SITT Spring opens its doors to independents in Manchester

Leading independent merchants, sommeliers and restaurateurs will be heading to Manchester's Old Trafford Cricket Club today for the start of this spring's Specialist Importers Trade Tasting and the chance to discover new and diverse wines from suppliers focused on the independent sector.

Price gap between pub and restaurant meals closing

The gap between pub and restaurant dining is closing, as the average three course meal in a pub hits £18.67 while its restaurant equivalent slips to £20.66.

D&D London's Avenue restaurant gets relaunch

D&D's Avenue restaurant in London's St James's Street has relaunched with a makeover to its décor and menu as it brings in American Michael Blizzard as head chef.

Jim Beam Signature Craft 12-Year bourbon set for UK launch

Jim Beam is expanding its ultra premium whiskey selection in the UK with the launch of its Signature Craft 12-Year expression through Maxxium UK.

Giraffe restaurant designer set to launch London BBQ and rum shack

Spirits agency Mangrove forms separate company as growth accelerates

Growth of London Cocktail Week leads to sale

London diners opting for more expensive wines, says D&D London

London diners are spending more on wine, according to 34-strong restaurant group D&D London, which saw average bottle spend grow 6.5% in December.

Renaissance Pubs to open boutique hotel

London bar group Renaissance Pubs is to open its first boutique hotel.

Marston's to launch new range of craft beers from its regional breweries

Traditional brewer, Marston's  is looking to capitalise on the growing demand for craft beers by launching a new "Revionist" range of six artisan beers which will be unveiled to the trade and public at a special event, Craft Beer Rising, at the Old Truman brewery in London between February 21-23.  

Eating out sector to grow 3% to £82.5bn in 2014

Polpetto: 11 Berwick Street, London W1F 0PL

Polpetto: 11 Berwick Street, London W1F 0PL

?London House: Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA

Gordon Ramsay is continuing the expansion of his empire to south west London, with the opening of London House.

Upbeat January for on-trade as lfl sales up 7.2%

The on-trade had a relatively upbeat start to the year, with like-for-like sales up 7.2% on a snow-hit 2013.

Matthew Clark's annual tasting a 'complete departure'

Matthew Clark's annual tasting is set to be a "complete departure" from previous years, and its biggest to date.

Q&A with Laurie Davis, wine controller at Matthew Clark

Laurie Davis, wine controller at on-trade supplier Matthew Clark, tells Gemma McKenna how the company is strengthening its wine reputation and growing sales.

Matthew Clark boosts wine reputation and sales

Matthew Clark is growing its wine business as more on-trade customers seek it out for a broader range of wines.

Enotria's annual tasting to be biggest yet

Q&A: ?Lee Potter Cavanagh, executive bartender for Corrett Restaurants

Formerly group bars manager of HIX restaurants, Cavanagh brings 13 years of experience to the Big Easy, Covent Garden, which opens in March and sits down to talk with Douglas Byde.

?In the on-trade there are only four days of Christmas

Matthew Crompton, senior account manager, CGA Strategy talks about the CGA annual Christmas report for 2013 and how it proved more than ever just how important Christmas is to the on-trade.