Archives for February 26, 2008

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Jolly Farmers Scoops Diversification Prize

By Alan Lodge

The Jolly Farmers deli-pub & restaurant at Betchworth in Surrey wins the Best Diversification award at the Countryside Alliances Best Rural Retailer awards at the House of Lords.

Edinburgh Split Over 'Bed Tax'

By Alan Lodge

Charging Edinburgh tourists more on their hotel bills could result in an extra £38 million being spent by visitors in the city every year, according to new research, but hoteliers are against the scheme.

The e-Kiss of Death for Waiters?

By Reuters

Restaurants in Europe, the United States and Japan are testing technology to let diners order their food direct from a screen at their table instead of depending on waiters.