Drinks
Liquid assets: all the latest drinks launches
A new peaty whisky from Yorkshire, classy new Cawston Press bottles, New Orleans-style cold brew coffee and seaweed-infused rum make up some of this month's most interesting drinks launches.
Archives for July 2, 2021
Entries now open for World Steak Challenge 2021
The prestigious World Steak Challenge (WSC) is making a return this year with the winners set to be announced this winter.
Friday five: the week's top news stories
The 'unmanageable' test and trace system for hospitality businesses dominated this week's news stories, with restaurant businesses claiming it is creating a lockdown in all but name.
Flash-grilled: Robbie Lorraine
The chef at Pop Brixton-based Only Food and Courses on the bringing back of El Bulli, his respect for Paul Ainsworth and a surprising aversion to Jersey Royals.
Books
Book review: Sicilia
Ben Tish’s fourth book turns its attention to the varied cuisine of Sicily.
Latest opening: Teatro della Carne
Roberto Costa's latest London opening brings theatrical dining to the heart of Theatreland with a new concept where all the restaurant's a stage.
Bacon naan-gate: Marks & Spencer accused of profiting from Dishoom's signature dish
Indian restaurant group Dishoom has called out Marks & Spencer (M&S) for taking its signature bacon and egg naan roll recipe and promoting it on its adverts in a bid to get people into its supermarkets.
Japanese Kitchen & Bar KIBOU to open in Bristol
Japanese Kitchen & Bar brand KIBOU will open a third restaurant this autumn, in Bristol, as part of its ongoing expansion plans.
Top Cuvée pair to launch underground wine bar and bottle shop in Bethnal Green
Top Cuvée founders Brodie Meah and Max Venning are further expanding their portfolio with the launch of an underground wine bar in London's Bethnal Green later this summer.
Pubs to miss out on £5m of beer sales during England and Ukraine clash because of restrictions
Pubs will lose more than £5m in sales during England’s quarter-final knockout clash with Ukraine because of Coronavirus restrictions, The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) claims.
Pizza Punks to open fourth venue in Leeds
Sourdough pizza restaurant group Pizza Punks is to open a fourth site this summer, in Leeds.
PizzaLuxe set for 'immediate expansion'
Fast-casual concept PizzaLuxe is preparing for 'immediate expansion' with plans to build a core estate in the north of England.
Simon Radley to leave The Chester Grosvenor after more than 30 years at the five-star hotel
Simon Radley has announced his departure from The Chester Grosvenor after more than 30 years at the five-star hotel.
UKHospitality calls for urgent review of test and trace isolation guidelines
UKHospitality has called for the Government to immediately review and amend its test and trace guidelines on self isolation.