With Spring around the corner (we hope) Susanna Forbes takes a look to see how some of the country’s most go-ahead eateries are revamping their lists for the coming season

'What do you like to mix with Cynar?'

When a drink can be better for a little verse

The world of wine could learn an awful lot from the coffee industry

Sod the Mayan’s apocalyptic forecast. There are real reasons for bartenders to be cheerful in 2012

There’s more to a music policy than simply plugging in your iPod – get it right and you could even boost your business, as Laura Foster discovers

Times are tough for the on-trade at the moment. But according to Nino di Agnone, instead of blaming the economy, the Government or the weather, sometimes restaurants need to ask themselves whether the reasons for empty tables might lie closer to home

Give us your feedback on the Games so far

They might be well established, but don’t let the big boys tell you what to think, says our woman on the inside

The way in which wine is sold in the on-trade is a big turn-off that threatens the whole eating out experience. it’s Time, says Neil Bruce, to finally say ‘Hasta la vista baby,’ to the old way of doing things

Modern gadgetry is simply the garnish on the timeless art of bartending

New York, New York – so good it’s worth saying twice. Naren Young struggles to pick out his favourite bars from the city that never sleeps. get ready to book your flight...

Have you ever wondered what sort of trends your sommelier colleagues in other countries are noticing? Rebecca Gibb dusts off her passport to find out what’s hot

Is sole supply an example of business pragmatism or unimaginative laziness? Natasha Hughes referees, as two UK wine merchants get into the ring to debate the power of one

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