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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.
Amalfi lemons under threat from climate change
Italy’s famous Amalfi lemons are on the decline, which could impact the country’s Limoncello business.
Hospitality vacancies continue to rise
New data from the Office for National Statistics shows that from April to June 2022 accommodation and food services in the UK showed the largest increase in vacancies of any sector.
Michigan agrees self-service alcohol taps to beat staffing woes
In licensed premises in Michigan, people can now draw their own alcoholic drinks, after rules were adapted to answer staff shortage issues.
UK government backs ban on employers keeping tips
The UK government announced on 15 July that it would support the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill, but Unite the Union is “not confident” that the measures will resolve issues within the hospitality sector.
Bar introduces ‘Johnny Depp Shot’ for men who feel unsafe
A bar has introduced its own take on the now well known angel shot, intended to help men who feel unsafe or might discreetly need help while on a night out.
‘Ghost’ captured on camera at 300-year-old pub
White Swan Inn in Dunstable, Bedfordshire has had more than its fair share of paranormal activity in the past week, after an alleged encounter with a ghost was captured on a security camera.
Jay Rayner slams Tuscan winery’s ‘dismal’ Mayfair restaurant
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro London, a spinoff of the Ferragamo family’s Valdarno winery, was the subject of a scathing review from The Observer critic.