The Australian wine industry has certainly been through its ups and downs over the years. From Monty Python days ‘this one is for laying down and avoiding’ back in the 70’s, to the 80’s when the UK market started to show some shoots of approval. Then came the boom of the 90’s and early 00’s, when Aussie wine briefly became the no.1 wine of UK consumer choice. After the peak in … [Read more...]
Ten recent changes in British eating and drinking behaviour
Consumer behaviour shapes the hospitality and catering industry. Foodservice businesses through understanding consumer behaviour trends align product and service propositions to match. When we buy something to eat or drink away from home, whether it’s a restaurant meal, a hot snack, or even a sandwich, recent consumer choices demonstrate British life is changing. Our love of a … [Read more...]
Hasketon lands on the Suffolk Food Map
A stylish new country pub is rapidly becoming one of the gems on the Suffolk foodie trail. Following an extensive two-year refurbishment by husband and wife team, Dominic and Jemima Withey, The Turks Head serves local and seasonal cuisine. The cosy bar, elegant dining room and expansive garden also offers a drinking experience to suit all occasions with rotating local cask … [Read more...]
Everyday I’m Truffling
This October, Bel-Air, the home of feel good fast food in Shoreditch, will be celebrating truffles. Making a guest appearance on the Autumn menu, truffles will adorn two specials, plus the option to pimp your favourite dish with Marche’s finest for a touch of luxury. Foraged by hand until early January, the decadent nutty flavour of these little gems will be highlighted in … [Read more...]
New Delicatessen Cure + Cut opens in Seven Dials, Covent Garden
New delicatessen Cure + Cut officially opened this week on Monmouth Street on Seven Dials. A welcome addition to Covent Garden’s casual dining scene, from the culinary minds of Jerome Armit and Chef Rufus Wickham (former Head Chef of Sam’s Brasserie and Kettner’s), Cure + Cut delivers authentic deli favourites. Open daily from 8am to 9pm to eat in or take out, the focus is … [Read more...]