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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.

11 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. ...

1 month ago

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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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New York City to resume limited indoor dining Sept. 30

New York City will soon allow indoor dining in restaurants, officials said Wednesday, as economic pressure mounted to lift coronavirus curbs in America's largest metropolis.

5 years ago
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Scared of COVID-19 this Halloween? Hershey is making an ad for that

Hershey will tailor digital ads to households using search data provided by Google to overcome fresh challenges that threaten to derail this year’s Halloween.

5 years ago
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Swedish fish dish is so pungent it should be opened outdoors

As chef Malin Soderstrom opened the can, the trapped air escaped with a hiss and filled the balcony of her waterside restaurant with the pungent odor of Sweden's infamous delicacy, surstromming.

5 years ago
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Would you like more caffeine in your Coke?

If the 34 milligrams (mg) of caffeine contained in your average Coke aren’t enough to keep you up, come January, you’ll be able to opt for Coca-Cola with Coffee boasting 69 mg.

5 years ago
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Paris gourmet grocer Fauchon faces COVID crunch from lack of tourists

Fauchon, famous for its eclairs, foie gras, truffles, and fine wines, is grappling with the coronavirus pandemic which has robbed Paris of most of its tourism trade.

5 years ago
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Britain's Pret A Manger turns to subscription drinks service to aid recovery

British sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger said it would launch a subscription service for drinks, trying out a new business model to help it survive the coronavirus crisis, which has hammered its sales.

5 years ago
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Spain vineyards feel the pinch but harvest must go on

Located inland from the Costa del Sol, the Ronda highlands today boast more than 20 wineries and experts view it as one of the most promising regions in Spain, the world's third-largest wine producer by value after France and Italy. 

5 years ago
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Bubbles with Brad Pitt from Oct. 15

Fans of the Hollywood star, Brad Pitt, will soon have a chance to savor the first ever rosé champagne launched by the American actor. 

5 years ago
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How to cook perfect rice every time: What Uncle Roger didn’t say in his video

Just about every subject can be controversial in the digital era. This time, it’s the way rice is cooked.

5 years ago
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Tasty alternatives to fashionable but polluting foods

We know that avocados are delicious, but just one kilogram of the green fruit requires 1000 liters of water to produce, which makes them highly polluting.

5 years ago
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Keep on dining out, UK minister urges as popular cut-price offer ends

British finance minister Rishi Sunak urged diners to keep going out to eat as a popular government scheme offering half-price food in restaurants this month drew to a close.

5 years ago
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Taste of success for Taiwan's street vendors with Michelin award

Taiwan -- which has a rich local culinary tradition as well a huge array of cuisines brought to the island by mainland Chinese immigrant communities -- now has well over 200 entries on Michelin's list.

5 years ago
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K-dramas inspire Indonesian to create halal soju

As the Korean Wave continues to influence the lifestyles of many Indonesians, a culinary entrepreneur from Bandung in West Java recently made news for creating a halal version of South Korea's national drink, soju.

5 years ago
Food

Italian wine exports withered by virus

Exports of Italian wine are drying up as the coronavirus batters demand on a level not seen for 30 years.

5 years ago
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Happy drink in sad times: Champagne-makers gather pandemic harvest

The slump in demand for bubbly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means some of the harvest will go to waste.

5 years ago
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Spanish gazpacho sets out to conquer the world

Long a staple of the Spanish diet, gazpacho -- the chilled soup made from a puree of tomatoes and other vegetables -- is gaining space on supermarket shelves further afield in Europe and beyond.

5 years ago
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Researchers working on nutrient-rich milk chocolate

Milk chocolate has long been a consumer favorite worldwide, and scientists have now found a way to make it as healthy as its more bitter counterpart, dark chocolate.

5 years ago
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UK dines out on govt-backed restaurant scheme

A British government scheme to encourage people to visit restaurants, by paying a slice of the bill, has boosted a sector devastated by the coronavirus, according to a study published on Monday.

5 years ago
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Unilever to rename German 'gypsy sauce' after complaints

Unilever's German food company Knorr will rename its popular "Zigeuner" - or gypsy - sauce as Hungarian-style paprika sauce after complaints that the name is offensive, becoming the latest brand to shift after a wave of protests over racism.

5 years ago
Food

Miel Gibson: Chilean honey vendor in sticky situation with 'Braveheart' star

A pun on the Spanish word for "honey" and the name of one of the world's most famous actors has landed a small scale Chilean vendor in a sticky situation.

5 years ago
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China restaurant apologizes for weighing customers

A restaurant in China has apologized for its controversial policy of asking diners to weigh themselves before entry in an overzealous response to a new national campaign against food waste.

5 years ago
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Because 2020 isn't weird enough, here's Indomie Goreng-flavored ice cream

If the year 2020 wasn't strange enough for you, how about some Indomie ice cream, complete with fried onions?

5 years ago
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Could coffee actually be good for you?

Often criticized for its potentially harmful effects, coffee may also offer many health benefits if the numerous studies on the subject are to be believed.

5 years ago
Food

Blibli, 'noodle king' Tirta Lie serve up 'first' online noodle festival

The noodle festival is being held partly to satisfy noodle lovers' hankering for their favorite dishes during the COVID-19 restrictions, as well as to help small culinary businesses to grow during the pandemic economy.

5 years ago
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Sydney's iconic Chinatown eateries adapt to life under COVID-19

As one of the most popular and recognizable venues in Sydney's Chinatown, Golden Century has been serving up traditional Cantonese dishes and fresh seafood for over 30 years.

5 years ago
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Canadian brewer apologizes for naming beer 'pubic hair' in Maori

A Canadian brewery has apologized for naming one of its beers after the Maori term for "pubic hair", and not "feather" as it had intended.

5 years ago
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Taiwan's award-winning winemaker aims to revive fading tradition

Chen Chien-hao took gold medals at a prestigious wine competition in Paris this year.

5 years ago
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UK diners snap up state-subsidized quinoa and steak

Berghain, Berlin's most famous night club, is once again throbbing with the sound of stomach-churning deep bass as the cathedral-sized temple of techno defies months of coronavirus lockdown.

5 years ago
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Asian Food Network website now available in Indonesian, Malay

The Asian Food Network's website now offers versions in the Indonesian and Malay languages.

5 years ago

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Tue, December 16, 2025

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