Rhubarb are well-known for their innovative menu’s and the quality of the food they produce. As with other established Rhubarb restaurants, the customers at London City Airport have a choice of a wide variety light snacks or, if time allows, a three course gourmet meal.

As the majority of flights from this terminal at London City Airport travel to European destinations, and with a high volume of passengers working in the City, the By The Glass® Wine Dispenser and Preservation System situated in the departure lounge, is ideal for business travellers who want a good quality glass of wine with their food before boarding their flight.

In an effort to make using London City Airport a more enjoyable and straightforward experience for its customers, the airport has introduced a pre-booking facility for the restaurants which is available throughout the terminal via hand-held devices provided to airport staff.

The By The Glass® Wine Dispenser is positioned in a prime position on the back bar, drawing attention to the great selection of wines on offer. This photo was taken part way through commissioning the system, which involved setting the Portion Control settings, and getting the system down to the desired temperature.

When the wine is brought to the correct temperature, the pipes are inserted into the bottles and the By The Glass® Wine Dispenser and Preservation System is now fully functional, and is ready to provide a good quality glass of wine at optimum temperature.

This opens up a whole world of possibilities for the on-trade, from creating a special marketing buzz about being able to try iconic wines in an affordable way, to offering tailored wine flights and wine matching dinners without having to serve 125ml with each course! The opportunity to sell wines in new and exciting ways is just the boost the industry needed during these difficult times.

For too long this outdated law meant that restaurateurs and other on trade establishments were restricted in the volumes of wine they could sell, and therefore their flexibility to offer smaller measures for tasting purposes was non-existent. In effect, their hands were tied.

This law change is a victory for common sense, and is a responsible decision. It allows the on-trade to offer their customers something new and exciting. The chance to try a wine which they would not otherwise get to experience is definitely one of the main reasons why this law change will be so welcome to so many wine drinkers.

All By The Glass (UK) Ltd’s customers will now be able to legally sell measures which are below 125ml to create an additional income opportunity during service and we are sure this will lead to even more great wines being tasted via our systems throughout the country.

With 3 separate portion settings for each bottle, a By The Glass® wine dispensing and preservation system is the perfect system to help you take advantage of this law change.

With the construction of the housing unit complete, the By The Glass® Wine Dispenser is placed in its housing and is ready to receive the wines chosen to be featured. Installation will be complete when the wines are brought to the correct temperature and the pipes are fed into the individual bottles.

The 8 bottle system is now ready to be used. To enable customers to sample some of the wines on sale at the store, Jeroboams decided to install a By The Glass® 8 Bottle Wine Dispenser and Preservation System with a self-serve card reader system. The card reader allows the customers the freedom to choose which wines are to be sampled, up to the amount of ‘credit’ purchased and loaded onto their card.

The staff get acquainted with the By The Glass® Wine Dispenser and Preservation System.

The opening party on 27th September was a great success, with many complimentary comments made.

There are now eight Jeroboam shops in central London, all with an extensive range of wines. In addition to options for home delivery, cellar hire and tutored tastings accompanied with a buffet, and with several other services available, there are many reasons to become familiar with Jeroboams newly refurbished Belgravia store.

Jeroboams
50-52 Elizabeth Street
London
SW1W 9PB
Telephone: 020 7730 8108

Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9.30-19.00
Sat 10.00-17.00

In a departure from what we expect a Gordon Ramsay restaurant to be, Bread Street Kitchen is an adventure into upmarket bistro territory, and not the fine dining experience the Michellin *** chef is acclaimed for. This does not detract from the quality and choice of the food served, merely reflects the difference in atmosphere. It was comforting to note that the staff were as attentive and knowledgeable as we would expect coming from the Ramsay stable.

On entering the restaurant, we were greeted by piped music which was not at all conventional, but certainly did enhance the ambience of this venture. The mood in the restaurant was perfect for its surroundings.

There was plenty of light throughout, and a most intriguing metal staircase to the upper level which provided a much talked-about feature in the restaurant.

