Food & Beverage Travel News

Le Fez nightclub in Putney has spent the enforced months of closure developing and refurbishing what was already a premium space for culture connoisseurs. The warm and welcoming venue offers a luxurious and immersive garden themed lounge bar as well as an intimate club space. It is now an even...

Singapore Airlines and London family gin distiller, Hayman’s, have partnered to launch a commemorative gin.The drink will celebrate the airline’s 50th anniversary of flying between London and Singapore.Starting from three weekly London flights in 1971, Singapore Airlines has steadily increased its presence and strengthened its long relationship with the UK....

Chef Dani García, a three-star Michelin chef from Spain, and one of the highly acclaimed Andalusian chefs in the world, has the first branch of BiBo restaurant in Qatar at the St. Regis Doha. García was born in the coastal town of Marbella where he opened the first BiBo restaurant...

The Savoy has welcomed Shannon Tebay to the position of head bartender at the world-renowned American Bar.Tebay will join the property in August from New York’s Death & Company.Her experience in hospitality spans a decade; for seven years she has been part of the team at Manhattan’s celebrated Death &...

Virgin Atlantic has reopened its Clubhouse at New York JFK airport.Upper Class customers, Flying Club Gold members and some premium Delta passengers can once again enjoy access to the flagship North America lounge.They will enjoy a complimentary a la carte menu featuring five-star dining, tapas dishes and afternoon tea plus...

British Airways has unveiled its new inflight digital ordering platform.The tool gives customers in Euro Traveller (economy) the option to order additional snacks and drinks mid-flight, directly to their seat.The new inflight ordering system will complement the airline’s current ‘Buy Before You Fly’ offering, where customers are encouraged to order...

Café Bateel is bringing a refreshed take on Mediterranean specialities to tables across the Middle East this summer. The new menu features plenty of flavourful, wholesome and delectable dishes, crafted using the season’s best ingredients. “Inspired by conviviality and the idea of coming together over good food, the menu puts...

Emirates has re-opened its dedicated first-class lounge at Dubai International Concourse B to serve the growing volume of premium customers travelling from and through Emirates’ hub.The move comes as more markets around the world ease restrictions and put in place protocols that enable international travel.Emirates will also continue to operate...

Atlantis, the Palm is inviting UAE residents to enjoy 25 per cent off every restaurant in resort this summer, including celebrity chef restaurants and popular outlets, Nobu, Hakkasan, Bread Street Kitchen, Ossiano, Wavehouse and Ronda Locatelli.The Atlantis Circle is a free to download mobile app, offering UAE residents an automatic...

This summer, Los Angeles restaurant the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel will pop-up at the Dorchester Rooftop, bringing a taste of California to London.With views across Hyde Park and East London, the Dorchester Rooftop will be transformed to the Polo Lounge with its iconic décor including candy-stripes and...

Finnair has made its range of inflight meals more widely available enabling customers to buy and eat them from the comfort of their own homes – without taking a flight.Customers are now able to purchase the popular meals in Helsinki via the Foodora online food delivery service.Finnair has seen a...

As American Airlines continues welcoming customers back to the skies, the airline is reopening additional Admirals Club lounges and adding enhancements to give customers more peace of mind when traveling.Lounges reopening in May include the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) Admirals Club at gate B7 and the Miami International Airport...

Sofitel Dubai the Palm has announced the introduction of a new culinary team.Irish-born Kevin Fleming joins the hotel as the head chef across all the restaurant offerings at Sofitel Dubai the Palm. Previously at Atlantis the Palm, Dubai he has the knowledge of what Palm Jumeirah guests are looking for....

Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Atlantis, the Palm invites United Arab Emirates residents to break fast at Iftar or enjoy Suhoor at the celebrated Lebanese restaurant Ayamna.The location will be offering delicious set menus hand-selected by the Beirut-born chef Ali.A favourite amongst Arab celebrities and royalty the world over,...

The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa has confirmed chef Matthew Foxon will join the team as executive chef from May.He will oversee the complete culinary journey at the hotel, bringing his passion for sustainability and his brand of classic cuisine with contemporary influences to bear across all the offerings.His desire...

With just days to go until al-fresco dining and the first phase of staycations are allowed across the country, new VisitEngland research shows that it is foodie experiences that are top of the agenda for sensory-starved Brits.In a research poll of 2,476 nationally representative adults commissioned by the body, more...

JP Anglo will lead foodies on a culinary journey through the eclectic tastes and richly unique flavours of Filipino cuisine as he steps into the kitchen at Jannah Hotels & Resorts’ Halo Halo restaurants.The celebrity chef will be leading celebrations as part of the Halo Halo Food Festival at the...

Travellers who are missing the skies and want to experience the culinary delights of first-class dining can do so from their home thanks to a new partnership between British Airways, Feast Box and Do & Co.The airline has teamed up with its catering partner Do & Co, and Feast Box,...

Famed party-bar O Beach is opening up in Dubai. O Beach Dubai is set to open later this year on Palm West Beach, and it looks set to become one of the newest hotspots on the man-made island.Starring a 600 square metre swimming pool, four bars and a restaurant –...

Heinz Beck, famous as the head chef of three Michelin-starred La Pergola in Rome, will be in Dubai next month for a series of pop-up culinary events.From March 1st-4th the award-winning chef will host a series of limited-edition dinners at Social by Heinz Beck, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah.ADVERTISEMENTSocial by...