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New York budget hotel chain Yotel to open on Orchard Road in 2018

Famous for its “mood-lit” cabins, which are compact, cheap, and bathed in relaxing hues of light, Yotel will set up on Singapore’s premier shopping street with 600 cabins. Read more at http://goo.gl/6bNkj0 ...

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Joel Robuchon opens Bordeaux eatery cum hotel

The most Michelin-starred chef in the world partnered with French wine magnate Bernard Magrez to set up La Grande Maison in the Bordeaux region, which opened earlier this week. The duo was clear on their aim for the new establishment: no...

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Behind the scientific veneer of Blumenthal

Not much is known about the personal views of the food science advocate and skipper of The Fat Duck – but here’s what he has to say. Discover more at http://goo.gl/IZ3Jgi. ...

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Allergen ruling not ready to fly in Ireland

Restaurants in Ireland have had up till this Saturday to comply with EU allergen declaration regulations, but its restaurant association is arranging talks with the Health Minister to possibly delay the move. Read on at http://goo.gl/S2hIAd...

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Tickets might be the future of restaurant bookings

The very nature of restaurant reservation is on the edge of another era, as some top establishments consider ticketing as a permanent alternative. Find out about it at http://goo.gl/WMstXZ ...

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Worst cuts served to Asians at three-starred restaurant, lawsuit alleges

Some former sous chefs and wait staff of the 3-starred Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare slapped the restaurant with a lawsuit revealing its owner Cesar Ramirez’s prejudices against “Asians and Upper West Siders”. Catch up at 

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Cork-popping made easy: gadgets for the festive season

No reason to do things the conventional way when technology helps make it easier and flashier – or at least attempts to. A wine expert reviews nine of such toys so you can pick the right gift at http://goo.gl/Yk85eS.

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Learn the Old World from New at il cielo

Does it always get better with age? Find out for yourself with Stephanie Rigourd, Head Sommelier at Hilton, in il cielo this Friday evening. Grab your spot at http://goo.gl/MLGdvW. ...

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Natural cork industry fights back with ad campaign

Shrinking market share, new technology and changing perceptions of the reliability of old cork have struck the cork-making industry hard. They are rallying with new findings and media campaigns. Read more at http://goo.gl/GC1b7Q. ...

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Can China wine and caviar become a force?

Over 400 wineries have sprung up in China by now, and the region has produced labels that rocked the proverbial boat in the last half-decade. China exports a fifth of the world’s caviar. Is the label “Made in China” at...