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South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia
In an enthusiastic and curious market for Korean culture, South Korean chefs are finding fertile ground for K-style pastries and desserts by keeping pace with trends and infusing them with a distinctly Korean sensibility.
20 hours ago
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Six decades on: Sizzle, craft, repeat at Ruth’s Chris
Turning 60, the steakhouse launches an anniversary menu in Asia that reflects its New Orleans lineage and long-standing commitment to consistency. ...
2 weeks ago
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Indonesian gastronomy: On the knife-edge of a golden age
Indonesia’s culinary scene is bursting with achievements, recognition and government-sponsored programs, but more work remains to shape its global narrative and ensure inclusivity. ...
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Indian restaurant offers 'COVID curry' to scared customers
An Indian restaurant is hoping to win back customers afraid of eating out during the pandemic with a special "COVID Curry" and "Mask Naans".
5 years ago
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Chinese beer lovers leave facemasks and worries behind as festival opens
Thousands of Chinese beer lovers left their facemasks and virus worries behind to gather in large crowds and raise a much-needed glass as the annual Qingdao beer festival opened over the weekend.
5 years ago
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Plague to protein: Israeli firm seeks to put locusts on the menu
From biblical plague to modern day protein, one Israeli firm wants to make locusts a sustainable food choice in the Holy Land and beyond.
5 years ago
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Pandemic an 'apocalypse' for restaurants in US
According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry is among the hardest hit by the pandemic, with losses projected to reach a staggering $240 billion by the end of the year.
5 years ago
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Common mistakes to avoid when using air fryers
Look out for these common mistakes when you cook with air fryers.
5 years ago
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McDonald's global sales suffer as COVID-19 lockdowns limit operations
McDonald’s Corp on Tuesday reported a broad drop in global same-store sales and missed profit expectations, as its restaurants were shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting operations to only drive-thru and delivery.
5 years ago
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Virus sparks bitter rift in France's champagne industry
France's coronavirus crisis has sparked a fierce battle in its hallowed champagne industry over this season's harvest, with producers and growers at loggerheads over how much bubbly should be put into bottles.
5 years ago
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'Model' customers keep Tokyo diners at social distance
The coronavirus pandemic might have left many restaurants empty, but one establishment in Tokyo is relying on some model customers to enforce social distancing: life-like mannequins keeping diners from getting too close.
5 years ago
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Coffee culture on the rise in Taiwan
There are 10,000 minimarket chains in Taiwan open for 24 hours, allowing coffee lovers to enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Java by only paying Rp 17,000 ($1.16).
5 years ago
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French chef gives traditional ice cream a whipping
A new wizard of French ice cream is sending a chill down the spine of traditionalists.
5 years ago
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California restaurant accused of turning away patrons wearing masks
A restaurant in northern California is in hot water following reports that its staff failed to wear masks and patrons were discouraged from using face coverings to protect against the coronavirus.
5 years ago
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KFC announces plans to use 3D bioprinting process to make chicken nuggets
Late last week, KFC announced that the company is working on developing "the meat of the future", also known as 3D bioprinted chicken nuggets.
5 years ago
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One vine day: Thai wine sisters take aim at booze monopoly
Thai sisters Mimi and Nikki are taking on the "unfair" booze laws critics say benefit the kingdom's billionaire booze monopolies.
5 years ago
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Eating ethically during a global crisis
Research by the European Commission concluded that agriculture is the single greatest contributor to climate change.
5 years ago
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South African artisanal cheesery hopes virus will boost Slow Food
Cheddar-making was put on hold when coronavirus struck an artisanal cheesery on the outskirts of Clarens, a town tucked into the foothills of the Maluti mountains of central South Africa.
5 years ago
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Danish ice cream maker drops 'Eskimo' name
A Danish ice cream maker said on Wednesday it would remove the name "Eskimo" from one of its products in case it offended Inuit and other Arctic people.
