In 1893, Bertha Palmer requested the pastry team at the renowned Palmer House hotel create a dessert suitable for ladies attending the World’s Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. The team created a chocolate, cake-like treat that could be easily transported to and from this major event.
In a toast to the monumental achievement of opening its 1,000th hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, a Hilton brand renowned for its exceptional hospitality, celebrated its milestone in a unique and flavorful way by inviting its talented team members from across the globe to participate in a cocktail contest. With creativity and passion flowing, Hilton Garden Inn team members submitted an array of signature cocktails that aimed to tantalize taste buds while commemorating the brand’s newest milestone.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast, highlighting predictions from its vast team of global culinary and beverage experts that will be featured on plates and bar menus in 2024. From global salts and seacuterie to textured cocktails and umami flavors, Kimpton is forecasting both new and evolving trends that will further enhance the dining experience.
The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness. Whether it's those yawn-inducing people who only talk about their latest air-fryer inventions or the gorgeous gorgeous girlies of #SoupTok who proclaim their love for the velvety comfort health food (who doesn't?!).
Each Dec. 4, the humble, beloved sweet treat—the cookie—is celebrated for National Cookie Day. And with the holiday season in full swing, families are already crafting up delicious seasonal delights—like jelly-filled hertzoggie in South Africa or cinnamon-flavored speculaas in the Netherlands—to leave out for Santa Claus, Papa Noel, Christkind, Sinterklaas, and other legendary holiday gift-givers.
The Omni Grove Park Inn held its highly anticipated Annual National Gingerbread House Competition™, yesterday which included 200 entries from over 22 states and Guatemala. Contestants spanned across adult, teen, youth and children categories all competing for a chance to win a piece of more than $40,000 in cash and prizes.This year’s winners, the Difficult Dessert Devotees were a niece and aunt baking duo from North Carolina, and it was their third year competing and first time winning the competition. The furthest traveled competitor was Beatriz Mejia who traveled 4,234 miles from Guatemala to participate in this year’s competition.
To mark its 50th anniversary, Mercure is pleased to announce the launch of its very own 'Bucket List' designed to inspire guests, travelers and passionate foodies to embark on a journey of local discovery. Mercure's Bucket List (live on December 1st) is a selection of 50 handpicked food and drink experiences from around the world, representing some of the best and most unique places to eat and drink, whilst staying at a Mercure property. The curated list is set to be revealed at a celebratory event on December 5th at Mercure Porto Centro Aliados in Portugal.
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) named three new trustees to its board during its October annual meeting: Arash Azarbarzin, Kyle Connaughton, and Adam Crocini.
Craft adult beverage brand builder and investment firm Spiritus Ventures has announced the acquisition of No. 96, an established, award-winning provider of premium ready-made cocktails.
Marbella - Les Roches, an institution with almost 70 years of history and recognized as one of the world's top hospitality management institutions, will participate for the first time in the MICHELIN Guide Spain 2024 Gala in collaboration with its partner SONDER.
Yssingeaux, France - The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP), a world-renowned benchmark in the pastry-making and ice-cream-making arts located in Yssingeaux (Haute-Loire, France), officially inaugurated the new extension to its 2,300sqm campus on Friday the 24th of November.
The daily cooking routines of households remain something of a mystery, yet it is understood that these behaviors are shaped by more than just culinary expertise. Factors like gender, personal connections, time constraints, work, ethnicity, and culture also play significant roles. Studies emphasize the favorable outcomes of home cooking, especially its health advantages, but it is also worth highlighting its influence on broader social aspects.
It's that time of year again, autumn is back! In this post you will discover the infinite possibilities offered by this autumn favourite in the kitchen. From delicious soups to sweet desserts. Join us on a culinary journey where the pumpkin is the star. Dive into the flavours of autumn and find inspiration in our pumpkin recipes. Enjoy!
Gone are the days when finding vegan-friendly options meant settling for uninspiring salads or plain pasta dishes. Today, Hilton hotels around the world have elevated their menus with a dazzling array of vegan offerings, redefining the concept of indulgence for all and meeting the demands of a growing community of vegans and environmentally conscious travelers. As the world celebrates International Vegan Day, held annually on November 1st, get inspired with these exclusive vegan recipes from Hilton chefs and enjoy a culinary journey at home.
If you’ve visited a new city lately, you may have searched online for places to eat. Maybe you read some reviews, then clicked through to the restaurants’ own sites. New research by the team of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University shows that in the hospitality sector, turning user clicks into dining visits depends on consistently positive messaging. By testing two competing theories of the effect of customer reviews, the study by Dr Seunghun Shin, Dr Hyejo Hailey Shin and Dr Jaehee Gim will help local restaurants optimise their marketing strategy through homepage testimonials.
Is your hotel’s restaurant bringing in rave reviews? And, most importantly, is it generating enough revenue? John Young, SSP’s F&B expert, reimagined the restaurant concept for a major branded hotel to maximize the restaurant’s profit potential.
That is a fine sentiment, and in a US bar and nightclub industry projected to gross $36 billion in 2023, this still holds true. Versatile, well-trained, and engaged bartenders are still hugely important to a successful hospitality venue even in the age of digital inventory control, wireless pour counters, AI-generated craft cocktail recipes, and confusing wine lists too large to print. In his infinite wisdom, Mr. Tomlinson understands that skilled bartenders often have the hardest job in the house and should be valued, trained, and rewarded.
Every morning, as dawn breaks, millions stir from slumber, their day initiated by the ritualistic brewing of coffee. This beverage, with its enveloping aroma and invigorating taste, plays a pivotal role in our global society. From clandestine rendezvous in romantic locales to fueling high-powered business meetings, coffee occupies a sacred space in our routines. But amidst this universal appeal lies an intriguing question: what defines a "good" coffee?
World Culinary Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the culinary industry – has announced the winners of its 2023 programme at a glittering dinner reception in Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, UAE.
École Ducasse is thrilled to announce that its iconic campus, Paris Campus, has been awarded World's Best Culinary Training Institution 2023 and Europe's Best Culinary Training Institution 2023 by World Culinary Awards. Voted for by culinary professionals, media, and consumers worldwide, this honour recognises École Ducasse’s commitment to excellence and the unique training standards provided at Paris Campus.