Kathrine Larsen scoops Sommelier of the Year title
Kathrine Larsen has become Moet’s UK Sommelier of the Year after a heated final at London’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
Archives for June 12, 2014
One third of Brits will watch #WorldCup2014 in pubs
One in three people will be watching the football World Cup in pubs and bars – prompting a 35 per cent beer sales boost.
Imbibe Live 2014: Wine events & activity
Imbibe Live 2014 will feature a programme packed full of wine-related events and activities for visiting sommeliers, wine buyers, operators and bartenders.
Chef Stagiaire Award announces finalists
The Chef Stagiaire Award has announced 18 year old Craig Johnston and 22 year old Emily Greenough as its two finalists ahead of the last round of the competition at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal on 16 June.
Holiday visits to the UK up 18% year to date
A recent report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that the trend for a rise in visits to the UK by oversees residents is continuing, while the number of visits abroad by UK residents has fallen slightly.