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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.
3 days 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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Bat spit coffee is a hit with Madagascar consumers
In the rich volcanic soils of central Madagascar’s Itasy province grows a rare and fragrant coffee coveted by bats and humans alike. The twist: humans want it even more after the bats have nibbled on it.
5 years ago
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Oscars go green with plant-based menus, no plastic bottles
Food at this year's Oscar events will be almost entirely plant-based, the Academy of Motion Pictures said on Monday, in line with other celebrity dinners during Hollywood's 2020 awards season.
5 years ago
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Japanese chef makes history as he joins France's Michelin elite
Chef Kei Kobayashi became the first Japanese chef ever to win the maximum three Michelin stars in France on Monday.
5 years ago
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Siang Ming: A Chinese tea oasis in Jakarta
Staying true to its Chinese roots, Siang Ming Tea House is probably the oldest surviving Chinese tea house in Jakarta.
5 years ago
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Japanese maker pushes umami overhaul for much-maligned MSG
In much of the world, monosodium glutamate or MSG is a beloved ingredient. It's in stock cubes and potato chips, and sprinkled on everything from soups to salads, adding a savory flavor sometimes referred to as umami or the "fifth taste".
5 years ago
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Sweet! Indian bakers make world's 'longest' cake
It was a record-baking effort. Hundreds of bakers and chefs in southern India came together Wednesday to create what they said is the world's longest cake -- about 6.5 kilometers.
5 years ago
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Ben & Jerry’s pints are ready for ‘Netflix and Chill’
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s is the latest brand to cash in on the streaming service’s wide appeal and status as a cultural touchstone.
5 years ago
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Food literacy given boost to celebrate Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage
Raising awareness about Indonesia’s wealth of spices and foods remains a challenge.
5 years ago
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Mexico gets 'Chapo' beer
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman may be serving a life sentence in prison, but the Mexican drug kingpin can now boast to having his own beer.
5 years ago
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10 smart things to do with your microwave aside from reheating leftovers
Here are 10 other useful things your microwave can do.
5 years ago
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Too hot: Backlash over Canada coffee chain offer to Harry, Meghan
A Canadian coffee chain that offered disenchanted British royals Prince Harry and his wife Meghan free coffee for life if they move to Canada has faced an online backlash.
5 years ago
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Visitors queue for 'rendang' at London Christmas market
Indonesia’s rendang (slow-cooked meat in coconut milk and spices) finds itself center stage on the menu of a food stall at the United Kingdom's biggest Christmas market.
5 years ago
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Tuna fetches $1.8 million at New Year auction in Tokyo
A bluefin tuna fetched 193.2 million yen (US$1.8 million) on Sunday at the New Year's auction at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the second-highest price on record.
5 years ago
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Hard cheese? French chef loses court case over lost Michelin star
A French chef who said he had contemplated suicide after the prestigious Michelin guide removed one of his restaurant's stars on Tuesday lost a legal attempt to force the guide's inspectors to justify their decision.
5 years ago
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Michelin restaurant bible faces ruling in French chef's protest
A French court will rule Tuesday if the authoritative Michelin restaurant guide must hand over its secret reasonings for stripping a chef of his third Michelin star, just a year after the coveted award was won.
5 years ago
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Bruce Lee’s daughter sues fast food chain for using father's image
A company run by Bruce Lee's daughter is suing a Chinese fast food chain for allegedly using an image of the late martial arts film star without permission.
5 years ago
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How a decade of drinking changed the future of booze
Drink Baby Yoda cocktail, you will—but only for a little while longer, hopefully.
5 years ago
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From Le Petit Chef to Alchemist’s 50-course menu: Patrons pursue novelty dining experience
While gourmands have understandably spent a small fortune on high quality, rare ingredients and meticulous way of cooking, some are pursuing culinary journeys with the intention of finding meaning beyond fine-tasting food.
5 years ago
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Greek wine goes back to basics to resist climate change
Thirty-eight years after he revived his family's small vineyard in northern Greece, Vangelis Gerovassiliou proudly gazes on his property that grows one of the country's most popular wines.
5 years ago
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Restaurant trends to look out for in 2020: Less alcohol, more plant-based fare
Look out for more vegan options, low-alcohol booze and collagen-spiked beverages for skin care in 2020. Those are among some of the food and restaurant trends predicted for next year by industry consulting firm Technomic.
5 years ago
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'Ayam kodok': Indonesia’s near-forgotten holiday dish
For some Indonesians who celebrate Christmas, a staple of the holidays is ayam kodok, which literally translates to frog chicken. But there is actually no frog at all in the dish.
5 years ago
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By the way: Rice, more than a grain of truth
Rice ain’t nice. This confession puts me at odds with the over 265 million people who believe in the old proverb, “Belum makan nasi berarti belum makan [if you haven’t eaten rice, you haven’t yet eaten]”.
5 years ago
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Why it can be hard to stop eating even when you're full
Some foods may be designed that way.
6 years ago
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Wine and Asian food matchmaking: It’s all in the sauce
When entertaining guests, serving wines to pair with the food causes great excitement. While this kind of pairing can be tricky, especially with Indonesian food, there are ways to make it easy and fun.
6 years ago
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Chili pepper lovers might live longer says new study
New Italian research has found that people who eat chili peppers on a regular basis appear to have a lower risk of death than those who avoid the spicy ingredient.
6 years ago
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Sunny-side up for palate cleanser? Cuca Bali has it.
Those who are into culinary adventure in Bali may have heard of Cuca, a restaurant that serves tapas, cocktails and dessert in the Jimbaran area.
6 years ago
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Saudis resist 'throwaway' culture of food waste
Across much of the Gulf lavish displays of food are seen as a cultural totem of generosity and hospitality. But much of it ends up in the trash.
6 years ago
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Fat chance, 'gorengan'. Indonesians crave healthier snacks
Two in three Indonesian adults want healthier options.
6 years ago
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The 19 dishes you should have eaten in 2019
The dishes that dominated the headlines in 2019 were the ones that, invariably, led to a fast-food counter. But no matter what the gourmands in the Popeye’s sandwich corner think, there was a lot else going on in the culinary world: next-level Japanese hand rolls, a Sicilian slice from cooks who have been obsessed since childhood, oysters from “oysteropolis” in England.
6 years ago
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Sake+ up and running in Senayan
As the name implies, Sake+ specializes in serving Japanese rice wine and food.
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- CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure
- South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia
- 'Lupa Daratan': Life of a misunderstood actor
- 2025 World Press Photo: Bearing witness to a troubled world
- Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans
- An Indonesian Professor's Journey Rethinking Motivation Across Cultures
- A look inside Olafur Eliasson’s ‘Curious Journey’ at Jakarta’s MACAN
- LA police probe 2 deaths at director Rob Reiner's home as apparent homicide
- Driven by TikTok trends, new beauty brands target children
- Avatar 3 aims to become end-of-year blockbuster
