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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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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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Labelling in restaurants

Legislative work related to information for consumers will soon begin in the European Parliament. In the opinion of professional organisations, it would be practically unfeasible or extremely costly for restaurants...

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Bunches of grapes from Ostoros

The best quality volcanic soil is found 4 km from Eger, which guarantees quality not found elsewhere. This is where we make our elegant white and rosé wines using the...

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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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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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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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Újbuda terasz (Budapest)

Owing to the construction of the new underground line, Újbuda terasz opened in June is to remain isolated from the outside world by a system of trenches for a while....

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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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Olimpia Vendéglõ

The owners of this restaurant which opened in June, had already operated several successful restaurants in the past. There is no printed menu, as they use whatever good quality materials...

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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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Costes

If you want a champion restaurant, you’ll need a champion chef. The management of Costas has taken this piece of advice seriously and hired Miguel Rocha, someone who had always...

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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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Boom & Brass Bar & Restaurant

There are few real restaurants in the vicinity of Vörösmarty square, apart from Boom &Brass. Their true speciality is their modern art deco style menu, with Hungarian dishes listed separately...

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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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Tó vendéglő

This restaurant which had been abandoned for years, was reopened following complete reconstruction this year. The restaurant can accommodate 180 guests inside and another 50 on the terrace. Its friendly...

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Colourful Croatia

Cuisine is very different in the three regions. While Hungarian and Austrian influence dominates in the North, ottoman tradition is very strong in Dalmatia and Italian influence is marked in...

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