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Online voucher codes specialist delivers Summer bargains at Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Prezzo and Cafe Rouge

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Bargain deals to eat out on a budget this June have been introduced by voucher codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk to help UK consumers save. The website, which offers consumers deals redeemable at over 800 stores and retailers, has this week published new deals for eating out more affordably at the Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Italian diner Prezzo and French chain Cafe Rouge.

One of the UK’s favourite diners is Italian eatery Prezzo and that chain is on show in the new deals from DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Prezzo is a popular choice with both families and couples and thanks to the latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals Brits can use a new Prezzo voucher which gets them 2 main courses for just £12.

All the most popular restaurants and retailers feature regularly on the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website, and another top restaurant on show at present is Cafe Rouge. By logging onto the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site right now consumers can help themselves to Café Rouge vouchers which can be exchanged for 2 main courses for the price of 1.

Top quality burgers are hugely popular today thanks to the rapid growth of high street burger chain the Gourmet Burger Kitchen. This June sees the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website offering UK diners a new Gourmet Burger Kitchen voucher which they can use to get any burger for just £5.95.

Claire Hayes, spokesperson for DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “The start of June is one of the most popular times to dine out and through the new deals we have made available this week, UK consumers can enjoy top restaurants on a budget. The Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Italian chain Prezzo and stylish French eatery Cafe Rouge are great places to dine out this weekend.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

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Truly Irresistible Relaunch for The Co-operative

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The Co-operative is relaunching and revamping its premium Truly Irresistible range, with the addition of 50 brand new products for 2011, and an elegant, sleek new look.

The Co-operative Truly Irresistible range provides quality, great-tasting and affordable food within easy reach. With a range of 400 products – including 50 brand new ones for 2011 – there’s something for every occasion – from an indulgent treat to share with family and friends, to inspiration for making the evening meal that little bit more special.

The stylish new Truly Irresistible logo and packaging, which has been created for The Co-operative by Manchester-based GJ Creative, exudes quality and provides a striking on-shelf presence for the premium own-brand range.

The range officially re-launches tomorrow (Wednesday 25 May), when many of the new products – perfect for summer eating – will be available. To encourage shoppers to try the Truly Irresistible products, the entire range will have a minimum of 25% off from 25 May to 14 June 2011 inclusive.

Sean Toal, Commercial Director for The Co-operative Food, said: “With continued pressure on everybody’s purse strings, many people are eating in rather than dining out, so the extended Truly Irresistible range is ideal for those looking to create quality dining experiences at home.

“We’ve added lots of delicious new products to our premium range, as well as reviewing every single Truly Irresistible product to ensure we’re offering the very best in terms of fantastic tasting, quality food at affordable prices for our customers and their families.”

The extended range includes higher-welfare British meat and poultry, as well as fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables and top-quality store cupboard ingredients – all perfect for scratch cooking.

However, there are also some delicious premium pre-prepared meals and desserts to add to any occasion, from family mealtimes and romantic nights in, to picnics and eating alfresco – and all within easy reach at local Co-operative stores.

The launch will be backed by a multi-million pound advertising campaign, which breaks tomorrow. The national TV advert features the now firmly-established family from The Co-operative’s “Passionate Plea” campaign, sitting down at a “table for four” to eat what looks like a restaurant-quality three-course meal, made with delicious Truly Irresistible products, including Parma ham, stone-baked mozzarella, tomato & pesto pizza, garden salad and lemon & summer berry torte. The ads created by TBWAManchester, will also communicate the “at least 25% off” message.

The Co-operative will also use its sponsorship of ITV National Weather to highlight its premium range, with idents featuring several of the hero products in a combination of relaxing summer scenarios and exhilhirating and enjoyable outdoor settings.

The Co-operative will also be extending its digital reach in support of the Truly Irresistible brand. The multi-channel approach will see a re-design of The Co-operative Food’s website ( www.goodwithfood.co.uk ). The new-look website, featuring the re-invigorated Truly Irresistible packaging, will be unwrapped on 25 May.

