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🥚 Marco Pierre White, renowned chef, introduces savory cocktails featuring seasonal ingredients, including heirloom tomatoes, using Mr. White’s Gin. In September, try "Mr. White’s Garden" with 50ml of gin, 25ml homemade tomato shrub, 10ml dry vermouth, and optional 5ml sugar syrup. Tomato shrub ingredients: 360g ripe tomato, 235ml vinegar, 200g sugar, basil, and peppercorns. Mr. White’s Gin, priced at £32.99 for 70cl, is available at Sainsbury’s, Thresher’s, and other retailers.

✈️ Air India deploys SITA’s OptiFlight and eWAS technologies to cut carbon emissions by 35,000 tons annually. These tools optimize flight phases and provide real-time weather updates, enhancing efficiency and safety. Currently active on Air India's Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 fleets, the technology will expand to their widebody fleet. The initiative aligns with Air India’s modernization strategy, addressing sustainability and operational efficiency amid industry pressures.

📈 July 8, 2022, Prabhash Bhatnagar reports on the hospitality and tourism industry’s recovery post-COVID-19 pandemic standstill. The pandemic caused a significant disruption, leading to a slow and challenging recovery. The focus is on the future trajectory of these industries, highlighting the struggle to regain pre-pandemic momentum. The article underscores the persistent impact of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for strategic adaptations to navigate ongoing challenges successfully.

📈 The Consumer Price Index rose by 2.9% in August 2025, the highest since January, with Trump's tariffs impacting inflation. Food prices increased by 3.2% annually, with grocery prices up 2.7% and restaurant prices up 3.9%. The South led menu price growth at 4.1% annually. Grocery inflation outpaced restaurant prices for the first time since March. Despite this, restaurant inflation surpassed grocery inflation for 29 consecutive months. Analysts suggest inflation impacts restaurant sales in 2025.

🍹 The Ixian Grand & All Suites in Rhodes, a five-star adults-only resort, is hosting an exclusive mixology event on 19th August, led by Michele Lombardi from Four Seasons Hotel London. The resort introduces KYMA, a dining series featuring top chefs: Charis Nikolouzos (30 July), Ilias Kiazoli (20 August), and Dimitris Tsikilis (2 September), showcasing modern Greek cuisine through one-night-only experiences. 🌊🍸

🍴 Faros, a Mediterranean-Italian restaurant, has two London locations: Oxford Circus (22-24 Great Portland Street) and Holborn (57 Gray’s Inn Road). Known for pizzas and handcrafted pastas, it offers dishes like Burrata Pizza and Fresh Truffle Pasta. The ambiance combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Faros focuses on sharing, seasonality, and quality, drawing loyal guests.

🍷 Caorunn Gin, handcrafted in the Scottish Highlands, is infused with 11 botanicals and processed in the world's only working Copper Berry Chamber. Priced at £30, it’s available on Caorunn’s website and Tesco. The Pink Lady Spritz recipe includes 50ml Caorunn Gin, 25ml pink lady cordial, 20ml lime juice, and soda water. Garnish with red apple and mint. Make cordial by simmering 4 apples with 1 liter of water, strained and mixed with lime juice and sugar.

🍴 Morimoto Asia celebrates its 10th anniversary at Disney Springs, Florida, with a “Passport to Morimoto Asia” loyalty program starting October 1. Each month features a dish and cocktail from a different pan-Asian country. Collect all 24 stamps from 12 dishes and drinks for a Boston weekend getaway or 12 stamps for an exclusive reception. The program showcases countries like Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam through to September next year, ending with China. Morimoto Asia is owned by Patina Group.

🌵 Feeling drained? Time for a reset. Opt for a yoga retreat in Australia to rejuvenate physically and mentally. Consider location, yoga style, group size, and budget when selecting. These retreats offer activities like meditation, yoga, and local culture experiences in serene environments. Aim for transformation from a Fight or Flight state to Rest and Digest. Choose retreats with experienced instructors and prioritize self-care to achieve lasting wellness and balance.

🍹 Marco Pierre White's MR. WHITE'S GIN is crafting seasonal cocktails in September, highlighting heirloom tomatoes. Try "Mr. White’s Garden" with 50ml gin, 25ml Tomato Shrub, 10ml dry vermouth, and optional sugar syrup, garnished with basil. The Tomato Shrub requires 360g of tomatoes, 235ml vinegar, 200g sugar, basil, and peppercorns, fermented for 2-4 days. Purchase this London Dry Gin at Sainsbury’s and other retailers for £32.99 per 70cl.