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Beyond the plate: An Indonesian chef-sommelier’s culinary vision
Kaskara Hasibuan reflects on his international career, his pop-up platform Comocasa, and how global training has shaped his approach to cooking and wine.
1 month ago
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Buried fire, shared roots: A Maori and Papuan stone-cooking bond
A Maori hangi and Papuan bubigi cooked side by side highlight deep-rooted culinary parallels, where food becomes both sustenance and a language of togetherness. ...
2 months ago
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Trend vs. tradition: Matcha’s revival takes hold in Indonesia
Matcha is enjoying a renewed boom in Indonesia in 2025, driven by social media trends, specialty cafés and matcha-infused treats. As the powdered green tea goes mainstream, purists continue to defend its cultural roots through chado, the Japanese tea ceremony. ...
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On the menu soon: Lab-grown steak for eco-conscious diners
Diners in some upmarket restaurants will soon be able to tuck into laboratory-grown steak, thanks to an Israeli startup that seeks to tap into consumer concerns about health, the environment and animal welfare.
6 years ago
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Indonesian instant coffee to hit shelves across New Zealand
The GPPI has reached an agreement with several coffee roasters in New Zealand that would allow them to import green beans from Indonesia.
6 years ago
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Ransacked in 'yellow vest' riot, chic Fouquet's eatery reopens in Paris
France's famed Le Fouquet's brasserie on the Champs Elysees avenue reopened on Saturday, four months after the chic eatery was ransacked by rioters during a yellow vest protest that turned violent with several shops on the avenue destroyed.
6 years ago
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Fête des Vignerons, 'Vintage Lavaux' to celebrate Swiss wine in Vevey
A once-in-a-generation wine festival called Fête des Vignerons is slated to run between July 18 and August 11 in Vevey, Switzerland.
6 years ago
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In 'Harry Met Sally' salute, New York deli contest invites all to 'have what she's having'
In the 1989 movie "When Harry Met Sally", actor Meg Ryan's loud rendition of a woman faking a climax while seated at a New York deli stands as one of the most memorable moments in film history.
6 years ago
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French chef cheesed off after losing Michelin star in Cheddar row
Flamboyant French chef Marc Veyrat has railed against Michelin, demanding that his top restaurant be withdrawn from the guide, after telling AFP that its inspectors claimed he had used English Cheddar cheese in his souffle.
6 years ago
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Smell something fishy about your tuna sushi? It could be because it's fish-less
After successfully recreating the taste, texture and smell of beef, scientists and food manufacturers are scrambling to put the next big thing in faux protein on grocery store shelves: faux fish.
6 years ago
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A waste of good wine? Non! Spitting is essential to tasting
Spitting is frowned upon in polite society -- unless of course the spitter is engaged in tasting wines.
6 years ago
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The $280,000 lab-grown burger could be a more palatable $10 in two years
Lab-grown meat, first introduced to the world six years ago in the form of a $280,000 hamburger, could hit supermarket shelves at $10 a patty within two years.
6 years ago
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This is how long alcohol stays in your body after you drink
Individuals break down alcohol at different rates, but in general most people can metabolize half a drink every hour.
6 years ago
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Charity begins at the pub: London bar seeks 'most ethical' title
Employing the homeless and offering beer brewed from leftover bread, "The Green Vic" in London's trendy Shoreditch district is aiming to be the world's most ethical pub.
6 years ago
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Depardieu puts contents of Paris restaurant up for auction
French actor and legendary gourmand Gerard Depardieu is putting the entire contents of one of his Paris restaurants under the hammer on Thursday.
6 years ago
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Alain Ducasse to bring his chocolate atelier to Bangkok
The Asian press is reporting that the famous Michelin star-decorated chef is set to open a location of his chocolate workshop in Bangkok, Thailand.
6 years ago
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New tour unlocks Kota Tua’s culinary gems
Beyond its iconic Fatahillah Square and historic buildings, Kota Tua in Jakarta offers lots of delectable delicacies. From gelato with rujak aceh (fruit salad) to air tajin, a healthy drink with a humble origin.
6 years ago
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Jakpost Taste Test: Donuts
Many of us these days would only eat a donut on cheat days, but the ring-shaped sweet fried dough snack is unlikely to lose its popularity, especially as long as there is coffee to go with it.
6 years ago
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Wimbledon serves up strawberries, vegan cream and flexitarianism
Wimbledon is synonymous with strawberries and cream but this year the prestigious tennis tournament is serving up vegan cream in response to changing British tastes.
6 years ago
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Txoko, Basque cuisine with a local touch
Txoko, the newest Spanish restaurant in town, plays around with flavors but stays true to Basque gastronomy.
6 years ago
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Behind South Korea’s ‘fatcaron’ sensation
Supersized with less sugar, Koreanized macarons may be far from authentic, but are ‘reasonable’ guilty pleasure
6 years ago
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Health food staple quinoa may get pricier as Peru eyes China
Hipsters beware. Quinoa prices are set to rise as Peru, the world’s largest producer of the seed, will start exporting the protein-rich crop to China.
6 years ago
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Grannies in running shoes are delivering ramen for Uber in Japan
Uber Technologies Inc.’s strategy for Japan, where ride-sharing is banned, is as unique as the country itself — think grandma in running shoes delivering ramen noodles.
6 years ago
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Secrets of a superchef: Alain Ducasse on pursuing perfection
As one of the world's most decorated chefs, Alain Ducasse is known for his forensic attention to detail -- from thrice-ironed tablecloths to hand-picked decor and cutlery.
6 years ago
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Stoned-baked pizza? South African eatery can oblige
If you're keen on pizza but Regina, Margherita or Hawaiian isn't your bag you can aim higher with a South African eatery proud to unveil one featuring cannabis.
6 years ago
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Jakpost Taste Test: 'Es Kopi Susu'
A Jakpost Taste Test conducted on Friday featured four popular es kopi susu (iced coffee with milk) brands.
6 years ago
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'Wonder of nature': Serbia's ultra-expensive donkey cheese
White, dense and rich in flavour, Serbia's one-of-a-kind donkey cheese is not only tasty but good for your health, says maker Slobodan Simic.
6 years ago
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French restaurant run by Argentine chef crowned world's best
French restaurant Mirazur run by Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco was Tuesday crowned the world's best restaurant at an awards ceremony put on by British trade magazine Restaurant.
6 years ago
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Raw, fried or on a bun: The many ways Japan eats whale
Whale cutlets, sliced raw whale, deep-fried whale nuggets, whale bacon and whale jerky feature on the menu at the restaurant Yoko Ichihara runs - and that’s just a small sample of the ways Japan eats whale.
6 years ago
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A vegan Shake Shack burger? Company not sold on the trend just yet
Shake Shack Inc. is staying away from vegan burgers, at least for now.
6 years ago
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KFC trialing vegan ‘chicken’ burger in the UK
KFC’s new burger, dubbed “The Imposter,” offers a fresh alternative to consumers shunning animal products
6 years ago
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New York debates banning sales of foie gras
Animal rights activists are on the attack against foie gras in a drive that threatens an important industry in metropolitan New York.
6 years ago
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Tough sell: Baijiu, China's potent tipple, looks abroad
It may be China's national spirit, but for London bartender Ellie Veale it's clear from the first swig why baijiu has not caught on overseas.
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