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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.

Dessert ideas from sushi restaurant

Wasabi sorbet? Japanese firms team up for new desserts

Kaffir Lime Leaf & Coconut ice cream, Sweet Chestnut ice cream and Dark Chocolate & Wasabi sorbet are three new exciting desserts, born from collaboration between Kent-based Taywell and Feng Sushi, which operates eight restaurants in central London.

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.

Lily Allen is said to be a fan of housebites

Celebrities love new eat-in service from London chefs

London's A-list have a new eatery option when they are on lock-down. Celebrities such as Stephen Fry, Scott Mills and Lily Allen have used the new take-away service from Housebites.com, which promises restaurant-quality food-to-go.

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.

Enjoy Easter lunch at St Paul's Cathedral

Easter menu unveiled at St Paul's Cathedral

The catering team at St Paul’s Cathedral, London are offering Best of British themed menus for special occasions. Their Easter three-course lunch is now available to book for sittings on Sunday April 8 at the Restaurant at St Paul’s.

Batter must be right for fish and chips

Beautiful batter is key to fabulous fish and chips

The key to fish and chips perfection is in the batter, according to the proprietors of a rosette-rated restaurant in Runswick Bay. Ian and Carol Rae have created a stunning seafood restaurant and 20-bedroom Cliffemount Hotel on the Yorkshire coast.

Masterchef Gregg Wallace launches restaurant

Hotel restaurant offers childhood 1970s favourites

Are Britain's diners going back to basics? Spam fritters, chicken kiev and Angel Delight have become the order of the day at London's Bermondsey Square Hotel, following the launch of a new culinary venture by MasterChef's Gregg Wallace.

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.

Survey reveals the nation's best desserts

Traditional desserts 'more popular with men'

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach and, if you are looking to impress with dessert, traditional puds are the way to go. Spotted dick, jam roly-poly and bread and butter pudding topped a poll of 3,000 Brits.

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.

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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.