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French authorities investigate illegal fine dining restaurants in Paris
Authorities in France are investigating claims of illegal restaurants and fine dining events in Paris following an undercover report.
PM rules out ‘vaccine passports’ for outdoor hospitality reopening
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ruled out using Covid-status certification when outdoor hospitality reopens in England next week, and has stated it also won’t be required for the resumption of indoor dining.
Adam Handling to open restaurant with rooms
Chef and restaurateur Adam Handling is to open his first site outside of London: a restaurant and pub with rooms called The Loch & The Tyne in Windsor.
Industry gears up for Big English Wine Easter
Promotional campaign The Big English Wine Easter is already underway and is due to culminate in the main event on Saturday 3 April.
Patrón launches 2021 Perfectionists Cocktail Competition
Ultra-premium Tequila brand Patrón has launched its 2021 Perfectionists Cocktail Competition, which kicks off with a virtual format ahead of the global final in Mexico.
Six glasses of wine a week linked to lower risk of cataracts, scientists say
Drinking six glasses of wine a week is linked to a lower risk of cataracts, according to a new scientific study of people who drank up to 14 units a week.
Sparkling wine sales down in 2020 but quick recovery forecasted
Total estimated sales of sparkling wine in 2020 were down due to the pandemic, but the decline was not as bad as feared, and a recovery is expected soon, driven by Prosecco’s performance.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
This week in restaurant news: a study finds that many Deliveroo riders are paid below the minimum wage, millions book visits to pubs and restaurants in the UK, and we round-up the latest list of new restaurants.
‘Eau de Pub’ is a new perfume created to remind you of your local
Liberty Games has created a brand new, limited-edition perfume intended to transport us all back to fond memories of our favourite pubs.
Bartenders are revealing the stereotypes they give you based on your drinks order
If you’ve ever wondered what your bartender really thinks of your drinks order then prepare to hold onto your hat – because a viral Reddit thread is shedding a brutal light on their opinions of your drink of choice.