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The Latest Camping & Outdoor Leisure Barbecues from Cadac At BBQBarbecues

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Strengthening their online presence even further BBQBarbecues this week announce their latest addition to the ever expanding e-commerce site with the popular South African Cadac range.

Cadac has been at the heart of South African lifestyle for more than 60 years and is a brand that has been woven into the fabric of every South African home. Cadac is constantly striving to make outdoor adventure more enjoyable through innovative thinking, continuous research and new product development, and as a result is at the forefront of developing solutions and products that meet changing expectations of the consumer globally.

James Pickering, Product Manager of BBQBarbecues commented: “Cadac is one of the most trusted and recognized brands in South Africa and we were very pleased to add another quality range to the website. This year is proving even more popular withportable barbecues it seems, as more and more consumers are taking their holidays in the UK and enjoying outdoor adventures” Mr Pickering went on to say “The weather beyond about a week ahead stretches even the most experienced weather forecaster but with June’s forecast set to be a hot one we are predicting a big growth in sales to rival the ones we witnessed in April”

Cadac offer a timeless range of Patio BBQs and outdoor leisure Barbecues catering for evolving lifestyles and the growing worldwide trend of people seeking ways in which to make the most of Summer living. People need an easy, affordable and universally accessible way to get more value from their precious Summer moments.

Scott Morris, E-commerce Manager of BBQBarbecues said: “Cadac’s wide range of products fulfils the needs of the customer and it is a pleasure to be able to market and sell their range. Due to our combination of online experience, product sourcing capability and the way in which we market these products, these are very exciting times for our business”

BBQBarbecues is the sister company of the ever expanding Plumbworld empire which now has an astonishing 35 different websites specializing in everything from bathrooms and tools to wood burning stoves and barbeques.

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Online voucher codes website helps UK diners to enjoy money off at top eateries Wildwood, La Tasca and Ask

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DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the website which helps UK consumers save money at more than 800 stores, suppliers and restaurants, has announced the introduction of a choice of new dining deals on its website this week. The popular voucher codes specialist has sourced and published new deals for saving money at Wildwood, La Tasca and Ask.

Ask remains one of the country’s most popular high street restaurants and offers the perfect atmosphere whether going for a romantic meal for two or a larger, group dinner. Home to good quality Italian pizza and pasta, consumers can visit Ask Restaurant and enjoy savings through the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals which include 2 for the price of 1 on main courses.

Another popular eatery to feature this week is Spanish restaurant La Tasca, which has branches throughout the country. Fans of tapas and manchego can this week log on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website and browse new La Tasca vouchers to help them enjoy a starter and 3 tapas for just £7 on Mondays or dinner for 2 for only £12 (subject to terms and conditions).

Wildwood Restaurant is also included in this week’s newly sourced and released DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals. The diner offers good quality organic and fresh pasta and pizza and this week sees DiscountVouchers.co.uk offering consumers the chance to enjoy a free starter with every main course at Wildwood.

Claire Hayes, spokesperson for DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “Thanks to our diligent team always updating our site with the very latest new deals from across the Internet we are always able to offer the latest and best deals. Money off eating out at Ask, La Tasca and Wildwood is a real bonus to the country’s consumers right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Perlage Systems, Inc. To Release Cocktail Carbonating System

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On July 20th, Perlage Systems, Inc. will launch the Perlini Cocktail Carbonating System, at New Orleans’ Tales of the Cocktail. Perlini is the first and only carbonation product designed by and for professional bartenders, specifically for use in commercial environments, and specifically tailored to the needs of bars and restaurants.

“The craft of making cocktails has been around for over two centuries, so it’s rare when something comes along that is entirely new,” says Jamie Boudreau, noted mixologist.” Perlini is that rare, truly revolutionary product. Perlini gives us a whole new set of techniques, flavors, and textures to work with , and that is very exciting to the profession.”

