Just a few months after he shut the doors of legendary Mayfair institution Le Gavroche, Michel Roux Jr will open a new restaurant at The Langham hotel this summer, with the menu taking inspiration from his childhood in Kent.
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Jeremy Clarkson considers Cotswolds pub purchase
Broadcaster, farmer and beer brand magnate Jeremy Clarkson is reportedly “in talks” over buying the Coach and Horses Inn in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.
Monica Galetti to close Mere
Mere, the Fitzrovia restaurant co-owned by chef Monica Galetti and her husband, sommelier David Galetti, will shut for good next week after operating for seven years.
Will Stonegate fold?
Stonegate Pub Company, which owns 4,400 pubs across Britain, is facing challenges in finding ways to refinance its debt.
Couples with similar drinking habits more likely to go the distance
A new study led by the University of Michigan found that partners who drink as frequently as each other are likely to be happier, and even live longer.
Michelin-starred pub up for sale
The Fordwich Arms in Kent, which holds one Michelin Star, is on the market for more than £1 million – but it will be staying open for business.
Majestic completes acquisition of Vagabond Wines
UK specialist retailer Majestic Wine has confirmed it has purchased Vagabond Wines out of administration as it vows to invest in the long-term future of the Vagabond business and open more wine bars.
Wine List Confidential: Pied à Terre
Douglas Blyde heads to Pied à Terre, the legendary Michelin-starred restaurant that has survived “through fire, the financial crises, and a global pandemic”, and dives into its liquid assets.
Revolution Bars suspends trading
Revolution Bars Group, which operates 80 hospitality venues across the UK, has suspended trading of its shares on AIM after it failed to publish its results.
Wetherspoons announces £2.5 million Waterloo pub
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has revealed that it will be investing £2.5 million into developing a new pub near Waterloo Station.
‘Luke Littler effect’ causes pubco to install dartboards
One pubco has decided to put dartboards into 171 pubs after growth in demand following the interest in teenage player Luke Littler.
Oregon’s tremendous truffle pairings
Piedmont and Périgord may top gourmands’ list when it comes to pairing wine with truffles, but Oregon’s Willamette Valley is catching up fast.