Whenever reasonably possible, disconnect physically and mentally. Try stress-relief activities such as playing with puzzles or a board game, doing a treasure hunt, tackling a project, reorganizing something or starting a new book. Find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media? Chronic stress may increase your risk of other mental health concerns, such as depression and […]
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90+ Best Quotes About Sobriety 2024
It’s challenging to help a loved one struggling with addiction. Sometimes a direct, heart-to-heart conversation can start the road to recovery. Recognizing someone as an example of positive change can be very encouraging. This message celebrates their success while inspiring continued progress. Effects Of Alcohol on the Endocrine System Reminders of all they can gain from sobriety help your loved one […]
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Zuma Abu Dhabi’s Noel Pusch becomes 2014 Sake Sommelier of the Year
Noel Pusch of Zuma Abu Dhabi was last night crowned 2014 Sake Sommelier of the Year at a tense final held at London’s Westbury Hotel Mayfair. Runner-up was Jean-Paul Choi of Origami Restaurant, Luxembourg, with Miguel Hernandez of HKK in London in third place. The competition, run by the Academy of Food & Wine Service […]
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Café Rouge’s Alper Zan wins 2014 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year
Alper Zan of Café Rouge, Cheshire Oaks, was last night announced as the Academy of Food & Wine Service’s (AFWS) UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2014 at a glittering gala dinner held at London’s Roof Gardens. “I feel very proud, responsible and relieved – I’m so pleased to have won,” he said on receiving […]
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UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2014: finalists announced
Following the semi-final held in London, six restaurant managers are through to the final of this year’s UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition, organised by The Academy of Food & Wine Service. The six restaurant managers are: Amie Duncan, The Butchershop Bar & Grill, Glasgow Dace Lace, Bat Globe House, London WC2 Karen Lee, […]
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AFWS announces Restaurant Manager of the Year semi-finalists
The Academy of Food & Wine Service has announced that nine restaurant managers have made it through to the semi-finals of this year’s UK Restaurant Manager of the Year. Amie Duncan, The Butchershop Bar & Grill, Glasgow Daniel Harrison, De Vere Village Urban Resorts, Wirral Dace Lace, Bat Globe House, London WC2 Karen Lee, The […]
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Moët UK Sommelier of the Year: Kathrine Larsen
Earlier this year former Zuma head sommelier Kathrine Larsen was crowned the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2014. It was Kathrine’s fourth year of trying with intense competition from all the entrants, including runners-up Loic Avril, of The Fat Duck, Bray, and Tanguy Martin of Hotel TerraVina, Hampshire. Here Kathrine tells the Academy of Food […]
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Last year’s UK Restaurant Manager of the Year shares her experiences
Read how BaxterStorey manager Janine Swales, winner of the 2013 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year got on in New York completing a stage at Daniel Boulud’s Dinex group of restaurants.
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AFWS launches 2014 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition
The search has begun for the Academy of Food & Wine Service’s 2014 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year. The competition, now in its sixth year, is open to restaurant managers, or those working in similar roles in any sector of the hospitality industry, providing they are responsible for the performance of a business, managing […]
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Kathrine Larsen becomes Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2014
Kathrine Larsen MS has become the Academy of Food & Wine Service’s Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2014 following a closely fought final at London’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Loic Avril, of The Fat Duck, Bray, was runner-up, with Tanguy Martin of Hotel TerraVina, Hampshire, in third place. The Young Sommelier of the Year title, […]
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