Joe Lutrario

1 week ago | restaurantonline.co.uk | Joe Lutrario

Tell us about the moment you first became interested in wineI grew up in and around restaurants — my parents have been in the industry for as long as I can remember — so the world of food and drink was always close at hand. One of the earliest and most influential figures for me was a gentleman named James Sankey, who had an encyclopedic knowledge of wine and a palate to match. He made a huge impression on me at a young age.

1 week ago | restaurantonline.co.uk | Joe Lutrario

Vegan chef Alexis Gauthier has recently taken to calling out people on Instagram for eating fish and meat. It goes without saying that the Frenchman objects to animals being killed for food, but what really gets Gauthier’s goat is people with a platform who glorify their consumption. Those who have found themselves in his crosshairs include Tod Inskip (of Eating with Tod fame), Stanley Tucci and even Prince William.

1 week ago | restaurantonline.co.uk | Joe Lutrario

As revealed by Restaurant earlier this year, the Frith Street venue has dropped from 20 covers to 13 covers as it pushes for a third Michelin star. The space has been given a more considered and high-end look with design details including a custom counter made from a solid piece of cherry wood; marble and glazed tiles; a wine and sake wall; and a copper and brass bar area where guests can be seated before and after meals.

1 week ago | restaurantonline.co.uk | Joe Lutrario

Revealed by Restaurant earlier this year, the site is located in Snow Hill within the city’s business district and will combine a ‘bold, seasonal food offering’ with an ever-evolving wine list curated by Purnell’s business partner Phil Innes, who is the founder of Loki Wine. The new opening will centre on shared dining, with a flexible menu of small and large plates that will allow guests to order ‘in a more informal way’. “At Trillium, choice is everything,” says Purnell.

2 weeks ago | restaurantonline.co.uk | Joe Lutrario

What: A brunch-focused café, restaurant, and wine bar located in Brighton’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. Formerly home to Brighton Cocktail Company, The Canopy is being billed as a multifunctional community space, hosting everything from wine tastings and yoga classes to business networking events. Who: The project is led by Carla Grassy, co-owner of top Brighton restaurant 64 Degrees. The menu is overseen by 64 Degrees chef patron Michael Bremner.