Bar in Israel offers free drink to those who get vaccinated for Covid-19
A bar in Tel Aviv, Israel, is offering COVID-19 jabs in exchange for a free drink in a bid to drive higher take-up rates of the vaccine among young people.
Old ski gondolas are being revamped as private dining rooms
A Colorado woman is revamping old ski gondolas to convert them into outdoor private dining spaces as a creative solution to socially-distant dining amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pub landlord pours away £1,500 worth of drinks due to takeaway alcohol ban
A pub landlord has revealed that he’s been forced to pour away up to £1,500 worth of beer, cider and lager due to a government ban on takeaway alcohol. He says he expects half of all pubs to close for good due to the impact of the pandemic.
WLC meets: Max Levy
WLC’s Alice Liang catches up with chef-turned-sake maker Max Levy of Okra Hong Kong ahead of the release of his latest sake, which was created specifically to pair with the smoky and spicy flavours found in Japanese cuisine.
Pub bosses slam ‘laughable’ reported outdoor-only drinking plan from early April
Several pub bosses have spoken out amid reports that the government is considering a plan to allow outdoor-only drinking from early April if Covid-19 cases continue their downward trajectory.
Pernod Ricard UK predicts ‘massive boom’ in on-trade sales
David Haworth, the head of Pernod Ricard UK, is expecting a “massive boom” in on-trade sales when restrictions on opening are eased.
The 8 best aphrodisiac food and drink pairings this Valentine’s Day
With a nationwide lockdown in the UK, a traditional Valentine’s Day is off the table. That’s why one expert mixologist has put together a list of aphrodisiac food and drink pairings to help you ignite some romantic sparks in your own living room.
Petition for hospitality VAT cut extension gains over 10,000 signatures
A petition started by a Dorset restaurateur aimed at keeping a low VAT lifeline for the hospitality industry has attracted more than 10,000 signatures.
HK bakery fined after lizard found in pork bun
Hong Kong’s biggest catering chain Maxim’s was fined HK$9,000 on 29 January for selling a pork floss bun with a small lizard lurking among the filling.
Oliver Margan named Havana Club Bar Entrepreneur of the Year
Oliver Margan, founder of Australian bar Maybe Mae, has been crowned the winner of the Havana Club Bar Entrepreneur Awards 2020.