Sotheby’s first fine wine sale of the new year made nearly £2 million in London this week.
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Eleven Madison Park to open site at Claridge’s
The chef behind the 2017 World’s Best Restaurant, Eleven Madison Park in New York, has confirmed that he will be opening a restaurant at Claridge’s following the closure of Fera late last year.
Wetherspoon boss removes European wines and beers from pubs
The boss of UK pub chain JD Wetherspoon, Tim Martin, an outspoken supporter of Brexit, has removed all European wines and beers from its 900 pubs in favour of bottles from the UK, US, Australia and Chile.
Restaurant reinstated into Michelin guide against chef’s wishes
A chef who publicly withdrew his restaurant from the prestigious Michelin guide has been re-entered into this year’s listings, despite relinquishing his three stars.
‘Huge’ potential of English Pinot Noir remains ‘untapped’
Pinot Noir has “huge” untapped potential to become one of UK’s leading still wines, a prominent English winemaker has claimed.
Celebrated Gleneagles chef Andrew Fairlie dies
Renowned Scottish chef Andrew Fairlie, chef patron of his two Michelin-starred restaurant at the Gleneagles Hotel, has died aged 55 following a long battle with a brain tumour.
WSET celebrates record number of diploma graduates
More than 500 global wine and spirits professionals gathered at the City of London’s Guildhall last night to celebrate the annual Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Awards & Graduation Ceremony, in what is its 50th year.
Brixton Village launches restaurant incubator
Brixton Village in south London has announced a new two-tiered incubator scheme, giving both professionals and amateur chefs a chance to open their own restaurant.
Richard Corrigan offers £1,000 meal for thieving diner’s identity
Chef Richard Corrigan is offering a £1,000 meal tab to anyone who can identify a customer who racked up a bill of £1,500 at his London restaurant and left without paying.
José Pizarro takes over pub in Esher
Spanish chef José Pizarro has taken ownership of a pub in Esher, with plans to transform The Swan into a “Spanish pub”, extending his London-based restaurant group outside of London for the first time.
‘Mr Lyan’ expands cocktail empire to the US and Amsterdam
Ryan Chetiyawardana, the man behind the World’s Best Cocktail Bar, has announced plans to expand his cocktail empire beyond London for the first time, opening new sites in Amsterdam and the US, as well as a rebrand of its Dandelyan bar in London.
Crowdfunding to support Gerard Basset memoirs goes live
A crowdfunding platform to raise funds for the publication of Gerard Basset’s memoirs, who died earlier this week, has gone live, giving members of the trade the chance to pre-order a copy and pledge their support.