db interview: Russell Norman of Polpo
Having recently opened Theatreland gastropub The Ape & Bird, db’s Lucy Shaw meets “The Restaurant Man”, Russell Norman.
Thursday, February 27th, 2014 No Comments »Restaurants
Tokaji producer revives ‘medieval Viagra’
Royal Tokaji is bringing its rare, intensely sweet Essencia to a wider audience through a project with a UK restaurant group which sees the wine served by the spoonful.
Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 No Comments »Top 10 new restaurants in Hong Kong
It’s been the usual busy, exciting, and at times tumultuous twelve months of restaurant openings and closings for Hong Kong in 2013.
Tuesday, January 7th, 2014 No Comments »Wine list from ’66 found under floorboards
A wine list has been found under the floorboards of a UK restaurant highlighting the styles and prices of drinks served in the on-trade over 40 years ago.
Thursday, December 19th, 2013 4 Comments »Beijing’s top restaurants for wine
In time, for those planning a trip to Beijing over the forthcoming holidays, here is a guide to the city’s best restaurants for wine.
Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 No Comments »Shanghai’s top 10 wine restaurants
As western drinking culture becomes part of life for people living in Asia the number of modern wines bars is increasing.
Friday, November 22nd, 2013 No Comments »Lockhart brings Thanksgiving to London
Wines of California has joined forces with London restaurant The Lockhart to celebrate modern US cuisine with a special Thanksgiving menu.
Thursday, November 7th, 2013 No Comments »Bibendum pushes for wine list makeover
Restaurateurs need to bring the same approach to their wine list as their food menu, according to Bibendum Wine’s director Willie Lebus.
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 No Comments »London wine-lovers’ restaurant to close
A favourite dining spot among London wine fans, Ransome’s Dock, is due to close its doors on Sunday 11 August after 21 years in business.
Friday, July 19th, 2013 No Comments »UK pubs urged to join in Tax Parity Day
Pubs, restaurants and other UK hospitality outlets are being urged to cut their prices by 7.5% as part of a national day of action aimed at bringing in VAT parity.
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