We have heard that the 2017 European growing season has reduced the grape wine crop this year to unprecedented levels. In seeking alternatives, we spent some time with Jo Wehring Head of Wines of South Africa (WOSA) – a not-for-profit export council body, which promotes South African wine in countries around the world. It has over 500 producer members. South Africa’s largest … [Read more...]
Chef Andrew Wong to join Bloomberg Arcade in 2018
Andrew Wong, Chef proprietor of Michelin starred A.Wong in London’s Victoria, is the latest to join the all-star line-up at Bloomberg Arcade, the pedestrian dining arcade running through the site of Bloomberg’s new European headquarters in the City. Yet to be named, the 3,330 square foot site will be housed at street level within the prestigious development and will offer a … [Read more...]
Independent street food concept to open at Albert Dock Liverpool this week
An exciting new, independent street food concept is coming to Albert Dock Liverpool later this week, it is revealed today. Puffle Waffle will introduce Liverpool to Hong Kong’s most popular takeaway delicacy - a delicious egg waffle cone filled with little pockets housing all manner of wacky and wonderful flavours, from Italian gelato, to modern fusions like the super-sized, … [Read more...]
£100 million boost for British beer thanks to new export strategy
A new strategy to drive exports of the British beer, the UK’s third biggest food and drink export, by £100m over the next five years was launched today by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). The new export strategy launched at Fuller’s Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, is part of the Government’s International Action Plan for food and drink to help create opportunities … [Read more...]
W London – Leicester Square launches electric dining series with coveted chef Magnus Reid
From Friday 27th October, W London – Leicester Square will welcome some of the capital’s most playful and renowned culinary talents to create a dinner menu combining their unique gastronomic identity with the daring attitude of W Hotels. Served in the soon-to-open The Perception at W London, overlooking the buzzing streets of Soho below, the roster of emerging and … [Read more...]