Big winners at the WineGB Awards, from Chapel Down to Langham August 8, 2024 As a patriotic wine lover there are few afternoons more exciting and uplifting than the WineGB Awards. We are smashing it when it comes to creating world class bottles and this year was remarkable for the British regions producing exceptional at award-winning levels. Wines from no less than 13 countries won trophies this year, with [...]
Miraval mystery: The Jersey trust at heart of Brad Pitt wine war July 29, 2024 Brad Pitt has demanded to know who he is in business with after half of his hip wine brand Chateau Miraval, sold by his former partner Angelina Jolie to exiled Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler, ended up in a secretive Jersey trust.
Tortilla shares plummet as chain takes revenue hit after quitting Deliveroo July 24, 2024 Mexican fast food chain Tortilla has taken a hit to its revenue after ending its partnership with Deliveroo in a bid to cut down on delivery commission charges.
Why now is the summer of sake: Where to drink this amazing wine July 23, 2024 This is the summer of sake in London – and about time too. I had been under the misguided impression that all sake was rough and intensely boozy, the type of drink one hocks back as a dare. However, despite a fairly high alcohol percentage, sake is relatively low in acidity and has a graceful [...]
Mr Kipling still a winner for Premier Foods as sales rise but outlook unchanged July 18, 2024 Sales of Mr Kipling and Asian meal kit The Spice Tailor boosted the company's branded sales by 7.3 per cent, to £213.8m from £199.3m last year.
D&D boss David Loewi: Labour will be great for hospitality July 17, 2024 He’s the CEO of one of the UK’s biggest restaurant groups. We talk to David Loewi about new owners and parting ways
Kiss from a rosé: how the pink drink won our hearts July 9, 2024 There may once have been a certain snobbery surrounding rosé wine but now it's serious business – and seriously good
First darts and shuffleboard – now there’s a bowls club in the City July 8, 2024 Newly opened for summer, the Bowls Club in Finsbury Square in the Square Mile is running every Wednesday and Thursday evenings
World-class events, reimagined fine dining, and a retractable walkway – Introducing ‘The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways’ at The O2 July 8, 2024 | Sponsored Looking for the ultimate place to entertain, and be entertained? Check out The NinetyThird by Qatar Airways – the hottest new premium member’s club at the world’s busiest venue, The O2. Earlier this year, The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination, opened the doors to its latest premium lounge. But [...]
Independence Day whiskey: The best Rye and Bourbon July 4, 2024 Take this Independence Day to celebrate the rise of craft distilleries across the US, which are changing the profile of American whiskey