Luxury Restaurants, Wine and Spirits News and Reviews.
World’s Largest Cocktail Competition. The battle to become the world’s best bartender is on. This year, 5,500 cruise line bartenders from three of the world’s leading cruise lines have been shaking it up in the Diageo Global Travel WORLD CLASS Programme in pursuit of their place in the DIAGEO RESERVE WORLD CLASS Final. Only one … Read more
Champagne and Burgundy vineyards join UNESCO World Heritage. France’s Champagne terroirs and the unique climate of Burgundy were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list on July 4th. The unique French candidates reviewed by the UNESCO committee this year, Burgundy and Champagne were the only terroirs added to the World Heritage list this year. This … Read more
Shangri-La Hotel, Paris Executive Chef Christophe Moret has been cultivating his nature-driven cuisine since his arrival at the hotel in January 2015. As the grandson of a market gardener, it was natural for him to imagine a “Rooted in Nature” menu that placed vegetables at the forefront without sacrificing taste and pleasure. Guided by these … Read more
The best palates of the world were brought together by Vinexpo Fair (June 14 to 18 in Bordeaux, France) and Decanter magazine to judge wines from all over the globe. Now in its 12th year, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. The Decanter World Wine Awards is … Read more
From clay-baked duck, smashed open at the table, to the world’s best bacon sandwich, here is 2015’s must-eat – and must-Instagram – food. Some even have Nigella’s seal of approval
El Celler de Can Roca celebrated a return to the top of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. “May the force be with you!” That’s the message from the Roca brothers of El Celler de Can Roca, the brand new No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015. The Spanish restaurant regained its title as The World’s Best … Read more