Food
Alain Passard Transforms Arpège into France’s First Three-Star Plant-Based Restaurant
Alain Passard, one of France’s most acclaimed chefs, has taken a bold step by transitioning his legendary Paris restaurant, Arpège, to a predominantly plant-based menu. Known for his expert...
Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro Shows Heart Health Benefits Over Trulicity in Landmark Trial
Eli Lilly announced that its diabetes drug Mounjaro has demonstrated heart health benefits in...
Best Buy to Launch Ikea Mini-Showrooms in Select Stores
Best Buy announced plans to introduce mini-showrooms within some of its stores, featuring Ikea...
JPMorgan Chase Expands with 1,000 New Branches in Seven Years
JPMorgan Chase has opened 1,000 new branches over the past seven years, a number...
Moderna Announces 10% Workforce Reduction Amid Declining Covid Vaccine Sales
Moderna announced plans to reduce its global workforce by about 10% by the end...
Alain Passard Transforms Arpège into France’s First Three-Star Plant-Based Restaurant
Alain Passard, one of France’s most acclaimed chefs, has taken a bold step by transitioning his legendary Paris restaurant, Arpège, to a predominantly plant-based...
Exploring Star Anise: A Bold Spice with Rich Flavor and Medicinal Value
Star anise is one of the most visually distinctive and aromatically potent spices used in cooking. Known in Cantonese as bat gok, meaning “eight...
Gosari Express: Seoul’s Hidden Vegan Gem Serving Flavorful and Inclusive Cuisine
Tucked away in a historic brick alleyway near Seoul’s Jungang Market, just north of the Sindang metro station, Gosari Express stands as a hidden...
Preparing the Next Generation: Hong Kong’s Hospitality Schools Emphasize Real-World Skills
As a new semester begins, Hong Kong's hospitality and culinary schools are gearing up to welcome a fresh wave of students. The sector faces...
DIY Ice Cups: The Thrifty Summer Trend Sweeping China Amid Economic Uncertainty
This summer, pre-packaged ice cups have become a must-have item in Chinese convenience stores, as consumers embrace DIY beverage creations amid a scorching heatwave...
Michael Zee Explores China’s Diverse Breakfast Traditions in New Cookbook
Michael Zee, the British-Chinese food writer behind the popular social media platform SymmetryBreakfast, has released a new cookbook titled Zao Fan: Breakfast of China,...
Drought Forces Water Rationing and Spurs Olive Oil Crisis in Spain’s Costa Blanca
A severe and prolonged drought has led to a water crisis along Spain's Costa Blanca, where tap water in several towns has become undrinkable...
Macau’s Culinary Heritage and Innovation Celebrated at International Gastronomy Forum
Macau's unique blend of East-meets-West culture, particularly in its renowned Macanese cuisine, continues to shine as a symbol of the city's rich history and...
Honoring a Culinary Legacy: The Life and Influence of Hong Kong’s Abalone King
Yeung Koon-yat, affectionately known as Yat Gor, passed away at 90 on July 31, 2023. As the co-founder of Forum Restaurant in 1977, he...
Exploring Culinary Delights in Hong Kong and Beyond: A Personal Journey
I was born in Singapore and grew up in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. Coming to Hong Kong was my way of exploring my roots and...
The Market at Hotel Icon: Celebrating Durian with Unique Culinary Delights
As soon as you enter The Market at Hotel Icon in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, the distinctive aroma of durian greets you. For...
The Holywell’s: A Unique Café and Speakeasy Inspired by London House Parties
Who could have imagined a new Hong Kong hospitality concept would stem from the UK’s cost of living crisis? The Holywell’s, a unique café...
Tokyo Sake Brewer Innovates with Music and Energy Efficiency to Combat Industry Challenges
The gentle lilt of a flute fills a cramped second-story space in Tokyo, home to a bubbling vat of fermenting sake. The bacteria in...
Chef Samaira Kavatkar Redefines Indian Cuisine at Hong Kong’s Nine One
Samaira Kavatkar, head chef of Hong Kong's new modern Indian restaurant Nine One, is on a mission to redefine perceptions of Indian cuisine. Hailing...
