Could listening to Tom Jones give more body to a Merlot?
Restaurant, bar and café owners accustomed to recommending wine to accompany dishes now face a new, rather bizarre challenge: matching background music to affect the taste of wine.
Archives for November 18, 2011
Malmaison and Hotel du Vin owner finds trade tough in second half of 2011
Malmaison and Hotel du Vin owner MWB Holdings has reported a challenging trade period over the last four months with economic uncertainty and concerns over the impact of the Euro crisis blamed for a drop in revenue in food & beverage.
Del’Aziz reveals details of restaurant number six
Del’ Aziz, the Mediterranean and deli restaurant operator, has revealed details of its sixth site, set to open next month in the heart of Clapham Old Town.
Pearls of Wisdom: David Eyre
David Eyre grew up in the Portuguese colony of Mozambique before coming to the UK to study in his teens and where he has remained ever since. He opened the Eagle in Clerkenwell in 1991 before going on to launch Eyre Brothers, a sandwich bar in east...
Gaggia Concetto automatic espresso machine serves coffee for pubs and bars 'at the touch of a button'
Coffee machine supplier Gaggia have launched a new automatic espresso machine aimed at pubs and bars that want to alleviate pressure on staff.
Marriott Hotels signs up for Women 1st initiative
Marriott Hotels are among the first businesses in Scotland to join Women 1st and provide key female staff with career-enhancing training.
Marco Pierre White launches Greene King’s new apprentice programme
Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has teamed up with Greene King to back the pub group’s new Discovery Apprenticeship programme.
IDEAS FROM YOUR PEERS
Free oysters at Loch Fyne Restaurants and free rooms for Mary & Joseph at Travelodge
Restaurants, hotels and pubs from across the UK including Loch Fyne Restaurants, Travelodge, Premier Inn and Babylon tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they’re running to attract more customers.