Horeca

Drink of our town?

If vodka fans were asked to identify the brand with the most distinctive advertisements, four out of five would pick Absolut. This word of Latin origin is present in all...

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For espresso lovers

Theoretically, it is possible to make a perfect cup of espresso anywhere, provided we have expertise, good coffee, and water at adequate temperature and pressure. Handpresso is an invention which...

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Fruit juice Lego

It is called Y-water in packaging like a tank trap, but it is a drink intended to prevent obesity in children. Content is not the only functional thing in these...

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Islamic pub

The first Islamic pub opened recently in Oldham is a good example of different cultures mixing. Halal Inn has everything we expect to see in a traditional British Pub, like...

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Music for food

The sound of music can promote consumption in restaurants. However, choosing inappropriate music can have the opposite effect, driving guests away. The kind of music played and its loudness are...

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Reform Diet

The Conference Hall of Hotel Benczúr was full during the October meeting of the Diet Club, where product presentations were also held. The new web site of the Club will...

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New trends, old habits

According to statistics, there are five and a half thousand HoReCa units operating in Hungary at present. Out of these, five hundred are closed every year, with another five hundred...

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Franchise news

Café Frei continues to expand Following Salgótarján and Kassa, new cafes are to be opened in by the TV celebrity in Debrecen and Eger. Mr. Frei is a trained barista...

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Combination in the kitchen

Users are increasingly aware of the potential represented by combined ovens. Their versatility, efficiency and economy is obvious. As the whole process of steaming and roasting takes places in a...

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Long live the king!

A TV program was launched in October by ATV under the title “King of Chefs”. Unlike other programs, this one is not about professional celebrities playing chef. The 18 competitors...

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Situation getting cleaner

Chemicals and detergents used in HoReCa units account for 1 per cent of operating costs. However, any defects in this area can lead to very substantial losses and the products...

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On a higher level

As a result of co-operation between École Lenôtre and Cegos Kft., the Educatio CulinArtist® educational program, also known as Chef Academy was launched in September. The program was created by...

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IL Patio – Planet Sushi Venezia

Following T.G.I. Friday and Planet Sushi, this is the third restaurant operated by the Russian Rosinter Restaurants. Two different styles of gastronomy are represented in this casual dining unit, where...

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A long term trend

The segment in catering where the biggest potential for growth is seen overseas is fast casual restaurants. Some examples have already appeared in Hungary as well. Fast casual comes from...

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Strict rules on the bank of the Ganges

Indian cuisine has had a major effect on Western gastronomy in recent years. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of Indians are not vegetarians, but religion does play a significant...

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Secret spices

According to Lucas Patole, chef of Lumbini teaház, those Indian meals which are far more spicier than European food cannot be prepared in the traditional way in Hungary. Spices are...

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Stocks or protest?

The owner of a pub called Maltermeister Turm in a German town called Goslar has found a creative and unique way of expressing his criticism of the legislation banning smoking...

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Easier to understand recipe

Learning, especially from foreign sources is increasingly important for chefs today. However, converting English measures to European units is not very easy for many people surfing on the internet in...

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Hungary is the 10th on the CBI rank list

Australia win the title of world's top country brand for the third consecutive year.  An annual country branding index (CBI) designed to track travel trends and pinpoint opportunities for tourism...

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Starbucks 4th-quarter profit falls 97 percent on costs for closing stores

Seattle-based Starbucks said profit in the quarter fell 97 percent to $5.4 million. Revenue rose 3 percent to $2.52 billion from $2.44 billion.  Starbucks began shutting the U.S. and Australian...

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HoReCa portal won the e-commerce award of 2008

Entreprenurers Association of Informatic firms and Kirowski award the best Hungarian e-commerce companies since four years. In 2008 netpincer.hu and Groby won prizes.  The e-commerce award was founded by InterEuropa...

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Next year a new Marriott brand in Hungary

The Marriott International will introduce the Marriott Courtyard brand to Budapest in 2009.  The new hotel has 235 rooms, and it will be part of a conference and office center...

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Tender for Balázs Mester Award is open

The Balazs Mester Foundation award since four years those specialists of the catering industry who preserve the traditions. Prize can get privat persons, and organisations alco. Until 31. December must...

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Bio hotel to open in Karcag

By fitting out the 4 stars bio accommodation the organic products have main rolle.  The new bio hotel has 18 rooms and a conference hall for 70 people. Also a...

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Marketing presentations on the IFE Foodapest

Part of the exhibition the Association of Hungarian Marketing and the Club of the Marketing Advisers make events for specialists.  The presentations help for SMEs the survive the financial crisis...

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More guests spent less nights in Hungarian hotels

In January-September 2008, the number of international and domestic tourism nights decreased by 1.3% in public accommodation establishments. The revenue of accommodation establishments was essentially unchanged at current prices.  In...

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New Domain Names with .hotel

The organization that oversees the Internet, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, plans to start selling the rights to an unlimited number of top-level domains next year, such...

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60,000 guest nights expected

The campaign is coordinated by the HNTO. Dedicated partners are 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels in Budapest, the Hotel Association of Hungary, Malév, Budapest Airport, Budapest Festival Center and other...

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Gastronomie competition with profis and celebs at Hungarian Television

With the sponsorship of the Hungarian Turism Company a new tv series starts with the titel „Az étterem” (the restaurant). The program will be broadcasted for 25 weeks. The organiser...

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Football Park & Sporthotel to build near to Budapest

In Telki, only 20 kms from the capital, the Hungarian Football Association is building a 64-room, 4-star hotel and a sport-rehabilitation and recreation training centre with 4 football courts. The...

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