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At the end of our London Cafe Tours we are often asked what is the future for cafe design if now it is all about the industrial, retro, natural, recycled, comfortably worn look. I asked the knowledgeable boss of Matthew Algie coffee's Irish business...
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Last weekend my wife and I were in Birmingham, returning a daughter to her university lodgings. By chance this coincided with a demonstration outside Starbucks by a noisy group of youths in masks, one of whom spoke unintelligibly through a loud-hailer. Their message, apparently, was that Starbucks should...
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Starbucks has full leaf tea, not powder, in their tea bags. You will be able to taste the difference, trust me and better quality tea should allow you to charge more. Benugo are switched on to quality tea Read More...
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The mini/petite pastry at a high price point is becoming more prevalent - perhaps this will be the way we keep the weight off and indulge our sweet tooth. It will certainly help our food cost. Konditor & Cook's £1 Mini Tart special offer and Starbucks'...
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Starbucks six variations of porridge. Read More...
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Clever merchandising at Starbucks given the World Shakespeare Festival runs until November and the Bard is an international icon. Unlike the Olympic rings, you won't get told off by using his image I assume. We may all be potty about the Jubilee and...
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Did you see that Starbucks has bought San Francisco-based La Boulange Bakery - http://laboulangebakery.com/ A logical step and one that could have influence on their 17,000 stores worldwide. I believe that bakery cafes are the way forward - will others...
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Only 20 million Ipads are forecast to be sold in the next 12 weeks! 20 million . WiFi is essential for these Steve Jobs specials and the smart cafes have switched on given their role as affordable out-of-home meeting spaces. Hotels charging £5/hour for...
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Starbucks yet again leading the big guys cake innovation stakes with a range of three mini cakes as part of their Petites range. See http://greatcafes.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-mini.html and http://greatcafes.blogspot.com/2011/04/lolly-cake.html Read More...
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Starbucks Creamy Yoghurt - yes, now commonplace - but with 4 'favourite' toppings - Berry Compote, Mango Compote, Maple & Honey Sauce and Maple & Honey Granola in separate pots. Thanks to talented Chef David Swann for the tip off. Read...
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Another clever idea from Starbucks which draws on their US heritage and uses the panini grill to the full. It allows them to promote their breakfast offer big time. Read More...
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Marmite is the love/hate brand and it does differentiate the offering. What are your ideas to provide interesting yet familiar items? Read More...
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A clever take on an old favourite - toast. Starbucks, and now EAT, offer thick slices of fruit bread toasted on the panini grill. There has always been that challenge of how you can get a decent price for dear old toast - now you can. Read More...
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Cake on a stick - colourful, fun and not seen elsewhere.....yet. Not the easiest to eat but typical of the innovation seen in the cut-throat coffee bar business. Well done Starbucks with their 'Petites'. As part of our popular London Cafe Tours...
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It’s not that long ago. Anybody who has been in foodservice can remember, like it was yesterday. I’m referring to the time when coffee was just….. coffee. Most hotels and restaurants operated on gravity brewing machines, using bags of...
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