We realized that nobody was doing what we are doing on a scalable, i.e. on a chain level,” says Jean-Michel Orieux, Managing Director of London’s Ping Pong brand. The company’s logical conclusion: let’s spread our concept. Not just in Britain or Europe, but far beyond the sea. By now, the premium Chinese casual dining formula is striking roots on three continents | more |
Europeans love pizza, whether the economy is booming or in crisis. But these little circles of dough from Italy do not automatically mean a licence to print money: the market conditions are harsh and competition for the big chains, not least from cheaper, individual providers and from frozen goods in the supermarkets, is fierce. |
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One of Germany’s most successful exports celebrates its 200th birthday this year. The first ‘Oktoberfest’ was held in Munich on 17 October 1810. Today, it takes place annually and is, with an average of 6 m visitors over 16 days, the world’s biggest event of its kind |
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Despite the rediscovered love of traditional cuisine and regional dishes a change of image is essential for both domestic and ethnic restaurants. Folklore? No way! However, Italy’s Costa Group is always a rich source of visual examples showing ways in which tradition can be oriented towards the future by a fearless yet respectful blend of references to the past and modern ideas |
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