Currently, sparkling cocktails are created by the addition of an effervescent component, like soda or Champagne. This results in a lightly carbonated drink that is diluted by that added carbonated beverage. Perlini, by contrast, infuses all the ingredients in the drink with effervescence —including the alcohol– creating a vigorously sparkling cocktail with persistent bubbles, as with a fine Champagne.  Perlini create s a multitude of unexplored options by using carbonation to create an entirely new category of cocktail.

“In 2004, on a whim, I showed the owners of the ZigZag Café in Seattle how to make a sparkling Cosmopolitan with an early prototype of the Perlage Champagne Preservation System,” says Evan Wallace, founder and president of Perlage Systems, Inc. It was kind of meant as a joke, but t hey just about flipped. Their enthusiasm spurred us to start working on a device specifically designed to carbonate cocktails, and that’s how the Perlini concept was born,” “Perlini was conceived in a bar, and we designed it from the ground up with constant input and feedback from professional bartenders to create the perfect tool—one that would work in the chaotic environment of a busy bar without impacting the traditional workflow of cocktail production.”

Even beyond the realm of mixology, the Perlini has a multitude of uses in the workplace as well as in the home. With its commercial and home versions, this product allows anyone and everyone to get in touch with their creative side. Chefs are finding dozens of uses for this device ranging from carbonating garnishes and marinating chicken, to creating sauces and more . From creating your own sparkling water, to carbonating cocktails, juices and even your coffee, there is an infinite number of possible concoctions—limited only by the imagination.

Perlini retails for $199 and comes with shaker, pressurizing filler, and 12 CO2 cartridges in an aluminum attaché case.

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Top diners Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Toby Carvery and Frankie and Bennys available with savings this Bank Holiday weekend

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Dining out for all the family over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend is now more affordable – thanks to leading retail deals and savings website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The popular site, which is updated in real time to offer people the latest deals for over 500 retailers, has introduced new deals for saving money at the Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Toby Carvery and Frankie and Bennys.

Among the most successful eateries on the UK high street nowadays is Gourmet Burger Kitchen, where diners can enjoy top quality cheeseburgers, sandwiches and more. By logging on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site at present consumers can get hold of a new printable voucher which gives them a meal deal to share for just £14 at the popular burger joint.

Another of the most popular restaurant chains in the UK which can be saved at right now is fun eatery Frankie and Bennys. The DiscountVouchers.co.uk site is offering Bank Holiday deals for enjoying the lunch menu from £5.95, 2 breakfasts for £10 and Monday Madness – 25% off Food Bills. There’s also a deal for kids eating free there this Easter.

Steaks, ribs and more can be had on a budget right now at the Toby Carvery, with the DiscountVouchers.co.uk offering new deals to save there. Consumers can log on right now and get their hands on deals such as the Daytime Carvery for just £5.49 per person – perfect for Saturday or Sunday lunch over the long weekend.

Simon Terry, spokesperson for DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “We are only too aware that eating out over the Easter period can be a pricey process, so we’re here to help Mums and Dads out with new deals this week. Money off at great, fun eateries like the Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Toby Carvery and Frankie and Bennys are just the ticket right now.”

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Would you sponsor a Guinness World Record Attempt for the longest ever barbecue?

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Would you sponsor a Guinness World Record Attempt for the longest ever barbecue? That’s exactly what BBQBarbecues are doing to help raise funds for WellChild, an amazing charity that helps and support’s sick children and their families across the UK. When asked if they would be interested in helping WellChild supporter Braham Snyman and his friends attempt to break the Guinness World Record it was an easy answer.

Scott Morris, E-Commerce Manager of BBQBarbecues said: “After a fantastic and very busy 2010 we wanted to give something back and there is no better way to do it than to help a children’s charity. WellChild have a dedicated team of skilled individuals and is well known throughout the country by members of the public and even have a supportive patron in Prince Harry” Scott continued and said “What Braham is trying to do is not only break a record but raise awareness for a very worthwhile cause and we wish them all the luck in his attempt”

To complete the task Braham will have to continuously cook burgers and sausages on thebbq for an incredible 30 hours and aim to beat the current record of 28.5 hours achieved by Jan Braai last year in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is scheduled to take place at Play On Sports, Canary Wharf, London on Sauturday 16th April at 11am and will be finishing on Sunday 17th April at 7pm. The event is also very close to the London Marathon course which will be held on the Sunday.

