Sugar puffs and Ribena are probably not what you would expect a rock star to demand. But Rod Stewart is 66 and a father of eight, so his after-show antics are not as raucous as they were in his heyday... more
The world's biggest spirits makers Diageo and Pernod Ricard beat sales forecasts for the first quarter of the year with strong growth from Asia, Latin America and Africa outweighing moribund European markets... more
Guinness-maker Diageo shows off a spike in sales, up 12% in the first three months of 2010, as the world’s biggest spirits group hailed “some signs of recovery... more
Style arbiter Stephen Bayley, whose wife inspired his new book, reveals why bras are for men, how the female body became so potent and what Anna Wintour eats for lunch... ... more
Wine and spirits firm Pernod Ricard, owner of Beefeater gin, Jameson Irish whiskey and Jacob’s Creek wine, today reported a 13% rise in profits thanks to its takeover of Absolut Vodka ... more
French drinks giant Pernod Ricard today agreed the sale of its Wild Turkey Kentucky bourbon brand to Italy’s Campari for $575 million (£392 million), and also said it plans a €1 billion (£898 million) rights issue... more
The credit crunch is going to be a test for restaurateurs as the capital's increasingly educated diners become more picky not only about the menu but the price tag attached to it. ... more
Drinks giant Diageo shrugged off talk that the UK beer market is in terminal decline with a strong set of results that included a surprising lift in sales of Guinness... more
Whether you're seeking carols at Southwark Cathedral or the best bars to warm up in, here's where to celebrate the season of cold feet and good cheer.... more
London has been shaken and stirred. A new wave of intimate and sophisticated bars and clubs now rule the night scene. As the season gets into full swing, we tell you where to party.... more
The Absolut Icebar celebrates its first birthday, guitarist Keith James plays Nick Drake songs and Water Rats hosts a kitsch and kinky retro night.... more
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