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Kangaroo and crocodile

– Occasionally, we serve kangaroo and crocodile steak as a speciality, as materials are now available in Hungary – says Zsolt Jéger, owner of Hármaskönyv guest house in Alsópetény. Kangaroo...

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Turn it up…

Though the consumption of drinks depends primarily on the amount of money guests have, music also has an influence on thirst. According to French research published in the magazine Alcoholism,...

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Intrinsic value and appearance

The first news of research conducted by Coca Cola and the Chinese Academy of Medical Science on Chinese plants and spices and aimed at developing new beverages was published in...

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Blind date

There are some concepts which Germans find irresistible, like the blind date project which has become popular in recent years. Specialised agencies organise blind dates for three men and three...

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Growing ecological consciousness

The American Burgerville fast food chain has been using eggs exclusively from hens kept outside cages for its breakfast menu for a year. They use approximately 600,000 eggs each year...

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Study about ban on smoking

A study has been prepared by the Institute of Political Science about the possible effects of a ban on smoking in public places. The main conclusions and recommendations have been...

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When do waiters feel good?

A number of studies exist about the ways waiters can influence guests in their decisions, especially about giving a tip. There are however, external factors which cannot be influenced. Guests...

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King of chefs competition

Magyar Turizmus Zrt. intends to restore the reputation of Hungarian gastronomy with the help of a TV show. It is to be launched in October under the title “King of...

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Another evil

A ban by local authorities in Los Angeles on the opening of new fast food restaurants in the southern part of the city has been extended for another year. City...

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Sponsored wine training by Nemzetközi Borakadémia

Sponsored wine training is to be launched by Nemzetközi Borakadémia Kft. in the autumn, as part of the National Wine Marketing Program. The government sponsored program is intended to provide...

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Alternatives

People have been drinking coffee for centuries. The espresso machine was invented in 1901. Many ingenious methods have been developed for making coffee by different cultures over the centuries. Here...

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French Restaurants Feel Economic Pinch

Nearly 3,000 restaurants and cafés have gone bust in the first half of 2008—a 30 per cent increase on the same period last year.  Alarm bells are ringing in the...

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HILTON launches HILTON GARDEN INN brand in Russia

Over the next 10 years, Hilton expects to open more than 70 Hilton hotels in key Russian cities and regional centres.  Hilton has opened its first hotel under the Hilton...

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Hotel Palazzo Zichy to open next February

The 4-star boutique hotel will be housed in a restored 19th century building that was formerly the palace of Count Zichy.  The new 80-room proper ty, including eight junior suites,...

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Accor launch new loyalty programmes

A|Club members will earn points in Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, Suitehotel, Ibis and all seasons hotels around the world.  Members earn points on the entire hotel bill, including spending...

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No increase at domestic hotels's profits

According to STR Global the hotels in Budapest has the same revenue as a year before. The average room cost was 84.40 euros, the occupancy was 61.3% and the RevPar...

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Chef Academy in Novotel Budapest Congress

The students take part 7 two days teachings about cooking and serving fishes, proud flesh, red flesh, poultries, veal and vegetarian dishes. The first Chef Academy has 6 students, in...

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More British and Romanian tourists, but less Hungarian

In January-July 2008, – compared with the same period of 2007 – the total number of international and domestic tourism nights decreased by 1% in public accommodation establishments.  The number...

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MÁV Lokomotív Hotels Zrt. to sale

The domestic railway company (MÁV) sells its 100% subsidiary and subsidiary's properities.  Four 1-3 stars hotel on the Lake Balaton's beach belong to the MÁV Lokomotiv Hotels. There is no...

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Competition for gastronomy blogs

Blogs usually serve the purpose of spreading an opinion, but sometimes they can also become a means of business communication. They are also cheaper and simpler to operate than traditional...

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Franchise news

Expanding by slices Il Treno has begun building a franchise chain. At present, they have almost a dozen units in the Budapest region. Il Treno Expressz is a segment of...

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A new life around fifty

Sándor Juhász had spent 27 years in the kitchen of Margitszigeti Nagyszálló. He decided to find a new job last year. – There are many things I have to thank...

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Too little support

Sándor Kovács has failed to finish in one of the first 13 places at the European Bocuse d’Or competition held in Stavenger, which would have meant qualifying for the final....

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Glory of the world

Up till recently, Lou Lou had been regarded by the press as the first restaurant in Hungary with a realistic chance of being awarded a Michelin star. However, Lou Lou...

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Restaurant on-line

We only discuss good web sites of good restaurants so that everybody can learn from the mistakes. Alabárdos étterem I you are convinced that you are offering a good service...

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Fashion front

Leading fashion brands are fighting on a special battleground in Milan: the catering business. All the leading fashion brands have opened bars and restaurants under their own names in the...

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The essence of Slow Food

Though we have heard a lot about Slow Food in recent years, probably no-one has yet explained to us what this term stands for. The basic principles: 1. Eating is...

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Golden chains

According to the list of the 400 leading restaurant chains published by Restaurant & Institutions in 2008, McDonald’s is still number one with revenues of USD 63.6 billion, 31,377 units...

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