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Candlelit dinner to save the Earth

Hotel Hilton Budapest has already joined the global movement Earth Hour in 2008, and managed to reduce the hotel's electronic consumption by 21 percentages then. Guests welcomed the project positively....

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Hotels near to bankruptcies

Four in ten hotel executives anticipate that more than five chains will go into administration in the next year.   According to the DLA Piper 2009 Europe Hospitality Outlook Report...

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Subway expanding in Europe

In response to demand from European consumers, Subway has ambitious development plans for Europe, aiming to reach 2,600 outlets in 27 countries.  The market with the highest number of units...

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Ukrainians buy luxurious restaurants in Budapest

According to business daily Világgazdaság some Ukrainian businessmen save their money in 8-10 high positoned luxury restaurants in the Hungarian capital. The newspaper wrote that the restaurants fight with the...

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Union support for the domestic catering industry training

Károly Gundel, area integrated vocational centre won HUF 244 million onetime, not to refunded summ from European Union.  In the a project with the motto „Good profession – safe future”...

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McDonald’s to double number of McCafés in Austria

Currently, around 50 of 162 McDonald’s units in Austria have the McCafé format. Company plans by the end of 2009 to have 100.  McDonald’s Austria has launched new packaging which...

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New boutique hotel in Budapest

The elegant 4-star Hotel Belvedere Budapest is owned by Gyetvai Fivérek Zrt, the operator is Belvedere Hotels Ltd. The art deco-style hotel with unique solutions offers 54 rooms, including 10...

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„Espresso dating guide”

Yahoo! has joined forces with Starbucks to play Cupid. Their Espresso Dating Guide web site helps in turning on line dates into real ones in cafés. According to an American...

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Fahrenheit 479°

It’s an outrageous idea: popcorn in fine dining restaurants. However, popcorn has already been served in such places by Thomas Keller (owner and chef of Frech Laundry and Per Se)....

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King of 2008

Bock Bisztró, owned by Lajos Bíró finished in first place on the top list compiled by Dining Guide in 2009. Lajos Bíró has also been elected “restaurant owner of the...

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Vegawatt

The size of the apparatus manufactured by a company named Owl Power Company under the name “Vegawatt” is equal to that of a large wardrobe and is intended to filter...

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The Queen Victoria Söröző

This is a truly international place. On eof the owners is an American, while the other is from London. The Queen Victoria is intended to be a meeting point for...

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Another straw …

Gluttonous Thursday has proven that Hungarians will fill restaurants when they are offered a favourable price. Pricing should be considered carefully, as restaurant prices might be too high at present....

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Csepp Café

Csepp Café has relocated to outer Rákóczi út. This is an area where we couldn’t see similar cafés in the past. The interior is spacious, cheerful and friendly. The target...

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Smart one in the kitchen

PacoJet has probably been the greatest innovation in the kitchen technology of recent years. In short, PacoJet is the combination of a high capacity mixer and shredder, with a built...

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A Konyha

What could be a better name for a restaurant where the two owners are experienced chefs as well? This kitchen is an interactive one, with guest being able to actively...

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Balázs Mester Awards – 2009

The Balázs Mester Awards were handed over to Imre Ács, Sándor Csányi, Tamás Haász and Lajos Szalai on 3. February. This recognition is awarded for efforts in maintaining Hungarian gastronomic...

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Consolation in wine?

According to conservative estimates, the Hungarian market of quality wine is worth somewhere between HUF 4-5 billion. Apart from gastronomy, the promotion of quality Hungarian wines is also regarded as...

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Parfait Restaurant – Étterem

The intention of the owners of Parfait has been to offer an alternative to the style which dominates the neighbourhood of Bazilika. The design is quite unusual and eclectic. Six...

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Nice result

The team composed of László Mihályi, Mrs. Nesztovidisz and Zsolt M. Tóth finished in 20th place among 22 competitors at the dessert world championship held in Lyon in January. Hungary...

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Future shaping trends in frozen version

The success of frozen products is a natural trend in catering, especially since their quality is improving continuously. Frozen food is gradually displacing preserved food in the catering sector. As...

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King of 2008

Bock Bisztró, owned by Lajos Bíró finished in first place on the top list compiled by Dining Guide in 2009. Lajos Bíró has also been elected “restaurant owner of the...

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Cantine Miro

This is the sixth unit of the Miro group, located in Sugár plaza. This one is a little more modern and trendy than the others, with a touch of Moroccan...

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Hard times

Times are definitely difficult for the restaurant business now. Recession and stupid legislation with high VAT are a bad combination. However, the success of Gluttonous Thursday has proved that Hungarians...

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The Queen Victoria Söröző

This is a truly international place. On eof the owners is an American, while the other is from London. The Queen Victoria is intended to be a meeting point for...

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Minyon Bar & Café

A real cocktail bar from the 21st century and a multifunctional place: café, restaurant and club as well. 120 different cocktails are served by to three mixers per shift. The...

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Franchise news

Wasn’t a joke after all! We have reported earlier that according to rumours, the Pizza Hut chain has plans to rename some of its units „Pasta Hut”, because Tuscani pastas...

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Csepp Café

Csepp Café has relocated to outer Rákóczi út. This is an area where we couldn’t see similar cafés in the past. The interior is spacious, cheerful and friendly. The target...

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