A Kuwaiti touch: Local chefs excelling in the art of French cuisine
KUWAIT: French cuisine is known throughout the world for its unique texture, outstanding flavor, and distinctive presentation, making it one of the most famous...
Japan’s ‘wood alcohol’
TOKYO: Discerning drinkers may soon be able to branch out after Japanese researchers said yesterday they have invented a way of producing an alcoholic...
In Cambodia, fears tarantula may go off the menu
While a plate piled high with hairy, palm-sized tarantulas is the stuff of nightmares for some, these garlic fried spiders are a coveted treat...
Eternal noodles: Obama ‘bun cha’ table encased in Vietnam
The table where former US president Barack Obama famously slurped noodles in downtown Hanoi has been preserved-chopsticks and all-under a glass box for eternity,...
Au revoir, baguette! France goes mad for le burger
For the first time in history, hamburger sales in France have soared higher than the classic baguette jambon-beurre sandwich as French diners surrender to...
Mexican regional cuisine drives booming food scene
Sure, every foodie loves tacos and enchiladas. But what about lesser-known Mexican classics like cochinita pibil, the impossibly flavorful, slow-roasted meat dish from the...
Smell of coffee permeates streets of tea-obsessed Kabul
Afghans in need of a caffeine fix line up at Najibullah Sharyari's coffee cart in Kabul-converts to the drink that is now percolating in...
Spanish cheesemakers defend Manchego from Mexican ‘copy’
In central Spain, the arid plains of La Mancha are famous for their windmills and Manchego, a cheese made out of ewe's milk that...
App delivery boom shakes up China food sector
Guo Bonan has opened several new branches of his "8Peppers" spicy Sichuan-style restaurants across Shanghai since last year, and not one has a dining...
Tickled pink: Japan lovers taste new chocs on Valentine’s Day
'I love pink. I love chocolate. So this is just great for me'
It is a marriage made in Heaven for cute-obsessed Japan: this Valentine's...
French chef Veyrat seals comeback with third Michelin star
Marc Veyrat, the comeback king of French cuisine, was back on the top of the culinary tree yesterday after the Michelin guide awarded him...
Singapore durian-themed café smells winning combination
A Singapore eatery centered around the pungent tropical fruit durian has caught a whiff of success as patrons flock to the cafe in droves...
