CGA: Digital consumerism continues to accelerate post-Covid

New research undertaken by CGA Strategy and a global reputation management firm has revealed the importance of maintaining a robust digital presence in the pandemic era, with consumers increasingly focusing on social media reputations – and peer review sites – before planning a night out.

AI proving ‘most exciting catalyser’ of wine innovation

The advance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) software is by far the most exciting catalyser of innovation in the wine industry, according to speakers at an Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) webinar held yesterday (17 June).

Millennials and the power of online reviews

Online reviews can increasingly make or break a business and nowhere is this more true than with millennials and the restaurant world. 

Restaurant Review: Brighton's the Salt Room

Owner Razak Helalat, who also runs the phenomenally successful Coal Shed in Brighton, has opened an new venue called the Salt Room.

Opening: Primeur

Modern British restaurant Primeur seeks to offer no-frills, honest food and wine in a laid-back, minimalist setting in London's Canonbury.

The Dorchester: a quality grilling

The Dorchester's flagship restaurant has had something of a makeover. Douglas Blyde heads to the 'perfect hotel' to investigate

High dining in the "Walkie Talkie's" Sky Garden

Rhubarb, the south-west London-based caterer-turned-restaurateur has three venues atop the £200-million 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the "Walkie-Talkie" for its distinctive top-heavy shape. Together, the Sky Pod Bar, Darwin Brasserie and Fenchurch Seafood Bar & Grill are intended to form a "gourmet, garden oasis". And so they do, writes Douglas Blyde.

Gaucho restaurant celebrates 21 years

Profile: Roka is on a roll

With its fourth and largest London restaurant to date, can Roka maintain its already high standards? Geoffrey Dean puts the kitchen through its paces

The Latchmere: A return of an institution

Douglas Blyde visits Putney's new Italian trattoria BIBO

BIBO, defined as "simply the Latin, Bibo (I drink) - Bibo ergo Sum if you will," by consultant-sommelier, Zeren Wilson, is brought to you by restaurateur Rebecca Mascarenhas, mind behind local stars, Sam's Brasserie and Kitchen W8, and chef Chris Beverley, "one of Theo Randall's top boys."

Restaurant review: ?Margaux

Margaux, 152 Old Brompton Rd, London SW5 0BE; barmargaux.co.uk

Restaurant review: Bar Tozino

Tucked into one of the stall shops found on the Ropewalk as part of the Maltby Street Market in London, is Bar Tozino, a hidden gem that has quietly found a following - especially for those who love great tapas and sherry.

Restaurant Review: ?Zuma

Review: Beard to Tail, Shoreditch, London

The Beard to Tail in Shoreditch is a new favourite, as a lover of all things grilled and whisky. The restaurant, which opened in late 2012, boasts a great selection of grilled meats, including some of the best ribs around, and an impressive list of rare whiskies and ryes.

Restaurant review:? Beard to Tail

The Beard to Tail in Shoreditch is a new favourite, as a lover of all things grilled and whisky.  The restaurant, which was opened in late 2012, boasts a great selection of grilled meats, including some of the best ribs around, and impressive list of rare whiskies and ryes.

Chix & Buck Open The Wine Parlour in Brixton

Chix & Buck first started as a pop-up endeavour and now have a permanent shop and tasting room of their own in Brixton called The Wine Parlour, which opened in August this year.

Restaurant review: One Leicester Street

Key members of St John's staff remain at cosier incarnation One Leicester Street. Formerly the first hotel from Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver, who described it as "a mini grand urban hut", and before that, Italian restaurant Manzi's, the sheer, slim...

Restaurant review: Red House

London's fascination with American food, at every price point, appears relentless. A five week-long refurbishment by New York designer Meg Sharpe has seen Chelsea Green's urbane Markham Inn reopen as the rather shinier Red House. John DeLucie, chef/owner of Manhattan restaurants Crown and The Lion, and founding chef of The Waverly Inn (co-owned by Vanity Fair's Graydon Carter) has authored menus.

Restaurant review: Pruno, Liverpool

Sheila Benson and Sean Millar could be considered stalwarts of the Liverpool restaurant scene having been in the business for over 20 years and built up a steady quality reputation.