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The Connaught Bar named world’s best cocktail spot
The Connaught Bar, run by Italian mixologist Ago Perrone at The Connaught hotel in London, has topped The World’s 50 Best Bars list for a second time.
Berkmann relaunches Help 4 Hospitality scheme
London merchant Berkmann Wine Cellars has relaunched its Help 4 Hospitality pop-up online wine shop to help the on-trade through its second lockdown.
Battle of the somm: has Covid killed the sommelier?
With the pandemic having shuttered restaurants in England for a month, Lucy Shaw explores the shifting role of the sommelier, and how a flexible approach will be key to their survival.
Simone Caporale launches non-alcoholic ‘spirit’
Italian mixologist Simone Caporale, formerly of Artesian at The Langham, has launched a non-alcoholic ‘spirit’ that mimics the flavour and texture of alcohol.
CMS Americas suspends accused members
The Court of Master Sommeliers Americas has suspended several of its members who were recently accused of sexual harassment and issued an apology as well as an investigation into the accusations.
Government updates takeaway alcohol sales and essential retail guidance
The government has updated its guidance on takeaway alcohol sales from hospitality outlets and what is considered essential retail in England.
Lockdown 2.0: ‘It’s going to be carnage’
The hospitality industry has reacted to the news of being shuttered again for a month, with one restaurateur warning that “it’s going to be carnage”.
CMS Americas rocked by sexual harassment allegations
A recent article on the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas has lifted the lid on the sexual harassment of multiple women who have undertaken the qualification process.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
In restaurant news this week: UK hospitality sales fall by 48% in Q3, Pizza Express announces further job cuts, Bao unveils a ‘dine-in cinema’ scheme and Gordon Ramsay gets ready to open another restaurant.
Rioja restaurants and bars ordered to close
As coronavirus cases begin to surge again in Spain, restaurants and bars in Rioja’s two largest towns – Logroño and Aguado – have been ordered to close.