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The recession hasn't put a stop to Brits enjoying a meal out, research reveals. Image: Thinkstock

Recession doesn't stop Brits from dining out

Money-savvy Brits are choosing to eat out in restaurants that offer set meal discounts or vouchers, reveals new research.

Vegetarian eating out ideas in North London

New vegetarian restaurant opens in Islington

Bringing exciting and refined Indo-Iraqi Jewish cuisine, The Gate Islington has officially opened just a short walk from trendy Upper Street. Since 1st June, diners have been able to choose from a delicious array of vegetarian cuisine.

Stunning steak at Gillray's in London

Super steak at London's Gillray's

There is a new contender for the 'best steak in London' crown. Gillray’s, at the Marriott County Hall hotel in Westminster, is now under the guidance of talented Aussie Jonathan Prescott and is getting rave reviews from food bloggers and Twitter.

Could you go gluten-free for a week?

Gluten-free awareness week for Coeliac UK

Could you go gluten-free for a week? Coeliac UK wants the nation to adopt new eating habits next week to get a taste of what it's like to live with the daily food frustrations encountered by the one in 100 people in the UK who have coeliac disease.

Enjoy afternoon tea in Knightsbridge, London

Afternoon tea and summer lunches in Knightsbridge

Parisian-style al fresco café, The Terrace at Knightsbridge, has re-opened for the summer season in London. The revitalised menu features indulgent delights such as sandwiches, salads and cake, perfect for a day out in the capital.

A taste of Greece in Notting Hill

Fresh Greek ideas in Notting Hill

Translated in English as ‘together,’ Mazi is set to revive the sharing culinary traditions of Greece at its beautiful Notting Hill location. The restaurant is opening in May with the aim of turning misconceptions of Greek cuisine on their head.

Pizza chain Prezzo announces profits

Restaurants: pizza popularity nets £16.4 million for Prezzo

Pizza is as popular as ever and now pizza and pasta restaurant chain Prezzo have announced more ambitious expansion plans in the UK after serving up a 14% rise in profits. The chain, which operates 189 restaurants, made £16.4 million last year.

Quality steaks at London Marriott County Hall

Steak chefs set for London hotel launch

Steak and gin – what a capital idea for a night out. A new steakhouse and gin bar, Gillray’s, is set to launch at the five-star London Marriott Hotel County Hall. A team of 'Steak Chefs' promise the ultimate steakhouse dining experience.

Ask friends for takeaway recommendations

Brits plan unadventurous Valentine's Day takeaway

Are we Brits a nation of unimaginative cooks? New research shows around four in 10 plan to order a takeaway on Valentine’s Day, rather than cook a homemade meal or go out to a restaurant. That's according to a survey by CheckSafetyFirst.com.

Cheesecake is the UK's favourite dessert

Up to 70% 'waste 20 minutes deliberating over dessert'

Some would say life is too short to turn down a cheesecake - but a report found seven in 10 women spend up to 20 minutes deliberating over whether to have a dessert in a restaurant. Most will give in, the poll of 3,000 Crown Carveries diners found.

How much goes to waste when you're eating out?

Belfast 'worst city for food waste'

Did you know 400,000 tonnes of avoidable food waste is thrown away every year when we eat out? New research found Belfast patrons leave the most food on their plate, while people who live in Worcester mostly eat everything in front of them.

McDonalds will add calories to their menus

Calorie counting comes to McDonalds

This week, McDonald’s will add calorie information to menus in their 1,200 UK restaurants. Calorie information is already on most of the packaging but the move to add calories to the menus has now been announced by the Department of Health.

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Broccoli helps kill cancer cells

Broccoli helps kill cancer cells

We have long been told about the health benefits of superfoods but now Sulforaphane, one of the primary phytochemicals in broccoli has been proved to selectively target and kill prostate cancer cells, leaving normal prostate cells healthy and unaffected.

Over half of Brits want to shed 'at least a stone'

weight loss

The study commissioned by diet aid manufacturer Slimsticks, also discovered that a worrying one in five people have followed an ‘eating is cheating’ starvation diet and one in ten have tried a liquid diet.