Fine dining restaurant to pay US$600,000 to settle wage theft lawsuit
A nationally renowned restaurant on Lumni Island in the United States has agreed to pay US$600,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit over alleged wage theft.
‘Bored’ landlady makes her own pub in miniature during lockdown
A landlady in the UK has created a miniature version of her own pub during lockdown “out of boredom” after her establishment was forced to close.
Majority of Britons think you should require a vaccine passport to go to bars and pubs
According to new research from YouGov, a majority of Britons support the rollout of a vaccine passport system, with more than half believing you should require proof of a vaccine to go to the pub.
Liquid Icons launches The Golden Vines Awards
Liquid Icons, founded by the late, great Gerard Basset OBE MW MS and Lewis Chester DipWSET, has announced the launch of The Golden Vines Awards, which will raise funds for, and promote, diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Hong Kong Tourism Board to boost local hospitality
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced its new year work plan, setting out a series of flexible strategies to prepare for the return of tourists and continue support for the local hospitality industry.
Lease terminated on Covid-hit Hong Kong restaurant
Mr. Ming’s Chinese Dining, a restaurant in Hong Kong that has reported a cluster outbreak of Covid-19 recently, has had its lease terminated by its landlord, the K11 Musea shopping mall.
New Hong Kong bar openings in 2021
Despite the challenging environment, new players are joining the Hong Kong bar scene providing interesting drinking experiences to guests, from quirky Japanese izakaya bars to Korean Sool-jip.
Diner’s fortune cookie provides him with US$500,000 Powerball lottery numbers
One lucky diner is counting his blessings after a fortune cookie he got with a takeout meal from a Chinese restaurant provided him with winning Powerball numbers.
Widespread outdoor heater theft is latest blow to hospitality
Theft of outdoor heaters from restaurants is becoming an increasingly problem for bars and restaurants who have spent an exhausting year trying to keep their businesses alive during the pandemic.
DeAille Tam named Asia’s Best Female Chef 2021
DeAille Tam, executive chef and co-founder of Obscura in Shanghai, has been named as Asia’s Best Female Chef 2021.