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Jacob Kenedy & Victor Hugo to open London restaurant

18-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Former Moro and Konstam Head Chef Jacob Kenedy and partner Victor Hugo unveil plans to open new Italian restaurant in Soho

ECO restaurant launches ice-cream and ham pizzas for expectant mums

17-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

London pizza restaurant ECO, have launched ‘Pregnancy Pizzas’ for expectant mothers, with some very bizarre topping combinations

Independent's fair tips campaign gains pace

17-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

A fair tips campaign launched by the Independent newspaper this week has gained support of chefs and restaurant guide editors

Ashdale adds Harrogate hotel to portfolio

16-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

North-Yorkshire based hotel group Ashdale Hotels buys Grants Hotel in Harrogate

Beer tax hike to threaten industry, not binge drinkers

15-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Majority of the British public think the beer tax hike to curb binge drinking, will only harm the already struggling pub industry

Hospitality industry voices economic concerns

15-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

A third of businesses in the hospitality sector say they are concerned about their economic prospects for the coming year according to a new survey

Drinkers want Wi-fi when they visit pubs, survey reveals

15-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

A T-Mobile survey has found that almost half of Brits want to surf the net on-the-go, and have chosen the pub as their favourite location

UK’s first energy-generating nightclub opens in Islington

11-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Eco-friendly nightclub, Surya, complete with energy generating dancefloor, opens in Islington

TomTom helps find hidden country pubs

11-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Ale enthusiasts CAMRA have teamed up with TomTom to launch the Good Beer Guide 2008 on their range SatNavs.

Edinburgh hotel group amongst CommunityMark achievers

09-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

The Town House Collection hotel group has been recognised by a new national standard for its work within the community

Patisserie Valerie founder unveils new restaurant concept

09-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Enzo Scalzo will open a new art caf? in Belgravia in September

Restaurants could benefit from EU's VAT reduction

09-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

A 65 per cent reduction in VAT rates could help boost restaurant trade if EU plans go ahead

Wine and chocolate matching competition launched

09-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Roussillon wines launches its third Roussillon Dessert Trophy

Time for tea?

03-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Emma Eversham finds that with little effort and time, but plenty of ideas and enthusiasm, putting afternoon tea on the menu can help boost profits

The lights go on at the Gas Lamp

03-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Scottish bar and restaurant group Gastro Taverns re-launches its Aberdeen caf? bar The Gas Lamp.

Italian wine, unique design

03-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Voga, the Italian wine in a cylindrical bottle, is to be launched in the UK.

Leicester Sq restaurant & nightclub is sold

02-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

The lease for London nightclub and restaurant Number One Leicester Square has been sold to Interguide London for £1m.

New concept turns restaurateurs into record producers

30-Jun-2008 By Emma Eversham

Restaurateurs and bar owners are being given the chance to join forces with a record label to create their own compilation albums

Christie & Co report South West hotel boom

27-Jun-2008 By Emma Eversham

Hotel sales in the South West are continuing to stay strong despite reports of a weakening economy, according to business agents Christie & Co.

Restaurants, pubs and hotels not as green as they think

26-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

An industry survey reveals most businesses are not doing enough for the environment

Love Your Local campaign from Stella

24-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

Stella Artois is encouraging consumers to get in the community spirit and vote for their favourite local pub.

Customers pay what they want for Scottish pub grub

19-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

Scottish pub tells customers to only pay what they want for food

Stoke Place re-opens

19-Jun-2008 By Emma Eversham

The restored Queen Anne manor house re-opens with new restaurant The Vyse Room

Whitbread reports strong start to 2008

17-Jun-2008 By Emma Eversham

Premier Inn and Pub Restaurants perform well during first half of the year

YOGO-a-go-go

12-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

New frozen yogurt brand hits UK and opens outlet in Kingston

Hospitality industry doubts benefits of 2012

12-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

A recent survey shows London businesses are sceptical about the direct benefit of the 2012 games

Sussex restaurants cook up cash for charity

09-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

Six big-hearted restaurants in Sussex raise £2,000 for their local hospital

Gary Rhodes to open two new restaurants in Dorset

09-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

The celebrity chef will open two restaurants in the area, to coincide with major restoration projects on harbour-side hotels.

Football fever still at home

06-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

Despite the lack of British teams, Euro 2008 will still be popular amongst foreign nationals

Survey highlights importance of boardroom biscuits

03-Jun-2008 By Emma Eversham

80 per cent of professionals think quality boardroom biscuits make a meeting successful

Pub cigarette machines may be banned

27-May-2008 By Becky Paskin

Plans to scrap cigarette machines in pubs may signal more closures

Urban Inns hails revival of the British inn

23-May-2008 By Emma Eversham

Entrepreneurs unveil plans to build modernised inn chain

Fourth site for Zerodegrees

23-May-2008 By Emma Eversham

Restaurant microbrewery chain signals expansion with opening of fourth site in Cardiff

Chester Racecourse in restaurant collaboration with Heathcote

19-May-2008 By Emma Eversham

Heathcotes Outside, the catering company launched by Paul Heathcote, has joined forces with Chester racecourse to open Restaurant 1539

Third branch for Napket

16-May-2008 By Emma Eversham

Upmarket cafe chain, Napket has opened its third site in London.

Businesses urged to make tips system fairer

15-May-2008 By Emma Eversham

Unite and the Daily Mirror launch campaign to make employers sign a fair tips charter.

Heston style mind management

14-May-2008 By Claire Miller

A survey has shown music can affect the taste of wine which could lead to more chefs following Heston Blumenthals example and serving food and drink with accompanying tunes

Pushy staff turn off cash strapped customers

13-May-2008 By Emma Eversham

Academy of Food & Wine tells front-of-house staff to avoid over-zealous sales techniques while the economy looks unstable

Art Deco hotel to re-open in Morecambe Bay

12-May-2008 By Emma Eversham

Morecambe Bays Midland Hotel will re-open next month following a £10m restoration project

Toptable Scotland awards

09-May-2008 By Claire Miller

Toptable has given out its first Scotland restaurant awards

Triple launch for Ford in May

07-May-2008 By Andy Lynes

Dominic Ford extends Butcher and Grill and Bincho Yakitori concepts and opens Food Inc food market in one month.

Batty bear hotel

06-May-2008 By Claire Miller

A hotel is opening in Hampshire that is exclusively for teddy bears

Cointreau Caviar

29-Apr-2008 By Claire Miller

Drinks brand Cointreau has created a caviar version of itself to add a twist to cocktails

The Planet's Food Costs

24-Apr-2008 By Claire Miller

Experts gather this evening to debate the cost of mass-produced food for the planet

The S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants 2008

22-Apr-2008 By Chris Harding

London was buzzing with gastronomic giants for the most prestigious chart count down in the business last night as The S.Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurants awards were announced.