Four Nordic whiskies that showcase the region’s unique flavours January 15, 2026 Nordic whiskies have moved beyond their experimental phase, carving out a unique place on the shelf alongside the more established players such as Irish and Scotch whiskies. Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway are now setting new benchmarks for innovation and terroir-driven production and the approach is characterised by a refusal to mimic traditional Scotch profiles. [...]
Casks of Distinction: Rare whisky for drinking, not investment January 15, 2026 Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. Established in 2017, Casks of Distinction was created by Diageo to offer something different for the world’s most devoted whisky collectors – 12 unique casks selected from the group’s vast whisky collection known as “The Twelve.“ The drinks giant owns around 30 distilleries across Scotland [...]
Galvin La Chapelle launches menu to celebrate Toast award January 15, 2026 I have written about restaurants for this newspaper for some 15 years – but my latest visit to City institution Galvin La Chapelle was a first: reviewing a menu designed to celebrate winning a City AM award. Last year we hosted the first Toast the City awards, celebrating the things that make the Square Mile [...]
£90 for breakfast? We review London’s first Michelin-starred breakfast tasting menu January 15, 2026 Pavyllon has unveiled London’s first Michelin-starred tasting breakfast. Is it a novelty, or a reflection of a changing fine dining market?
Celebrate Burns Night with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society in a 600-year-old crypt January 15, 2026 If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Burns Night this year, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has you covered. Following a sell-out event last year, the Society is bringing back its Burns Night event in the 600-year-old ancient church crypt of St Etheldreda’s in London. One of the oldest Churches in London, the [...]
Ariana Grande to make London theatre debut with Wicked co-star January 14, 2026 The musician Ariana Grande is making her West End debut. The singer will perform in the musical Sunday in the Park with George alongside Bridgerton co-star Jonathan Bailey. Bailey and Ariana Grande recently worked together in the Wicked movies. The show has music and lyrics by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. The book is by James Lapine and [...]
Farmer J has a rival: meet new London restaurant Honest Greens January 14, 2026 Until very recently one of the top corporate complaints was how impossible it is to get a healthy lunch. Well, how things have changed: now you cannot move through the City without being confronted by a fast-casual outlet touting some sort of swattishly nutritious boxed up lunchstuff. There are now so many options that innovator [...]
January health advice: 8 tips to improve your night’s sleep January 14, 2026 As I write this, my husband is asleep next to me. It’s just past 12am – how did that happen? I’m up in a few hours for a long day of catering. Midnight might not seem late for some but I am usually in bed by 10pm… Are you also reading this while trying to [...]
The cutting edge science behind gummy empire Nourished January 14, 2026 As founder and chief executive of Nourished, Melissa Snover has built a supplements business rooted in data, cutting edge technology and AI. What began as a frustration with generic vitamins has evolved into a multinational platform able to tailor bespoke gummies based on individual needs. Nourished promises to assess your lifestyle, diet, goals and habits, [...]
The Apprentice 2026: the cast, celebrity appearances and exotic locations January 13, 2026 The Apprentice 2026 returns at the end of the month, with show insiders predicting it’ll be broadcast on the final Thursday in January, as per previous years, although the exact launch date has yet to be confirmed. The 20th season of The Apprentice sees Lord Sugar return with co-hosts Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell [...]