Love it or loathe it, America’s avocado craze shows no sign of fizzling out, but fans of the Mexican staple may not realize they can thank the NAFTA trade deal for ensuring its bountiful supply….
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Foodies: White truffles fetch 75,000 euros at Italian auction
A lot of around 850 grammes (1.9 pounds) of white truffles was sold for 75,000 euros ($87,500) in a top Italian auction on Sunday. The buyer from Hong Kong placed their winning bid via satellite…
Made-in-Italy: a ‘Disneyland for foodies’
A gastronomic theme park designed as a celebration of Italy’s field-to-fork food culture opens next week with backers aiming to pull in six million visitors a year. Dubbed a ‘Disneyland for foodies’ and billed as…
Factory worker wins first Tiramisu World Cup
An Italian factory worker won the first ever Tiramisu World Cup on Sunday, beating 700 other amateurs to whip up the softest and creamiest version of Italy’s famous dessert. Hundreds of would-be pudding maestros descended…
The Pro Chef Middle East Awards celebrate 2017 Winners
Celebrating the best culinary achievements across the Middle East region, The Pro Chef Middle East Awards announced the 2017 winners at a special gala evening at Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai, on Monday….
Extreme dining in Shanghai: French chef’s twist on haute cuisine
A van spirits ten guests to a secret location in Shanghai, where they enter a non-descript industrial building as Strauss’s theme from “2001: A Space Odyssey” fills the air. Inside is avant-garde restaurant Ultraviolet, the…
Syria’s famed sweets bringing smiles once again
Syria’s grinding conflict has brought bitterness to producers of the country’s renowned Middle Eastern sweets, but after years of struggle they say business is finally picking up again. At the “Daoud Brothers” sweet shop in…
Michelin 2018: San Francisco chefs outshine New York’s
New York has been usurped as America’s premiere gastronomic destination, at least in terms of the Michelin Guide’s celebrated three-star ranking. The Guide’s 2018 edition saw celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten suffer the indignity of being…
Rainy summer puts Germans off their beer
A rainy, mild summer lacking big sporting events to booze along to has put Germans off their world-famous beer, official data showed Monday, as consumption slipped in the first nine months. Breweries reported sales of…
Pizza hut launch limited edition five cheese pizza
Pizza Hut Delivery have created a new limited edition five cheese stuffed crust pizza. The popular restaurant chain’s new Italian cuisine features a combination of Edam, Gouda, red Leicester and vintage cheddar that has…