The wine dispenser chosen for Bread Street Kitchen is a By The Glass® 8 bottle dispenser in stainless steel and it is sited in the bustling bar area of the restaurant.

As there were four of us dining, we made sure that we chose many different options. Among those courses chosen were:

Starters included: Cep toast, poached egg	Main courses included: Grilled Halibut with lemon	Suckling pig, spiced apple sauce
Desserts included: Bread and butter pudding which had a topping of coated sultanas	Also chosen was Banana and Maple upside down cake	Visit the Bread Street Kitchen at 10 Bread Street, City of London, EC4M 9AB

Should the customer be tempted, The Steakhouse can serve a glass of wine, served at the optimum temperature from the By The Glass® Wine Dispenser. To optimise available space at The Steakhouse, a 6 bottle wine dispenser with portion control is used. To match the decor of The Steakhouse, the wine dispenser in finished in stainless steel.

Wines are available in 250ml glasses or by the bottle, and include Red, White and Rosé. Alternatively, for that special occasion, Champagne is available. Beer and soft drinks are also sold at The Steakhouse.

We particularly like the way diners are able to sit at The Steakhouse bar on high stools and watch their food being freshly butchered and cooked to order.

In addition to the 21-day dry aged Aberdeen Angus steaks, lovers of seafood have the choice of whole or half lobsters, which can be added to their steak to make the classic ‘Surf ‘n’ Turf’. With a choice of side dishes, sauces and a dessert, The Steakhouse caters for customers who want a quality eating experience without the formality of eating at a restaurant.

Steaks are chosen from an array of quality fresh meats purchased from the in-store butcher who is located next to The Steakhouse. Steaks available include premium cuts of fillet, T-bone, bone-in sirloin and bone-in ribeye. While it may be considered sacrilege by meat-eating purists, the in-store butcher can hand mince any chosen steak to make a burger.

There are a selection of desserts to finish this meat-eaters feast.

If shopping is the main aim of a visit to Harrods and time is short, The Steakhouse provides the perfect lunch-time option for meat lovers who are looking for something out of the ordinary, while staying true to their carnivorous desires.

Dunell’s are continuing the winning formula they use at their original shop in Beaumont, by offering wine-tastings to the general public that are hosted by suppliers and wine-makers.

Due to previous positive feedback about the By The Glass® Wine Dispensers at their Beaumont shop, Dunell’s decided to install a 16 Bottle Wine Dispenser to showcase a selection of their Premier Wines at La Cave.

The By The Glass® Wine Dispenser and Preservation System being installed.

In addition to the tasting area, there are several other areas to be explored. With over 5500 bottles of wine and spirits on the shelves, there is a wine or spirit for every occasion at La Cave!

What better way to while away the time than by tasting the Premier Selection wines, choosing your favourites to take home or request free home delivery to an address in Jersey? Alternatively, Dunell’s offer an online wine subscription service.

You can find Dunell’s ‘La Cave’ at this address:

La Cave
34 Hill Street
St Helier
Jersey
www.dunells.com

Being the first, and only, wine merchant to sell only English wines, sets The Wine Pantry apart from all other wine merchants. We believe that this exclusivity played a considerable role in the decision to bestow one of the Grand Ideas Awards to Julia Stafford’s enterprising business.

The installation of a 16 bottle By The Glass® Wine Dispenser has no doubt played its part in the success of The Wine Pantry, with customers being able taste the wines before being committed to purchase a bottle.

Another significant factor in the success of The Wine Pantry, is its location. Set in a prominent position in Borough Market, The Wine Pantry enjoys considerable amount of passing trade.

1 Stoney Street
Borough Market
London Bridge
SE1 9AA

Opening Hours
Tuesday – Wednesday 11am to 8pm
Thursday – Friday 11am to 10pm
Saturday 11am to 8pm.
Closed Monday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

We were greeted by Paul Newman, partner at the Lord Binning, and were spoilt for choice when it was time to order. Paul showed us to our table and discussed the menu with us. The food was plentiful, fresh and very tasty.

