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Unfiltered: David Moore
David Moore, who won the coveted “Lifetime Achievement” award in this year’s Wine List Confidential, has been at the helm of Fitzrovia’s Pied à Terre, which has triumphed over fire, financial crises and the pandemic, maintaining a Michelin star since 1993.
Drink-driving chef says he had to ‘sample new wine list’
A chef caught driving home almost four times over the legal alcohol limit claimed he had been asked to “sample” new wines at work.
WLC Eats – St. Barts
Douglas Blyde finds an ecclesiastical setting, skilful wine list and excellent crunchy cod fritters at Restaurant St. Barts.
England in World Cup quarter final could mean £6m boost for pubs
England is through to the quarter final of the World Cup after a 3-0 win against Senegal, which could provide a lifeline income boost for pubs as punters head out to watch the game.
Birley Wine Club dinner raises £186,651 for ‘Food from the Heart’
Enticed by the promise of a dinner at Annabel’s Club matched with 100-point wines sourced by The Birley Wine Club, guests raised £186,651 for The Caring Family Foundation’s ‘Food from the Heart’ campaign – an increase of £84,651 compared to last year’s event.
WLC recommends: LPM Restaurant & Bar, Mayfair
Douglas Blyde visits LPM in Mayfair and speaks to wine manager Johnghyun Jung about finding vintages with “danger”, “excitement” and “passion”, and how he went from being a loan administrative assistant in a bank to working in wine. Taken from this year’s Wine List Confidential guide, available to buy now.
Environmental activists target Salt Bae’s London restaurant
The Knightsbridge outpost of Nusret Gökçe, known to the world as ‘Salt Bae’, was targeted by activists from campaign group Animal Rebellion who called for the restaurant famous for its gold-covered steaks to serve sustainably-sourced ingredients.
Four in five bars to increase range of no and low alcohol drinks
More than 80% of bars plan to capitalise on a healthy drinking trend among consumers by increasing their range of no and low alcohol drinks in 2023, new research shows.
Jumilla sets its sights on gourmet chefs in 2023
DO Jumilla has conducted an intensive study into the huge pairing potential of wine from this Spanish region with fine cuisine, and is hitting up the world’s top chefs with its findings.
Maru in Mayfair appoints Vitalijus Salagubas as new sommelier
Mayfair omakase restaurant Maru has announced the appointment of Vitalijus Salagubas as general manager and sommelier.