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Stem & Glory commits to becoming carbon negative by end of 2021
Plant-based restaurant Stem & Glory is the first to commit to becoming carbon negative by the end of 2021.
Idris Elba to open his Porte Noire bar and shop in London
The actor, producer and DJ Idris Elba and David Farber are launching their first Porte Noire bar and shop in London next month.
Theatreland favourite Joe Allen to reopen
Theatreland favourite Joe Allen in Coven Garden will reopen its doors in October for the first time in 18 months with a new bar overseen by Polpo’s Russell Norman.
Table Talk: Santiago Lastra
The chef-owner of KOL in Marylebone on how cooking can spark joy in dark moments; his admiration for Noma’s René Redzepi, and the inspiration behind his langoustine tacos.
Agostino Perrone and his team launch English wine cocktail
The Eclipse cocktail is perhaps the greatest work to date of illustrious Director of Mixology, Ago Perrone of Mayfair’s Connaught Bar – ranked current World’s Best Bar and Best Bar in Europe according to 50 Best.
Hardys wine owner issues warning over Christmas shortages
Wine giant Accolade, the owner of Hardys and one of the biggest wine companies in the world, has warned that external staff shortages – chiefly lorry drivers – could lead to Christmas shortages and price increases.
Man asks bartender to call police after spotting what group of men were wearing
A bartender was left baffled after being approached by a man who asked him to phone the police after spotting what a group of men in the bar were wearing.
Couple uses ‘beer boy’ instead of flower girl at their wedding
A bride and groom are making waves for their novel – and altogether fantastic – wedding idea: replacing the traditional flower girl with a ‘beer boy’ to hand out ice cold tins to wedding guests ahead of the ceremony.
Lavish dinner for 1000 guests held to showcase Tuscany’s fine wines
More than 1,000 guests attended an al fresco gala dinner, held by the Bolgheri wine consortium, to celebrate the 2020 vintage from its appellations.
From kitchen to cocktails: 10 drinks brands created by chefs
Drinks brand have been popular with celebrities for a number of years now – singers like Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue have been joined by the likes of actor Michael B Jordan and supermodel Kendall Jenner, all of whom have founded alcohol brands of some persuasion. But the latest group to emerge into the drinks market? Those gifted in the culinary arts. Moving from solid food to the hard stuff, chefs from Michelin star restaurants and beyond are trying their hand at something a little stronger. And gin seems to be a popular choice for our foodie friends.
