Light Bar team opens hidden garden bar in Shoreditch
The Backyard, a hidden terrace bar in London’s Shoreditch, is being launched by the owners of Light Bar & Dining.
Unfiltered: Edoardo Amadi
The director of wines for Newbury’s thatched yet modern, The Woodspeen, being the setting for the launch of the latest instalments of Bollinger’s La Grande Année 2014 Brut and Rosé, talks to Douglas Blyde about building a rapport with guests, the enjoyment gained from dining at the venue on his day off, and his protégés…
Bartender given ‘biggest tip in history’ only for it to be rejected by bank
A US bartender has revealed how they received a life-changing amount of money as a tip from a generous customer, only to be denied the colossal sum of money by the bank.
Unfiltered: Mark Watson
Mark Watson is the co-owner with wife, Lorraine, of Penmaenuchaf Hall, Gwynedd. He talks to Douglas Blyde about looking after regular guest, Hugh Johnson, a dislike of “unexciting” Muscadet, and why wine producers should think twice before changing supplier…
Veuve Clicquot Champagne launches pop-up café in Soho to celebrate 250th anniversary
Veuve Clicquot is set to celebrate its 250 year anniversary with the ‘Sunny Side Up Café by Veuve Clicquot’ – serving eggs and Champagne in Greek Street, London until the end of April.
Champagne Pommery announced as Champagne partner of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Champagne Pommery has been announced as the official Champagne sponsor of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which is set to take place from 24-28 May.
UK restaurant named as most Instagrammable in the world
The most photogenic restaurant in the world has been named, and a Mayfair hotspot has come out on top thanks to its quirky design details and striking colour palette.
Harrods launches first own label Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
Luxury department store Harrods has announced the launch of its first ever own label Californian Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Daou Family Estates in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles.
Colossal wine and food museum to open in Burgundy next month
After more than a decade of planning, the doors are finally set to open at Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie & du Vin in the heart of Burgundy on 6 May.
Unfiltered: Melania Bellesini
The head sommelier of The Fat Duck restaurant, which recently celebrated a quarter of a century, talks to Douglas Blyde about enigmatic black sake, taking the restaurant to Australia, and the pleasure of dancing after work…
