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Ian Boardman sends in this photo from Hilltop Garden Centre's cafe at Ramsden, Witney. See more cafe design hanging ideas at http://pinterest.com/turpinsmale/great-cafes-design/
The Cafe business for the professional operator - keeping up to date with what's new and interesting - written by Paul Cottrell, Turpin Smale Catering Consultants
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Saturday, 29 June 2013
Friday, 28 June 2013
Cold Drinks in the Khazi
The first cafe we have seen selling coconut water (and some original soft drinks in smart reusable juice bottles). Attendant (the cafe in a underground toilet) is spot on.
Drinks are served with a jam jar 'cup', ice and fat straw.
Drinks are served with a jam jar 'cup', ice and fat straw.
Thursday, 27 June 2013
Don't Spend A Penny
'Attendant' is an underground 1890 Victorian Gentleman's toilet converted into an espresso and food cafe.
Situated in Foley Street, W1 it is well worth a visit. Sup your latte sitting at an urinal!
Situated in Foley Street, W1 it is well worth a visit. Sup your latte sitting at an urinal!
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
When Full
Lakeland's Windermere cafe is well organised for queues with pagers and more.
Waiting times for tables of 2 and tables of 3
Relax and listen while you wait plus free internet access
Waiting times for tables of 2 and tables of 3
Relax and listen while you wait plus free internet access
Monday, 24 June 2013
Cushion Your Barrels
Adnams (the brewery)'s cafe in Southwold has an obvious and creative source of seating by simply adding cushions to their beer barrels.
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Pork Pie Brekkie
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Holkham try out a new local speciality from Bray's Cottage Pork Pies http://www.perfectpie.co.uk/- a posh breakfast pork pie with quails eggs, bacon and baked beans.
Friday, 21 June 2013
Malakoff
Lakeland's cafe at their Windermere headquarters has chocolate, almond and pistachio Malakoff. Apparently named after a candy made famous between the world wars.
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Best Friend Specials
Dogs and their owners are worth catering for. The Bounty is our characterful local and they know the value of looking after man (and woman)'s best friend.
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Go Home and Relax
Well Bread Cafe in Cowes, Isle of Wight has its opening and closing 'to do' list on public view. Love the reminder to be 'slick, efficient, helpful and remember to smile' plus Last Thing 'Go Home and Relax'.
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Monday, 17 June 2013
Saturday, 15 June 2013
Float like a Theme
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Claire Martinsen reports on Butterfly World - "they have really committed to the theme. From the toilet building [in the shape of a hive], to Nectar Cafe, to the butterfly cookies in the cafe. Its well done and well thought through."Friday, 14 June 2013
Thursday, 13 June 2013
More Style in Shoreditch
Les Trois Garcons in Shoreditch is famous for its design and has spawned a cafe Maison 3 Garcons nearby.
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Dinosaur Diner Pops Up
Jamie Oliver's 3 year Pop Up Diner just off Piccadilly Circus on the first floor.
Dinosaurs are the theme - on WC cistern and all.
Dinosaurs are the theme - on WC cistern and all.
Monday, 10 June 2013
Very Well Bread
Cowes, Isle of Wight's Well Bread cafe has influences of the Town Mill and Royal William Bakeries - terrific.
Saturday, 8 June 2013
Giant Characters
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Giant deckchairs and local character cut-outs are this season's additions at Holkham Estates' Beach Cafe at Wells-next-the-Sea. Manager Alan Miller keeps generating the innovations. Bravo.Friday, 7 June 2013
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Apple Boxes & Goose Eggs
Teds Veg in Borough Market clearly knows the demand for wooden fruit and veg boxes at £19 a time.
Not often seen - goose eggs at £3 each.
Not often seen - goose eggs at £3 each.
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Food on the Move
M&S's stand-alone cafe in Paddington Basin.
A little over-enthusiastic with the condiments for one person - Plan A??
A little over-enthusiastic with the condiments for one person - Plan A??
"All our plants are M&S plants" - a good room divider.