Staff at top London restaurants consider legal action over cover charges Exclusive: unions could back legal action against firms such as Harrods that levy a charge that is not passed on to staff The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Tributes pour in for 'iconic' Highland baker after death aged 89 A BELOVED Highland baker has passed away aged 89, his family have announced... The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2024
Breaking the mould: jelly goes from children’s favourite to star food Top chefs and celebrities are embracing the humble jelly, with supermarkets reporting sharp rise in sales The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
Michelin-Starred Restaurant Unveils Luxury 'Water Menu' Featuring $95 Bottle of Melted Canadian Iceberg A Michelin-starred restaurant in Washington D.C. has unveiled a luxury "water menu" that features a $95 bottle of melted water from a Canadian iceberg. Latin Times · Dec 20, 2024
Formafantasma’s biodiversity-boosting installation in a Perrier Jouët vineyard is cross-pollination at its best Formafantasma and Perrier Jouët unveil the first project in their ‘Cohabitare’ initiative, ‘not only a work of art but also a contribution to the ecosystem’ Wallpaper · Dec 19, 2024
MasterChef judge Grace Dent's funniest restaurant reviews The former ES Magazine critic was beloved by Standard readers from 2011 to 2017. As she prepares to take over from Gregg Wallace on Masterchef, here are some of her funniest moments Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024
Zizzi owner Azzurri to open more restaurants despite rising costs The boss of Azzurri Group said he is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the recovery of UK hospitality next year. The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024
Inside Club Bâtard, Hong Kong’s exclusive new members’ wine club Club Bâtard brings together an exclusive mix of fine dining and drinking across three floors of Hong Kong’s historic Pedder building Wallpaper · Dec 18, 2024
The best whisky to savour this Christmas: 14 tried-and-tested tipples, from scotch and single malt to blended and bourbon Whether giving as a festive gift or just enjoying during your own yuletide celebrations, these whiskies – and whiskeys – will bring the warmth The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024
California Chef Admits He Killed And Cooked His Wife In Shocking Parole Hearing Confession David Viens initially claimed his wife had left after a disagreement, but her abandoned car, unclaimed savings, and lack of contact with loved ones raised suspicion International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024
Bar Valette: Isaac McHale of the Clove Club to open casual restaurant in Shoreditch “We’re not going for a star, here, we’re going for good times,” said McHale of his new restaurant Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024
Out of office: a week in the world of Wallpaper* From gallery visits to fine dining, here's what's been occupying the editors this week Wallpaper · Dec 16, 2024
Marco Pierre White's London Steakhouse faces backlash over £1.50 napkin charge The move is reportedly part of a growing trend of restaurants adding stealth fees to offset rising costs in a challenging market Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2024
Chapel Down names next chief as it cheers ‘strong’ trading James Pennefather, who was most recently the boss of The Lakes Distillery, will take over as chief executive in February next year. Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024
Creative Bloq · Dec 11, 2024 From Art Deco to psychedelia: 5 packaging design trends to watch in 2025 Pentawards predicts next year's emerging aesthetics.
Wallpaper · Dec 11, 2024 The new dawn of Japanese whisky Japanese whisky has long been the pinnacle of sophistication for connoisseurs. Our spirits writer Neil Ridley looks at this year’s best releases, and a new breed of distillers bringing innovation into the mix
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024 Police say men in new photos may have vital information on top chef’s murder Man charged with Mussie Imnetu’s murder will stand trial in February
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024 Police seek witnesses to 'murder' of chef Mussie Imnetu near Notting Hill Carnival The Sweden-born chef had worked under celebrity chef Ramsay, as well as Marcus Wareing and Alain Ducasse
The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024 Scottish rum producer under new ownership after liquidation NEW owners have taken over Aberdeenshire's first rum distillery after the company went into liquidation.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2024 Pa's Khao Man Gai recipe from Lowcountry's Chef Pan Hompluem Khao Man Gai is a Thai street food staple. "This dish is incredibly special to me because it's my dad's recipe, and it's been my favorite for as long as I can remember," Chef Hompluem says.
Wallpaper · Dec 3, 2024 Los Angeles’ best fine-dining restaurants LA boasts a creative food scene driven by some of the world’s most innovative chefs. Browse the Wallpaper* guide to the city’s best fine-dining restaurants
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 Stolen pie van belonging to Michelin-starred chef found abandoned Cleveland Police said the pies inside the van belonging to Tommy Banks had ‘sadly perished’.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024 Yorkshire chef rues ‘so much waste’ after thieves write off van and 2,500 pies inside Tommy Banks had appealed for the pies bearing his name to be given to people in need
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024 Marston’s cuts debts and returns to profit after selling brewing arm Boss Justin Platt said the business has entered into “an exciting new chapter” after becoming a pure pub business.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024 Michelin-starred chef pleads with thieves to return £25,000 worth of stolen pies Tommy Banks urges those who stole van loaded with 2,500 pies to ‘do the right thing’ so food can go to people in need