Have #TheVirtualHappyHour to support the hospitality industry

Virtual Happy Hour 2

A group of friends from the hospitality industry launch donation-based #TheVirtualHappyHour initiative in a bid to provide an extra boost to suffering bars, pubs and restaurants. With government advice to avoid pubs, clubs and social venues, and looming lockdown, the outbreak of Covid-19 is drastically impacting the hospitality industry. Some measures, announced by Chancellor Rishi

How To Be A Bright Young Thing

Denis Broci, Claridge's Bar, London

The Bright Young Things were a group of rich, indulgent aristocrats who between the two wars entertained themselves by dressing up, posing and performing. All this gaiety was caught on camera by the incomparable and controversial Cecil Beaton. One thing is for sure, if they were alive now, all their fun would be had at

How to Drink French

David Lebovitz, Drinking French, Paris

The idea of sitting in a trendy Parisian bar in the 11th arrondissement, waiting for the author of many of the world’s best selling food books and the first-ever food blogger, could make anyone’s knees slightly tremblant. But then our guest today walked in with a big smile on his face said “Bon Jour!” David