The 31st International Wine Challenge lived up to its name awarding Champion status to five wines from around the world including Australia, Germany, and Portugal. However it was France that took top honours in this year’s competition, with two French wines being named best in class and receiving top prizes. The Champion wines were selected following a rigorous judging … [Read more...]

Open Table has released The 2014 Diners’ Choice award winners for the Top 50 outdoor dining restaurants in the UK. Showcasing restaurants located in some of the most picturesque corners of the country, the complete list includes winners across the UK and an eclectic mix of cuisines. The Southeast fared particularly well with 21 winning restaurants in London, five in Kent and … [Read more...]

Tesco has just re-launched its Tesco Extra store, at White Cliffs Park, giving Dover shoppers a ‘refreshed’ shopping experience. But it’s not just about new store layouts and creating a modern and spacious shopping environment with brand new services including a phone shop, Timpson’s, Virgin Travel and a photo shop. Tesco is also pressing ahead with its foodservice … [Read more...]

JUST EAT has acquired London-based online takeaway service Orogo, further enhancing its consumer offering. Orogo is an innovative collection only app, which enables customers to order and pay for their lunch in advance and collect at their convenience, from some of central London’s most popular restaurants – without the need to queue. Once ordered online, the customer can … [Read more...]

New Italian on the block, Scarpetta, is set to offer hungry Londoners authentic classic Italian cuisine at a fast pace. This new casual dining concept, which opened on 7 July offers fresh pastas from the regions of Southern Italy, bursting with culinary tradition where food and agriculture are embedded in people’s sense of identity. Pasta’s made with semolina flour making them … [Read more...]