St Pancras Champagne Bar by Searcys reopens
St Pancras Champagne Bar by Searcys has reopened following an extensive refurbishment which began in June, with updated décor and a new seafood bar.
WLC recommends: Timberyard, Edinburgh
Douglas Blyde travels to Scotland and visits Timberyard in Edinburgh where he finds the list to be a “charismatic and depthful compendium of naturally-inclined wines”. Taken from this year’s Wine List Confidential guide, available to buy now.
Jeremy Clarkson ordered to shut his restaurant
Despite claiming to have found a “cunning little loophole” to avoid having to get planning permission, the veteran broadcaster has, at least for now, lost his battle with West Oxfordshire District Council.
Bollinger unveils bar installation to mark 60 years of James Bond
To mark 60 years since James Bond burst onto the silver screen, Champagne Bollinger has unveiled a new installation at its Burlington Bar inspired by the super spy’s debut feature.
Jay Rayner exposes restaurant for misleading photographs
In his scathing review of Block Soho, Jay Rayner claimed that the restaurant had made numerous alterations to the dishes used for the photo shoot after his visit.
WLC eats: Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
Wine List Confidential author, Douglas Blyde, finds plants take centre stage in both the gardens and on the plate at the Oxfordshire haven of the celebrated chef, Raymond Blanc OBE…
Drop scales up franchise
Independent wine bar and bottle shop Drop Wine is ramping up its presence across London with the opening of two new franchise stores, in Kensington and Dulwich.
Barcelona bar becomes first outside London & New York to be named ‘World’s Best’
Paradiso in Barcelona secured the top spot in the 14th edition of the World’s 50 Best Bars list, marking the first time ever that a venue outside of London or New York has been number one.
James May makes gin-battered fish and chips
In an experiment that may upset culinary traditionalists, the former Top Gear presenter has fused two British classics for his new pub special: gin and battered fish.
Mayfair restaurant seeks ‘London’s first grape feeder’
Though the hospitality industry is currently struggling through recruitment woes, that hasn’t deterred one London restaurant from searching for what must be one of the most outrageously decadent jobs around. But, applicants be warned: a grasp of Greek and Latin is required.
