Gaucho restaurant chain to slash share of service charge for waiting staff

Argentinian steak restaurant Gaucho is slashing the share of the service charge its waiters receive, using some of the funds to bump up the pay package of head office workers. A letter to workers seen by the Guardian says that from 1 October...

P&O Cruises launches shore-based wedding ceremonies in the Caribbean

P&O Cruises expanded its wedding options by introducing ceremonies on shore for passengers sailing on Arvia and Britannia in the Caribbean, marking the first time the cruise line has offered such services beyond its ships. The Ceremonies on Shore...

The Most Romantic Beachfront Hotels in Mexico

Between its stunning beaches, laid-back lifestyle and vibrant blend of Indigenous and Spanish culture, it’s no surprise that Mexico is a popular destination for couples looking to celebrate their love. Whether you want to enjoy a tropical escape...

8 things you can do only in Oaxaca State, Mexico

With astonishingly biodiverse coastal, valley and mountain regions and a culture that pulsates with artistic creativity and deep-rooted Indigenous heritage, the state of Oaxaca epitomizes Mexico’s most special qualities. Pre-Hispanic traditions...

Celebrate Diwali With Food, Family And Festive Cheer At These Restaurants

Last Updated:October 17, 2025, 13:16 IST Feast, sparkle, and celebrate this Diwali, discover festive dining experiences that turn every meal into a moment of celebration. From decadent festive menus and gourmet desserts to immersive dining...

Brazil Study Promotes Closed Fermentation to Boost Quality of Unripe Coffees

A mix of unripe, ripe and over-ripe coffee cherries after harvesting, prior to post-harvest processing. Daily Coffee News photo by Nick Brown. New research from Brazil suggests that highly controlled anaerobic fermentation can improve the quality...

Restaurant inspection blotter for October 16, 2025

The Mesa County Public Health Department conducts routine and complaint-based inspections on every restaurant from Mack to De Beque. The Sentinel’s Restaurant Blotter summarizes inspection outcomes for local eateries every two weeks, empowering...

Craving Cuban? These top 10 restaurants deliver bold flavors

Brevard County, Florida, offers a variety of authentic Cuban dining options. Restaurants serving Cuban cuisine are located throughout the county, including in Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Indialantic. The eateries range from cozy cafes and bakeries to...

Ghana, Grenada hold first political consultations to strengthen Africa–Caribbean cooperation

By Hannah Dadzie Ghana and Grenada have held the inaugural session of the Ghana–Grenada Political Consultations in Accra, aimed at strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors including health, education, trade, tourism, climate action, and...

Alimentaria turns 50 as Barcelona prepares to host the food industry’s biggest showcase

Barcelona is set to host one of the world’s most influential gatherings for the food and hospitality industries next spring. From 23 to 26 March 2026, Alimentaria + Hostelco will return to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue, bringing together more...

A Colombian model for community-based tilapia farming

ASOPASITO includes a wide range of members from the community in Cesar. Colombia The 37-year-old is a leader in her community – having studied industrial engineering she now follows in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother, who were involved...

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Arrives at PortMiami for Caribbean Season

Cunard’s recently refreshed Queen Elizabeth arrived at PortMiami for the first time, kicking off a season of Caribbean sailings ranging from nine to 21 nights. default This marks the first occasion a Cunard Queen will homeport in Miami, expanding...

Virgin Atlantic Launches New Nonstop Flight to Cancún

There’s something about arriving in Cancún that feels like the start of a story. The light hits different as the plane descends over the turquoise water; the horizon stretches toward the Riviera Maya; and the energy of the Mexican Caribbean seems...

All the new zero-star hygiene ratings at Birmingham takeaways, shops and restaurants

(Image: PA) Over 20 food businesses in Birmingham have been slapped with worst-possible hygiene ratings over recent weeks. Environmental officers handed out zero-star ratings following hygiene inspections at takeaways, restaurants and shops across...

Dania Beckford hits the reset button with adventures in Mexico

Joyfully advising others looking to travel to “book that trip”, it is hard to believe that Dania Beckford wasn’t always a fan of travel. Post-university, however, allowed her to live out the fantasy of those iconic scenes on television by flying...

Colombia can plant

CANPACK Group will invest around $140m into its second major beverage can project in Columbia. The facility will have the installed capacity of approximately one billion aluminium can bodies per year and it is set to create around 160 jobs. CEO of...

Restaurant manager arrested for sexually assaulting three waitresses on Costa del Sol

Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 15:47 Share A 30-year-old man has been arrested by the National Police on the Costa del Sol on suspicion of sexual assault concerning three waitresses under his management at a restaurant in Estepona. The alleged...

Mexico Embassy partners with ‘Gastro Festival 2025’ for Afro culinary experience

The main objective of the Gastro Festival 2025 is to showcase the embassies participating in the culinary segment of the Afro Gastro Festival, emphasising their cultural contributions, the significance of food in diplomacy and generating...

Date to compare: Who has the best cruise loyalty program – Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess or NCL?

Cruise loyalty programs have seen some recent shake-ups. While Royal Caribbean and NCL offer status match between some brands, other like Princess have easier criteria to reach the highest tiers. Here’s all you need to know. Cruisers, and...

11 Best Beverage Coasters to Keep Your Tables Forever Untarnished (2025)

Imagine you’re someone who sucks air through their teeth when a dripping glass touches the veneer or gets the shakes from cold drinks around your heirlooms. The best beverage coasters—to you—are a sense of calm in a hellish landscape of disasters...