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The Hippodrome launches wine club with sommelier Salvo Russo
The Hippodrome Casino is giving guests hitherto unprecedented access to its wine cellar as it launches a wine club with sommelier Salvo Russo, bringing some of the world’s finest wine producers together in London.
Unfiltered: Nobuko Okamura
Over glasses of Kannan Winery Riesling from Ningxia, deeply hued, biodynamic Moon Apogé Tavel Rosé and Franco-Moroccan collaboration, Tandem Syrah, Douglas Blyde hears the story of Nobuko Okamura, the Dublin-raised, Japanese head sommelier of Singaporean restaurant, Straits Kitchen at Europe’s inaugural Pan Pacific hotel.
TV chef James Martin launches range of wines
TV celebrity chef James Martin, known for shows such as Saturday Kitchen, is launching his own range of wines into the UK next month.
Where to find the best beers during Cask Ale Week
Beer fans can visit pubs, breweries and beer festivals across the UK this week with a host of events planned to celebrate Cask Ale Week.
Restaurants and bars will soon be banned from keeping staff tips
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to announce plans this week to ensure that pub, restaurant and cafe workers are entitled to keep 100% of customer tips.
First Dates bartender Merlin Griffiths reveals bowel cancer diagnosis
Popular First Dates star Merlin Griffiths, who appears as a bartender on the much-loved show, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer.
Pizza company launches pizza using spent grains from beer production
A Yorkshire pizza company has launched a pizza that uses spent grains from beer production to make a ‘healthier’ and more nutritious products.
WLC Eats: Royale
WLC’s Lucy Shaw heads to Royale in east London for smoky chorizo croquettes, transcendent rotisserie chicken and gallons of juicy Gamay.
Annabel’s urges members to drink Tequila to save the rainforest
The private members club has teamed up with Patrón Tequila on a limited-edition bottle of Patrón Reposado. For each £85 bottle purchased, 22 trees will be planted in Brazil’s Rainforest.
Pubs can trade in winter but must stay cautious about ‘Plan B’
The UK Government’s ‘Winter Plan’ means pubs can trade for winter, however its ‘Plan B’ measures and Covid passports still threaten disaster.