Emirates Airlines now offers unlimited caviar paired with Dom Pérignon champagne in first class
Even as carriers scramble to deal with unprecedented supply and demand issues, Dubai-based Emirates Airlines is undertaking a US$2 billion overhaul of its in-flight experience with the ultimate perk for first class passengers: unlimited caviar paired with Dom Pérignon Champagne.
New limited edition cocktails launch for Milan Fashion Week
Two new limited edition cocktails are set to launch at Hotel Principe di Savoia to celebrate Milan Fashion Week.
2023 Le Taittinger International Culinary Prize opens for entries
The 55th edition of Le Taittinger International Culinary Prize, named in honour of Champagne house founder Pierre Taittinger, is now open for entries.
On-trade drinks sales up 4% on pre-pandemic figures
The drinks trade is showing positive signs of recovery after the last two years, as average sales by value in pubs, bars and restaurants across Britain were up 4% in the week to 6 August compared to 2019.
Unfiltered: Danny Emney
The food and beverage manager of The Queen’s Arms, Somerset talks to Douglas Blyde about what to match with local cheeses, the pub’s edible gardens, and what bottle to reach for in the face of the apocalypse…
Salt Bae’s London restaurant made £7m in three months
Despite being considered one of the worst places to eat in the capital, Nusr-Et London reportedly made a turnover of £7 million between opening last September and the end of the year.
Hospitality bodies call for the Government to act on soaring energy bills
As operating costs continue to spiral, several of the UK’s leading hospitality bodies have signed an open letter calling on the Government to intervene.
BBPA calls for next PM to help pubs through ‘turbulent times’
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has requested that the next Conservative leader provides support for “this iconic section of British culture”.
WLC 2022: Black Book, London
Douglas Blyde visits Black Book, the subterranean Soho bar where he speaks to co-founder Xavier Rousset about how the venue has developed and finds a wine list with “no rules, no borders, no restrictions”. Taken from this year’s Wine List Confidential guide, available to buy now.
Local council looks into Jeremy Clarkson’s farm restaurant
The broadcaster may have beef with an authority he cannot beat in an investigation over planning permission for his all-meat restaurant.
