Select. Summer 2012
CONTENTS 8
Letter from
the Editor
A
warm welcome to the first issue of Select Magazine, a magazine dedicated to those working in the hospitality industry on the Costa del Sol.
Our team was looking for a publication which informed, inspired and entertained those working in the most important industry in the area. We were surprised to discover that one didn’t already exist. So we have set about creating this one especially for you.
Select will be published bi-monthly and the content will be concen-
A Chef’s Tale Gordon’s Ramsay’s journey
10 Bites
Select on Ramsay’s latest addition, York and Albany Townhouse
16 Uncorked
A sneaky peek into the Champagne Room
Banter 20 Barman’s George, from Sala Beach tells us all his secrets
trated around a number of regular features: • Launch Pad Latest food and beverage products on the market • Uncorked Tips and articles from wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts • Bites Chef profiles, restaurant reviews and recipes • Barman’s Banter Tips and profiles from professional barmen • Tricks of the Trade Advice from accounting and legal professionals • To be Fair Listings for the hottest trade shows • Pimp my Pad Commercial decoration inspiration • Toolbox Latest industry tech and gadgets • All things Artisan A look at the burgeoning artisan sector and its impact on the hospitality sector • Tradin’ Places Commercial Real Estate listings and advice and ideas on buying and selling a business • A Few Good Men Our recruitment section which will include situations vacant, insight and ideas about employment
of the Trade 22 Tricks Worried about taxes and opening licences? Ask our experts
my Pad 26 Pimp The design challenge of expanding a restaurant
Pad 35 Launch Two drinks that are here to stay!
36 Tool Box
The latest industry prototypes, gadgets and concepts
We are striving to produce a publication that not only informs and entertains its readers, but also involves them in the conversation, so we want to hear from you!
be Fair 41 To Trade shows not to be missed!
With the help of our readers’ input, Select Magazine will become a forum to air their views and offer advice to fellow members within the industry. Please get in touch and let us have your feedback, ideas or articles for consideration.
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I hope that you enjoy our first issue. Georgina Shaw Editor georgina@selectmagazineonline.com
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