Luxury Restaurants, Wine and Spirits News and Reviews.
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
45ml of Bombay Sapphire gin, 15ml of homemade paper syrup, and 1 dash of salt solution brought Remy Savage of France the title of World’s Most Imaginative Bartender of 2014. This year, England was selected as the host country for the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE World’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition, inviting the bartenders into the home of … Read more