Leaked news suggests that voucher codes will be available on the day for discounts when shopping on BBQBarbecues website and will be valid throughout the month of April.

Anthony Langston, Website Administrator of BBQBarbecues commented: “WellChild is a wonderful organization and as soon as Braham contacted us we worked very hard to make the sponsorship happen. Banners have been prepared, charcoal and gas bbqs have been sent out and Braham and his friends have been tirelessly working to create flyers and a Facebook page in order to promote this great event – We wish them all the best and pray the weather holds”

BBQBarbecues is the sister company of the ever expanding Plumbworld empire which now has an astonishing 30 different websites specializing in everything from bathrooms and tools to wood burning stoves and bbqs.

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Culinary Tour: Eating National Dishes in 6 Countries in 24 Hours

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Less than a day after attending the first European Culinary Tourism Conference in Vienna, Austria Steve Taylor the C.E.O. (Chief Eating Officer) of Boston based TravelFoodandDrink.com will be going on his own culinary tour. His focus will be on eating a national dish, or local specialty in each of the six countries he travels through on the train, all within a time frame of less than 24 hours. This may not be so easy considering he has less than an hour in most of the countries where the train stops. Plus, the temperatures will be near freezing, there will be a language barrier, and he will be carrying his luggage at all times. His culinary tour will start in the pre-dawn hours in the darkness surrounding the train station in Brno, Czech Republic and end around midnight in Ljubljana, Slovenia where the most popular item on the menu at that time of night is a horseburger. Other stops include Bratislava, Slovakia; Vienna, Austria; Szombothely, Hungary; and Zagreb, Croatia.

Steve doesn’t recommend rushing through countries while on a culinary tour, and all of the countries he is visiting are worth spending time in, and discovering their regional foods and the people that produce them. He could have just stayed on the train and not even breathed the air in some of the countries, but decided instead to “taste” every country that he travels through. He also wants to create more of an awareness for an emerging trend in travel called culinary tourism. His website promotes culinary tourism, and encourages those who travel to seek out local specialties, and eat the national dish of the countries they visit. As Steve says “It’s a great way to preserve their heritage and learn more about the people and their traditions, plus you get to eat some great food with an amazing history”. Learn more about the national dishes and local specialties that Steve ate during his culinary tour once his tour is finished on March 5th.

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Cut-Price Pizza Hut Deals Help Brits Dine Out on a Budget with DiscountVouchers.co.uk

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People looking to have a meal in a top restaurant this month can enjoy pizza on a budget thanks to the new offers for saving at Pizza Hut on offer from online codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. UK consumers are always able to enjoy the latest bargain deals at over 500 UK restaurants and stores.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk is home to deals to help people get bargain offers at numerous retailers, and the new Pizza Hut discount deals are perfect for helping people enjoy getting savings on evenings out this month. At present consumers are able to log on to the website and get hold of a deal for Happy Hour – a Pizza Hut main course, side and drink for just £5 from 3pm till 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Shoppers can save further on dining out this month thanks to the latest Pizza Hut discount offers, and the new deals being offered by the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site presently feature a deal for getting 2-4-1 main meals at a local Pizza Hut. Also on show is a deal for a free Scratchcard when buying any medium or large Pizza Hut pizza.

Simon Terry, spokesperson for DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “Saving money on top names and brands never goes out of style and this month the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website is home to some fantastic Pizza Hut deals for helping people to save on a fun meal out.”

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Papi’s Place Latin American Eatery to Open February 2011 in Houston

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If you crave that Cuban sandwich you had on your weekend getaway to Miami, or that seafood paella and caldo Gallego from your college trip to Spain, come to Papi’s Place.

An Argentine savory empanada or that mofongo that Guy Fieri was raving about? The Cuban frita? The Colombian bandeja paisa? The guava rum raisin bread pudding? All in one place! Only at Papi’s Place.

