Changing perceptions: the glamorous bar at the W London hotel
Mark Ludmon explores W London hotel’s stunning bar The Perception A striking new look has transformed the bar at W London hotel off Leicester Square into a new destination for drinking and dining. The original W Lounge and late-night Wyld Bar have been knocked into one and transformed into The Perception, with seven flexible areas …
Sentinel Brewhouse in Sheffield wins SIBA award with beer made with Ravifruit Ambient Purée
Sentinel Brewhouse in Sheffield won a gold medal in the Society of Independent Brewers Association’s regional keg competition with its Orange Stout – made with a Ravifruit Ambient Purée. The beer came out top in the speciality dark beer category in the north-east regional section of the craft keg competition in the SIBA Independent Beer …
Bartenders challenged to create cocktail and food pairing with zero waste
Bartenders are being challenged to create a food and cocktail pairing with zero waste in this year’s competition for west Dorset’s Black Cow vodka. For the 2018 Gold Top Cup, the brand is seeking entries from the UK and around the world for a series of regional heats in August followed by a grand final …
Arc Inspirations to switch its first-ever bar to Manahatta brand
Leading operator Arc Inspirations is expanding its popular Manahatta bar concept by converting its first-ever bar, The Arc, in Headingley in Leeds. It is investing £500,000 into transforming the student bar into the New York-style premium bar-restaurant concept that already has sites in Greek Street (pictured) and Merrion Street in Leeds plus another opening in …
UK release for Japanese blended malt finished in cedar casks
A blend of malt whiskies from Japan and other countries, finished in Japanese cedar casks, has been released in the UK. Made with pure Japanese spring water, Kamiki Whisky has notes of heather honey, sweet caramel and Japanese plum, balanced with oak, peat and toffee. The cedar casks provide hints of sandalwood and green tea. …
New still mixer range offers alternative to fizzy tonics
A new range of premium still soft drinks has been launched into the on-trade as an alternative to fizzy mixers, starting with two flavours. Available in 200ml bottles, the first products from The Soho Juice Co are Cucumber, Mint, Lemon & Lime – for a fresh, light citrus blend – and Blood Orange, Raspberry & …
Farm labour shortage may hit food prices, warns Lynx Purchasing
The shortage of migrant labour facing UK farmers could drive up prices of seasonal fruit and vegetables for bars, pubs and restaurants this summer, buying specialist Lynx Purchasing has warned. With growers struggling to recruit overseas workers, the newly-published summer 2018 edition of the Lynx Purchasing Market Forecast urges hospitality and catering businesses to monitor …
New Thiénot champagne celebrates cellar masters past and present
Champagne Thiénot has released a new Blanc de Blancs NV that celebrates its two cellar masters past and present. The idea behind the Cuvée Thiénot Brut Blanc de Blancs is that of a handover between Laurent Fédou and Nicolas Uriel, described as “the transmission of a unique know-how from a master to his pupil”. Through …
