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Low cost dining pushes out chic gourmet restauran...
Low cost dining pushes out chic gourmet restaurants
DISAPPEARING CUSTOMERS: Stanislov Kizenevic laments the loss of gourmet aficionados, who instead of ...
KLAIPEDA - With the economic crisis forcing people into a saving mode, many are tightening up by putting off a luxurious purchase or a trip. However, for the fussy eater, relinquishing habits of savoring the gastronomic pleasures at a fine restaurant may be the hardest thing to do. As restaurants slash their prices and menus are adjusted to diners’ thrifty budgets, this might seem to be good news for everyone. Nevertheless, the restaurant industry laments its over 30 percent turnover decline in 2009. “As far as I hear from my colleagues, sales in many restaurants have gone dow...  Full story...
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 Mar 17, 2010 - Estonia’s Olde Hansa expands market share...
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 Mar 10, 2010 - High expectations for incineration plants as new l...
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 Mar 04, 2010 - One for all, and all for one...
One for all, and all for one
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 Mar 04, 2010 - Downturn to clean up construction sector of casual...
Downturn to clean up construction sector of casual entrepreneurs
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