Our regular catch-up of what has brought a burst of sunshine - or a mantle of storm clouds - to the catering and hospitality world this week.
GOOD WEEK
Nostalgia
Landmark London hotel the Goring kickstarts its centenary celebrations with a lunch showcasing 100 years of "glorious Goring grub".
Burgers
The UK arm of fast-food giant McDonald's reports a record year in 2009, with annual turnover topping £1.2b.
London restaurants
Multi-Michelin-starred French chef Alain Ducasse declares London as the gastronomic capital of the world.
Atlantic Fast Food
The Glasgow chippie is named the 2009 Fish & Chip Shop of the Year by seafood industry association Seafish.
BAD WEEK
Paranoia
Mitchells & Butlers chairman Simon Laffin sweeps his home and office for bugs in the wake of the boardroom war with investors.
Gordon Ramsay
The chef's financial troubles continue as he owes £55,000 to cleaners in Hollywood and is forced to advertise jobs on Gumtree.com after failing to pay his recruitment firm.
Oriel
The 25-year-old brasserie on London's Sloane Square is to be closed by landlord Earl Cadogan, who had a poor meal.
Jasper Gerard
The Daily Telegraph's food critic comes under fire after demanding a free stay for himself and his family in return for a restaurant review.