Uncorked: Ashley Best
The general manager of 64 Goodge Street on Gangloff Condrieu, San Sebastian’s Kaia Kaipe, and why sommeliers should not be afraid to upsell.
Archives for January 15, 2026
Japanese handroll bar Temaki swaps Brixton for Mayfair
Japanese handroll bar Temaki is heading to central London following the closure of its Brixton site last year.
“Grateful for the journey, the lessons, and the people”: James Gould-Porter leaves Island Poké
James Gould-Porter has confirmed his departure from Island Poké, a decade on from founding the brand.
Coca-Cola reportedly scraps plans for sale of Costa Coffee
Coca-Cola has reportedly scrapped its plans to sell Costa Coffee after bids from private equity firms were lower than expected.
Comeback kid: how Alex Craciun found his way back to London
The promising young chef pretty much dropped off the radar following the closure of Sosharu but, eight years later, has returned to the capital with a notably original Fitzrovia restaurant that’s named after his son, Ace.