Uncorked: Rémi Cousin
The French-born head sommelier at Berkhamsted farm-to-table restaurant WILD on training at Hôtel de Meurice, Screaming Eagle and prioritising quality over geography.
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Flash-grilled: Mark Abbott
The head chef at London restaurant Aqua Shard on Pierre Koffmann, lemon tart and a near-death experience with an espuma gun charger.
The Coconut Tree to double up in Bristol as it returns to expansion trail
The Coconut Tree is returning to the expansion trail with a new opening in central Bristol later this month.
Top chefs back scheme funding student visits to Michelin-starred restaurants
A new £10,000 grant fund has been launched to help catering and hospitality students in England access educational experiences beyond the classroom.
Yummy Collection rebrands as Hoste as it turns 20
Independent pub company Yummy Collection has announced a rebrand as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Chateau Denmark closes after four years in Soho
Boutique hotel Chateau Denmark has permanently closed its doors as of yesterday (4 August), bringing to an end its four-year run on London’s Denmark Street.
Harts Group teases new concept as turnover rises
Harts Group will launch an ‘exciting new project’ this autumn in London’s Borough.