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78% say they’re not participating in dry January this year, our poll finds
Dry January has become an increasingly popular phenomenon in recent years, but our research has found that more than three quarters of those polled said they weren’t participating.
Waitress fired by restaurant after receiving US$4,000 tip from customer
A group of customers at an Arkansas restaurant’s generous decision to tip their server $4,000 in an act of kindness lead to her being fired after a dispute with the restaurant’s management.
Eight million pints of no and low alcohol beer to be sold this January, but pubs will struggle
A total of 7.8 million pints of no and low alcohol (NoLo) beer are on track to be sold during Dry January this year, but most will not be bought of consumed in pubs.
‘No science’ to support dry January is good for your liver
“There’s no science” to support a belief that taking a month off drinking is good for your liver, according to a gastroenterologist, writing in Decanter.
Hong Kong restaurant launches gin-infused Chinese tasting menu
Golden Leaf, the award-winning Chinese restaurant of Conrad Hong Kong, introduces a new Cantonese tasting menu with some of its dishes infused with gin from local Two Moons Distillery.
London restaurant fined £10,000 after claiming expired chicken was ‘crabmeat’
An inspection of an East London eatery resulted in a food hygiene rating of zero after containers of mouldy chicken were passed off as “boiled crabmeat”.
Bartender ignites debate after showing six receipts over New Year with no tips
A bartender has sparked a debate on social media surrounding tip etiquette and hospitality after sharing a video of six receipts left by customers with no added gratuity over the New Year’s weekend.
Unfiltered: Stefan Kobald
Stefan Kobald started as a sommelier at Pollen Street Social in 2014, being promoted to head sommelier at Social Wine and Tapas just six months later and more recently, The Biltmore. Returned to Pollen Street as Head Sommelier, he speaks to Douglas Blyde about his love for aged Austrian wines, cravings for Krug and fanaticism for film.
The best Malbecs of 2021
Having released all the results from this year’s Global Malbec Masters, we bring you the best Malbecs of 2021, taking in 17 delicious wines from £11 to over £50.
10 Christmas cocktails to get you in the festive spirit
Here at db, whether you’re into your Eggnog or more of a mulled cider sipper, we have you covered with this list of the best festive tipples to get you merry this holiday season.
Majestic owner agrees £1 billion deal to buy Punch Pubs business
Fortress Investment Group, which owns Majestic Wine and led a consortium that attempted to buy Morrisons earlier this year, has agreed a deal to buy Punch Pubs & Co for an estimated £1bn.
4 hacks to help prolong festive Champagne fizz
It’s no secret sparkling wines and Champagnes are a favourite for celebrations. Whether it’s a Buck’s Fizz with your Christmas Day breakfast, your chosen tipple to toast with at the dinner table, or the bottle you pop at midnight to ring in the New Year, there are a fair few sparkling peaks during the festive season.