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Developers ordered to rebuild pub after demolishing it
The developers behind the illegal demolition of Lancashire’s Punch Bowl Inn two years ago have been ordered by a court to rebuild the historic pub brick by brick.
Martell announces Alexandre Mazzia collaboration
Cognac brand Martell, part of the Pernod Ricard portfolio, has announced a four year collaboration with Alexandre Mazzia, chef at the three-Michelin-starred AM in Marseille.
Roux Scholarship 2023 finalists announced
The six national finalists for the Roux Scholarship, one of the most prestigious chef competitions in the UK, have been announced after regional finals in London and Birmingham.
Unfiltered: Merlin Ramos
The wine buyer and head sommelier at HUMO talks to Douglas Blyde about appealing to “Epicurean explorers”, “digging” for wine finds, and his artistic talents…
Michelin-starred Bar Crenn launches its first cocktail menu
The bar adjacent to chef Dominique Crenn’s eponymous restaurant in San Francisco is set to launch a cocktail menu for the first time.
ChatGPT just passed three of the Master Sommelier theory exams
OpenAI’s ChatGPT continues to confound with its seemingly endless scope – including passing three levels of the infamously tricky Master Sommelier exam.
The Malt Lounge & Bar introduces Japanese-themed cocktail menu
The Malt Lounge & Bar at The Prince Akatoki hotel in Marylebone has launched a new range of cocktails inspired by forgotten Japanese regions.
Mano Mayfair returns
After closing at Christmas, Brazilian fusion restaurant and bar Mano Mayfair will be returning to a new site at the end of the month.
Concerns raised over sexism in Michelin Guide 2023
The Michelin Guide has rejected claims of sexism this week after releasing its latest French edition, in which female chefs were largely overlooked.
WLC recommends: HUMO, Mayfair
Douglas Blyde heads to Mayfair to visit HUMO. While there, he samples A4 wagyu paired with a Bricco Buon Natale Nebbiolo, and delves into “the small though fastidiously stocked” bar.