Monthly Archives: August 2010

La Trompette’s sommelier to represent UK in European competition

Matthieu Longuere, MS, head sommelier at London’s La Trompette, has been chosen to represent the UK in the European Sommelier’s competition, the Concours du Meilleur Sommelier du Europe 2010, in Strasbourg in November. Matthieu, 38, beat James Payne of the Ardeonaig Hotel & Restaurant in Perthshire, and the current UK Sommelier of the Year Christopher […]

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Academy seeks industry’s front-of-house stars

The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) is seeking nominations from employers and staff in the industry for its front-of-house Annual Awards Excellence, being held at London’s Innholder’s Hall on 22 October 2010. The awards, which have been held by the Academy since 1988, celebrate and reward inspiring people and organisations whose hard work […]

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Trading firm in London’s boutique hotels as consumers opt for a more memorable experience

The UK’s growing number of boutique hotels, with their quirky, design-led interiors and individually styled luxury rooms, have helped put the prestige back into Britain’s hotels by giving guests a more memorable experience than a standard room in a large chain.

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