BFF hailed a success
The tenth British Food Fortnight (BFF) has been declared a success by organisers and participants alike.
Archives for October 12, 2011
Murphy "overwhelmed" after winning case against Premier League
Karen Murphy has been left “overwhelmed” by the congratulatory messages she received from all parts of the globe following her landmark victory over the Premier League last week.
Pub operators launch winter menus
Pub operators are starting to launch their autumn and winter menus with new focuses from sharing snacks to hearty cold-weather food.
Business Focus: The Old Bore, Rishworth, West Yorkshire
Scott Hessel, chef at the Old Bore in Rishworth, West Yorks, tells Sheila McWattie about the pub’s reputation for great food.
Pub operator Kheng in dispute with PPL
A multiple pub operator has entered a legal dispute with music royalties company PPL over refunds relating to one of his premises which closed on 1 January 2011.
ECJ Judgment: The case, and the implications
The European Court of Justice’s (ECJ’s) judgement rocked football last week, when it ruled in favour of Karen Murphy in a long-running case against the Premier League for screening football matches via a Greek decoder system.
Pubbiness of gastro sites is a winning recipe
It’s a decade since the first pub in the UK won a Michelin star for the quality of its food. Now there are 13 pubs — three new ones this year — that hold a prestigious star.
Hi-Spirits releases whiskeys into UK
UK distributor Hi-Spirits has released five limited-edition Buffalo Trace Distillery whiskeys into the UK market.
Piedmont withdraws interest in M&B
Piedmont, the investment vehicle of Bahamas billionaire Joe Lewis, has withdrawn its interest in Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), the managed pub operator.
ECJ ruling leaves future open
I am put in mind of that horsey scrum at the beginning of the Grand National, when everyone is, in fact, jockeying for position before the tape goes up. Spotting your own horse in the chaos is extremely difficult, and he may have fallen down at the first...
Pubs set for more Michelin stars, says top chef
More pubs could be set to receive two Michelin stars in the future, predicts Tom Kerridge of the Hand & Flowers in Marlow, the first pub to pick up the accolade last week.