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Slices of indulgence: Chef Akira Back’s all-time favorite, the AB Wagyu Pizza, features raw wagyu layered on a crisp tortilla, finished with a whisper of truffle oil. Light yet indulgent, the dish is crafted to satisfy while leaving diners wanting more. JP/Sylviana Hamdani
Slices of indulgence: Chef Akira Back’s all-time favorite, the AB Wagyu Pizza, features raw wagyu layered on a crisp tortilla, finished with a whisper of truffle oil. Light yet indulgent, the dish is crafted to satisfy while leaving diners wanting more. JP/Sylviana Hamdani
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‘Beyond the Plate Vol. 2’: Borderless culinary creativity

At a dinner session, a modern refinement of Korean barbecue from a Jakarta-based establishment was interwoven with the quiet precision of a Michelin-selected restaurant based in Kuala Lumpur.

1 month ago
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Good Day Latte names BABYMONSTER as first K-Pop brand ambassador, launches new variants

Indonesia’s leading instant coffee brand Kopi Good Day has officially partnered with K-Pop girl group BABYMONSTER, naming the group as the first K-Pop brand ambassador for the Good Day Latte line. 

2 months ago
Food

Roemah Koffie celebrates Indonesian culture; launches new Koffie Tins at World of Coffee

Indonesian premium coffee brand, Roemah Koffie is steadfast in its commitment to introduce the richness of Indonesian coffee, both in terms of its flavors, and its cultural significance. This is best represented by their most recent innovation, Roemah Koffie’s Koffie Tins. A premium line of Indonesian coffee beans packaged in exclusive cans inspired by local culture, first introduced at the World of Coffee (WOC) 2025 event in Jakarta International Convention Center.

2 months ago

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A wee dram, s'il vous plait: France enters world of whisky-making

Entrepreneurs in France -- a country better known for its mastery of wine and cognac -- seem to have taken heart from Japan's success, with dozens throwing themselves into the once exclusive world of whisky.

6 years ago
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Malaysia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest fruit

The stinky, spiky durian is set to become Malaysia's next major export as the Southeast Asian nation rushes to develop thousands of acres to cash in on unprecedented demand for the fruit from China.

6 years ago
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Delightful Indo-German fusion cuisine

An Indonesian self-taught chef and a German chef team up to present fusion food with no confusion.

6 years ago
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Fungus-loving gourmets face a future with fewer truffles

The black truffle is already one of the world’s scarcest foodstuffs, but climate change could drive it to the brink of extinction in its traditional home of southern Europe.

6 years ago
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French wine market to shrink further, but organics surge: Report

Sales of French wines made with organically grown grapes are set to double between now and 2022, even as the downward trend for overall wine consumption appears firmly in place.

6 years ago
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French wine market to shrink further, but organics surge: Report

Sales of French wines made with organically grown grapes are set to double between now and 2022, even as the downward trend for overall wine consumption appears firmly in place.

6 years ago
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In New York, get your Nutella fix at this new café

Ferrero brings good tidings to Nutella fans in New York City, with the grand opening of its first permanent cafe.

6 years ago
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Thailand has new two-Michelin-starred restaurant

Thailand has a new two Michelin-starred restaurant and has expanded its one-starred club with the addition of 10 new establishments in the latest edition of the Michelin guide.

6 years ago
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Spanish restaurant with flamenco flair awarded Michelin star

Fine dining just steps away from a stage where flamenco dancers pound the boards became the first such venue to be awarded a Michelin star.

6 years ago
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Pig out? Asia gets a taste of climate-friendly 'pork'

In a region where pork is king - it is the favored meat in most dishes - switching diets to a tasty vegetable substitute could be a major way to curb climate change, experts say.

6 years ago
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Maggots, licorice and cobra hearts at Sweden's 'Disgusting Food Museum'

The "Disgusting Food Museum" explores why a dish seems delicious to some, but for others is stomach-churning.