Do you feel like playing a game of dominoes while enjoying crispy tostones, hot sauce, and a cold beer? A game of chess while sipping a mellow Argentine or Chilean wine? What about a Mallorca pastry and cafe con leche while playing checkers?

It’s all happening at Papi’s Place, a Latin American Eatery, scheduled to open mid February 2011 at the PlazAmericas Mall in Houston. With over 100 stores PlazAmericas is a family-friendly Houston shopping mall, answering the needs of the community and welcoming everyone for fun, entertainment, and shopping. PlazAmericas provides free weekend entertainment on the second level of the mall in the Food Court. PlazAmericas has a new Mayan themed play area which is conveniently located so parents can dine at the many new eateries, relax, and listen to the pleasing sounds of music while children enjoy the giant play area. PlazAmericas also hosts seasonal and cultural special events regularly as a major attraction within the community. Visit the PlazAmericas website at www.PlazAmericas.com for more information.

Join the Papi’s Place blog at http://papisplacerestaurant.blogspot.com and sign up for our mailing list to receive the daily specials, offers and discounts, entertainment and game schedules, and the opportunity to enter the weekly “Free Entree Every Day for a Week” drawing.

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Help Young Carers with Christmas Sandwiches

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Customers will be able to help young carers across the UK this Christmas, by purchasing special festive sandwiches from The Co-operative Group.

The Co-operative launched three own-brand Christmas sandwiches on 10 November which enable consumers to give charity donations simply when buying their lunch. When purchased, 10p from each sale will go towards funding an online support service for young carers.

YCNet – part of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers – is the only dedicated website and online support service for children and young people under the age of 18, who help to look after someone in their family with an illness, disability, drug/alcohol addiction or mental health problem. Some of the young carers are only five years old.

Earlier this year The Co-operative Group, launched its multi-million pound Inspiring Young People campaign. This is part of its ongoing support and commitment to helping young people in communities across the UK.

The three delicious sandwiches – all £2.50 – include a traditional Turkey, Stuffing, Bacon & Cranberry variety, featuring seasonal food such as butter basted turkey, pork, sage & onion stuffing with a sweet cranberry chutney, mayonnaise and smoke flavour sweetcure bacon on soft malted bread; a Wiltshire Ham & Braised Red Cabbage sandwich with apple and raisin chutney, mayonnaise and spinach on malted mixed grain& seed bread, and a Christmas Dinner Triple, which includes prawn cocktail, turkey & stuffing and cheddar cheese & chutney variants.

Helen Shaw, Sandwich Buyer at The Co-operative, commented: “The young carers’ online service – YCNet – provides a much-needed lifeline for many of these brave and inspiring young people across the country. We’re proud to be raising both money and awareness for this vital service, and this initiative is a great example of The Co-operative’s ongoing commitment to young people.”

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Cairo Hosts Unique Catalogue Exhibition For Food And Drink Industry At The End Of November 2010

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DirectRooms.com announces that the Egyptian capital of Cairo will feature some of the key businesses in the food and beverage sector as part of a special trade event taking place at the end of November.

Being held to target the attendees of the Middle East Agro-Food summit taking place in the city, the Agro Food Catalogue Show comprises a collection of catalogues and promotional material from businesses in the food and drink industry.

Suppliers of all ranges of food products will be included at the event along with manufacturers and distributors of equipment used for preparing food and drinks.

The displays will be split into three sections including Animal Tech Expo, Dairy and Juice Tech and the Global Fish exhibition. Animal Tech is a collection of material from meat suppliers, egg producers and farming equipment used to protect and breed animals.

In addition, Dairy and Juice Tech will cover all types of drinks equipment from processors to fruit washing machines and coffee makers to refrigerators used for storing dairy produce.

Visitors can also view the latest developments from fish suppliers in the third exhibition, from fresh to canned fish as well as new technology used in fish breeding systems.

