Author: HBI Staff | Hyderabad
William Lawson’s Scotch whisky by Bacardi announces the launch of its 13-Year old Scotch whisky variant, exclusively in Telangana, India. Telangana is one of the biggest Scotch whisky markets in India & one of the key markets for William Lawson’s . The launch of William Lawson’s 13, marks the brand’s entry in the premium scotch category. Currently, William Lawson’s 13 variant is available in premium retail and on trade outlets. True to its bold and unconventional highlander lineage, one of its kind this 13-year-old premium scotch, Originating from Scotland with big, bolder blended scotch and is finished in bourbon cask…
According to Mint, the central government on Saturday kept bars out of the list of places and activities that remain prohibited in the fourth phase of India’s unlock guidelines, allowing them to resume operations. However, states will have the discretion on issuing guidelines, permitting bars to commence operations and serve liquor in the premises. The government has also eased the ban on consumption of liquor, paan and tobacco in public places under Unlock 4. Anurag Katriar, president, National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), said the move is significant given that bars that were specifically on the restriction list earlier are…
While the world is calculating if buffets and brunches with friends and family can ever be like, the pre-COVID era, ITC Royal Bengal has restarted its famous buffets at the Grand Market Pavilion, keeping all hygiene protective measures in place. The brunches and dinners at Grand Market Pavilion, the buffet restaurant of ITC Royal Bengal has always been a carnival for all generations. The at-site Kebaberie and colourful buffet counters offer an abundant spread featuring local delicacies, unexplored cuisines from the North East of India, and the sweet and the subtle at the dessert studio. Grand Market Pavilion draws inspiration…
According to TOI, six years after Shagun Veg Restaurant in Mumbai Central levied a an excessive charge of INR 10 for an ice-cream packet, the district forum slapped a fine of INR 2 lakh for unfair trade practice, besides asking it to compensate the customer. The forum said with the restaurant being around for 24 years and earning around INR 40,000-50,000 everyday, it had definitely made a profit by charging more than the MRP. Ordering the additional deposit of INR 2 lakh, the forum said, “In order to curb such unscrupulous trade practices by restaurants and shops and for the…
Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favourite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study. The survey found that 59% of US and 47% of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able. In fact, as soon as it’s deemed safe to reopen, 26% of US respondents and 14% of the UK said they plan to return in the first week. Diners are looking for reassurance on cleaning procedures and technology to reduce contact with servers. Forty percent of those surveyed in the US and 39% in the UK…
Lite Bite Foods Pvt Ltd. one of India’s leading F&B retail companies with renowned restaurant brands like Punjab Grill, TRES, You Mee, The Artful Baker, Street foods by Punjab Grill, Zambar, Hahn’s Kitchen, Asia seven express, Baker Street and many more under its wings, has awarded the Exclusive catering mandate for the illustrious Delhi Golf Club, one of India’s premier golf clubs located in the heart of New Delhi. Confirming the news, Amit Burman, Chairman, Lite Bite Foods, said “The company is delighted on adding this prestigious account to our portfolio. We look forward to this wonderful opportunity to serve…
UN’s specialized wing for tourism, United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has recognized RateGain’s ‘Smart Distribution’ as a solution that helps the industry in ‘Healing for Prosperity’ in its recent initiative where over 1,300 companies participated from over 110+ countries. RateGain’s AI-powered distribution offering is aimed to help enterprise as well as independent and smaller hotel chains who are bound by cost and resources. Smart Distribution is acknowledged for applying disruptive technology, to help the hospitality industry get access to real-time analytics and save cost overheads by analyzing channels and finding new demand, expediting the recovery of the hospitality industry…
JW Marriott Kolkata has introduced a complete culinary experience in the city of joy, with the new Marriott On Wheels menu. The food can be ordered through Marriott On Wheels via Swiggy, Zomato, or directly from the hotel within an 8 KM radius. Marriott On Wheels is a special endeavor to take the gourmet delicacies from the heart of the hotel’s kitchens to the guests’ homes. The menu features a wide selection of signature delicacies from JW Kitchen, Vintage Asia and JW Lounge, so that everyone can relish the flavors of JW Marriott Kolkata that they have always loved. With…
According to ET, Walmart’s e-commerce platform Flipkart has partnered with a startup backed by spirits giant Diageo to deliver alcohol in two states, according to government letters seen by Reuters, months after Amazon planned a similar foray. Flipkart and Amazon’s interest in delivering alcohol in India marks a bold move to make inroads into an alcohol market that is worth $27.2 billion, according to estimates by IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. The local governments of eastern West Bengal and Odisha states have said that Flipkart can be associated as a technology service provider of Diageo-backed HipBar, an alcohol home delivery mobile…
According to a report by Anumesha Chaturvedi published in ET, restaurants, hotels, pubs and nightclubs in the country are seeking refunds, waivers on excise fee on liquor with licenses rendered useless since March and continuing prohibitions on serving of alcohol and prohibition on bars under Unlock 3.0 guidelines. Anurag Katriar, president, National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) said he has requested the Maharashtra government to extend the tenure of the current licenses without any additional fee till March 31, 2021. “Maharashtra has deferred payments till September, but people will surrender licenses. If I know I have only 4-5 months of…
