Agnes Arber Gin champions women in the industry this International Women’s Day with a female-only cocktail competition
Agnes Arber Gin is calling on all female bartenders this International Women’s Day to showcase their skills, shine a spotlight on an influential woman in their life, and create a cocktail in her honour. The brand – which itself was inspired by the inspirational Agnes Arber, a female botanist and plant historian – hopes to …
AVALLEN LAUNCHES PAPER BOTTLE WITH FRUGALPAC™
As they continue their drive to be the world’s most planet positive spirits brand, Avallen have launched a paper bottle in partnership with FrugalPac Pioneering spirits company Avallen has launched its climate positive calvados in the revolutionary new FrugalPac paper bottle. The Frugal Bottle, made from 94% recycled paperboard with a food grade pouch, has …
St Martin’s House set to open in Seven Dials
Aspirational Brands will open St Martin’s House on 23rd March with an official launch to follow in April, the first of many new openings planned for 2022. Guests will be able to step in from the bustling London streets and be transported through the history of Covent Garden in an intimate restaurant with quality at its …
EVERLEAF LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SPRITZ COMPETITION
The award-winning non-alcoholic aperitif range launches the Everleaf Spritz challenge for UK bartenders. Everleaf, the award-winning non-alcoholic aperitif brand, is launching a nationwide competition which invites UK bartenders to create an enticing spritz serve that transports the drinker to one of Everleaf’s three biomes. Bartenders taking part will be asked to submit a recipe for …
The secret behind Kyocera’s blades
Three reasons why ceramic knives should be part of every modern kitchen. Over 20 million sold knives worldwide – the Japanese fine ceramics specialist Kyocera established the superior alternative to conventional steel-blade knives. Not only professional chefs appreciate ceramic blades, nowadays they can be found in home kitchens more and more often. What makes the …
Pony goes Pure
Pony Brew co, the Cumbrian not for profit craft brewer & distiller, have launched a pure Cumbrian triple distilled vodka to join their range in response to the market demand for locally sourced, crafted, sustainable and ecological drinks. Founded by husband and wife team Nigel & Rachael Brunskill-Tarn in their Eden Valley garden shed as …
After a troublesome few years in the hospitality sector, what else can go wrong?
Former Institute of Hospitality CEO Peter Ducker has spent a lifetime in the hospitality industry and is a member of P&G Professional’s Expert Advisory Council. It never rains, but it pours. It seems that the pandemic was just the start of the mother of all storms. The pandemic is still with us, and whilst we …
Pornstar Martini: 0% different with Strykk
All the Spirit, None of the AlcoholTM As a pioneer of the non-alcoholic spirits category, the innovative brand Strykk is perfectly placed to help bars make the most of the No & Low opportunity. Strykk was created to democratise the demand for a modern and recognisable alternative to alcohol. It’s a great solution for drinkers …
Rising from the ashes
Many consumers have been manifesting a desire for a life free from alcohol, whether it’s a permanent choice or not. The industry has listened: alcohol-free options are evolving! Rising from the ashes of the past couple of years, non-alcoholic options have been capturing the attention of many drinkers. As it has been frequently stated over …
HOSPITALITY AROUND THE WORLD: La Moon Rooftop
Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam 1. Tell us about yourself. “My name is Hà Phương Thảo – Owner of La Moon Rooftop. I was born in 1997, and attended the MBA program at Ubis Geneva University. “La Moon Rooftop is my first business, located in Hồ Chí Minh city – the most crowded city in Vietnam. This …
