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Claridge’s culinary director leaves after one year
Chef Dmitri Magi has announced that he will be leaving Claridge’s hotel this summer after a year in the role of culinary director to pursue “new opportunities in the industry”.
Coravin launches single-serve wine system for businesses
Coravin is officially launching a new piece of wine tech that allows businesses “to fractionalise wine on the fly with a machine only slightly larger than an espresso maker”, according to company founder, Greg Lambrecht.
MJMK restaurant group hits £1m crowdfunding target in an hour
Independent restaurant group MJMK, whose portfolio includes Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant KOL, saw its £1 million crowdfunding target reached and eclipsed within the first hours of launching.
WLC recommends: Ely Wine Bar, Dublin
Douglas Blyde heads across the Irish Sea to visit Ely Wine Bar, located on Dublin’s Ely Place. While there, he hears how the Covid-19 pandemic forced wine manager Ian Brosnan to “drastically change the format” of the wine list, and discovers why the bar refuses to offer Torrontés. Taken from the 2022 Wine List Confidential guide, available to buy now.
Simon Rogan opens restaurant in Malta
L’Enclume restaurateur Simon Rogan has announced the opening of ION Harbour, a new “hyper-local” eatery in the Maltese capital of Valletta.
Desi culture upheld as an important part of the British pub scene
Desi pubs are gaining in recognition following one man’s mission to show how British and Indian culture go hand-in-hand.
Pub beer garden named Cornwall’s most nature-friendly
An initiative from the University of Exeter, St. Austell Brewery and Cornwall Wildlife Trust has recognised The St. Kew Inn, near Bodmin, as having the county of Cornwall’s most wildlife-friendly beer garden.
67 Pall Mall to open wine club in Bordeaux as part of a major expansion plan
As part of a major expansion plan, private members’ wine club 67 Pall Mall is to open a site in the heart of the city of Bordeaux in time for en primeur 2025.
Michelin Guide teams up with Basil Hayden Bourbon in the US
The Michelin Guide US has named Beam Suntory-owned Basil Hayden Bourbon as its official American whiskey partner, to engage consumers who consider the guide “out of reach”.
Woman survives five days in Australian bush on wine and sweets
A 48-year-old woman survived being left stranded in Australian bushland thanks to lollipops and a bottle of wine, despite being teetotal.
WLC recommends: The Counter
Douglas Blyde heads to The Counter on Golborne Road to explore what former Turkish windsurfing champion and TV presenter-turned-chef Kemal Demirasal is rustling up on the charcoal grill. While there, he samples some of the wines selected for the restaurant by Trivet sommelier Isa Bal MS, and finds “finesse and elicit joy” in the dishes.