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Alessandra Tasca head of wine at Greek restaurant OMA

Uncorked: Alessandra Tasca

By Joe Lutrario

The head of wine at Borough Market’s OMA on Sicilian winemaker Nino Barraco, her new-found love of Greek wine and hosting a disastrous wine dinner.

Rohit Ghai to open new high-end Indian restaurant next month in London’s Knightsbridge Vatavaran

Rohit Ghai to open third London restaurant

By James McAllister

Kutir and Manthan chef patron Rohit Ghai is to open a new high-end Indian restaurant next month in London’s Knightsbridge with his long-term business partner Abhi Sangwan.

Images: Connor Stewart

Latest opening: Margo

By Restaurant

The team behind Glasgow restaurant Ox and Finch have opened their latest restaurant in Scotland's second city.

The Blue Pelican general manager Elliot Hewitt on wine

Uncorked: Elliot Hewitt

By Joe Lutrario

The general manager at The Blue Pelican on Westwell Blanc de Blanc Zero Dosage, smashing Zalto glasses and turning Deal onto sake.

Radu Iosef sommelier and restaurant manager at Tern restaurant in Worthing

Uncorked: Radu Iosef

By Joe Lutrario

The Romanian-born sommelier at Worthing restaurant Tern on Albourne Estate Bacchus, pairing brisket with Grenache and his exclusively British wine list.

Alexandros Vainas head of wine at Shoreditch Lebanese restaurant Sohaila

Uncorked: Alexandros Vainas

By Joe Lutrario

The restaurant manager and head of wine at Shoreditch restaurant Sohaila on Xinomavro, Ramiro Ibáñez and Greece’s underrated Thrace region.

Sam Lomas has opened Briar restaurant at One Bruton Place

Latest opening: Briar

By Restaurant

Former Glebe House head chef Sam Lomas has opened a restaurant on the old Osip site in Somerset.

The Counter restaurant Tunbridge Wells co-founder Greta Boccia-Read on wine

Uncorked: Greta Boccia-Read

By Joe Lutrario

The co-owner of recently launched Tunbridge Wells restaurant The Counter on Barolo, Honey Spencer and East Sussex sparkling wine producer Rathfinny.

Jason Atherton opens Mary's on the former site of his Pollen Street Social restaurant in London's Mayfair

Latest opening: Mary’s

By Joe Lutrario

In the first of a flurry of new restaurant openings, Jason Atherton has relaunched his Pollen Street Social flagship as a more casual grill-focused restaurant and bar.

Legare sommelier Alice Sapieka on wine

Uncorked: Alice Sapieka

By Joe Lutrario

The general manager and sommelier at London’s Legare on Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5°, pairing Californian Chardonnay with Butterkist popcorn and upselling Pinot Grigio.

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Uncorked: William Sheard

By Joe Lutrario

The co-owner of recently launched The City steak restaurant Ibai on Trevallon 2014, Alvaro Palacios and building his wine cellar out of cork.

Bossa restaurant site in London to relaunch as Maroto

Bossa site to relaunch as Maroto

By James McAllister

The site that previously housed Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf’s debut London restaurant Bossa is to relaunch later this month as Maroto.

Nikos Emner assistant director of wine at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Uncorked: Nikos Emner

By Joe Lutrario

The assistant director of wine at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal on high quality glassware, Domaine d’Auvenay Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru and pairing oysters with gin and tonic

Soho’s Cafe Kitty closes after less than a year

Soho’s Cafe Kitty closes after less than a year

By James McAllister

Kitty Fisherʼs Group has closed Cafe Kitty in London’s Soho after less than a year of trading, with the group saying ‘in life some things just don't work out’.

The Unruly Pig owner Brendan Padfield on wine

Uncorked: Brendan Padfield

By Joe Lutrario

The owner of top Suffolk gastropub The Unruly Pig on Dorset’s Langham Estate, Recioto della Valpolicella and unwittingly drinking antifreeze.

Salvatore Russo head sommelier Heliot Steak House

Uncorked: Salvatore Russo

By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at Heliot Steak House on Enotria Italian wine buyer Sergio De Luca, drinking wine at school and why his native Campania is underrated.

Cornus restaurant Belgravia from the Medlar team

Latest opening: Cornus

By Joe Lutrario

The duo behind Chelsea stalwart Medlar have opened a refined rooftop restaurant in Belgravia’s Eccleston Yards.

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