Attendees to the event staying in a Cairo hotel will be making their way to the Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Centre where the summit and stands run from 29th November to 1st December 2010.

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5pm.co.uk Announces That Nominations For The 2011 Scottish Restaurant Awards Are Now Open

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5pm.co.uk, the restaurant reservation and reviews website, and free business newspaper Business7 have announced that nominations for The Scottish Restaurant Awards 2011, which take place on Monday 28th February 2011 at the Glasgow Science Centre, are now open.

Dining out is a multi-million pound industry in Scotland and a big part of daily life, with the restaurant trade a vital component both as an employer and as a service provider to millions of customers every year. The Scottish Restaurant Awards celebrate and reward Scotland’s very best eating establishments, whether they offer fine dining or simple, good value family meals. The awards span sixteen categories, allowing the best restaurant in each field to stand out and be recognised. Nominations are invited from both the restaurant trade and diners to help potential contenders gain the exposure they deserve.

The awards, now in their 4th year, reflect the outstanding creativity, customer service and top-quality dining that is on offer throughout Scotland. The 2010 winners reflected the culinary diversity of modern Scotland and covered a wide geographical spread, with representation from Edinburgh Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, Fife and many other parts of the country. The top accolade of Restaurant Of The Year was won by The Peat Inn in Fife, while its chef/proprietor, Geoffrey Smeddle was handed the hotly contested Chef of the Year crown in a double victory for the establishment.

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5pm.co.uk Gets A Makeover

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5pm.co.uk, the country’s top restaurant reservation and review site has been given an exciting makeover and sees the launch of its brand new Health & Beauty section.

For almost ten years, 5pm.co.uk has enabled it’s users to dine out for less in restaurants across the country. Now the site will show consumers that less is most definitely more in the world of health and beauty by offering exclusive offers, discounts and deals on treatments at top spas and salons.

The health & beauty offers will initially be in Glasgow only but will be rolled out across the country in the coming months. Some of the top brands and salons that have already signed up are: Isis Crowne Plaza, Russell Cowie Hairdressing, Aveda @James Dun’s House, Aveda @ Mar Hall, 29 Royal Exchange Square and Beti Reilly.

The site will feature profile pages for salons and spas with descriptions of facilities and photographs meaning people can feel more relaxed about trying somewhere new because they’ve been able to have a peek inside. Users will also be able to review and rate their experiences on the site to gain loyalty points in the same way that they currently can with restaurant bookings.

Gillian O’Hara, Health & Beauty Manager at 5pm.co.uk said: “Everyone likes to look good and whether you’re going for that long needed trim or treating yourself or a loved one to a spa day, you no longer need to break the bank. We have partnered with some fantastic establishments to offer an incredible range of deals and we will be adding to them over the coming weeks.”

The innovative new section is yet another development in the already booming business of 5pm.co.uk headed up by Chairman Charles Shaw, who commented: “5pm.co.uk has always been a simple business model that works extremely well for both restaurateurs and consumers. Restaurants fill tables that would otherwise be empty and consumers can eat in great restaurants every day of the week for less money.

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Head to Cebu For An Entire Day Of Feasting On 15 October 2010

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The Filipino island of Cebu sees a feast of celebrations to pay respect to the island’s patron saint, reports DirectRooms.com.

The Halad Festival is an annual event that sees worshippers paying respect to Saint Teresa of Avila in the form of a feast to the prominent Spanish nun.

Visitors to the Philippines looking to watch the festivities should head to Talisay City, which is named after the Mantalisay tree that grows throughout the area. On Friday 15th October 2010 the city will play host to a continuous street procession featuring local residents and artists.

The streets will be lined with a series of colourful displays including traditional dances and music, all performed in a variety of cultural costumes.

One of the highlights of the event will be the opportunity to sample one of the city’s most famous dishes called lechon. This is a meal of spit roasted pig served with a unique blend of herbs and spices. Talisay City claims to have the best lechon in the country and there’ll be a special competition to find out just who serves the best variety of this Filipino delicacy.

