Christopher Munro, Head of London Wine Department comments: “Rare Bordeaux and Whisky starred in today's wine sale. We witnessed the highest price ever paid for a single bottle of whisky at Christie's as an ultra-rare bottle of Dalmore 62-year-old made an astonishing £114,000 more than doubling its pre-sale estimate. A full case of Cheval Blanc 1947 made a record price in … [Read more...]
New Zia Lucia opening in Brook Green, January 2018
Independent pizzeria, Zia Lucia, is opening a new local restaurant in Brook Green in late January 2018. Following on from the launch of the first Zia Lucia in Islington in 2016, founders Claudio Vescovo and Gianluca D’Angelo are bringing their authentic Italian neighbourhood pizzeria to this leafy part of West London, an area close to their hearts. At the forefront of … [Read more...]
FA Cup set to clash with Harry & Megan’s Royal Wedding, BBPA calls for extra pub hours
The FA Cup Final looks likely to clash with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding after it being announced that the marriage ceremony will take place on FA Cup Final Day, May 19. Apparently, the FA Cup Final date is planned and set in advance with no room for review. Meanwhile, the British Beer & Pub Association is leading calls for extended pub hours on the … [Read more...]
Research, Quality and Brand Experience unveil a taste of the future for branded coffee
The UK coffee market in 2016 reached a turnover value of circa £9 billion with branded coffee chains accounting for nearly half of the sector’s revenue. So, no surprise that leading caterers look to develop their presence in such a high growth and high profit margin market. We were invited to attend Compass Group UK & Ireland’s launch of two new coffee brands earlier … [Read more...]
SSP opens new concept called Factory Bar & Kitchen at Birmingham Airport
SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has opened a new bar and restaurant at Birmingham Airport. Called Factory Bar & Kitchen, the new concept has been inspired by Birmingham’s heritage, and pays tribute to the pivotal role the city played in the industrial revolution. Factory Bar & Kitchen serves an array of British … [Read more...]