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Are electric decanters the future of the on-trade?
An electric decanter which claims to “make your wine taste better in minutes” is splitting wine fans down the middle. Can fast-tracking your wine’s aeration ever be a good idea? WLC investgates.
Bottega and SSP open Prosecco bar at London Stansted Airport
A new Bottega Prosecco Bar & Caffé, operated by SSP UK, opens in the departure lounge of London Stansted Airport this month.
Un-BEER-lievable! Outraged holidaymaker charged £360 for four drinks and a snack
A British tourist visiting a beach restaurant in Mykonos was fuming at the extortionate prices after being charged €425 (£360) for a couple of beers and tequila shots and a plate of prawns.
Google searches for UK vineyard stays increase 110%
Searches for stays on vineyards in the UK have increased 110% over the past 90 days, as people turn to staycations in the wake of travel disruption at airports across the country.
Fire damage shuts Michelin-starred restaurant in Fitzrovia
After a fire last week, The Ninth on Charlotte Street has been forced to temporarily close its doors as damage to the roof and fourth floor is repaired.
Hospitality operating costs rise to 55.2% of turnover
The latest Benchmarking report from UK Hospitality and Christie & Co shows how the pandemic has caused operating costs to increase across the industry.
Food and drink sector can ‘outgrow inflation’ says report
Businesses in the food and drink sector can “outgrow inflation through expansion or acquisition”, according to a new in-depth finance report.
Best restaurants for wine in 2022: Cail Bruich, Glasgow
From Wine List Confidential 2022, Douglas Blyde takes a closer look at Glasgow’s Cail Bruich, which was commended for its approach to wine and food matching…
WLC recommends: The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant
Douglas Blyde reviews The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant, situated in The Glenturret Distillery in Crieff. Taken from the Wine List Confidential 2022 guide, available now.
Maison Mumm appoints first ‘Culinary Ambassador’ in Asia
Maison Mumm has made Hideaki Sato, the chef of Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurant Ta Vie, the first Asian Culinary Ambassador of its Champagne brand RSRV.