Category: Cigars & Spirits
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MAD 2: Top echelon of chefs gathered at René Redzepi’s MAD Symposium
Top chefs from around the world are challenged by famed Chef René Redzepi to investigate the “Appetite” theme at the second annual MAD Symposium, a collaborative forum dedicated to the changing role of the chef and an outdoor festival fuelled by a devotion to food and a desire to understand it better. “The Symposium pulled…
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Penfolds Ampoule high-priced vintage wine
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…
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The Cube pop-up restaurant debuts in London
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…
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US, United Arab Emirates and Russian Chefs win Gold and Silver at the culinary Olympics
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…
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New Damien Hirst works on display at the Tramshed Restaurant
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…
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Finalists for restaurant & bar design award
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…