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Multi-cuisine buffets still rising
The ever increasing growth and popularity of multi-cuisine buffet restaurants shows no sign of abating as new operator, Tops, joins the band-wagon with new restaurant in Manchester and two more sites planned.
Eating out a part of life for generation Y
A recent survey has found, consumers from “Generation Y’ (18-34 year-olds) are continuing to disregard the recession by going out to eat and drink 29 per cent more often than the previous year.
The winners of the Takeaway.com English Curry Awards are…
The victors of the annual Takeaway.com English Curry Awards were announced on the evening of the 24th September. The ceremony, now in its second year, was held at the Excellency Centre in Bolton.
Dishoom Doubles Up
The team behind Dishoom, the Bombay café in Covent Garden, is set to open a second site in Shoreditch this autumn.
Loyalty cards more effective than vouchers
New research has shown rewards for customer loyalty are more attractive than vouchers. This could mean deep discounts, special offers and the use of daily deal websites could soon become a thing of the past for restaurants and pubs.
The winners of the Takeaway.com English Curry Awards are…
The victors of the annual Takeaway.com English Curry Awards were announced on the evening of the 24th September. The ceremony, now in its second year, was held at the Excellency Centre in Bolton.
Lifetime achievement award for Aagrah Chairman
Mohammed Sabir MBE, Chairman of the Aagrah Group of restaurants has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award the English Curry Awards 2012, which was held earlier this week in Bolton.
Calling all Chefs
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been asked by the government to review the shortage list, which currently includes chefs. The questions that have been put to them to consider are whether a shortage of labour should still be filled by foreign workers.
Hunt for young chefs begin
Oriental cuisine retailer Wing Yip has began a search for the finest young chef of Oriental cuisine in the Midlands. The ‘Chef of the Year’ competition creates an opportunity for aspiring cooks to showcase their culinary ability and win a trip to China.
City Restaurant Bills Boris Johnson
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has been sent a bill for £90,000 by a restaurateur from the city after revealing her business’ turnover has dropped by 80 per cent because of the Olympic Games.
