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NZ wine company raises NZ$2m in 11 days, setting a crowd-funding record

NZ Company, Invivo Wines, has set a new record, raising $2 million, the maximum that can be raised through crowdfunding under New Zealand law, in just 11 days. Read more at: http://goo.gl/xvE3Cc ...

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Worst wines in the world - according to a Sevilla critic

A wine expert, Jose Olmedo takes up the proverbial sword against swills he finds are ‘scraping the barrel’. Read the tirade at: http://goo.gl/es4OSZ ...

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The Internet is killing food evolution, says David Chang

Getting information is so easy that creativity in food is, ironically, homogenizing, according to Momofuku empire head honcho David Chang. In addition, he feels the internet is fundamentally opposed to trial-and-error. Read on at http://goo.gl/jZS7ZA ...

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Ingredients before star chefs, says Wolfgang Steakhouse’s Zwiener

No other factor matters as much as the quality of the steak in a steakhouse, says Peter Zwiener, managing partner of one of New York’s top steakhouses. Full story at http://goo.gl/DbbTrI ...

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WGS 2015: A Classic Gastronomic Journey across the Italic Peninsula

Seafood lovers revel as spring heralds the freshest hauls which Chef Lino Sauro masterfully presents as a pilgrimage across the Italian peninsula. Capturing flavours from each of the regions in an 8-course, paired and one-night only dinner, this is no...

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WGS 2015: A Night of Escoffier Redux

The Tippling Club presents the King of Chefs: an exclusive six-course dinner by chef-owner Ryan Clift, as a homage to Auguste Escoffier, the legendary french restauranteur, chef, author, and culinary icon. Up to 12 guests will enjoy the dishes inspired...

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WGS 2015: Flavours of Tuscan Hill & Brunello di Montalcino Wine Dinner at Burlamacco

Come indulge in a resplendent 5-course meal designed around the Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy’s most luxurious and famous reds and the recipient of the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) designations back in 1980. Details at...

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New Zealand Food and Wine Brunch @ Bar-roque Grill

Relish the flavours of New Zealand’s fare and vintages as Bar-roque Grill creates a 5-course paired menu to start off your Saturday briskly. More info at http://goo.gl/zyGKRt ...

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Pierre Gagnaire to close Moscow restaurant

Expressing no interest in renewing the lease on Les Menus in a Lotte Hotel, Pierre Gagnaire packs up his foray into Russia. The economic slump and embargos on Western ingredients have been blamed. Read more at  http://goo.gl/HR9N45 ...

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Insufficient chefs in the UK

There are just not enough skilled chefs to go around in the United Kingdom, with figures as high as 47% of vacancies taking inordinate efforts to fill. The issue has been grave enough to be a threat to the country’s...