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To celebrate the provenance of truly extraordinary wine, Australian winery Penfolds have released a $170,000 limited edition glass Ampoule, containing 2004 Kalimna Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon – a rare wine in a truly distinctive format. Nick Mount (Glass Sculpture Artist), Henrick Forster (Silversmith), Andrew Bartlett (Furniture craftsman) & Ray Leake (Scientific Glass Blower) have committed … Read more
The Cube by Electrolux launches in London After Brussels and Milan, pop-up semi-transparent restaurant The Cube by Electrolux has launched in London. For just four months, it will reside atop of London’s Royal Festival Hall – featuring the talents of some of the most exciting chefs in the UK who work with Electrolux … Read more
Beijing International Cuisine Competition The US won Gold in the individual chef competition, and Silver in the team competition at the BICC, The Beijing International Cuisine Competition, called the Asian culinary Olympics. The United Arab Emirates won Gold in the Team Competition, and Russia won Silver in the individual contest. This competition aims to … Read more
Damien Hirst creates showpiece for London restaurant of ‘cock and bull’ English artist, entrepreneur and art collector Damien Hirst has created an art piece for London’s Tramshed Restaurant opened by celebrated chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix, frequently lauded as one of London’s most eminent restaurateurs. The works celebrate Tramshed‘s menu which is centred … Read more
World’s top architects, designers and hospitality operators throw their names in the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards’ hat for a chance to gain international recognition. Totally independent, the UK and International Restaurant & Bar Design Awards is the world’s only concept of its kind dedicated exclusively to hospitality design and most outstanding restaurant and bar … Read more
To celebrate its centenary, Martell dressed up its Cordon Bleu bottle, whose sober and elegant shape remains true to the original and makes its instantly recognisable. This centenary edition entirely decked out in the blue pays tribute to the emblatic colour of the house. The limited edition is presented in a silver-chequered giftbox adorned with … Read more