Category: Food & Wine

In defence of the sommelier

Stereotypically snooty, the sommelier has – historically, at least – had a bad rep; here, Joshua Friend explains just why wine service matters and how to make the most of those creating restaurant wine lists

Barbecue blowout: Moroccan lamb

As the heatwave continues, our Head Chef Stewart Turner offers a recipe to make the most of these blissful barbecue days, with a showstopping lamb dish

On the pour: Grus

Our fantastic Enomatic “wine tasting” machines at 63 Pall Mall keep open bottles in perfect condition, meaning we can open a number of interesting wines for you to taste at any one time. In this new monthly column, we’re highlighting our pick of the selection – first up, a Syrah-dominant blend from some of the […]

Fire up the grill: five reds for the barbecue

The record-breaking summer is offering plenty of opportunities to make the most of cooking al fresco. Whether you’re operating on a disposable barbecue in the park or taking things seriously with a Big Green Egg, we’ve put together five reds to perfectly complement fire-cooking