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Tough times ahead for pubs, according to property advisors

The AVLP is the leading body for specialist property advice on hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs and other leisure-related premises

Lack of funding, red tape restrictions and the ability to attract the right people into the trade are among the biggest challenges facing pubs and bars over the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Association of Valuers of Licensed Property (AVLP).

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Destination dining quarter planned for Newcatle shopping centre

Shopping centre giant Intu has submitted an application to refurbish two of the areas within Intu Eldon Square shopping centre in Newcastle, with plans to create a ‘destination dining quarter’ as part of the £17m development.

Cosmo plans to replicate Derby restaurant in five further sites

Multi-cuisine buffet restaurant chain Cosmo has revealed its latest site in Derby will become a flagship for the group and will be replicated in at least five further sites.

Mezze unveils five target pubs to continue expansion

West Country restaurant chain Mezze has unveiled five pubs that will continue the expansion of the all-leased group into 2014.

Rebecca Mascarenhas partners with Theo Randall for new Italian restaurant

Restaurateur Rebecca Mascarenhas and chef Theo Randall have announced a new business partnership to launch Bibo – a modern Italian tratorria based on the site of Mascarenhas’s Cantinetta restaurant in Putney later this year.

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Focus on wine: What it takes to be a top sommelier

The Moet UK Sommelier of the Year competition took place in London last week with Clement Robert of Medlar in Chelsea, finally taking the title after five attempts.

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Hospitality Openings: April/May 2013

New London restaurants, including a diner concept from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and the first venue to open in The Shard, dominate our hospitality openings gallery for April/May 2013 although innovative bars and hotels also feature.

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Just Desserts to launch range of individual tarts

Yorkshire-based bakers and pâtissiers Just Desserts has created a range of individual tarts for foodservice buyers which will be launched later this month.

Food Just Desserts to launch range of individual tarts Classic Cuisine extends savoury pastry product range with new pies	Beverages Nestlé Professional unveils new barista-style instant coffee Cherizena launches coffee sachets for hotels
Alcohol Hayman Distillers relaunches gin range Matthew Clark boosts premium offering by adding new agency and boutique wineries	Equipment ETI launches new Backlit Thermapen thermometer for safe outside cooking Wexiödisk doubles up with new WD-12 warewashing machine
Technology Fourth launches new software to 'democratise' business intelligence MenuSpring gives restaurants extra control of online reputation	Cleaning & Hygiene Wexiödisk doubles up with new WD-12 warewashing machine P&G Professional launches Deepio washing-up liquid
Design & Furnishings ANNT Candle Company introduces non-toxic candles for hospitality businesses Café Design to showcase Remote Designer service at Caffé Culture Show	Hospitality Services Camra launches new Good Bottled Beer Guide Café Design to showcase Remote Designer service at Caffé Culture Show

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Andreas Antona: Pearls of Wisdom

The chef opened Simpsons in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, more than 20 years ago, relocating the Michelin-starred favourite to Birmingham...

Focus on wine: Sommeliers share their restaurant's top food and wine pairings

We've seen which regions are top of the wine list, now to find the food to go...

Business Profile: Kimchee

After the phenomenal success of Holborn’s Kimchee restaurant, Wasabi owner Dong Hyun Kim is bringing Korean food to...

Jonathan Neame: Beer duty cut has given Shepherd Neame confidence to invest in 40 pub projects

Jonathan Neame, chief executive of brewer and pubco Shepherd Neame, has revealed the cut in beer duty...

Joseph Kirtley: Career Profile

American-born Joseph Kirtley started out as a bellboy at Miami Beach's Delano Hotel before climbing the ladder...

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