As we move up our most-read list of stories on BigHospitality during 2012 to the top three and four articles of the year, we discuss the topics they approach, namely the rise of Asian dining in the UK and the Michelin Guide, in more detail.
Roomzzz, the Yorkshire-based business which now operates five so-called 'aparthotels' across the UK, has announced it plans to open at least two further venues next year in Liverpool and Chester.
Steve Pilling, co-owner at Stockport restaurant Damson, has gone into partnership with Salford City College to help set up a new hospitality and catering training centre which will be based at MediaCityUK.
Lounge and cocktail bar Mews of Mayfair has reopened its brasserie restaurant with a British theme following a full refurb and menu redesign ahead of a formal launch early next year.
From TV programmes showcasing the hospitality sector featuring Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay to an investigation of restaurant no-shows; our top five list of the most-listened-to audio of 2012 reveals just how busy a year it was for the industry.
Artisan ice cream maker Taywell has launched a unique range of Asian-inspired ice creams and sorbets, including Thai tea sorbet, vanilla Pandan and lemongrass and chilli flavours, which are now available to hospitality buyers.
