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20 Apr
Ruby chocolate: A symptom of our changing tastes in confectionery
After being announced back in September, ruby chocolate is finally hitting the shelves.
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18 Apr
Top 10 restaurants in the world 2018: Elite Traveler names the winners
New American style restaurant Alinea in the US city of Chicago has beaten out the competition to claim first place in a list of the top ten restaurants in the world, according to the latest rankings from luxury travel magazine and Verdict sister title Elite Traveler.
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18 Apr
Starbucks is bringing American coffee to Italy — And locals aren’t happy about it
Starbucks is opening its first store in Italy, almost 50 years after it was established in the US, sparking fears that it will fundamentally change the Italian coffee drinking culture.
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14 Apr
From ancient civilisations to craft micro-brews — How beer conquered the world
Beer is one of the world’s most ancient drinks.
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13 Apr
Myths about food and drink that just aren’t true
In an age when we’re thinking more carefully than ever about what we put in our mouths, myths about food and drinks are ever more prevalent.
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13 Apr
Bad news, turns out alcohol isn’t good for you after all
A new study from the University of Cambridge seems to prove conclusively that alcohol is, in fact, bad for you.
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12 Apr
White Castle is going vegetarian today as the Impossible burger joins the menu
Famed US fast food chain White Castle will begin selling Impossible burgers, a meat-free alternative that looks and tastes just like the real thing, at restaurants across the country today.
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11 Apr
Distillery tours, hotels, and boats – London’s best gin experiences
As gin becomes more ubiquitous, distillers are having to find new ways to entice customers.
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9 Apr
Japanese spirits are the must-have new luxury alcohol
When we think of whiskey, most minds turn to the UK.
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5 Apr
UK sugary drink tax: Here’s how much more customers will pay
In an effort to combat obesity, UK authorities announced a sugary drink tax in 2016.
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26 Mar
Pineapples are edging out avocado as the UK’s trendiest fruit
The popularity of the mighty avocado could be waning in the UK, as supermarket figures suggest that pineapples are increasing in popularity.
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22 Mar
Blueberry muffins are full of sugar 🤯 These sugar-stuffed foods might actually surprise you though
Blueberry muffins sold at popular brands across the UK are filled with sugar, according to new analysis by Action on Sugar and the Obesity Health Alliance.
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15 Mar
A brief history of gin and how it conquered the world
The history of gin is one of highs and lows, but it’s also the history of Britain.
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14 Mar
The Distillery Presents… a London dining experience like no other
The Distillery, the official home of Portobello Road Gin, is the sum of quite a few moving parts.
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13 Mar
The results of Veganuary show why the dietary trend is so popular
At the end of every January, the hosts of vegan eating drive, Veganuary, email participants who signed up a questionnaire.
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13 Mar
Fever-Tree is smashing the tonic water market: Here’s why
Fever-Tree opened its doors in 2005 with a simple aim: to create a tonic water that enhanced rather than masked the flavour of gin.
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12 Mar
Financial problems cause two Deliciously Ella deli closures
It seems 1.2 million Instagram followers does not a successful business make.
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7 Mar
Pie high: 15 of the best places to buy pies in the UK
It’s National Pie Week in the UK and to celebrate Verdict has rounded up some of the nation’s finest pies.
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7 Mar
$400 billion investment consortium close to purchasing stake in internet star Salt Bae’s restaurant
A group of major investors are close to completing the purchase of a minority stake in restaurant group D.ream, owned by Turkish conglomerate Dogus Group.
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7 Mar
Coca-Cola is releasing its first alcoholic drink in Japan
After focusing on soft drinks for 125 years, Coca-Cola is finally stepping into the world of alcohol.
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6 Mar
Indy beer maker BrewDog has announced a “beer for women” to tackle sexist marketing
In an effort to tackle sexist marketing and help close the pay gap, independent craft brewery Brewdog has launched a so-called “beer for girls” Pink IPA.
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6 Mar
Bean to cup: The process fuelling your coffee consumption (video)
Coffee consumption fuels the global workforce, which relies on regular espressos, lattes and cappuccinos to keep eyes open and business moving — coffee is the most consumed drink worldwide.
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21 Feb
A starvation diet won’t help you lose weight, according to a new study
Counting calories and limiting portion sizes are hallmarks of the so-called starvation diet trend.
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20 Feb
Barbecoa goes into administration, but it’s not Jamie Oliver’s fault that we’re spending less
Jamie Oliver’s flagship London Barbecoa restaurants have gone into administration as the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group struggles to pay off its soaring debts.
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16 Feb
An Australian wine maker is taking a company to court in its fight against copycats
Australian Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the world’s largest standalone winemaker, has initiated legal action in Australia’s Federal Court against a copycat brand.
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2 Feb
The best new drinks to end dry January in style
January has finally come to an end, which means for vast swathes of people the so-called dry January challenge has also ended.
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31 Jan
Forget Le Guide Michelin – these are France’s 11 best restaurants according to a top restaurant critic
Le Guide Michelin, France’s annual list of Michelin starred restaurants, will be released next month.
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30 Jan
What’s the best way for a restaurant to get 3 Michelin stars?
For restauranteurs, there is no greater marker of success than Michelin stars.
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16 Jan
Human-flavoured snacks will be on offer at London’s latest film festival
Looking for things to do in London today?
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11 Jan
7 terrible reviews of well-regarded Michelin-starred restaurants
When it comes to dining, one man’s delicious is another man’s devilish.