What to drink at Alfi
New Spitalfields Market wine bar and restaurant Alfi offers an Italian-focused list divided between the “classic” and “adventurous”, as sommelier Beatrice Zollo told WLC.
Rioja aims to recruit UK somms
Rioja Wine UK has outlined its 2024 marketing strategy, with the Spanish region hoping to raise the profile of its wines in the on-trade.
Vagabond Wines appoints administrator
Wine bar chain Vagabond Wines has asked the High Court to appoint an administrator in an effort to restructure the business.
Marco Pierre White to launch new pub concept
Celebrity chef, restaurateur and stock pot magnate Marco Pierre White will be debuting his new Ale House brand in Felixstowe, Suffolk.
What to drink at Lita
Due to open this month, Mediterranean-inspired Marylebone restaurant promises seasonal cooking and Old World wines to match. Sommelier Kristina Gladilina told WLC about her love of Grower Champagnes, and the most challenging ingredients to find pairings for.
Stephen Terry to sell The Hardwick
After closing The Hardwick in the autumn, chef Stephen Terry has now put his Abergavenny gastropub on the market.
Brits opt for ‘quality’ when going out to drink
The cost of living crisis has meant that Brits are generally going out to drink less frequently, but when they do they are in search of higher quality beverages, according to a report from soft drinks and mixer brand Fentimans.
Michelin-starred pub fire accidental
The suspect who stood trial on the charge of starting a fire that ripped through the Star Inn at Harome, North Yorkshire, has been acquitted.
Could QR codes spell the end of asking for the bill?
Younger diners appear to be shunning traditional table service in favour of ordering and paying at restaurants digitally, according to the latest data from Barclays.
How stingy are Brits when it comes to tipping?
The vast majority of British people would not pay a 20% tip at a restaurant, but younger diners are significantly more generous than older ones, according to a recent study.