In addition to the lechon, visitors can sample a variety of other national dishes from cooking demonstrations and a large food fair that is being included as part of the feast for the celebrations.

The evening will go on to witness more performances and variety shows including the popular competition to find Ms Talisay City Tourism.

The popularity of the event with locals and overseas visitors means that people searching for a hotel Cebu could find occupancy higher than normal around the time of the event.

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Popular Malaysian Sweets in Focus at Kuala Lumpur August Expo

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Tens of thousands of trade and public visitors are expected at Kuala Lumpur’s popular Malaysian Sweets Expo, with hotel rooms filling up fast.

The Malaysian Sweets Expo is slated from 6 to 8 August at Kuala Lumpur’s Matrade Convention and Exhibition Centre, providing confectioners with a unique opportunity to showcase their products to tens of thousands of visitors. The rapidly growing domestic market and confectionery sector international contacts are expected to be successfully accessed by exhibitors.

On show will be everything from processing equipment, packaging, refrigeration, ingredients and raw materials, marketing tools and manufacturing control technology as well as the sweets themselves. The aim of the event is to generate leads, create product awareness, build business relationships, network and make immediate sales.

Visitor profiles include buyers and production managers from the international confectionery industry, packaging designers, product developers, local retailers, wholesalers and international food retailing executives as well as the general public. The result for exhibitors will be a boost to their businesses during the coming years.

According to DirectRooms.com, major trade shows in cities popular as visitor and business destinations often result in shortages of suitable nearby hotel accommodation. They advise those who need to book rooms in cheap Kuala Lumpur hotels during expo week to do so well in advance.

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Guangzhou Food Festival 2010 Tempts Tourists

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DirectRooms.com has recently confirmed the dates for the Guangzhou International Food Festival 2010. The popular annual month-long event will be held from September 1st to the 30th.

Guangzhou is the perfect location for an international food festival, as the region boasts one of China’s four major cuisine types. The Guangzhou festival is entering its 23rd year, having first begun in 1987.

This year, the Guangzhou Tourist Administration promises fantastic dishes, refreshments, and traditional delicacies provided by local restaurants and hotels. There are also food recommendations, cooking demonstrations, performances, and much more for visitors to see and experience.

The festival combines fine cuisine with live entertainment, commerce, and tourism, and draws domestic and international tourists and professionals. Over its impressive history, the Guangzhou International Food Festival has become one of China’s most prominent international folk celebrations.

The main festival venue is the Mingsheng Plaza; additional locations throughout the region also host various festival activities and events. Visitors will find dozens of vendor booths and hundreds of corporate exhibitors offering product samples, information, and delicious food items.

As the longest running food festival in China, the Guangzhou celebration has grown into one of the most popular gourmet festivals in all of Asia, drawing thousands of visitors each year.

Lek Boonlert, head of marketing for DirectRooms.com, suggests booking Guangzhou hotels well in advance to ensure availability and the best rates.

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South West Bakery Auction

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West of England Bakeries in Plymouth shut its doors after 25 years, making 50 of its staff redundant, while another six jobs were lost when D&G’s head office closed. The contents of the bakery based in Plympton, Plymouth will be offered for sale by auction on 29th July 2010.

Almost 60 jobs have been lost after D&G Food Group called in administrators and put its four bakery companies up for sale.

An advert in the Financial Times reported that The West of England Bakeries turned over £2.4m.

The bakery auction specialists, Pro Auction will conduct the sale and will include Double D ovens and Spooner travelling tunnel oven, mixers, bread plant and proofers / proovers, Rondo pastry sheeters and Konig roll plants.

A viewing day prior to the sale will be held on site and on the day of auction, bidding will also be enabled via webcast at www.bidspotter.com

In addition to the bread & biscuit production lines on offer is an Ibonhart bread slicing line and several packaging machinery including a very modern Record Packaging Scorpion Flow Wrapper, morning roll flow wrappers, metal detection and labelling machinery.

