Rib Room to relaunch with new head chef and sommelier

The Rib Room will relaunch in October following a major refurbishment programme and with a new head chef and sommelier at the helm.

Bordeaux faces New World challenge

New World wines have the potential to challenge Bordeaux's dominance of the fine wine market, according to one leading merchant.

Tia Maria in bar blitz

Tia Maria has embarked on a six-week blitz of UK bars to promote a range of new serves for the liqueur.

London restaurant prices jump 11%

London restaurant prices have jumped a record 11% in the past year, while the number of new openings has dropped to its lowest level in 11 years, according to Harden's restaurant guides.

Rare Cognacs go up for auction

Twenty-five rare Cognacs will go under the hammer at the sixth annual Cognac charity auction.

Riot relief: free legal advice helpline launches

A helpline aimed at pointing businesses damaged by riots in the direction of free legal advice has been launched.

Alain Grignon launches Angely Minervois

Diminutive Daas

Small but beautiful is Daas (rrp £2.49), the new diminutive range of premium, organic & handmade artisan craft beers.

AFWS calls for entries for 2011 front-of-house awards

The Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) is calling for entries from hospitality employers and staff for its front-of-house annual awards 2011.

Small businesses fear recession is going to get worse, says FSB

Drinks watchdog slams Alcohol Concern's 'misleading' report

Drinks watchdog the Portman Group has called Alcohol Concern's claims that the trade is targeting young people through social media "entirely misleading".

Faustino V Reserva introduces new blend

Cellar Trends has announced the launch of its Faustino V Reserva 2005, the first vintage to feature a Tempranillo and Mazuelo blend.

Sterling strengthens against dollar as investors reverse bets

Sterling strengthened to a three-and-a-half-month high against the US dollar yesterday after investors reversed bets against the pound and an improvement in risk appetite saw the US dollar drop.

Havana Club launches 'mintfields experience' to promote Cuban Mojito

Havana Club has teamed up with UK guerrilla gardener, Richard Reynolds to launch a series of pop up urban mint gardens in four UK cities to promote the Cuban Mojito.

Independents fear for future if business costs keep spiralling

Six out of ten independent retailers fear their business will not survive if costs continue to spiral upwards.

Relief for riot-hit firms

Relief for riot-hit businesses may be available in the form of deferred rent payments, insurance under the Riot (Damages) Act or cuts in business rates.

Harpers joins forces with WoA and La Riojana in Torrontés push

Harpers is linking up with Wines of Argentina and La Riojana to launch an initiative to help raise the profile and understanding of Torrontés in the UK.

Alesha Dixon becomes FirstCape ambassador

Alesha Dixon, singer and Strictly Come Dancing judge has been announced brand ambassador for FirstCape's Café Collection lighter style range.

Sterling gains due to UK inflation rise

Sterling gained yesterday against the US dollar after figures released showed that UK inflation accelerated more than forecast.

Australian and US wines under-represented in on-trade, says WDR

Australian and USA wines are being under-represented in pubs and restaurants according to analysis from the Wilson Drinks Report, WDR.