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Nordic trio take Bocuse d’Or gastro plaudits
LYON, Jan 31 — Scandinavian nations landed a gastronomic clean sweep yesterday as Danish chef Kenneth Toft-Hansen won the prestigious Bocuse d’Or, France’s prestigious...
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Hong Kong gifts Pakistan a culinary star
HONG KONG, Jan 30 — A pair of his father’s old tandoor ovens helped Hong Kong restaurateur Asim Hussain achieve a dream — the world’s first Michelin star for a Pakistani...
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The Barn: Pet-friendly restaurant and bar to dine at with your furry pal
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 – Pet owners, don’t you just hate dining out and you have to leave your little furry pal behind? Well, here’s some good news! The heart-wrenching...
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In Indonesia, rare ‘J-Queen’ durian causes stir with US$1,000 price tag
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — Are you willing to fork out US$1,000 (RM4,100) for a single durian? In Indonesia, a purportedly rare durian fruit is a causing a stir with its hefty price...
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Why we queue for pineapple 'bak kwa'
COMMENTARY, Jan 30 — It’s that time of year again. Time for mandarin oranges and love letters. Pineapple tarts and peanut cookies. Time for bak kwa, those caramelised slices...
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Parisian restaurant group Big Mamma to open sprawling new space in London (VIDEO)
PARIS, Jan 30 — After conquering Paris, the group behind a popular empire of Italian trattorias and bars, Big Mamma Group, has announced plans to plant a flag in London next...
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Malaysian chocolatier's ruby chocolate creation
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — If you thought chocolate only comes in dark, milk and white, it’s time to think again. Malaysian chocolatier Harriston prides itself on crafting ruby...
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No butter, no cream: Malaysian team rules at French pastry competition
LYON, Jan 29 — Malaysia's enthusiastic team rose to the challenge, taking the World Pastry Cup in Lyon yesterday with a meticulous crafting of monkeys dressed like Elvis....
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A slew of French chefs earn places in the new ‘Les Grandes Tables du Monde’ guide
PARIS, Jan 27 — The Les Grandes Tables du Monde association has announced 13 new gastronomic restaurants joining the prestigious publication’s exclusive list of addresses....
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Tokyo Travel Guide Part 5: Dining on a dime and more at a Japanese convenience store!
TOKYO, Jan 26 — Dining out in Tokyo can be an expensive affair. The Japanese capital has one of the highest costs of living in the world, after all. A bowl of ramen with the...
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From Japan to KL: Exquisite cheese cookies, cheesecake, soft-serve ice cream from Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — If you love all things Japanese, this popular brand from Tokyo ticks all the right boxes when it comes to your snacking needs. Set up in 2011, they are...
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Queues as US fast food chain makes Thai debut
BANGKOK, Jan 25 — Queues stretched around the block yesterday as Thailand’s first ever Taco Bell opened its doors to fast-food fanatics sporting taco-shaped hats and punters...
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Has the reunion dinner lost its meaning?
COMMENTARY, Jan 25 — For kids, the most exciting part about Chinese New Year may well be receiving ang pows, making a game to see who can collect the most red packets....
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Chef Daniel Humm to launch first European restaurant at Claridge’s in London
NEW YORK, Jan 25 — Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park fame will make his European culinary debut at the tony Claridge’s hotel in London. The luxury hotel announced that...
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Bean bonanza: Coffee cafes pop up in remote corner of Indonesia
TORAJA (Indonesia), Jan 24 — For decades, there wasn’t a coffee shop anywhere in Indonesia’s Toraja region even as its high-quality beans grabbed top dollar on the...
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Global culinary footprint of France's newest triple Michelin-starred chef
PARIS, Jan 23 — If you haven't heard of Italian-Argentinian chef Mauro Colagreco, odds are high you soon will. On Monday, Colagreco earned a place in Michelin France‘s...
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Spain dominates ranking of classic ‘heritage’ restaurants across Europe
BARCELONA, Jan 22 — A restaurant that has been described as a hidden gem and Spain’s best kept culinary secret has topped the 2019 edition of Opinionated About Dining’s top...
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Michelin boosts female chefs in 2019 guide
PARIS, Jan 22 — An unprecedented number of restaurants run by female chefs won plaudits in the new French edition of the Michelin food guide released yesterday, as the guardians...
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The Michelin Guide explained
PARIS, Jan 22 — The Michelin Guide to fine dining, which unveiled its 2019 edition yesterday, began recommending restaurants in France a century ago before branching out to...
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Chef Andre Chiang to open Szechuan restaurant at Wynn Palace Cotai, Macau
SINGAPORE, Jan 21 — After closing one of Singapore’s hottest restaurants last year to the distress of the local foodie glitterati, top chef André Chiang is set to resurrect...
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Michelin gives stars back to chef who didn’t want them
PARIS, Jan 21 — A French chef who shocked the culinary world in 2017 by handing back his Michelin stars was stunned today to find himself back in the prestigious guide’s new...
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Historic restaurant among shock losers in 2019 Michelin
PARIS, Jan 21 — A restaurant that has held three Michelin stars for half a century was pushed down a rank today in one of the biggest shocks of the French culinary guide for...
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From London’s Brick Lane to Davos, veganism on the menu
LONDON, Jan 21 — Teenage London restaurant manager Abdul Muhaimen settled his first-year university bill by cashing in on a rising trend: veganism. Working with his father, the...
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Under 18? You can now buy food products containing alcohol in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jan 21 — Many consumers welcomed the freedom to buy, and eat in public, ice-cream and other food containing alcohol after 10.30pm from last Friday (Jan 18). But few...
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Coffee clash brewing in China: Startup Luckin takes on Starbucks
BEIJING, Jan 20 — When Starbucks came to China two decades ago, it promised to open a new store every 15 hours. Now a homegrown rival, Luckin Coffee, plans to build a high...
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Rung Rueang: The best pork noodles in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Jan 20 — They say a bowl of chicken soup cures all ills but for me nothing works better than chu yuk fun or pork noodles. Sweet broth, deceptively clear but brimming...
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Raising healthy kids on plant-based diet? Possible, says mum of vegan baby
SINGAPORE, Jan 20 — It took six-and-a-half-year-old Ahaana Majumder Govil just a day to give up her favourite foods of cheese and yoghurt when her parents switched to a vegan...
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American yogurt: The race to find the next blockbuster
NEW YORK, Jan 20 — While Americans eat comparatively little yogurt, there is fierce competition to capture the latest trend and find a new hit seller to dethrone the superstar:...
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Hutton Grill: Where the Spice Route meets the Straits Settlement
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 19 — Chutney, jam, cheese and vegetable purée eaten with soft warm grilled bread make for an explosion of flavours and textures in your mouth. And a wonderful...
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Creative force behind 'world's best bar' Dandelyan to open new projects internationally
LONDON, Jan 19 ― The creative force and mixologist mastermind behind London's Dandelyan, regularly declared the world's best bar, has announced plans to open a trio of new...