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Unfiltered: Eduardo Brea Luengo
The Spanish head sommelier at Cotswold’s gourmet bolthole, The Feathered Nest counts Restaurant Pablo and Casa Marcelo in his homeland on his CV, as well as Sketch in London, The Swan, Ascott-under-Wychwood, and Soho Farmhouse, Chipping Norton. He is particularly interested in wines from Bierzo, Montsant, Dao, Rousillon and sherry and Port as well as what he calls “the fresh New World”…
‘Vogue’ name sparks dispute between Cornish Pub and Condé Nast
The quiet hamlet of Vogue, West Cornwall, has hit the headlines after Condé Nast backed down from its efforts to force the local pub to change its name.
Wetherspoons launches 11-hour ‘booze bus’ pub crawl
Budget pub chain Wetherspoons has defended its plans for an 11-hour pub crawl by coach that will take in seven ‘Spoons locations along its route.
Unfiltered: Amber Gardner and Bella Babbitt
The co-wine directors of NoMad, London talk to Douglas Blyde about creating an atypical five-star hotel list, including building a “killer Nebbiolo” selection while banishing “flabby” reds, and the “performance” of wine service.
New UK al fresco dining laws to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture
New laws outlined in the 2022 Queen’s Speech confirm that outdoor street licenses and takeaway pints from pubs are among the changes in dining habits that are here to stay.
Restaurants urged to print carbon footprint on menus
Printing the carbon footprint of each dish on restaurant menus led diners to choose more ‘climate-friendly’ options, a new German study has found.
Bar Douro announces second charity chef collaboration with Japanese restaurant Koya
Bar Douro in London Bridge has announced its latest collaboration with Gustavo Tavares, head chef at Japanese restaurant Koya City, as part of its Charity Chef Series.
Ellie Goulding’s hard seltzer to be stocked in Everyman cinemas
UK cinema chain Everyman Cinemas is set to premiere Served, the British drinks brand co-owned by singer Ellie Goulding, as its first hard seltzer.
Wagtail opens offering sustainable seasonal cocktails and a London skyline
A new 360-degree rooftop bar and restaurant, named Wagtail, has opened in London giving its visitors an impressive view of the city’s skyline.
Sanpellegrino partners with Eataly to support the launch of its mixers
Italian sparkling drinks brand Sanpellegrino has partnered with Eataly to celebrate the launch of its new premium mixers range.