You should throw a soup party Three pots, an unreasonable number of toppings and one very good excuse to gather Salon · Oct 20
Ritz just launched gluten free crackers - but only at two retailers for now RITZ is expanding its product lineup by launching RITZ Gluten Free Crackers in Original Flavor, offering a certified gluten-free version of its signature cracker. Whether it be for everyday snacking or entertaining, the new cracker aims to accommodate more dietary preferences and fit various recipes and toppings. Olympia Portale, Senior… The Independent UK · Oct 19
1 Hotel Mayfair: a gloriously luxe family-friendly staycation for half-term At the height of one of the many summer heatwaves, my husband, daughter and I left the sweaty crowds at Green Park station behind, slipped into a side street off Piccadilly and strolled through the greenery-decked entrance of 1 Hotel Mayfair into a blissfully air-conditioned lobby. We were 40 minutes… Evening Standard · Oct 13
Princess Diana’s final hours: What happened in Paris before the crash that claimed her life Princess Diana died tragically in a Paris car crash at age thirty-six. She and Dodi Fayed had dined at the Ritz Hotel that evening. Pursuing photographers followed their Mercedes into the Pont de l'Alma tunnel. The vehicle lost control and struck a concrete pillar, killing all occupants. Diana was pronounced… The Economic Times · Aug 31
Remaking the biscuit: from Doritos to digestives, why the UK’s snacks are being ‘reformulated’ Healthy eating rules are forcing brands to recook their recipes. Are consumers noticing the difference? The Guardian - UK · Aug 29
Start the party with crackers Spiced Saltines, savory Ritz granola and cacio e pepe oyster crackers make the case. Salon · Jul 14
The best hotels in London revealed: From Mayfair mega-luxury to historic five-star icons From the all-suite glamour of The Chancery Rosewood to the timeless elegance of The Ritz, a new ranking of the UK’s top hotels by The Telegraph highlights the capital’s finest places to stay. Euronews · Jun 14
The unlikely tourism success story emerging in the Mississippi delta Among the juke joints of Clarksdale, Annabel Grossman discovers how the raw, authentic blues of the delta draws increasing numbers of foreign visitors – and how this is changing the landscape of the city The Independent UK · May 29
Ritz hotel manure and Crown Jewels custard stunts: Eight charged with criminal damage Take Back Power appeared to be behind stunts which saw custard thrown at Crown Jewels and manure dumped at the Ritz hotel Evening Standard · Apr 20
Charges laid after apple crumble and custard thrown at crown jewels Police say there is a ‘clear difference between lawful protest and criminal acts’ The Independent UK · Apr 19
10 bars that changed London forever (and for the better) Here are the bars that have had an indelible impact on the capital, according to Douglas Blyde Evening Standard · Apr 10
How The Estate Dairy turned £5000 into a £26m milk empire that's served at The Ritz It's ten years since Shaun Young and his now-wife Rebecca, who grew up on a family farm that supplied milk to the supermarkets, launched Estate Dairy. Over the decade, it's grown to a £26 million-a-year business, which has been profitable from day one and employs 80 people. Evening Standard · Apr 5
Nine of London's all-time greatest restaurants From the Ritz to Rules, here are the institutions that David Ellis adores Evening Standard · Mar 5
In France, women accusing Al-Fayed seek answers over trafficking claims Mohamed Al-Fayed traded on the glamour of owning Harrods, the Paris Ritz and luxury yachts, but he and his brother were also at the centre of a dark web of alleged abuse, say French lawyers for women who liken him to US sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. Radio France Internationale · Mar 4
The Mary Sue · Feb 15 Woman places Walmart pick-up order. Then she sees her picker’s name is ‘David’—and decides to intervene: ‘I knew there were going to be issues’ Men who struggle to properly fulfill grocery orders while working for grocery delivery services have become a kind of trope online.
The Mary Sue · Feb 8 Woman wants Hermes Birkin at boutique price. So she uses hack while in Paris. But not everyone’s happy: ‘Do people not know how to gatekeep anymore’ Anyone who loves designer bags knows how expensive they are. The more high-end the brand, the higher the price tag, which can read into the thousands.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 7 Best Super Bowl 2026 commercials — I'm ranking the top ads (so far) Plenty of brands are already sharing or teasing their Super Bowl 2026 ads. Here are the best commercials we've seen so far ahead of the big game.
Cinemablend · Feb 4 Why RITZ Targeted Bowen Yang For A New Super Bowl Ad Set To Air After His SNL Exit Not for his saltiness...maybe.
The Mary Sue · Jan 26 ‘This would kill someone’: Kentucky woman opens Ritz. Then she sees something that could pose a serious allergy risk—and it’s not disclosed anywhere One Kentucky woman thought she was getting regular, buttery Ritz Crackers. Then, she opened the package and smelled something suspicious.
Evening Standard · Jan 18 ‘Robin Hood’ activists who targeted Crown Jewels plan London Waitrose raids Group vows to 'clear out' supermarkets in Robin Hood-style raids against inequality
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 Ritz crackers recalled due to labeling error posing life-threatening risk Recalled crackers were sold at various retailers in eight states
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 Activists pour bags of manure under The Ritz’ Christmas tree in anti-rich protest Activists dumped bags of manure under The Ritz’ Christmas tree in protest against the “obscenely wealthy”.
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025 New Year's Eve: 10 London restaurants putting on a show on December 31 From restaurants with incredible views to traditional, high-end dining rooms, here’s where to book to ring in 2026
The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025 Australian supermarket wheat crackers taste test: ‘All the reviewers knew which one was the real deal’ Nicholas Jordan risks it for the biscuits, sampling 19 wheat crackers in the driest taste test yet
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2025 Mohamed Al Fayed accuser criticises Met refusal to investigate trafficking claims French police are investigating Pelham Spong’s allegations but she says Met ‘are not calling it sex trafficking’