Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press

Chicago chef Charlie Trotter dies at 54

Award-winning chef Charlie Trotter, a self-taught culinary master whose eponymous Chicago restaurant elevated the city's cuisine and provided a training ground for some of the nation's other best chefs, has died at the age of 54.

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2014 Michelin Stars for Italy Announced

The 2014 Michelin Guide to Italy has been announced.  There is one new three-star restaurant: Reale, the Abruzzo restaurant with chef Niko Romito at the helm.  That brings Italy's three-star count up to eight from seven last year.  There are three new two-stars: Villa Feltrinelli, Devero Ristorante, and Locanda Don Serafino.

Read more from Eater National

 

Food hygiene rating display now compulsory in Wales

Food businesses in Wales must display their food hygiene rating after a new law introduced by the Welsh Government came into effect this month.  The scheme will cover places where people eat out of home, including restaurants, takeaways, mobile caterers, cafés, hotels and pubs, as well as establishments such as schools, hospitals, children’s nurseries and residential care homes.

Read more from Caterer & Hotelkeeper

 

Pint Shop becomes the first new pub this millenium to open in Cambridge city centre

Beer flowed and laughter rang out as Cambridge welcomed its first new pub this millenium.  The hotly-anticipated Pint Shop at 10 Peas Hill opened to the general public on Monday evening, after a series of tester evenings for bloggers, food critics and local businesses.

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