Food
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Singapore durian-themed café smells winning combination
A Singapore eatery centered around the pungent tropical fruit durian has caught a whiff of success as patrons flock to…
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‘Pope’ of French cuisine Paul Bocuse dies age 91
One of the greatest figures of French gastronomy Paul Bocuse, one of the greatest French chefs of all time, died…
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At beloved falafel shop, Syrians get taste of pre-war Raqa
Raqa is still mostly a sinister ghost town of gutted buildings and rubble-strewn streets but there is one place…
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Thousands of Mexicans polish off massive king cake
Mexico City’s giant plaza was girdled with king cake late Friday as part of the capital’s traditional Three Kings Day…
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Cheesed off: Italian regions highly strung over mozz
Defenders of buffalo mozzarella in the Campania region of southern Italy have vowed to fight a decision made this week…
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Thinking comfort food? Think Ethiopian
When you crave comfort food during a cold winter night, you’re likely to end up having a nice, warm,…
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Of Cabbages and Kims: Korea’s changing kimchis
North and South Korea are radically different societies, one ruled by the same family for decades and the other a…
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The ‘Rat Eaters’ of Bihar: India’s poorest people?
The rat kept crawling over Phekan Manjhi’s arm as he battled to pin it to the ground before he…
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Japan, China dominate list of world’s top restaurants
Japan and China have more of the world’s best restaurants than anywhere else, according to the La Liste ranking, which…
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Beef in the buff? Paris opens first nudist restaurant
Leave your coats, your pants and your inhibitions at the door: a Paris restaurant has begun serving up classic French…
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Taiwan’s foodie cred given Michelin boost
From streetside stalls dishing out one dollar bowls of braised pork rice to upscale eateries tucked away in quiet alleyways,…
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In Ecuadorean cave, meals offered in darkness by the blind
On the outskirts of Ecuador’s capital, young couples and families venture into a pitch-black cave in search of an unlikely…
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