Food & Drink - The Glass Magazine

Glass talks to Royal Salute’s Sandy Hyslop about their new limited edition 29 Year Old Expression

January 29, 2020

WHEN Sandy Hyslop, the master blender of Royal Salute, sat opposite me swirling a glass of his newest blend, it was clear that this new expression was something he was immensely proud of. He drew the glass clos...

Glass dines at glamorous Knightsbridge institution Zuma

Derby Jones

January 27, 2020

Dining, Feature

Who knew that one of London’s swankiest neighbourhoods, a postcode known for being a little flashy, could house one of the most elegant Japanese restaurants in town? Zuma, literally hidden away in a mews just o...

Hong Kong’s Louise receives its first Michelin star

Simone Williams

January 7, 2020

Asia, Dining, Feature, Food & Drink, Hong Kong

ONLY half a year after launching, Louise, the Hong Kong-based French restaurant, has been awarded its first Michelin star. Louise, the brainchild of JIA Group and Chef Julien Royer, was one of 16 new entries to...

The Glass Guide to Christmas Spirits

Katrina Mirpuri

December 23, 2019

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

CHRISTMAS is always a good time to crack open something a little special to share with friends and family. For many, Bailey’s, mulled wine and sherry are an annual tradition however, here at Glass we think that...

Glass Christmas Gift Guide to Mince Pies

Emma Hart

December 18, 2019

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

MINCE pies have been enjoyed by the Brits and beyond since the 13th century, but still innovative bakers are finding ways to keep the pie a festive favourite. Enjoyed in the lead up to Christmas and on the 25th...

Michelin-starred restaurant Ming Court reveals new dim sum and making class

Cara Jenkins

December 17, 2019

Dining, Hong Kong, News

RENOWNED for profiling sophisticated menus of classic Cantonese dishes to be enjoyed in an inviting elegant atmosphere, Ming Court launches its new menu based around dim sum, the much acclaimed popular dish wit...

The Glass Guide to luxury Christmas hampers and gifts

Emma Hart

December 17, 2019

Feature, Food & Drink

UNDOUBTABLY the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas is the season of celebrating, feasting, and most importantly, giving. Leave your nearest and dearest feeling spoilt for choice with our exquisite selec...

The Glass Guide to Festive Drinks

Emma Hart

December 13, 2019

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

WITH gifts for your loved ones purchased and outfits for the parties chosen, the next step in planning a perfect Christmas break is deciding on your drinks. To ensure your Christmas goes smoothly, Glass is here...

Fortnum & Mason opens its very first shop and restaurant in Hong Kong

Cara Jenkins

December 11, 2019

Food & Drink, News

BRITISH retailer Fortnum & Mason has opened a new store and restaurant in Hong Kong, right in time for Christmas. To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, Fortnum & Mason has also unveiled the brand’s ...

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong presents festive luxury in the Clouds by Ozone, Tom Ford Beauty & Lane Crawford

Cara Jenkins

December 5, 2019

Asia, Food & Drink, Hong Kong, News, Travel

TO WELCOME in the festive season, lavish rooftop bar Ozone is collaborating with the iconic luxury retail Lane Crawford to produce a unique collection of gifts by Tom Ford Beauty, in addition to an array of fab...

Glass raises a glass at the Gin Afternoon Tea at Conrad, London

Katrina Mirpuri

November 29, 2019

Dining, Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

THE growing variations of afternoon tea in London make it hard to differentiate between marketing gimmicks and genuinely brilliant experiences. When offering something so quintessentially British, it’s importan...

Glass tries the vegan menu at Kanishka Mayfair

Lily Rimmer

November 27, 2019

Feature, Food & Drink, Restaurants

RENOWNED for their ability to enchant guests with a vibrant window into Indian culture, Kanishka in Mayfair focuses on unexplored dishes from the so-called "sister states" of Northern India, named for the simil...

Glass dines at The Kensington’s Town House restaurant

Charlie Navin-Holder

November 27, 2019

Dining, News

IT'S a funny thing that hotel restaurants often conspire to feel somewhat lacking in warmth. A hotel is a temporary home, after all, so shouldn’t your temporary dinner table feel something like comfort, and fam...

Glass visits a beautiful restaurant, Wild by Tart, in Victoria, London

Derby Jones

November 12, 2019

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

VICTORIA is shaping up to be a dining hot spot in the capital. Wild by Tart a new restaurant in Eccleston Yards from Lucy Carr-Ellison and Jemima Jones, is certainly an excellent reason to head south of the riv...

Glass dines out with the Little Kolkata supper club

Lucy Wai

October 22, 2019

Dining, Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

WHAT BETTER way to celebrate a first birthday than by throwing a sumptuous two-day supper club? Little Kolkota, known for its authentic Bengali fare in the heart of Covent Garden, is pulling out all the stops w...

Glass explores the dining scene in and around Somerset House

Sean Sheehan

October 15, 2019

Dining, Feature

BUILT on the site of a Tudor palace, Somerset House’s commanding position on the banks of the Thames is no longer so obvious. The Strand’s clutter of ill-assorted buildings and constant traffic conspire to di...

Fortnum’s donates world’s largest chocolate hamper to Great Ormond Street Hospital

Charlie Navin-Holder

October 10, 2019

Food & Drink, News

FORTNUM & MASON has made an eye-catching donation to Great Ormond Street Hospital, ushering in the Christmas period by giving away one of their iconic F&M hampers, to be auctioned off this December. Th...

Glass visits Sticks‘n’Sushi, a sushi restaurant even for those who don‘t like fish

Lily Rimmer

October 9, 2019

Dining, News

FAMED for their high-quality and fresh ingredients, interesting flavour combinations, and unique and savvy business approach that has seen their flagship restaurant in Denmark expand to a chain of 11 other rest...

Glass previews an international cocktail takeover at The Coral Room and The Bloomsbury Club

Charlie Navin-Holder

October 3, 2019

Drinks, News

THE CORAL Room and The Bloomsbury Club, of The Bloomsbury Hotel, will be transformed this Friday, when two of the world's most buzzed-about bars takeover, in collaboration with Mancino Vermouth for The World’s ...

Glass heads to Hertfordshire to dine at the Glasshouse at The Grove

Amanda Bernstein

October 1, 2019

Feature, Food & Drink

THE GROVE, a luxury country-house hotel set within 300 acres of countryside in the heart of Hertfordshire, has recently re-opened its Glasshouse restaurant after undergoing a dramatic renovation. This glamorous...

Glass goes by train to Venice

Sean Sheehan

September 30, 2019

Dining, Feature, Travel

THE first hurdle for a hassle-free trip to Venice is getting there. A number of airlines offer inexpensive flights but we’ve all know the frazzle this entails: fiendish luggage rules, cramped seating, queues, d...