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independent.co.uk - Alice Reynolds - Best wine at Waitrose this summer, according to an expert
Best wine at Waitrose this summer, according to an expert
The Independent

When it comes to choosing top quality wine, supermarket shelves are nowadays one of the best places to look. Varied and expertly chosen, Waitrose Cellar stands among the best supermarket options, with bottles sourced from all over the world. With…

smh.com.au - Scott Bolles - Team behind Bar Copains reboots Potts Point institution as French wine bar
Team behind Bar Copains reboots Potts Point institution as French wine bar
The Sydney Morning Herald

After a rocky 18 months for one of the top blue-chip food strips in the country, Challis Avenue in Potts Point has some early spring in its step, with one of the city's hottest hospitality groups relaunching local institution La Buvette over the…

express.co.uk - Paul Baldwin - All hail Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin - drinking a beer or wine just get a whole lot better
All hail Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin - drinking a beer or wine just get a whole lot better
Daily Express

Quiet pint: JD Wetherspoons bans loudspeakers It's been a grim summer for news. It's supposed to be “silly season” but the nincompoop great and the good have conspired to make one mind-blowingly bad decision after another, in a…

nypost.com - Marina Peña - The super-rich are building Swiss bunkers to stash their Ferraris, gold and fine wine
The super-rich are building Swiss bunkers to stash their Ferraris, gold and fine wine
New York Post

California's super-rich have plenty of luxury bunkers to choose from — but this one takes doomsday prepping to a whole new level. A massive network of underground vaults is being carved into the Swiss Alps, offering the ultra-wealthy a…

collider.com - Giovana Gelhoren - 11 Years Later, Matt Damon's All-Star Sci-Fi Thriller Aged Like Fine Wine
11 Years Later, Matt Damon's All-Star Sci-Fi Thriller Aged Like Fine Wine
Collider

Earlier this year, on March 20, 2026, Ryan Gosling pulled movie-goers' heartstrings in his sci-fi adventure film, Project Hail Mary. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the movie, which is based on Andy Weir 's bestselling novel, follows…

cbsnews.com - Darrielle  Fair - California craft distillers push lawmakers to make direct-to-consumer shipping permanent
California craft distillers push lawmakers to make direct-to-consumer shipping permanent
CBS News

For California's craft distilleries, the ability to ship directly to customers has become an important way to reach consumers beyond their tasting rooms and local restaurants. But that could change if lawmakers choose not to pass legislation…

fsrmagazine.com - Callie Evergreen - The Chillable Red Revolution: How to Curate the Perfect Transitional Wine Program
The Chillable Red Revolution: How to Curate the Perfect Transitional Wine Program
Home - FSR magazine

As the stifling heat of late summer begins to soften into the crisp, unpredictable evenings of early autumn, restaurant operators face a familiar seasonal dilemma. Your guests are naturally shifting their mindsets. They are putting away their linen…

bbc.co.uk - Latest UK inflation figure to be released with rate expected to rise - live updates
Latest UK inflation figure to be released with rate expected to rise - live updates
BBC

Last month, the governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, said a rise in inflation was expected this year due to volatile oil and gas prices caused by conflict in the Middle East. UK inflation eased to 2.6% in the year to June, when diesel…

theage.com.au - Emily Holgate - Celebrate 20 years of this hatted CBD diner with paella and tapas at Prahran Market
Celebrate 20 years of this hatted CBD diner with paella and tapas at Prahran Market
The Age

A bite-sized recap of the biggest stories of the week, so you know where to go and what to order across Melbourne and Victoria. Check in each week so you can be the smartest person in your group chat. Stay up to date with all the latest food news…

forbes.com - Amy Moran - Best Balsamic Vinegar 2026 | Our Top Tested Picks - Forbes Vetted
Best Balsamic Vinegar 2026 | Our Top Tested Picks - Forbes Vetted
Forbes

Balsamic vinegar is a pantry staple, but not all bottles are created equal. The best balsamic vinegars balance sweetness and acidity with a rich flavor and satisfyingly thick consistency. Emily Lycopolus, author of The Olive Oil and Vinegar Lover's…

thezoereport.com - Aaron Royce - Dua Lipa Just Modernized This 1800s Style Trend
Dua Lipa Just Modernized This 1800s Style Trend
The Zoe Report

Nobody vacations like Dua Lipa, and the star has the passport stamps and wardrobe to prove it. While in Italy celebrating film director Ella Jenkin's bachelorette, Lipa continued that streak this week with an eye-catching boho-chic look, similar to…

ajc.com - Sam Flemming - 6 Atlanta food pop-ups this week, including a deep dive on the Alden
6 Atlanta food pop-ups this week, including a deep dive on the Alden
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

It was just the first of many ways the hospitality industry has helped keep Hucks cooking away from his home space. In June, Hucks was invited by chef Shai Lavi for a collaboration at his Third Space restaurant. In July, Hucks put on a live-fire…

digitaljournal.com - AFP - Canada seeks to avert new US tariffs as deadline looms
Canada seeks to avert new US tariffs as deadline looms
Digital Journal

Fresh US tariffs are due to take effect on a range of Canadian goods after midnight Tuesday, as Ottawa seeks a deal to avert President Donald Trump's planned 50-percent duties. Trump signed orders for the new wave of tariffs last month, with the…

independent.com - Matt Kettmann - Satellite S.B. Shutting Down
Satellite S.B. Shutting Down
The Santa Barbara Independent

Satellite S.B., which brought a strong natural wine community to the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, will close its doors after nearly a decade in business on September 13. Owner Drew Cuddy — who opened the business in the front room of a…

independent.com - Josef Woodard - New Venue for Sippin' and Spinnin'
New Venue for Sippin' and Spinnin'
The Santa Barbara Independent

Among the multitude of places to chill in the Santa Ynez Valley, we can now add the aptly named Analogue Room. It is a unique concept and hangout zone, with rotating vinyl and a rotating wine list, nestled in the Founders' Square area of Solvang…

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