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London’s hottest restaurant openings: May 2023
From a manor house in Mayfair to an Alice in Wonderland-inspired spot in Waterloo, this May brings a multitude of new restaurant openings in London.
Dom Pérignon announces scholarship fund with Culinary Institute of America
Dom Pérignon has teamed up with The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to fully fund student tuition in a first-of-its-kind Master’s in Culinary Arts degree programme.
Hong Kong restaurant shuts down right before being awarded a Michelin star
DHK, a Cantonese dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong, was awarded one Michelin star in the 2023 Michelin Guide. However, the restaurant closed down just before the announcement was made, leaving its staff unpaid for several months.
Hawksmoor launches new lunch menu
Steakhouse chain Hawksmoor will launch a new, lighter lunch menu across all 11 of its UK sites next week.
The Savoy marks the Coronation with English fizz
The Savoy hotel will be marking the month of the Coronation of King Charles III with a number of festivities, including a visit from the famous Nyetimber bus.
Pub chain celebrates 20th birthday by selling drinks at 2003 prices
Three Cheers Pub Co is slashing drinks prices to what they were in 2003 to celebrate the pub chain’s 20th anniversary, with a glass of Prosecco costing £3 and a draught beer coming in at just £3.50.
Champagne Bollinger launches Coronation Afternoon Treat Menu
Champagne Bollinger will be offering its own unique take on British afternoon tea at The Bollinger Burlington Bar in Mayfair.
WLC recommends: La Dame de Pic London
Douglas Blyde visits the London outpost of Rhône Valley restaurant La Dame de Pic. Alongside a selection of “beautifully nerdy and artisanal handmade wines showing the slightly wilder side of winemaking”, he samples “enfant terrible” chef Marc Mantovani’s menu. Taken from the 2022 Wine List Confidential guide, available for purchase.
Gordon Ramsay launches his Italian wine collection in Australia
The chef and restaurateur has launched his successful range of Italian wines in Australia, marking the brand’s first launch outside of the UK.
Patient’s fury over doctor’s bill charges linked to alcohol questions
A doctor’s bill revealing an “expensive” charge for an alcohol screening has gone viral, provoking complaints from the public.
