Pub not going bust shock!
15-05-2012 | By: Jo Eames | Category: England PeopleIf a week is a long time in politics, then ten years is an age (an epoch, an aeon?) in catering. To have survived is a feat, to have prospered and made so many firm friends feels especially lucky. » More
Sake – wake up and taste
09-09-2010 | By: Christine Parkinson | Category: England Tastings Opinions People Wines JapanIf you’re not selling sake in your restaurant yet, maybe you should be. » More
Franciacorta sparkles - but does anybody care?
09-07-2010 | By: Christine Parkinson | Category: North America England Italy Tastings Opinions People Sparkling News AsiaI finally got to visit Italy’s Franciacorta region recently. » More
UK: the home of half-priced piss
14-04-2010 | By: Chris Losh | Category: England Opinions People Business WinesSupermarkets are like a badly-behaved younger brother. It’s time they grew up. » More
Blind food & wine matching?
03-03-2010 | By: Christine Parkinson | Category: England USA Matching People Sparkling Asia ChardonnayHow do you choose wine to match food, if you don’t know what’s on the menu? » More
Wine in Abu Dhabi and a job vacancy!
16-02-2010 | By: Christine Parkinson | Category: England Matching Opinions People Business Wines News AsiaProgress! Most of the wines for the Hakkasan Emirates Palace opening list are chosen, and I’m just waiting for prices from the importers. Abu Dhabi has a 50% import tax on alcohol, so the prices will probably come as a shock. » More
Abu Dhabi: writing the list
05-02-2010 | By: Christine Parkinson | Category: England Opinions People Business Wines News AsiaAbu Dhabi. Not a wine destination, but Hakkasan opens there in April, and I’m busy writing the list. » More
