Gin craze sees number of UK distilleries double in five years
The UK’s love affair with gin is showing no signs of drying up, and the craze for craft varieties of the spirit has seen the number of distilleries in the country hit a new high.
Archives for January 17, 2018
Masala in Marble Arch: Hankies is opening a second site
Indian street food restaurant Hankies is opening a second site this month, in Marble Arch’s Montcalm Hotel.
Misadventure ruling after teenager dies due to allergic reaction to burger
The death of a woman who suffered an allergic reaction to eating a chicken burger was partly caused by a ‘lack of communication’ between a server and chef, an inquest jury has found.
Latest opening: Rosa’s Thai Veggie
Rosa's Thai Cafe in Soho relaunched this week as a fully-vegetarian restaurant, and will remain so for three months or longer, dependent on its success.
Wheel of Misfortune: The nine biggest threats to the industry in 2018
Not since the financial crash of 2008 has the restaurant industry faced such severe challenges. We spoke to a range of experts to ascertain which of these are the greatest threats.
BrewDog to open first airport bar in 2018
BrewDog has revealed plans to open its first airport bar in 2018.