Ornellaia’s Zurich restaurant wins Michelin star
Super Tuscan wine brand Ornellaia’s Zurich restaurant – Ristorante Ornellaia – has been awarded a Michelin star just 10 months after opening.
Unfiltered: Andreas Rosendal, Flemings Mayfair
Andreas Rosendal, director of wine at Flemings in Mayfair, on unlocking his love of wine with a bottle of Trimbach, tasting a 1984 La Tâche from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and his first ‘celebrity somm crush’.
Graham’s launches special edition white Port
Graham’s Port has announced it is launching a special edition white Port label in order to “engage with new consumers” as the popularity of ‘Port & Tonic’ grows in the UK.
Unfiltered: Maciej Lyko, head sommelier, Launceston Place
Polish-born Maciej Lyko, head sommelier at Launceston Place, shares his love of Chenin Blanc from the Loire, what it was like to serve former PM David Cameron, and reveals his perfect pairing to langoustine ‘ice cream’.
Unfiltered: Matteo Montone, Berners Tavern
Matteo Montone, director of wine at Berners Tavern, shares his dispassion for Sauvignon Blanc, recalls what it was like to serve Rod Stewart, and how working in London’s wine trade is like playing in the premier league.
Atul Kochhar to open new London restaurant Kanishka
Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef in the world to receive a Michelin star, has announced plans to open a new restaurant called Kanishka in March that will showcase cuisine from India’s lesser-known regions.
UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge open for entries
Champagne Ruinart has opened entries for its annual UK Sommelier Challenge, offering 30 sommeliers the opportunity to compete for the chance to win a four-day educational trip to Champagne hosted by chef de caves Frédéric Panaïotis.
Restaurant serves up sustainable grey squirrel lasagne
A London restaurant has added grey squirrel lasagne to its menu as a more sustainable choice of meat for diners looking to minimise their carbon footprint.
Louis Roederer to launch Brut Nature Rosé
Champagne house Louis Roederer is going to launch a rosé version of its Brut Nature cuvée later this year, it has been announced.
London needs 24-hour licensing, new report claims
London needs a 24-hour licensing system in order to save high street businesses from closure, according to a new report.