Luxury Restaurants, Wine and Spirits News and Reviews.
What’s next in specialty food. Five of the hottest food trends. Smoked pickles, spreadable cookie dough for toast, and smoked chocolate chips are the few of the foods predicted to trend, following the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York this month. This year’s event was the largest since the trade-only event made its debut in 1955. … Read more
If I no longer buy my Fairtrade coffee from a multinational chain. Instead, I’ve switched to a tiny independent. The coffee tastes great, but isn’t ethically certified. Is it better or worse?
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk
Luxury Viennese Palais Coburg Residenz wins World’s Best Wine List Award Palais Coburg Residenz in Austria took the top spot in The World of Fine Wine’s inaugural World’s Best Wine Lists. The Viennese hotel’s cellar boasts 60,000 bottles and a menu with 138 pages. “An extraordinary wine list for an extraordinary place, the cellar at … Read more
A major new study has found that organic foods contain higher levels of antioxidants and less harmful chemicals than conventionally farmed produce. But does that mean they are better for you? With your help, Karl Mathiesen investigates.
Let us know your thoughts. Post in the comments below, email karl.mathiesen.freelance@theguardian.com or tweet @karlmathiesen
“The first bar dedicated to the art of cocktails in combination with the world of perfume and aromas” Fifteen Ritz-Carlton Berlin’s cocktails are arranged as an exhibit with their ingredients and spirits on display in a new bar inspired by the world of haute parfumerie. Based on fragrances and memories, the new drinks experience called … Read more
Continuing our series about growing food on balconies, patios and
window sills, the VV man gets a taste for edible florals