At New York’s highest Midtown restaurant, the best dish is vegan August 31, 2023 The waiter had persuaded us to get the tuna. It’s understandable. We’ve all spent our lives being conditioned that meat and fish is best. But at Midtown New York’s highest restaurant, the vegan food shouts loudest. Peak restaurant opened during the pandemic on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, the tallest building within New [...]
Tim Martin: JD Wetherspoon had a bumper Christmas but high labour costs are bruising pubs January 24, 2024 Sir Tim Martin, the outspoken boss of Wetherspoon’s has said labour and energy costs are far higher than pre-pandemic, highlighting the disparity between pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.
Why now is the time to try Greek wine May 30, 2024 Having made wine for centuries, a modern wave of Greek wine has had sommeliers and supermarkets alike clamouring for more
Forget the Parthenon – Why alternative Athens is a must June 12, 2023 Away from the historical monuments, Ash Hiden gets to grips with Athens’ vibrant food and drink scene You will want to see the Parthenon. I get it. The imposing temple on the hill of the Acropolis serves as an ancient advertisement for Athens, stamping your mental passport like a marble version of the Hollywood Sign. [...]
Wetherspoons reveal their Christmas menu and it’s a depressing sight November 8, 2023 Wetherspoons has unveiled its Christmas menu for 2023 and it comes with an alcoholic drink
Deliveroo boss: London founders are still the best in the business August 4, 2023 London as a location to both conduct business and start a business is increasingly a hot topic. Having started Deliveroo in London a decade ago and listing the business on the London Stock Exchange eight years later, I’ve seen firsthand how the start-up scene here works. I still firmly believe that London is brilliant for [...]
New Year’s Eve Champagne buying tips for every occasion December 22, 2023 For New Year's Eve one must drink Champagne. But which one? Here's my recommendation for all occasions
The cost of living crisis has made managing Christmas supply chains trickier than ever December 22, 2023 Supply chains have had to adapt in unprecedented ways in recent years. And this Christmas shows us that there are still lessons to be learnt, writes Mat Woodcock
Lidl: Big on expansion with plans to open over 200 more stores across London April 24, 2023 Lidl said it was planning to open a further 200 stores across London as soaring food costs continued to drive demand for discount supermarkets. This morning Lidl released its list of priority locations for new stores across London and the wider UK, with some 247 locations across the capital highlighted as potential sites. Lidl, which [...]
British businesses most optimistic in over a year but London firms sweat over inflation June 30, 2023 British business optimism has climbed to its highest level in over a year despite consumers retreating in response to rising prices and the Bank of England’s aggressive interest rate rises, a survey out today reveals. UK business confidence climbed nine points to 37 per cent in June, taking it up to its highest level since [...]