6 years ago
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Jar wars: The Italian plot to weaken Nutella

Chocolate spread Nutella has long had pride of place on supermarket shelves but faces imminent attack from an Italian rival usually found in the pasta section.

6 years ago
Food

Ramen-ized turkey rub and CBD oil, chefs' Thanksgiving hacks

If there’s one rule that Thanksgiving experts agree on, it’s to plan ahead. Make lots of lists. Start cooking a week before. Even the late Anthony Bourdain’s No. 1 Thanksgiving ultimatum was to not start cooking on Thanksgiving Day.

6 years ago
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Cold brew coffee not that different from hot coffee: Study

Researchers of Jefferson University in the United States found that the pH levels of both hot and cold brews were almost the same

6 years ago
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Your next Uber ride may have a minifridge stocked with snacks

In late 2014, Uber Technologies Inc. began testing a service called Uber Essentials. It was based on the premise that the most popular items from convenience stores could be made even more convenient.

6 years ago
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Absolut Vodka launches green bartending initiative

Absolut Vodka, a vodka brand produced near Åhus in Southern Sweden, has initiated an environmentally friendly bar initiative called The Green Hustle.

6 years ago
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Here are the best mail-order pies in America, in order

Thanksgiving is unquestionably America’s greatest food holiday. Yet much of the meal invites controversy. 

6 years ago
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Five common teas with great health benefits

For those who prefer tea over coffee, rejoice, as there are many health benefits offered by this particular beverage.

6 years ago
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Tea or coffee? The answer might be genetic

In new research studying how genetic factors determine taste, scientists now believe they know why some humans prefer coffee while others opt for tea.

6 years ago
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2018 SIAL InterFOOD 2018 culinary expo to be held in Jakarta this November

SIAL InterFOOD, held annually, is an international food exhibition affiliated with the French trade fair Salon International de L’alimentation (Global Food Marketplace)

6 years ago
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You’ll see more of these foods in 2019: Celtuce, kernza and jicama

Here are some of the report’s biggest and most surprising trends from American food industry trend researcher Sterling-Rice Group.

6 years ago
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Michelin launches guide for best Cantonese restaurants around the world

Michelin has released a new dining guide on the best restaurants around the world for Cantonese foods.

6 years ago
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The new Momofuku is in Columbus Circle. Don’t tell David Chang

Since he opened his first Momofuku Noodle Bar in a no-frills East Village storefront in 2004, David Chang has become renowned as a chef who shakes things up.

6 years ago
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You can't copyright taste, EU court says in setback for food industry

Europe’s top court dealt the food industry a blow as it dismissed an attempt by a Dutch cheese maker to copyright its cream cheese.

6 years ago
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Elon Musk's 'Teslaquila' drink faces clash with Mexican tequila industry

Tesla Inc co-founder Elon Musk and Mexico’s tequila producers could be headed for a collision after the agave-based drink’s industry group opposed the billionaire’s efforts to trademark an alcoholic drink dubbed “Teslaquila”.

6 years ago
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Healthy catering company launches global menu program to attract dieters

Healthy eating caterers emphasize a rich global menu variety to tackle restricted diet perception, with among other Dapurfit launching its "Around the World" program. 

6 years ago
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'Exceptional' white truffle sold for 85,000 euros

A rare  850 gram white truffle was auctioned for $96,000 in the Italian region of Alba on Sunday.

6 years ago
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In China's Himalayas, a wine 'flying above the clouds'

A $300 bottle of wine sold in the United States and Europe is made in the unlikeliest of places: at the foot of the Himalayas in China.

6 years ago
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No nutrients lost in rendang despite long cooking period, research says

A study has shown that the nutrients in rendang are not lost in the lengthy cooking process.

6 years ago
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What it's really like to have 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' in New York

Nestled inside Tiffany’s Manhattan flagship store, The Blue Box Café is the first retail dining restaurant of the jewelry brand, allowing fans to actually have breakfast at Tiffany’s.

6 years ago