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Food premium

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
Food premium

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. ...

1 month ago
Food premium

‘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. ...

5 months ago

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From Athens to Kyoto, try coffee like a local

There are now so many ways to enjoy your daily perk, from creamy Vietnamese coffee and the ceremonials of Ethiopian coffee to Turkey's traditional strong black brew.

5 years ago
Food

It's the season of the mooncake

The mooncake is the delicacy of the Mid-Autumn festival which officially starts on October 1. 

5 years ago
Food

Daily grind: Malaysian mill makes coffee the old-fashioned way

A Malaysian worker pours roasted coffee beans into a pot of bubbling, melted sugar as an ageing machine stirs the ingredients into a sticky black mixture over a crackling wood fire. The Antong mill, believed to be the oldest such set-up in Malaysia, has been using the same methods to produce its popular coffee for almost nine decades.

5 years ago
Food

New York restaurants reopen for dine-in patrons hungry to socialize

New York City restaurants reopened indoor dining at 25% capacity on Wednesday, welcoming patrons hungry for food and company in the pandemic with tight safety measures in candle-lit rooms and behind kitchen doors.

5 years ago
Food

Top Japanese chef killed himself after false sex claims, say family

The family of a Japanese chef who was a rising star in France said he has killed himself after he was the target of false sexual assault allegations.

5 years ago
Food

Bruule bakes spaghetti to success, boosts sales with digital platform

One of many success stories of newly established F&B businesses that optimize the use of digital platforms is that of Bruule, a brand that makes baked spaghetti called “spaghetti bruule.”

5 years ago
Food

Crop swap: Thousands of edible plants could feed us on a hotter planet

The drought-hardy African morama bean, which tastes like cashew nuts when roasted, and the artichoke-flavored buds of the Middle East's thorny akkoub plant may be foods of the future.

5 years ago
Food

Marché Mövenpick Indonesia restaurants to close after 11 years

Established in 2009, Marché Mövenpick is known for its open-kitchen concept. 

5 years ago
Food

In changing Saudi Arabia, first dog cafe delights pet lovers

Dog owners in Saudi Arabia can now enjoy a cup of coffee alongside their beloved pets at a new cafe -- a first for the ultra-conservative kingdom.

5 years ago
Food

Mussels need eating: Some Marseille restaurants defy COVID shutdown

On the quayside of Marseille's Old Port in France, several restaurants on Monday defied a government order to shutdown for two weeks to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus, saying they had little to lose.

5 years ago
Food

Pandemic boosting demand for plant-based foods, Nestle says

Demand for plant-based foods has picked up during the coronavirus crisis as consumers try to eat more healthily and problems at some factories have hit meat supplies.

5 years ago
Food

Nestle to help develop dairy alternatives

Swiss food giant Nestle, which has made billions with dairy products, said Monday it will host start-ups that want to develop vegetarian alternatives.

5 years ago
Food

Remapping the spice route: Understanding the history of Indonesian flavors

Indonesia is undoubtedly rich in its food culture and history, with 17,508 islands and over 300 ethnic groups making up the nation.

5 years ago
Food

We may soon be eating sushi made with lab-grown fish

Excellent for sushi, sashimi and maki, Wildtype’s salmon is as versatile as the real thing. However, this is fish that has never been anywhere near the sea.

5 years ago
Food

Space bubbles ease New York restaurant troubles

Space bubbles are frothing up business at a New York bistro, offering fresh air in safe capsules on sidewalks for customers on guard against the coronavirus.

5 years ago
Food

California city bans junk food from checkout aisles

Berkeley in northern California will ban the sale of junk food from supermarket checkout displays -- becoming the first US city to do so, according to local media.

5 years ago
Food

Legendary nouvelle cuisine pioneer Pierre Troisgros dies aged 92

Pierre Troisgros, the legendary French chef and head of the country's greatest gastronomic dynasty, died on Wednesday aged 92.

5 years ago
Food

German bakery helps deaf Chinese earn their daily bread

The oven's warm glow and aroma of fresh bread signal the morning rush at Bach's Bakery in the central Chinese city of Changsha, but although the baking staff chatter excitedly, you could hear a pin drop.

5 years ago
Food

The best whisky in the world is... Canadian!

A whisky of Canadian origin has been designated as the best by what is considered the world’s whisky bible, written by Jim Murray of the UK. 

5 years ago
Food

French butcher seeks to carve out UNESCO distinction

Victor Dumas is convinced that his fellow French butchers wield their knives unlike any others, and is hoping the UN will agree they deserve pride of place at the global culinary table.

5 years ago
Food

Social movement helps coffee farmers in Papua's Dogiyai sell backstock

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the life of coffee farmers in Papua’s Dogiyai regency.

5 years ago
Food

Coffee by the liter, Korean food most sought-after during pandemic: Tokopedia

Amid the pandemic, coffee by the liter and Korean dishes have been the most popular food and beverage (F&B) products purchased on e-commerce site Tokopedia.

5 years ago
Food

Forget banana bread, try this dish sponge: Pandemic inspires 'illusion cakes' in Hong Kong

A bakery studio in Hong Kong is aiming to bounce back from its COVID-19 slump with "illusion cakes" that appear to be everyday objects until you take a slice.

5 years ago
Food

David Rocco enjoys Southeast Asian delicacies in new series

Italian-Canadian chef and TV personality David Rocco is back with a new series, David Rocco’s Dolce Southeast Asia, which premiered on National Geographic on Monday.

5 years ago
Food

Local taste, global palate: Indonesian cuisine as gastronomic diplomacy

As mouth-watering as they are, Indonesian dishes have yet to be spoken of in the same way as their Italian or French counterparts on the world stage – and this is where some gastronomic diplomacy is needed.

5 years ago
Food

With travel limited, plane cafes take off in Thailand

With millions around the world stuck at home due to the pandemic, "plane cafes" in Thailand are offering customers the chance to pretend they are in the sky -- and the idea seems to have taken off.

5 years ago
Food

Japanese dining chain curries favor with Indian market

One of Japan's most popular restaurant chains is embarking on what could become one of the all-time crowning achievements of salesmanship -- selling curry to India.

5 years ago
Food

Post-COVID-19, fast food restaurants will never be the same

Burger King plans to revolutionize fast food eateries with totally re-envisioned services, in line with lessons learned from the pandemic.

5 years ago
Food

Food for the soul: Asia Cooking Journey shares joy through culinary treats

In a time of global uncertainty, sometimes a nice, hot meal is the perfect remedy after a long day.  

5 years ago
Food

Impossible Foods launches plant-based sausage product in Hong Kong

Plant-based burger maker Impossible Foods said it would start selling its faux pork product in Hong Kong, its first expansion outside of the United States as it seeks to tap more environment-conscious diners.

5 years ago

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Sat, December 13, 2025

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