To start, we had the Black Pudding with Chickpeas and the Crumpet with Goats Cheese. This was followed by the Classic Burger and the Lamb. We ended our meal with a show-stopping Kelsall Apple Pie and Sticky Toffee Pudding, both with Custard.

There were more than 18 wines both red and white available to order by the glass, with plenty of others available by the half or full bottle from the well-stocked cellar. We were not disappointed by the wine recommendations to go with our food choices and it is obvious that the wines stocked at The Lord Binning were clearly chosen for their ability to complement the food on offer.

The Black Pudding and Chickpeas starter was the start of our culinary tour of The Lord Binning menu.

For the main course, the Classic Burger was “Fully Loaded” by the selection of mushrooms, cheese and bacon and what a great decision that was. Without doubt this burger tasted of the finest, freshest beef and was how all burgers should taste – of real beef. It was extremely impressive.

As with all restaurant meals, the last course is often the one that is the most memorable. This is certainly the case here. The Sticky Toffee Pudding with custard was as light as a feather, but oh, so moreish.

Not being local to Kelsall, we were recommended to have the Kelsall Apple Pie and were told that the Apple Pie was a dessert that was famed locally. Dubious at first when we learned that the Apple Pie had grated Kelsall cheese as a topping and was served with custard, we were not disappointed by the recommendation. It was the tastiest of Apple Pies and the cheese only added to its appeal. That will be a must-have next time we visit!

The portions were more than adequate, but still left us wanting more – a sure sign of an enjoyable meal that is credit to the chef.

Even though this is a new establishment, and has only been open a few weeks, it has the feeling of being comfortable and is not at all pretentious. The waiting staff are on hand to offer assistance, but are not overpowering in their demeanour. A rare quality indeed in such a new enterprise.

In all, this was a most pleasant and enjoyable visit and we will be sure to enjoy the hospitality afforded to us at The Lord Binning Pub & Kitchen once more in the very near future.

The Lord Binning Pub & Kitchen
Chester Road
Kelsall
Cheshire CW6 0RS
01829 751 441

A company with an innovative and unique concept – a focus on English wine – The Wine Pantry at Borough Market has a 16 bottle By The Glass® Wine Dispenser at the heart of its intimate Tasting Room. A visit to the dedicated Tasting Room provides access to a spectacular range of English wines. In our opinion, a visit to The Wine Pantry is well worth a special trip.

Coupled with a choice of select English cured meats and cheeses, it is no surprise that Julia Stafford and Dominique Hopgood made Borough Market their preferred venue to launch The Wine Pantry. With Borough Market fast becoming a stylish and note-worthy destination for the procurement of speciality products, the English wines sold by The Wine Pantry fit effortlessly and rightfully in that domain.

The Smarta 100, an award bestowed on businesses in the UK who are innovative and adventurous in their business acumen, is seen as acceptance in the cut-throat world of entrepreneurship. This award is a must-have for any business that is determined to make its presence felt in the market-place.

If you would like to support The Wine Pantry in the Smarta 100 awards, use this link to vote for them: http://www.smarta.com/smarta100/2011-winners/the-wine-pantry

Ferguson goes on to say, “Bistro du Vin might be a chain restaurant, but it’s the sort of chain we’re happy to see more of.”

Kelly Hussey of View London goes on to tell us that “Bistro du Vin impresses on every level and you don’t have to max out the credit card to experience it. Perfectly executed.”

The opening night of the Bistro, 29th June, was a resounding success. Several of the great and the good were happy to chat with customers in the relaxed atmosphere of Soho’s latest culinary addition. We saw many people milling around at the By The Glass® wine dispenser, and were thrilled by the reactions we were getting to the attraction of being able to buy several fine wines by the glass.

The diverse and intricate By The Glass wine list sits snugly in the 16 bottle dispenser, and is available in 50ml or 125ml servings. Bistro du Vin has matched the sophistication of their latest Soho Bistro with an eclectic fusion of fine wines that cleverly mirrors the client-base.