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“The Philippines is known to have the worst food in Asia” - Malaysian celebrity chef lambasts CNN poll

CNN’s world's best food destination list has come under fire from Malaysian celebrity chef Redzuawan Ismail, more popularly known as Chef Wan, who believes that Malaysia should have been placed first on the list. He states that Malaysia should be the first...

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It's the last week to win a Riesling!

Dear ezine readers, it's the last week to win a Riesling! Simply click on the ezine header above (hint: BISTROS TO BANQUETS) to participate! Good luck! ...

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Chef André Chiang to hold workshops at 2015 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition

Running from 17 July to 20 July, the Taiwan Culinary Exhibition (TCE) will give guests the chance to cook and learn from culinary masters with masterclasses and workshops held by top chefs like André Chiang of Restaurant André and Iron...

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American Culinary Federation announces 2015’s Chef of the Year

Announced annually at the American Culinary Federation Chefs Las Vegas dinner, this year’s Chef of the Year is David Simmons. Executive Chef for Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Simmons is also a board member and chairman of the membership community for...

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A tale of tragedy: how two men ruined New York’s The Four Seasons Restaurant

After announcements that the storied restaurant’s lease would not be renewed when it expires in July 2016, how exactly did The Four Seasons, the great restaurant symbolic of the prestige and power of New York City fall this far out...

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Restaurant donates sales to cancer-stricken employee

Arlington based Sweet Tomatoes has donated one hundred percent of its Thursday sales to employee Donna Jones, who is battling the return of her breast cancer. Of the people who ate at the restaurant on that Thursday was Sweet Tomatoes’...

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Experts warn that hospitality sector will take the brunt of the Mers outbreak

With over 50,000 tourists cancelling trips to South Korea in the wake of the Mers outbreak, experts are concerned that the aviation and hospitality sectors will be the hardest hit. However, in spite of Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong’s ominous...

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Hotel groups look to Iran for new opportunities

After decades of economic sanctions and political isolation by Iran, a landmark nuclear deal that could spell the end of sanctions has hotel chains eyeing the country as a potential location for opportunities. Following the opening of a four-star Axis...

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Get in with the Coo-l kids at Neon Pigeon

Throw your notions of izakaya out the window as Neon Pigeon serves up an urban, modern take on this highly popular Japanese concept of an after-work wind-down. Every plate can be shared, and if you get hooked (which you will, trust...