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Nightclub owner launches legal challenge against 10pm curfew
The owner of a nightclub chain has launched a legal challenge to the UK government’s restrictions on hospitality ahead of a vote on the 10pm curfew in the House of Commons tomorrow.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites
In restaurant news this week: the 10pm curfew cuts hospitality sales by over a third, the Polpo restaurant group reportedly files for administration, and the UK’s “first” orange wine bar opens its doors.
Bob Bob Ricard sells Dom Pérignon at £24 a glass
Diner deluxe Bob Bob Ricard in Soho has unveiled a new look wine list that champions good value Champagne, including Dom Pérignon 2008 at £24 a glass.
José Andrés and Rishi Sunak named db’s Hospitality Heroes
US-based chef José Andrés and UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak have been named as this year’s Hospitality Heroes at WLC’s sister publication’s 2020 Drinks Business Awards.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launches organic kombucha
Farm to fork chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has launched a range of organic kombuchas inspired by produce grown in his kitchen garden and orchard.
Three Michelin-starred restaurant lost in Napa fires
Famed three Michelin-starred The Restaurant at Meadowood, otherwise known as TRAM, has been confirmed as one of the structures that was destroyed at the Meadowood luxury resort.
Richard Caring launches wine club with lavish dinner
British multi-millionaire businessman Richard Caring has ditched rum and coke for fine wine as he hosted the inaugural Birley Wine Club dinner last night at Annabel’s – and we show you what was served.
Shangri-La Group to open brew house in Beijing
Shangri-La Group, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotelier, is going to open its first standalone restaurant in Mainland China, in collaboration with the Shougang Group.
Harwood Arms debuts scotch egg made with vegan ‘meat’
Gastropub The Harwood Arms in west London has become the UK’s first Michelin-starred restaurant to use vegan ‘meat’ on its menu in a Scotch egg.
Andrew Wong’s Kym’s restaurant in London to close
Kym’s, Michelin-starred A. Wong’s sister restaurant, is to cease trading after just two years in business.