What will be the biggest cocktail trends of 2024?
You might not be able to ignore the rise of coffee cocktails, a resurgence of homegrown brands and a big return to no and low-alcohol drinks…
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What will be the biggest cocktail trends of 2024?
You might not be able to ignore the rise of coffee cocktails, a resurgence of homegrown brands and a big return to no and low-alcohol drinks…
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Grace Choy & A few thoughts on being a guest chef
I have a passion for Cantonese cuisine, and I want to share it with Japan. This is not an easy task, though, and I face an additional challenge — my restaurant is small and it can only accommodate four customers…
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Meeran Manzoor On Being Named Ireland's Chef of the Year
Meeran Manzoor, executive head chef of the Blue Haven Collection and Rare Restaurant, speaks to Robert McHugh about how his unique upbringing influences his cooking style.
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Tech is easing restaurants' labor needs, but there's an asterisk
Innovation seems to be slowing turnover more than eliminating jobs, at least for now…
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Complimentary Minibars - A Refreshing Trend in Hospitality?
A growing trend in the hospitality industry sees select hotels and resorts, including Regent Phu Quoc and Andaz by Hyatt, offering complimentary minibars…
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Back to the future: why going retro is London’s biggest 2024 dining trend
Whether it's ceaseless Bistrofication, diaspora chefs honouring cultural staples, or upscaled school puddings, it's no secret that classics are making a comeback…
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The Ritz-Carlton, Baku Introduces Chef Jorge Colazo
Baku, Azerbaijan, The Ritz-Carlton, Baku is pleased to announce that Jorge Colazo has taken over the position of Executive Chef. A Master of Culinary Arts, Jorge is excited to bring his unique flavor profile to the city of Baku…
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Survey - Cleanliness more important than menu for restaurant diners
The number one deal breaker when it comes to eating out isn’t expensive prices or rude wait staff — it’s cleanliness, according to a new survey…
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Luxury hotels log higher revenue: half of it comes from food, beverage
Food and beverages are major sources of revenue for most of the luxury hotels in Bangladesh compared to their earnings from renting out rooms as operators have stepped up efforts to drive sales…
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How to balance exceptional festive dining, sustainability and technology
Nick Smith, Shangri-La’s VP of F&B, on redefining holiday celebrations - Starting his Shangri-La journey in 2008, Nick Smith has been pivotal in shaping the F&B sectors in Shanghai and Beijing…
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TURF (an acronym for Total Unduplicated Reach and Frequency) is a notable statistical research instrument developed in the 1950s as a tool for ad agencies evaluating different media options…
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HOTEL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INFLUENCED BY CHANGES IN F&B OFFERINGS
Beverage venue revenues, public-room rental and A/V revenue saw greatest POR revenue change - THE 2020 COVID-influenced lodging industry recession resulted in some noticeable changes to the way hotels provide F&B service…
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Hotel chain infuse Full English flavours into breakfast waffles
This is someone’s dream - The dilemma over what to have for breakfast has been solved – with a Full English waffle…
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World Young Chef Young Waiter & Young Mixologist 2023 competition final to take place in Monaco
The 2023 world finals competition of both World Young Chef Young Waiter and Young Mixologist will take place at the Lycée Rainer lll Monaco on the 23rd-24th November…
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Hotel chef who complained about 'unfair’ share of tips raised ‘important questions’, WRC finds
A hotel chef who complained over how his employer divided customer tips among staff has raised “important questions” over how new legislation governing the payment of tips and gratuities is being applied, according to the Workplace Relations…
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Dinner tonight? Restaurant industry hits record turnover in Denmark during 2023
Denmark’s restaurants are doing a roaring trade, while huge numbers of new hotels are opening and tourists are pouring in…
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Shortage of food safety officers 'could put businesses and customers at risk'
A growing shortage of food safety officers could put hospitality businesses and customers at risk and lead to serious issues being missed, a new study has warned…
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The successful Gold Service Scholarship 2024 semi-finalists named
he 40 food and beverage front-of-house professionals who have made it through to the semi-final of the 2024 Gold Service Scholarship have been revealed…
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