Rain-soaked summer dampens drinks sales
The wet weather of recent weeks resulted in a dip in on-trade drinks demand in the UK, with cider sales particularly suffering, according to data from CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker.
NFL legend Tom Brady visits Birmingham boozer
NFL quarterback Tom Brady surprised Birmingham City FC fans at the weekend when he headed to a pub near the club’s St. Andrew’s stadium.
Bob Bob Ricard launches Bébé Bob
Bob Bob Ricard, the luxury restaurant chain famous for its “push for Champagne” buttons, has announced that it will be opening a spinoff rotisserie chicken restaurant in Soho.
WLC Meets: Charlie Stein, Rick Stein Group director
Rick Stein Group director Charlie Stein tells WLC why he opted to pursue a career in wine while the rest of his family chose cooking, the regions he believes should be on your radar, and what he really thinks about low- and no-alcohol drinks.
Can bad TripAdvisor reviews really shut restaurants?
TripAdvisor ratings for restaurants across the north of England have dropped significantly in recent years, with notable ramifications for these businesses, according to a new report from Dino Social.
Sexy Fish to open in Manchester
Caprice Holdings has announced that it will open a Manchester site of luxury cocktail bar Sexy Fish this autumn.
Laurent-Perrier partners with ‘world’s newest airline’
Champagne Laurent-Perrier has announced that it will be teaming up with Global Airlines, a new UK-based air passenger carrier.
Enoteca Turi owners call it time
The couple behind Enoteca Turi have announced that they will be retiring from their acclaimed West London Italian restaurant after 33 years at its helm.
Jamie Oliver reveals details of new restaurant
Jamie Oliver has revealed further details about his new Covent Garden restaurant, the celebrity chef’s first UK opening since the dramatic collapse of his restaurant empire four years ago.
WLC Eats: Ristorante Opera, Turin
Louis Thomas faces the music at Turin’s Ristorante Opera and tests whether its signature tasting menu is a triumph or a tragedy.