A French court ruled last week that insurer Axa must compensate a restaurant owner for business interruption due to Covid-19 closures.
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Top 10 great-value sparkling rosés
Having completed an extensive tasting of pink wines from right around the world, we bring you 10 fantastic value sparkling rosés, taking in countries from England to New Zealand.
Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news
We round up the week’s restaurant news, from a new government bill which protects businesses from “aggressive creditor action” to the sale of Italian chain Carluccio’s.
Watch: Mask with moving mouth to revolutionise dining out
A mask with a remote control mouth has been developed by Israeli inventors that lets diners eat food without removing the protective facial covering.
United Sommeliers Foundation to raise money for industry workers
The newly-formed United Sommelier Foundation is holding an auction to raise money for restaurant wine workers that have been affected by Covid-19.
Texas restaurant trading near pre-Covid norm
Just two weeks after re-opening, bars and restaurants in Texas were trading just 32% below their pre-Covid norm, and that’s despite capacity limits.
Vilnius restaurants create fashion displays using social distancing mannequins
Restaurants in the Lithuanian capital have collaborated with local fashion designers and are displaying garments on mannequins seated at tables that must be kept empty due to social distancing requirements.
1 in 4 US restaurants won’t reopen after crisis
As many as one in four US restaurants may not be able to reopen once the coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased, according to an OpenTable report.
Champagne Mumm’s RSRV Club launches in HK
RSRV Club, the membership programme exclusive to the RSRV range of Champagne Maison Mumm, is being launched in Hong Kong.
Contactless tableside ordering service to launch in UK
Three British entrepreneurs have developed a contactless tableside ordering service to help UK restaurants maintain social distancing when they are allowed to reopen.
Bars in California can offer outdoor seating
California’s bars and restaurants can reopen for table service as long as they can provide outdoor seating, according to new measures announced this week.
10 London restaurants to visit when restrictions ease
We round up 10 of the best wine-focused restaurants in London which you should make a beeline for when they reopen.