Amuse-bouches: The latest restaurant news bites

In restaurant news this week: Dining out in the UK is predicted to fall by over a third in September, London wine bar Top Cuvée gets ready to open a shop, and a MasterChef: The Professionals finalist prepares to open a West African restaurant in October. 

Piper-Heidsieck

New scores for 2020 to be published in May

Piper-Heidsieck creates bespoke Champagne for Wright Brothers

Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck has created a bespoke cuvée for seafood restaurant group Wright Brothers specifically designed to pair with oysters.

Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Garden to open at Selfridges Rooftop

Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck is offering guests the chance to sample exclusive serves in an extravagant garden on the Selfridges rooftop.

Nine outstanding Champagnes for under £50

Following a major blind tasting of Champagne earlier this year, here is a selection of the best Champagnes selling for sub £50 on the market right now.