Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Romanian-backed Italian restaurant group opens in London

Published: 26 November, 2012

Il Calcio is a new Italian restaurant set to open in London's North Audley Street, which has its roots in Bucharest, Romania.

New London Italian restaurant gets boost from Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood

Published: 26 November, 2012

Rolling Stones fans that missed out on seeing their heroes at the O2 in London this week should book a table at new Italian restaurant, Primo, on London's Shaftesbury Avenue, next month, where they can see original paintings from guitarist Ronnie Wood.

Fulham's White Horse gets a facelift

Published: 26 November, 2012

The White Horse in Fulham, west London, has just re-opened after an extensive refurbishment, which includes the revamping of the upstairs restaurant and private dining room, as well as the introduction of a new menu.

Promoting responsible drinking with Drinkaware and Cellar Trends

Published: 26 November, 2012

The role of the on-trade and in particular how individual bars, restaurants and pubs handle the responsible drinking message is, once again, very much under public scrutiny. Earlier this month, Drinkaware linked up with Cellar Trends to take the responsible drinking message direct to consumers in bars and nightclubs across the country. Here Laura Robertson of Cellar Trends and Emma Healey, campaign manager for Drinkaware, give their take on what happened.

Wines of Chile holds second sommelier challenge

Published: 02 November, 2012

Wines of Chile has held the second Sommelier Chile Challenge in a bid to illustrate the country's value-for-money on-trade offering.

Port begins to shed its stuffy image

Published: 19 October, 2012

Port is beginning to shed its stuffy image and is appealing to a younger, more female-led market, according to Fells marketing controller Mark Symonds.

Sampling machines see uplift in on-trade demand

Published: 18 October, 2012

Demand for wine sampling machines is growing as businesses outside traditional wine shops and restaurants look to expand their offer.

Sommelier Spotlight: Romain Audrerie, Lutyens

Published: 17 October, 2012

I started the role at Lutyens three months ago, it's the second generation of staff since its opening in 2009, that also includes a new general manager and head chef.

At Your Service events - October and November

Published: 17 October, 2012

Find out more about all the latest on-trade events in October and November.

Roast creates Shard-inspired cocktail

Published: 16 October, 2012

Roast restaurant is celebrating the opening of The Shard with a new cocktail and the chance to win one of three pairs of evening tickets for the opening of its viewing gallery.

Got Juice gives tips on how your restaurant can improve online reviews

Published: 16 October, 2012

Got Juice gives eight easy and valuable tips for hotels, pubs and restaurants to improve online reputation and gain positive reviews.

Find out more about all the latest on-trade openings this autumn

Published: 16 October, 2012

Find out more about all the latest on-trade openings this autumn.

D & D London launches New Street Wine Shop

Published: 07 September, 2012

Sommelier Nicolas Clerc, is to head up D & D London's newest venture; its New Street Wine Shop, alongside the drinks offering at Old Bengal Warehouse's four other new spaces.

Restaurant openings this autumn

Published: 07 September, 2012

Find out more about all the latest on-trade openings this autumn.

Whisky brands recommend food pairings

Published: 07 September, 2012

With Bowmore teaming up with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage to launch a series of recipes to match its range, we ask a handful of whisky brands to tell us what food works well with their wee drams.

Sustainability - how your restaurant can benefit

Published: 07 September, 2012

Mark Linehan, managing director of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, gives the At Your Service newsletter tips on how your establishment can benefit from operating in a more ethical way.

At Your Service events - September and October

Published: 06 September, 2012

Find out more about all the latest on-trade events for September and October.

Husband and wife chef/sommelier team open Bubbledogs

Published: 06 September, 2012

London's newest niche venue, hot dog and Champagne restaurant Bubbledogs, has opened with the aim of providing guests with a new "experience".

Sherry Institute of Spain announces Great Sherry Tasting

Published: 06 September, 2012

The Sherry Institute of Spain has announced its Great Sherry Tasting - designed to showcase the largest collection of sherries in the UK - will be held in September.

Douglas Blyde: living the high life with Yvonne Cheung, sommelier, Café Gray Deluxe, Hong Kong

Published: 03 September, 2012

"I get nervous if I see a client with no beverage in front of them," says sharp, chic sommelier, Yvonne Cheung, as she rectifies abstinence with Cédric Bouchard's 'Inflorescence'. The clean Champagne represents "a single variety (Pinot Noir), single area (Côte de Val Vilaine, Aube), and single year ('08)," she says.