Total: $2,502,369 99% Sold by Value, 97% Sold by Lot The top lot in the sale was Lot 131, Domaine Leroy, Musigny 1996, which realized $42,875 USD, a new world auction record. Results: The live auction of Finest and Rarest Wines: A Journey through the Vinkallare of Staffan Hansson, which took place on June 22 at Christie’s New York, totaled $2,502,369 with 99% sold by … [Read more...]
Aubergine Jalfrezi by Daksha Mistry
Serves 4 ingredients: 3 large aubergines cut thinly 3 tbsp. corn flour 2 large onions, sliced 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds 2 tbsp. of oil 1 tsp of coriander powder 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder (adjust to taste) 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder 2 tbsp. of tomato paste 1/2 tsp of garam masala 1 tsp of kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) 4 tbsp. of … [Read more...]
Business rates – BBPA welcomes Government action to ensure pubs receive their reliefs
Following growing concerns that local councils were not acting swiftly enough to ensure pubs receive all the rates reliefs to which they are entitled following changes in the Budget, the BBPA has welcomed the firm line issued by the Department of Communities and Local Government, telling councils that it expects them to deliver the discounts and communicate this to those … [Read more...]
The Lusso Barista Championship serves a winner
Lusso, the specialist City caterer and part of CH&Co Group, has crowned Sylvia Begun its number one barista at the Lusso Barista Championship 2017. The gifted barista showed first-class technical skills, knowledge and creativity at the final to beat tough competition and claim the title. Among other prizes, Sylvia will enjoy an educational five-day coffee trip to … [Read more...]
DCLG rates relief notice provides welcome sense of urgency for operators
The ALMR today welcomed the Government’s guidance to local authorities to expedite payments of business rates reliefs to licensed hospitality operators, and to communicate to recipients when and how they will be paid. The notice, issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government, advises councils on many types of reliefs, including the pub-specific one that was … [Read more...]