https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/lifestyle/food/feed/atom/ 2026-03-04T03:05:44+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-03-02T20:03:26+00:00 2026-03-02T20:03:26+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/celebrating-british-pie-week-the-best-week-of-the-year Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_Celebrating_British_Pie_Week_-_The_Best_Week_of_the_Year.jpg" /></p><p>If there’s one thing us Brits do well, it’s making (and eating…well, demolishing) a damn good pie.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_Celebrating_British_Pie_Week_-_The_Best_Week_of_the_Year.jpg" /></p><p>If there’s one thing us Brits do well, it’s making (and eating…well, demolishing) a damn good pie.</p> 2026-03-02T20:00:29+00:00 2026-03-02T20:00:29+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-anam-cam-ranh-crafts-bold-new-degustation-menu Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_The_Anam_Cam_Ranh_crafts_bold_new_degustation_menu1.jpg" /></p><p>The Anam Cam Ranh’s fine dining restaurant The Colonial has launched a “boundary-pushing” degustation menu characterised by innovative combinations of Vietnamese and international ingredients, flavours and textures.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_The_Anam_Cam_Ranh_crafts_bold_new_degustation_menu1.jpg" /></p><p>The Anam Cam Ranh’s fine dining restaurant The Colonial has launched a “boundary-pushing” degustation menu characterised by innovative combinations of Vietnamese and international ingredients, flavours and textures.</p> 2026-02-27T20:24:19+00:00 2026-02-27T20:24:19+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/prowein-bottega-presents-the-no/alcohol-collection Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_ProWein-Bottega_presents_the_no-alcohol_collection.jpg" /></p><p>At ProWein, Bottega winery and distillery will be presenting its collection of No/Alcohol products, which are increasingly in demand on the market, at its stand.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_ProWein-Bottega_presents_the_no-alcohol_collection.jpg" /></p><p>At ProWein, Bottega winery and distillery will be presenting its collection of No/Alcohol products, which are increasingly in demand on the market, at its stand.</p> 2026-02-22T22:51:39+00:00 2026-02-22T22:51:39+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-to-host-alcohol-free-tasting-evening-showcasing-category-growth-and-new-product-launch Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_Birmingham_to_host_alcohol-free_tasting_evening_showcasing_category_growth_and_new_product_launch.jpg" /></p><p>A free alcohol-free tasting evening will take place at Birmingham Brewing Company in Stirchley on Thursday 26th February, bringing together some of the most innovative producers redefining the drinks category.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_Birmingham_to_host_alcohol-free_tasting_evening_showcasing_category_growth_and_new_product_launch.jpg" /></p><p>A free alcohol-free tasting evening will take place at Birmingham Brewing Company in Stirchley on Thursday 26th February, bringing together some of the most innovative producers redefining the drinks category.</p> 2026-02-19T16:15:41+00:00 2026-02-19T16:15:41+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/karen-gillan-unveiled-as-the-muse-for-compass-box-whisky-s-hedonism-2026 Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD3_-_Karen_Gillan_unveiled_as_The_Muse_for_Compass_Box_Whiskys_Hedonism_2026.jpg" /></p><p>Karen Gillan has been unveiled as&nbsp;‘The Muse’&nbsp;for Scotch Whiskymaker Compass Box's limited edition&nbsp;‘Hedonism’.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD3_-_Karen_Gillan_unveiled_as_The_Muse_for_Compass_Box_Whiskys_Hedonism_2026.jpg" /></p><p>Karen Gillan has been unveiled as&nbsp;‘The Muse’&nbsp;for Scotch Whiskymaker Compass Box's limited edition&nbsp;‘Hedonism’.