initiative from Yo! Sushi founder Simon Woodroffe, has appointed e-marketing specialist WorksUnit to develop its launch.... more
(01 November 2006 11:07)

US hotel gives Hilton a boost in earnings... and other international news
Essential news from around the world, including: Canadian ski resort wins responsible tourism award; Hong Kong visitor numbers fall; Rocco gets news.... more
(01 November 2006 10:48)

Review of the reviews... what the critics say about L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon and others
What the restaurant critics think of the food in eateries around the UK and the world... more
(01 November 2006 10:28)

Taplow House hotel sold for £6.5m
Wren’s Hotel Group has sold Taplow House hotel in Buckinghamshire for above the guide price of £6.5m. more
(01 November 2006 10:18)

Edinburgh's Sheraton Grand appoints new executive assistant manager
Edinburgh’s Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa has appointed Claudio Melli as executive assistant manager. more
(01 November 2006 10:03)

Corfu hotel gets it licence revoked after deaths
The Corfu hotel where two holidaying children died of carbon monoxide (CO) gas poisoning has had its licence to trade suspended. more
(01 November 2006 10:02)

Pub group Provence Commercial Properties closes
Pub group Provence Commercial Properties appears to have closed its doors in the face of huge financial losses. more
(01 November 2006 08:00)