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Beer up 3p a pint - and wine by 18p a bottle - after 'record booze tax hike
A bottle of wine is set to jump by 18p after a record rise in booze duty, drinkers have been warned. A pint of beer will rise 3p, and a bottle of lager by 8p once VAT is included, according to industry analysis. It comes after what is expected to…
9 Wine Advent Calendars That'll Put Extra Cheer in Your Holiday Season
We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Nowadays, advent calendars can offer more than just chocolate or random…
In Rome, a new wine bar is a masterclass in stone and steel
At Pierre Wine Bar on Rome 's Via della Frezza, the current wine list spans over a thousand references, amassed through decades of family collecting and accompanied by a menu that finds room for buttered tagliolini, prawn-stuffed eggs and pork ribs…
Major star turns down Celeb Traitors to watch it with 'red wine and crisps
Hannah Waddingham turned down a spot on The Celebrity Traitors despite the chance to appear alongside her Ted Lasso co-star Nick Mohammed. The actress, who plays football club owner Rebecca Welton in the hit sitcom, said she was also asked to…
Toast the City Awards celebrated with excellent wine: Here's what
City AM celebrated the 2nd annual Toast the City Awards last week with a packed out ceremony – with the wine supplied by All (good) Things Last week's Toast The City Awards were an absolute triumph as hundreds celebrated the best spaces…
Wine Chronicles: Studio 750's Monica Stevens Sees Vintners Working Harder and Pricing for a New Generation
Summary: Monica Stevens, proprietor of Studio 750, a by-appointment tasting room in downtown St. Helena, says Napa Valley's small producers are working harder and traveling more to sell their wines, and that her own sales are up this year because…
Five Michelin chefs' 'Taste of Time' feast sells out
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is holding its annual flagship event, the 'Wine and Dine Festival,' at the Central Harbourfront Event Space and Tamar Park, bringing together international celebrity chefs — great news for food lovers. SCROLL TO…
Man flees restaurant without paying 'expensive' £16 bill - quickly regrets it
Dine-and-dash incidents — where people order food and drink then leave without paying — have reportedly been on the rise in recent years. In January, a poll of 1,500 adults in Britain by Glass Atlas for card payment provider take…
Punk Foodie Guide: 9 must-try Atlanta food pop-ups and dining events
This week's pop-up lineup includes a family-style feast inspired by food on film from two “Top Chef” alums, a Jamaican tasting menu in Dunwoody opening with a white Hennessy-infused lobster bisque, a Halloween watch party built around…
When every London Christmas market returns for 2026
The clocks have gone back, which means one thing, and one thing only: the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. With less than two months until the big day, it's time to start sorting out stocking fillers and finding trinkets to decorate the…
Festive voyages: Europe's top Christmas market river cruises
One of the best parts about the holiday season are the Christmas markets. Mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and lots and lots of sweet treats… what's not to love? There are plenty to choose in Europe, from the classics to lesser-known gems.
74p in every pound goes to tax as Scot whisky industry sounds alarm
In a briefing seen by ministers, the trade body warned that the industry had already been forced to pause production, restructure operations and close sites or visitor centres as businesses struggle with rising costs and an uncertain global market.
Ziggy Marley Concert Returns to Robert Mondavi Winery
Robert Mondavi Winery is hosting a sold-out outdoor concert on November 7, when Grammy-winning reggae artist Ziggy Marley headlines against the vineyard's golden autumn backdrop. The show follows John Legend's May 14 performance at the winery…
Minecraft billionaire is latest California resident to flee state - as he offloads $70M Beverly Hills mansion
Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson is looking to unload his $70 million Beverly Hills megamansion, becoming the latest tech billionaire to loosen his ties to California as some of the state's wealthiest residents head for the…
Vape sellers targeting youngsters is completely unacceptable
Aiming to addict children and young people under 18 to nicotine of any kind or encouraging them to vape sets them up for lifelong health harms, and is completely unacceptable. New regulations coming in today should make it harder for people and…
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