A new 11-part wine-based show in association with Laithwaite's Wine and hosted by actor and writer Simon Callow has started on Classic FM on Sunday afternoons at 3pm. Called Tasting Notes, the show aims to celebrate the relationship between wine and classical music. Indeed, it is said that listening to music while enjoying a glass of wine can actually enhance its … [Read more...]
3 steps to profit from restaurant technology
3 steps to profit from restaurant technology 1 – Sweat those assets: increase your table turnover Are you getting the most out of your assets? Do you turn tables fast enough? Could you serve more customers? Here’s how clever technology can make your assets, from the tables to the bar to the kitchen, work even harder. An empty table makes no money. … [Read more...]
Quality coffee is make-or-break for UK restaurants
UK restaurants risk losing customers by serving poor quality coffee, as a quarter of Brits state that they wouldn’t return to even the best restaurants if the coffee wasn’t up to scratch, according to recent research The fact that such a high value is placed on quality coffee after a meal should send a further warning to restaurateurs who rely on the custom of the corporate … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Marcus Wareing
This week's Recipe of the Week is Spiced Apple Crumble Slice by Marcus Wareing and courtesy of Great British Chefs This spiced apple crumble recipe from Marcus Wareing features the beautiful combination of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in the crumble mix. The buttery shortbread base this crumble is served on is simple to make and matches the tartness of Granny Smith apples very … [Read more...]
Think.Eat.Drink to create a more sustainable hospitality industry
Think.Eat.Drink (T.E.D) is a service that helps hospitality businesses of all sizes create, operate and manage their enterprise with minimal impact on the environment. Last week saw the launch of their Membership Scheme, designed to help organisations implement simple solutions that improve your business' consciousness and develop your environmental and social … [Read more...]