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The London Shell Co. to launch second waterborne restaurant
The London Shell Co. is set to launch The Grand Duchess which will open on a permanently moored boat beside the team’s debut venture on Regent’s Canal in Paddington, offering seafood and sparkling wine.
Pidgin team to launch new London venue
Founders of Asian-inspired Hackney restaurant Pidgin are set to launch a new sandwich, soft serve, craft beer and cocktail shop in King’s Cross development Coal Drop’s Yard this summer, called Sons and Daughters.
Adam Handling launches craft beer pairing events at London venue
Collaborating with some of Europe’s leading independent breweries, Adam Handling’s zero waste café Bean & Wheat on London’s Old Street is offering a series of bespoke beer pairing evenings throughout the year.
New on Wine List Confidential: Trade
Trade in London’s Soho, a kindly priced members club for those connected to the hospitality industry, was brought into being by two star Master Sommelier operators.
London’s Vinoteca appoints advisor to maximise expansion
London-based wine bar, restaurant and retail concept Vinoteca has appointed independent advisory business Dow Schofield Watts to help secure funding for its next phase of expansion.
Billecart-Salmon UK appoints VP to boost London on-trade business
Champagne Billecart-Salmon UK has named Chris Crosby as its new vice president with a remit to extend Billecart-Salmon’s network in the London on-trade, as well as members’ clubs and luxury hotels.
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.
Introducing the top 50 most powerful sommeliers in London: 2019
London is home to a remarkable pool of talented wine personalities who are devoted to helping diners enjoy the diverse world of wine and have a good time too. Here, Patrick Schmitt MW introduces the WLC Top 50 Most Powerful Sommeliers in London 2019.
New on Wine List Confidential: The Drop
Originally built to store coal to power Victorian London, before becoming a Mecca for clubbers, Coal Drop’s Yard, home to The Drop wine bar, has become an impressively rehabilitated culinary quarter.
Ex-Chiltern Firehouse head chef to open London venture
Patrick Powell, former head chef of celebrity hotspot Chiltern Firehouse, is set to open a new restaurant in Stratford offering modern European cuisine.