Restaurants, pubs and hotels recognised for animal welfare policies
Due South in Brighton and Strattons Hotel in Swaffham, Norfolk, are among the nominated finalists for the RSPCA’s Good Business Awards 2011.
Archives for August 25, 2011
Pearls of Wisdom: Claudio Pulze
Restaurateur Claudio Pulze has been hugely influential in the industry over the last 36 years, opening 50 restaurants including Aubergine, Zafferano and Brasserie St Jacques. He is the founder of restaurant company Cuisine Collection and event caterer...
Average beer price breaks £3 barrier
The average cost of a pint of beer has broken the £3 barrier, as increasing taxes force prices up across the UK on-trade.
Health experts call for ‘fat tax’ as obesity predicted to rise
The number of UK citizens classed as obese could hit 40 per cent by 2030, prompting experts to call on the Government to impose a tax on unhealthy foods.
IDEAS FROM YOUR PEERS
Fashion lunch at Sketch and dishonourable drinks at Town Hall Tavern
Restaurants, pubs and hotels including London's Sketch and Leeds' Town Hall Tavern, tell us what promotions they're running to attract customers.
Howies Restaurant Group owners to sell off business
Scottish based restaurant group Howies has been put on the market following its owner’s decision to sell off the business.
Former Nobu man takes helm at new Shoreditch pan-Asian restaurant
A new casual pan-Asian restaurant is due to launch near Spitalfields, London next week, headed by a former employee of Nobu London, Buddha Bar and Watatsumi.
Essential expands Signature pre-made stocks and sauces range
Essential Cuisine is to introduce three new products to its Signature range of stocks and sauce bases, which will launch at The Restaurant Show on 10 October.