</p> 2026-02-17T20:27:55+00:00 2026-02-17T20:27:55+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/marstons-making-mealtimes-marvellous-with-limited-edition-matilda-inspired-menu-available-in-over-350-pubs-across-the-uk Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD1_-_Marstons_making_mealtimes_marvellous_with_limited_edition_Matilda-inspired_menu_available_in_over_350_pubs_across_the_UK.jpg" /></p><p>This month, UK pub group Marston’s will be making mealtimes marvellous with a brand new, limited-edition Matilda-inspired menu, with dishes available in over 450 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD1_-_Marstons_making_mealtimes_marvellous_with_limited_edition_Matilda-inspired_menu_available_in_over_350_pubs_across_the_UK.jpg" /></p><p>This month, UK pub group Marston’s will be making mealtimes marvellous with a brand new, limited-edition Matilda-inspired menu, with dishes available in over 450 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.</p> 2026-02-17T20:18:38+00:00 2026-02-17T20:18:38+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/recipe-for-success-industry-training-helps-new-street-food-businesses-prepare-for-uk-debut Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_Recipe_for_success-industry_training_helps_new_street_food_businesses_prepare_for_UK_debut11111.jpg" /></p><p>A 34-strong cohort of new street food traders will be the latest additions to the UK’s hospitality ecosystem following the completion of an industry training initiative in March 2026.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_Recipe_for_success-industry_training_helps_new_street_food_businesses_prepare_for_UK_debut11111.jpg" /></p><p>A 34-strong cohort of new street food traders will be the latest additions to the UK’s hospitality ecosystem following the completion of an industry training initiative in March 2026.</p> 2026-02-16T22:45:48+00:00 2026-02-16T22:45:48+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/husband-and-wife-team-make-history-as-the-culinary-innovators-behind-the-worlds-first-wine-infused-gourmet-jam Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_Husband_and_wife_team_make_history_as_the_culinary_innovators_behind_the_worlds_first_wine-infused_gourmet_jam1.jpg" /></p><p>Jam Vino, the world’s first line of wine-infused gourmet jam, is an example of Black culinary innovation, ownership, and excellence.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_Husband_and_wife_team_make_history_as_the_culinary_innovators_behind_the_worlds_first_wine-infused_gourmet_jam1.jpg" /></p><p>Jam Vino, the world’s first line of wine-infused gourmet jam, is an example of Black culinary innovation, ownership, and excellence.</p> 2026-02-13T21:51:04+00:00 2026-02-13T21:51:04+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/24-stories-announces-passing-fancies-bar-residency Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_24_Stories_announces_Passing_Fancies_Bar_residency.jpg" /></p><p>This February,&nbsp;24 Stories&nbsp;have just announced a special residency with&nbsp;Passing&nbsp;Fancies, the award-winning independent cocktail bar from Birmingham, taking place on the ground floor at 24 Stories.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_24_Stories_announces_Passing_Fancies_Bar_residency.jpg" /></p><p>This February,&nbsp;24 Stories&nbsp;have just announced a special residency with&nbsp;Passing&nbsp;Fancies, the award-winning independent cocktail bar from Birmingham, taking place on the ground floor at 24 Stories.</p> 2026-02-12T09:09:14+00:00 2026-02-12T09:09:14+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/zamora-company-to-be-the-exclusive-distributor-for-bottega-spa-in-spain-and-andorra Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD121-download.jpg" /></p><p>Zamora Company Iberia adds Italian glamour to its portfolio: it will be the exclusive distributor of the iconic Bottega sparkling wines in Spain and Andorra.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD121-download.jpg" /></p><p>Zamora Company Iberia adds Italian glamour to its portfolio: it will be the exclusive distributor of the iconic Bottega sparkling wines in Spain and Andorra.</p> 2026-02-12T08:58:17+00:00 2026-02-12T08:58:17+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/zizzi-gives-away-free-candy-floss-at-135-restaurants-and-kids-eat-free-this-half-term Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD11_-_Zizzi_gives_away_free_candy_floss_at_135_restaurants_and_Kids_Eat_Free_this_Half_Term.jpg" /></p><p>To kick off half-term, on Monday 16th February, Zizzi is staging the world’s biggest free candy floss giveaway, offering the fluffy sweet treat to everyone, not just Zillionaires, with no purchase necessary.