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21 WINE & FOOD PAIRING

We look at the latest trends in wine and food pairing, including pairing suggestions within your menu and how to capitalise on consumer preferences – with exclusive advice for Valentine’s Day!

38 NEW CREATIONS

PocketSquare’s latest menu takes inspiration from storytelling and fictional characters; this month, we feature the Stoker cocktail.

41 EVENT MANAGEMENT

We tackle what it means to host and manage events within your venue, looking at what you should consider while planning and how to best manage your staff.

44 VENUE OF THE MONTH

Casa do Frango’s latest addition, the London Bridge site is proud to be the home of an underground bar called The Green Room.

56 HOSPITALITY AROUND THE WORLD

You won’t even be thinking about the harsh British weather when you read all about warm Barcelona! Batea is a seafood restaurant built upon a modern bistro concept, where Spanish culture is untraditionally celebrated throughout the menu.