LVMH to increase presence in the luxury hospitality with the acquisition of Belmond

LVMH, the world’s leading luxury group, will significantly increase its presence in the ultimate luxury hotel sphere. LVMH is to acquire Belmond, the owner of 46 luxury hotels, restaurants, trains and river cruise properties. LVMH will pay $25.00 per share in cash. This represents an equity value of $2.6 billion in a transaction with an … Read more

Inflation bites wealthy Britons as price rises hit luxury goods

Fine wines, oysters and fancy restaurants up by 5.9% in past year, says Queen’s bank

County Cork gains three restaurants in 2019 Michelin guide

Chefs at Ichigo Ichie in Cork city, Mews in Baltimore and Chestnut in Ballydehob recognised

Michelin inspectors impressed with the consistency of the restaurant scene in D.C.

Third Edition of the Michelin Guide in D.C. Recognizes Its First Three-Star Restaurant The 2019 selection includes: One restaurant with three Michelin stars, two restaurants with two stars, 13 restaurants with one star, and 39 restaurants with a Bib Gourmand. Every D.C. Michelin-starred restaurant recognized last year has maintained exceptional quality and steadiness. The newest … Read more

I never set out to stick my knife into a restaurant – but some just deserve it

The Observer restaurant critic’s most biting reviews have now been collected in a book. Here, he defends the art of negative criticism – after all, it’s just a part of the job

Peter Gilmore’s Quay named Australia’s best restaurant

It’s the fourth time Gourmet Traveller’s top prize has gone to the Sydney harbourside restaurant