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD11_-_Zizzi_gives_away_free_candy_floss_at_135_restaurants_and_Kids_Eat_Free_this_Half_Term.jpg" /></p><p>To kick off half-term, on Monday 16th February, Zizzi is staging the world’s biggest free candy floss giveaway, offering the fluffy sweet treat to everyone, not just Zillionaires, with no purchase necessary.</p> 2026-02-11T08:59:34+00:00 2026-02-11T08:59:34+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-global-ikea-study-finds-nearly-1-in-5-people-eat-dinner-on-the-sofa Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_New_global_IKEA_study_finds_nearly_1_in_5_people_eat_dinner_on_the_sofa.jpg" /></p><p>Nearly 1 in 5 people now eat dinner on the sofa, according to a new global study by IKEA that reveals how screens, space, and shifting routines are quietly transforming one of our most human rituals.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_New_global_IKEA_study_finds_nearly_1_in_5_people_eat_dinner_on_the_sofa.jpg" /></p><p>Nearly 1 in 5 people now eat dinner on the sofa, according to a new global study by IKEA that reveals how screens, space, and shifting routines are quietly transforming one of our most human rituals.</p> 2026-02-11T08:55:17+00:00 2026-02-11T08:55:17+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-grand-hotel-birmingham-launches-valentine-s-cocktails Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD1_-_The_Grand_Hotel_Birmingham_launches_Valentines_cocktails.jpg" /></p><p>From 1st to 28th February, Madeleine, the bar at The Grand Hotel Birmingham, will be serving up five bespoke cocktails inspired by couples whose stories of passion and devotion have stood the test of time.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD1_-_The_Grand_Hotel_Birmingham_launches_Valentines_cocktails.jpg" /></p><p>From 1st to 28th February, Madeleine, the bar at The Grand Hotel Birmingham, will be serving up five bespoke cocktails inspired by couples whose stories of passion and devotion have stood the test of time.&nbsp;</p> 2026-02-10T09:54:13+00:00 2026-02-10T09:54:13+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-small-dining-habits-that-secretly-make-or-break-a-valentines-date Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD1_-_The_small_dining_habits_that_secretly_make_or_break_a_Valentines_date.jpg" /></p><p>The most romantic day of the year is also one of the most high‑pressure.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD1_-_The_small_dining_habits_that_secretly_make_or_break_a_Valentines_date.jpg" /></p><p>The most romantic day of the year is also one of the most high‑pressure.</p> 2026-02-09T00:25:38+00:00 2026-02-09T00:25:38+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/weekends-well-brunched-lucciola-and-zoku-launch-new-brunch-menus Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_Weekends_Well_Brunched-_Lucciola_and_Zoku_launch_new_brunch_menus.jpg" /></p><p>The Hari Hong Kong has launched two distinct new weekend brunch menus this month at Italian ristorante Lucciola and Japanese restaurant Zoku &amp; The Terrace, with live music to boot.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD_-_Weekends_Well_Brunched-_Lucciola_and_Zoku_launch_new_brunch_menus.jpg" /></p><p>The Hari Hong Kong has launched two distinct new weekend brunch menus this month at Italian ristorante Lucciola and Japanese restaurant Zoku &amp; The Terrace, with live music to boot.</p> 2026-02-07T14:07:58+00:00 2026-02-07T14:07:58+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/wine-paris-bottega-presents-gold-stardust-the-top-of-the-range-in-the-premium-prosecco-collection Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD1_-_Wine_Paris-Bottega_presents_Gold_Stardust_the_top_of_the_range_in_the2.jpg" /></p><p>On the occasion of Wine Paris, Bottega presents Gold Stardust at its stand, the wine at the top of the quality ladder of the innovative Prosecco Premium Vintage Collection, created after years of study and research by Bottega.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/FOOD1_-_Wine_Paris-Bottega_presents_Gold_Stardust_the_top_of_the_range_in_the2.jpg" /></p><p>On the occasion of Wine Paris, Bottega presents Gold Stardust at its stand, the wine at the top of the quality ladder of the innovative Prosecco Premium Vintage Collection, created after years of study and research by Bottega.</p>