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With Christmas just a few days away, this week's newsletter is the perfect festive companion to help you navigate the final stretch – whether you're putting the finishing touches on your plans or just trying to keep your cool amid the holiday rush.
First, we're raising a glass to Brooklyn Beckham, who has emerged as an unexpected hero of the wine world. From teenage barista to budding wine enthusiast, Beckham's journey through the world of fine wine has been met with both admiration and skepticism. Rosamund Hall isn't just impressed – she's inspired, diving into his love for Napa Valley vintages and his surprisingly humble take on wine appreciation. It's a toast-worthy tale that might have you pouring a glass of something special.
Speaking of festive drinks, Olivia Petter uncovers why Guinness has become the drink of the year. From Paul Mescal to Kim Kardashian, it seems everyone has been spotted with a pint of the black stuff – so much so that some pubs have started rationing supplies. Whether you're squeezing in a final Christmas pint or considering a Black Velvet cocktail for the big day, she delves into the stout's unexpected rise to seasonal superstardom.
For those contemplating a Christmas menu shake-up, chef Nima Safaei has just the thing. His venison fillet recipe – paired with buttery cauliflower steak, spiced poached pears and a glossy blackberry-chestnut gravy – is a sophisticated alternative to turkey that won't have you sweating over the stove all day. It's festive, elegant and guaranteed to make your table the talk of Christmas.
Feeling the strain of the season? Nutritionist Angela Dowden has some surprisingly simple solutions for keeping stress in check. From plant-based meals to magnesium-rich ingredients, Dowden explains how subtle dietary tweaks can help balance cortisol levels and bring calm to the chaos. Her quick, stress-busting recipes – like beans and peppers with harissa or omega-3-rich trout and dill fishcakes – are a lifesaver for busy days when you need something both healthy and delicious. And for a festive sweet treat, Dowden's griddled bananas with blueberries are the perfect guilt-free dessert to cap off your celebrations. Packed with prebiotics, they're as good for your gut as they are for your tastebuds – a little moment of indulgence in the midst of all the holiday hustle.
Merry Christmas!
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How Guinness became the drink of the year – and the pubs ran dry |
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As pubs across the country warn of dwindling supplies of the black stuff, with one establishment introducing rationing, Olivia Petter looks at why everyone from Paul Mescal to Kim Kardashian has been seen with a pint of Guinness |
Everyone is officially drinking the Kool-Aid. It's smooth, creamy, devilishly dark, and happens to be selling out across the board. Of course, I'm talking about Guinness, the standout star of 2024. People want to pontificate about pubs that specialise in it. They want to post Instagram videos of themselves "splitting the G" – when the line between the stout and foam lands in the middle of the first letter on a branded glass. But mostly, they just want to guzzle the stuff.
"People seem to have forgotten there's anything else to drink," says Oisín Rogers, landlord at The Devonshire in central London, which has become famous for its idiosyncratic pour of the Irish draft beer despite only opening last November.
"We poured 25,000 pints in seven days last week," adds the Sligo-born publican. "The volume is beyond mad; I could never have imagined it. It has been absolutely crazy."
In October, Guinness was the top-selling beer in the UK, according to Nielsen data. And earlier this month, reports of a nationwide shortage swept through the UK's pubs, with some issuing warnings to regulars that quantities might be limited over the festive season as supplies dwindle due to overwhelming popularity. "Over the past month we have seen exceptional consumer demand for Guinness in GB," says a spokesperson for the beer company. "We have maximised supply and we are working proactively with our customers to manage the distribution to trade as efficiently as possible."
Last week, The Old Ivy House in Clerkenwell introduced "Guinness ration cards", telling customers they must buy two other drinks before being allowed to order a pint of Guinness...
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