The Stafford hotel in London’s St James’ is set to open a new, independent Sicilian-inspired restaurant this summer in partnership with its culinary director Ben Tish.
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Alyn Williams departs The Wild Rabbit to focus on London restaurant
Chef Alyn Williams has stepped down from his position as chef patron at gastro pub The Wild Rabbit in Kingham in Oxfordshire to focus on his restaurant in Mayfair.
WLC Eats: Kanishka, Mayfair
WLC heads to Atul Kochhar’s new restaurant Kanishka, which promised to showcase cuisine from India’s lesser-known regions, and discovers plates of soft shell crab with peanut and mango chutney, steamed sea bass and a ‘cheeky’ peanut butter and salted caramel parfait adorned with gold leaf.
Top 10 most powerful sommeliers in London: 2019
Following the publication of our guide to the best restaurants in London for wine, we felt it high time we shone a brighter light on those responsible for those lists. Here, we offer a run down of WLC’s Top 10 Most Powerful Sommeliers in London.
London’s Bubbledogs to receive revamp
Champagne and hot dog restaurant Bubbledogs, based in London’s Fitzrovia, will close for refurbishment this month, re-opening in May with “an increased focus on hand-selected grower Champagne”.
Giuliano Lotto to open first London restaurant in seven years
Restaurateur Giuliano Lotto will open his first restaurant in London in seven years this month with the launch of Latteria in north London, offering Milanese inspired cuisine.
WLC Eats: Yopo at The Mandrake
WLC’s resident foodie, Lucy Shaw, heads to South American-inspired newbie Yopo at The Mandrake hotel in Fitzrovia for Parmesan churros, octopus tacos and a cherry-scented Pinot.
New restaurant at Gatwick Airport to highlight Sonoma
A new casual dining restaurant opening at Gatwick airport this month is set to focus attention on premium Californian wine region Sonoma.
Berkmann shakes up fine wine division
UK agent and supplier Berkmann Wine Cellars (BWC) is looking to shake up its fine wine image among both the on-trade and private clients.
db’s 200th issue cover painting for sale
The painting created by London-based mixed media artist Alexander Hall to mark the 200th issue of the drinks business has gone on sale for £10,500.
New on Wine List Confidential: Bottles
At Bottles in London’s Spitalfields, guests can explore wines from Italy and beyond at the wine bar which boasts a sustainable kitchen, terrace and communal counter.
Tuscan restaurant Maremma to open in south London
Maremma, a new neighbourhood Italian restaurant, will launch in Brixton next month, proffering dishes and wines from the coastal Tuscan region from which it takes its name.