WLC‘s Eleanor Field heads to Big Mamma’s flamboyant Circolo Popolare in Fitzrovia for decadent servings of pesto burrata, truffle pasta and a Pecorino from Abruzzo described as the “Ryan Gosling of whites”.

Erik Simonics, head sommelier at Annabel’s, on meeting Rowan Atkinson, drinking cask strength Scotch whisky after a long day, and why his fantasy vineyard would be on the moon.

Rémy Baben, assistant restaurant manager and wine buyer at Anthony Demetre’s Wild Honey, on serving Bill Gates, his love of Jacquesson Champagne, and an unfortunate incident involving a plate of fish stew.

WLC’s Eleanor Field heads to Enoteca Rosso in Kensington for carne cruda, a sublime Italian wine list and a playful tiramisu.

The team behind Wiltons, one of the oldest restaurants in London, is set to open a new café and wine bar in St James’s this autumn called Locket’s.

London’s only meadery, Gosnells in Peckham, is aiming to “revolutionise the whole mead category” with the launch of mead in cans.

Charlie Blightman, head sommelier at Noble Rot wine bar and restaurant in Bloomsbury, tells WLC about meeting Beastie Boy Mike D, why he’s proud to be a sommelier in London and a dramatic incident with a bowl of soup.

Isle of Raasay Distillery has released a gin in time for International Scottish Gin Day which takes place this Saturday.

This October, the London Restaurant Festival will return for its 11th year, offering a variety of culinary events and chef-hosted dinners throughout the capital.

Airing on Channel 4 this autumn, a new documentary will follow chef and restaurateur Gary Usher on his journey to opening Pinion restaurant in Merseyside’s Prescot.

Scottish wine merchant, L’Art du Vin, is set to open a wine school and shop at its new premises in Fife.

Renowned for vibrantly coloured dim sum as well as Hunan and Sichuan streetfood-inspired dishes, the BaoziInn team will open a third restaurant and cocktail bar in London’s Borough later this month.