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This expiry label decays with its contents

Science has found a way to make ‘accurate’ expiry labels, made of organic materials that deteriorate the same rate as the packaged contents, even if the storage temperature fluctuates. http://goo.gl/2FoNg2 ...

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Looming alcohol restrictions: not necessarily a bad thing

A parliamentary bill tabled earlier this week (http://goo.gl/ICsuIZ) to place additional controls on the sale and consumption of alcohol might be a reflection of how the irresponsible actions of a few can impact the many, but need not negatively affect...

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Mismanagement or overplaying their hand? Caesar’s owners on bankruptcy protection; Nobu and Ramsay owed huge sums

The kingpin of Las Vegas casinos shocked the industry last week when its majority owners filed for bankruptcy protection – a move which incidentally puts payment to chefs like Nobu Matsuhisa and Gordon Ramsay on ice. The...

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Rare insight into Anthony Bourdain’s food hall

The folks at Eater have unearthed some fresh information about the hitherto-mysterious Bourdain project: it is due to open this year, and has been christened Bourdain Market. Find out how they know at http://goo.gl/mr91QG. ...

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Aussie Celeb Chef Kuruvita now dishing out seafood weekends at W Sentosa Cove

Chef Peter Kuruvita takes the reins at W’s The Kitchen Table every weekend. The year-long collaboration places special emphasis on sustainable seafood sources. See the menu at http://goo.gl/BB0GAu. ...

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Restaurants turning to gimmicks to attract customers: a sign of desperation?

You’ve heard plenty about robot waiters. Now, a Chinese restaurant is waiving the bill for the 50 best-looking diners each day, and a UK kitchen allows you to play three hands of poker for the tab. A hundred marks for...

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Tipping culture eroding in the States

Some restaurants are turning their backs on the mandatory tipping culture in the US, instead opting to give their wait staff full-timers’ fixed pay with health benefits, which will supposedly reduce turnover rates. Have countries like...

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U.S. travelers’ numbers to boom in 2015 as economy strengthens

Reports of record air ticket sales in 2014 (http://goo.gl/8VsGSE ) and strong business travel projections (http://goo.gl/3nKBZS) bode well for the world’s industries as the inhabitants of the world’s strongest economy regain optimism and confidence to spend. ...

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Hotel room prices tumble in Europe - as steeply as 60%

Travellers may rejoice at vastly reduced hotel rates this year, as reports confirm another year-on-year decrease of room rates in many of Europe’s popular tourist destinations. More on the trend at http://goo.gl/2Lh7Ge. ...

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WGS Awards of Excellence: voting period extended!

The preliminary figures are out– and the race is too close to call! The WGS AOE voting period has been extended till 31st January, 2015, and yes, there are more wines to be won! Gather your...