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Balfour buys Kent pubs
Balfour Winery has bolstered its on-trade offering with the freehold purchase of two Kent pubs, despite a “tough” trading environment, operations director Lee Hart told WLC.
Why social drinking is integral to a longer life
Social drinking of wine in moderation is critical to the success of the world’s Blue Zones, where the average life expectancy is at its highest. James Evison explores the importance of it to health.
Unfiltered: Tom Fahey, The Terrace Rooms & Wine
The co-founder of the Isle of Wight’s most sophisticated boutique wine destination talks to Douglas Blyde about indelicate decanters, why restaurants should stop talking about “local produce”, and the hurt enabled by Tripadvisor.
St Austell and Harbour reveal joint venture for new venue
A joint venture between Cornish breweries St Austell and Harbour will see the businesses opening a new beer venue together in Charlestown.
Could QR codes spell the end of asking for the bill?
Younger diners appear to be shunning traditional table service in favour of ordering and paying at restaurants digitally, according to the latest data from Barclays.
Will the revolving restaurant in London’s BT Tower return to its former glory?
With the ink dry on a £275m deal to sell the London landmark to a US-based hotel chain, Eloise Feilden takes a look back at the BT Tower’s revolving restaurant and cocktail bar to consider what could be in store for future guests.
Ketchup cocktail, anyone? Why bartenders are embracing alternative flavours
From Vegemite to Wagyu beef, are bartenders taking cocktail ingredients too far? Eloise Feilden finds out.
Patrick Schmitt MW: We don’t drink wine just for intoxication
Patrick Schmitt MW explains that looking at only the public health and intoxication issues of alcohol misses one of the main reasons why we drink it.
How stingy are Brits when it comes to tipping?
The vast majority of British people would not pay a 20% tip at a restaurant, but younger diners are significantly more generous than older ones, according to a recent study.
Restaurant director to stand trial on spiking charge
Vikas Nath, director of the company that owns Michelin-starred Mayfair restaurant Benares, has pleaded not guilty to the charge of attempting to spike a woman’s drink at a private members’ club in Mayfair.