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The History Of The Chef Uniform

Chefs, for the most part, wear their uniforms almost every day of their working lives, replete with toque, checked pants and double-breasted jacket. Though these uniforms are ubiquitous in the foodservice industry worldwide, they are often taken for granted and worn without much thought. However, many may find that the origin and reasons behind traditional [...]

Virgin: the world’s best passenger complaint letter?

Virgin: the world’s best passenger complaint letter?

BISTRO  reproduce a complaint letter sent to Sir Richard Branson, which is currently being emailed globally and is considered by many to be the world’s funniest passenger complaint letter. REF: Mumbai to Heathrow 7th December 2008 I love the Virgin brand, I really do which is why I continue to use it despite a series [...]

Watch out… for green inspectors

Watch out… for green inspectors

It’s not quite a Michelin Star, but it could be soon. The newly formed Sustainable Restaurant Association UK will rate restaurants according to how green and sustainable they are. Launched with the backing of leading restaurants and seriously important English chefs, participating restaurants will be visited by a green inspector. They had better watch out… [...]

Convert your kitchen skills to TV GOLD!

Convert your kitchen skills to TV GOLD!

These local foodies have gone from top chefs to hot celebrities, by converting their chef recipes and kitchen skills to TV gold. Who says you can be too hot for the kitchen?