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From star to star

Though Miguel Vieira had only seen chefs on TV for many years, his life changed suddenly when he started cooking in school. He had graduated at the Cordon Bleu de...

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Absolute hygiene

As many people feel aversive regarding public toilets because they know that all kinds of people come into physical contact with these, systems which change toilet seat covers automatically are...

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Veggie Express

As vegetarianism is far more popular among foreigners visiting Hungary than locals, one of the owners of Veggie Express has decided to give this concept a try in the downtown...

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Growing revenues for hotels

The number of nights spent by guests in commercial places of accommodation in January – July 2008 was down by one percent compared to the same period in 2007. period...

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Restaurant on-line

We only discuss good web sites of good restaurants so that everybody can learn from the mistakes. Hemingway (Budapest) Carefully designed, even a little too sophisticated web site. Letters are...

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Kangaroo, steak, BBQ

Australian culinary culture is based mainly on British tradition. Steaks are undisputedly the favourites, with all types of barbecue playing an almost cultic role in gastronomy. Practically all gardens have...

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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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Tabáni Kakas

After staying closed for two years, Tabáni Kakas has been reopened following renovation. However, the old atmosphere has been retained and the traditional dishes which this restaurant had been famous...

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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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Kékes étterem (Gyöngyös)

Kékes restaurant in Gyöngyös has been modernised. Its new design is inspired by the currently popular “minimal” style. The menu is dominated by modern interpretations of traditional Hungarian dishes. Prices...

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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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Kupa vendéglő

For some time it looked as if Balatonfenyves was going to lose its best known restaurant. However, it was taken over by a new owner with a new concept in...

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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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Elite Café

The Danube bank between Margit-híd and Szent István park has turned into a promenade in recent years. The location has good potential for a cafe. The creators of Elite Café...

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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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Szkíta tanya borozó

The building where this wine cellar is located has been in existence since 1429 and already functioned as a wine cellar in the 17th century. An assortment of over 100...

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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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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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