5 years ago
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Burger King unveils Whopper from cows on green diet
For those seeking to tackle climate change and get a fast food fix, Burger King has the answer -- a Whopper from cows that fart and burp less.
5 years ago
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More gin Ma'am? British royals offer palace tipple for sale
Britain's royal family has begun selling dry gin infused with lemon, verbena, hawthorn berries and mulberry leaves collected from Queen Elizabeth II's gardens at Buckingham Palace.
5 years ago
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Yogyakarta's century-old ‘gudeg’ seller Mbah Lindu passes away
Mbah Lindu was among the Yogyakarta street food sellers featured in Netflix’s original series Street Food: Asia.
5 years ago
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Nothing gives champagne its fizz like a humble radish
The food that goes best with the finest champagne is the humble radish.
5 years ago
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Mannequins do double duty in a chic restaurant in virus-hit Montreal
In one Montreal restaurant, mannequins placed at tables not only ensure social distancing but also sport chic outfits that can be purchased to benefit charity.
5 years ago
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Virus won't stop Eiffel Tower high life, says top French chef
The ebullient French chef Frederic Anton is having none of the talk that the world will not be the same again after the coronavirus.
5 years ago
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William Wongso shares his beef 'rendang' recipe
After previously sharing Ramsay's rendang (meat slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices) recipe, here is the rendang recipe used by William during the show.
5 years ago
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German restaurants still hungry for customers post-lockdown
Two months after Germany lifted its lockdowns, the small Asian restaurant, like so many others, is struggling to attract customers as coronavirus fears linger.
5 years ago
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South Africa reopens restaurants even as virus cases rise
"I am breathing again," sighs Kanto Razafimandimby, on her first night out since South Africa reopened its restaurants and casinos as part of a gradual loosening of lockdown, even as the number of coronavirus continues to rise.
5 years ago
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Sushi meets AI: Japanese inventor's app scopes out choice tuna cuts
If you've ever bought supermarket sushi, you may know the taste trauma that hit Kazuhiro Shimura one night. But "disappointing" tuna sparked an idea: he'd develop an artificial intelligence (AI) system to make sure your sashimi is always delicious.
5 years ago
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'Bumbu': First Indonesian culinary e-magazine published in French
The Bumbu culinary arts magazine targets French people who wish to understand Indonesian cuisine.
5 years ago
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World’s 50 Best Restaurants publishes e-book of recipes by award-winning chefs
Some 50 celebrity chefs from the world’s highest ranked restaurants are contributing lockdown recipes to an electronic book.
5 years ago
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Spraying disinfectant on food packaging unnecessary, expert says
Many have turned to using disinfectant or antiseptic liquids for protection, with some going as far as spraying disinfectant on all non-living items, including plastic food packaging.
5 years ago
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Jakarta restaurants, bars implement new protocols for dine-in customers
Restaurants and bars in Jakarta are adapting to the “new normal” period with special rules and facilities for staff and customers
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- LA police probe 2 deaths at director Rob Reiner's home as apparent homicide
- A look inside Olafur Eliasson’s ‘Curious Journey’ at Jakarta’s MACAN
- Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans
- ‘Daly City’ brings Indonesian American story front and center
- Earliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UK
- What the Citra Awards tells us about the contemporary cinema landscape
- An Indonesian Professor's Journey Rethinking Motivation Across Cultures
- Avatar 3 aims to become end-of-year blockbuster
- The best climate solution for Indonesia lies with its people
Popular
- South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia
- LA police probe 2 deaths at director Rob Reiner's home as apparent homicide
- A look inside Olafur Eliasson’s ‘Curious Journey’ at Jakarta’s MACAN
- Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans
- ‘Daly City’ brings Indonesian American story front and center
- Earliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UK
- What the Citra Awards tells us about the contemporary cinema landscape
- An Indonesian Professor's Journey Rethinking Motivation Across Cultures
- Avatar 3 aims to become end-of-year blockbuster
- The best climate solution for Indonesia lies with its people