Mark Flynn, managing director of Pro Auction, says: “We have a good range of commercial baking equipment available, including various rotary and deck ovens, which are likely to attract interest, along with some excellent walk in chillers and freezers. Although we have a few specialist bakery online auctions lined up, opportunities to purchase first class equipment such as this, at a significantly reduced price, will be limited”.

The Derbyshire-based bakery Aldreds the Bakers Ltd, has been acquired by Frank Roberts and Sons Ltd , in a deal that will retain all 62 staff at Aldreds. Mike Braddock, managing director of Frank Roberts and Sons said: “This is a very positive move for both companies. Roberts is a successful business and we are very excited to have the opportunity to develop it further through our alliance with Aldreds, which is well known and respected in the industry. With a long heritage, plus a good reputation for customer service and product quality, Aldreds shares many similarities with our business. We are delighted to not only invest in Aldreds future, but also to provide job security for its loyal team of staff.”

For further information, contact ProAuction on 01761 414000 or email info@proauction.ltd.uk.

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5pm.co.uk Announce Joint Promotion With Bunnahabhain Scotch Whisky

5pm.co.uk, Scotland’s leading online restaurant reservation site, has announced its new promotion in conjunction with Bunnahabhain Single Malt Scotch Whisky which gives 5pm diners the opportunity of sampling a free dram of Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Malt Whisky as they dine.

The promotion is running at 75 Glasgow and Edinburgh restaurants from 30th April 2010 to 30th May 2010.

Bunnahabhain, from the Isle of Islay, is quite distinct from the other single malts from the area, given the unique, wonderfully gentle and delicate taste profile for which it is known. It has been created using lightly peated malted barley in a time-honoured distillation process and takes advantage of the pure spring water that flows freely underground away from the peaty moorlands.

Charles Shaw, Chairman of 5pm.co.uk said: “This Bunnahabhain promotion gives our diners even better value from the already great 5pm deals. Diners booking through the 5pm.co.uk site get the opportunity of trying one of Scotland’s finest 12 Year Old Malt Whiskies. When booking online all the diner has to do is indicate the number of complimentary drams they’d like – one per diner is available – it’s that easy.”

The 5pm trial and tasting mechanism is revolutionary in the sector as it is effectively a promotion which is run by the consumer.

For Bunnahabhain the joint promotion with 5pm.co.uk offers it the opportunity to have its brand tried and tasted in the best ambience; when diners are in the right mood and have the whisky served to them in style, thus keeping the customer’s attention for a longer period than other traditional tasting promotions would allow.

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Beer Universe Announces Launch of iPhone App

Beer Universe, Inc. (www.beer-universe.com), a leading online community / e-commerce website that revolutionizes the online experiences for beer enthusiasts, has announced the official launch of the Beer Universe iPhone / iPod Touch app, creating a unique mobile solution for beer lovers on the go.

Beer Universe Announces Launch of iPhone App

Through the launch of this first-of-its-kind app, Beer Universe is able to bring its proprietary beer recommendation system to users when they most need it – at the store or their favorite bar / restaurant. The Beer Universe app not only provides users with a huge database of beer profiles for users to explore, rate, and review, but truly outpaces other similar applications by offering tailored recommendations and predictions based on each user’s individual preferences. The app’s beer list also syncs with the Beer Universe website (www.beer-universe.com), keeping it up to date with the website’s ever-growing database of beers.

Commenting on the launch, Co-Founder and President Heath Gray said, “At a time when the craft beer world is steadily expanding, and our number of choices as a consumer are growing exponentially, the Beer Universe app fills a major void in the marketplace and provides an invaluable service for beer lovers. The feedback we’ve received so far has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re excited about the service we’ve been able to offer to all types of beer fans.”

Features of the App Include:

• Database of over 3,000 beers
• Ability to review / rate beers and share opinions with others
• Power to keep track of favorite beers with easy to use Favorite Beers list
• Beer recommendations based on reviews / ratings
• Predictions for how high users will rate beers based on personal preferences
• Regular synchronization with the Beer Universe website, keeping it up to date with new ratings and beer profiles

The application is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch from Apple’s App Store at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/

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