California restaurant awarded three Michelin stars for food that ‘feels like a warm hug’ Californios started with a $57 four-course tasting menu. The pushback was immediate The Independent UK · Jul 24
The moon meets the stars Contemporary Japanese dessert cafe Kyo Roll En is known for its unique mooncake collaborations, usually bringing a taste of Asia to Thailand. Bangkok Post · Jul 23
Toby Carvery and Miller & Carter sell fewer steak and carvery meals thanks to heatwave Pub and bar giant Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported a slump in food sales recently, attributing the decline to hot summer weather. The Independent UK · Jul 23
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants in desserts The owner of the restaurant admitted to using ants in deserts but challenged the prosecution The Independent UK · Jul 22
From craft beer darling to founder's exit: Bira 91's journey ahead of a revival bid Bira 91 founder Ankur Jain has exited the company after a settlement. This agreement allows for the company's recapitalization and operational restart. The brand faced significant financial strain and regulatory setbacks over recent years. Production had halted, and employees raised concerns about unpaid salaries. The settlement aims to revive the… The Economic Times · Jul 22
Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail over ant dessert Prosecutors seek a one-year sentence and heavy fine after chef garnished dish with insects not approved for consumption The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
A Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea served 49,000 ants as dessert garnish, owner faces jail A Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea has found itself at the centre of an unusual legal battle after prosecutors sought a one-year prison sentence for its owner over the use of ants as a dessert garnish. Authorities allege the restaurant served around 49,000 imported ants over four years despite ants… The Times of India · Jul 22
Delhi diner was 'forced' to pay over Rs 900 as service charge: Court orders restaurant to pay Rs 25,000 compensation, says the charge is voluntary A Delhi man refused to pay a restaurant's service charge in October 2024. The consumer commission found the restaurant guilty of unfair trade practice. House of BOHO was ordered to refund the service charge with interest. The restaurant must also pay Rs 25,000 as compensation to the complainant. This ruling… The Economic Times · Jul 22
New show to reunite Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White and Heston Blumenthal The BBC series will see the trio recount ‘fights, fall-outs and feuds’. Evening Standard · Jul 21
Vieni, Birmingham – ‘A happy hubbub – you cannot pipe this in’ – restaurant review Vieni dances a fine line where British Italian restaurants often fail The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
BrewDog co-founder James Watt faces complaints to UK data watchdog The Information Commissioner’s Office said it is ‘assessing’ information following complaints related to Mr Watt. Evening Standard · Jul 17
Bakery owner slams ITV's The Voice UK for requesting free cake for 'highly influential' cast Get Baked’s Rich Myers shared his expletive-charged response to his brand’s 361,000 followers Evening Standard · Jul 17
How I Shop with Angela Hartnett: ‘The purchase I regret the most? Any fitness machine!’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food, and the basic they scrimp on? The chef and restaurateur talks vintage plates, proper photo albums and cycling with the Filter The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Voices: I worry I’m one of life’s ‘underachievers’ – but I love being lazy DEAR VIX: The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, family and relationships The Independent UK · Jul 16
We Got This Covered · Jul 15 Woman allegedly tries to force small business owner to fulfill impossible order, refuses to accept a ‘No.’ Then the owner decides to match her vibe THAT she was not expecting.
The Economic Times · Jul 15 Quote of the Day by Joël Robuchon: 'Success is ephemeral, you need to reach out for it...'- Inspiring lessons on consistency, hard work, and the relentless pursuit of success by the legendary French chef who earned more Michelin stars than any other chef in history Quote of the Day by Joël Robuchon: Legendary chef Joel Robuchon believed success demands daily effort and continuous improvement. Yesterday's achievements do not guarantee tomorrow's results, which requires fresh passion. Robuchon transformed simple ingredients into extraordinary dining experiences through discipline and precision. He earned over thirty Michelin stars, which was…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15 James Watt in bid to buy back BrewDog months after firm sold off BrewDog co-founder James Watt has made a bid to buy back the craft beer firm just months after it was acquired out of administration by US company…
Evening Standard · Jul 15 ITV star Parveen Ashraf returns to social media with emotional post after revealing husband killed during robbery The culinary star’s husband of 38 years died after being caught up in a robbery in Ghana
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14 Award-winning family-run Edinburgh distillery collapses into liquidation AN award-winning family-run distillery in Edinburgh that won gin-producer of the year in 2025 has fallen into liquidation ...
Evening Standard · Jul 11 OPINION - Surrounded by losers, misfits and boozers, our kitchen brigades should be cherished ‘You’d struggle to find this collection of rejects and emotional refugees outside the closing credits of a Guy Ritchie film’: Professional chef Alasdair Gill reveals what really goes on behind the swinging kitchen doors of the London dining scene
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 Prince Andrew's Pizza Express Alibi Raises New Mystery After Police Refuse to Reveal If Guards Were There The Metropolitan Police's refusal to confirm details about Prince Andrew's alleged Pizza Express visit in 2001 raises new questions about his alibi, which remains unverified by both police and Pizza Express.
Bangkok Post · Jul 7 Thailand's largest gourmet festival returns Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has announced the full chef line-up for the 26th World Gourmet Festival, which will take place from Sept 29 to Oct 4.
Evening Standard · Jul 6 TV chef Tom Kerridge: It was an ‘honour’ to travel Italy for new programme The 52-year-old Michelin-starred chef will helm Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy.
We Got This Covered · Jul 6 Beloved California restaurant closes after 23 years. Owner says Meta is to blame for the collapse He blames the tech giant for the restaurant's final chapter.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6 Competition launches in Scotland to find 'Europe's best whisky taster' SCOTTISH whisky fans are being given the chance to become "Europe's best whisky taster" in a new competition this summer