When Luis and Evelyn Villanueva decided to open a Mediterranean restaurant, they envisioned a relaxed place that could potentially become multiple locations. But just before opening Tur (stylized TUR) Kitchen in late 2020, they changed course, bringing a fine dining concept with a plethora of Med-kissed cuisine to Coral Gables. Chef Nelson Fernandez – the […]
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When Luis and Evelyn Villanueva decided to open a Mediterranean restaurant, they envisioned a relaxed place that could potentially become multiple locations. But just before opening Tur (stylized TUR) Kitchen in late 2020, they changed course, bringing a fine dining concept with a plethora of Med-kissed cuisine to Coral Gables. Chef Nelson Fernandez – the […]
Montreal’s Bar George is on Yelp’s list of Britain’s best pubs
“So, for us, it was important to re-establish the identity of Montreal, which is an inclusive identity.” His party’s inclusive language rights platform is also calling for the translation of all municipal communications into English and French and language laws that are gentler for the city’s private industry. “We want to make it clear that […]
We explored the liveliest areas of the city, these are the gems we found
As restrictions are lifted across the province and vaccination rates skyrocket, it’s time to rediscover the local businesses that make up our community and its distinctive mosaic of neighborhoods. Bustling city life is once again upon us, which means it’s high time to take to the streets of downtown Calgary to see what’s going on. […]
New AMN study shows growing diversity of languages spoken in healthcare encounters
DALLAS – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – In a clear sign of the country’s growing diversity, more than 50 languages ââother than English are commonly used in daily encounters between patients and healthcare providers in the United States, according to 2021 Language index of the world of health compiled by AMN Languages ââServices, a division of AMN […]
Homes in Historic Cortez Village a Rare Treat
Chris Angermann | Special at the Herald-Tribune Visiting Cortez Village is like taking a trip through a time machine. The historic district at the west end of Bradenton is one of the last working fishing villages in Florida. Its inhabitants include many descendants of the original founders over a century ago. They have worked hard […]
Two gourmet restaurants in Taipei file a complaint against the Michelin guide | Taiwan News
Laureates of the Michelin Guide Taipei rewarded by starred restaurants. Laureates of the Michelin Guide Taipei rewarded by starred restaurants. (CNA photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Two fine dining restaurants in Taipei City are suing the much-loved Michelin Guide after refusing to be included in the rating of its anonymous restaurant inspectors. The highly anticipated […]
Guyanese fried chicken and salted fish with coconut balls: Keshia Sakarah’s Caribbean recipes for summer | Food
The Caribbean is a cultural microcosm and home to a beautifully nuanced world of ingredients and dishes. The multitude of subcultures reflected across the islands owe much to the historical contributions of Native American Indians, Africans, British, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Irish, Indian and Chinese, and to celebrate my heritage, I try to explore so many […]
Why many Hong Kong nationals move to Warrington
HUNDREDS of thousands of Hong Kong nationals are expected to leave their home countries for the UK in the coming years – and many are choosing Warrington as their new hometown. So why is the city becoming a hotspot for Hong Kong expats, and what does this mean for residents? Hong Kong has experienced some […]
Dim Sum: a 2,500-year-old story wrapped in steamed dough
Dim sums – the perfect solution for a tea break Image Credit: Pooja Chaudhary / Unsplash.com “I’m going to have dim sum with tea.” This is the most common phrase you would hear if you were dining at a Chinese restaurant. There’s something about this Chinese delicacy, whether it’s the taste, the way it’s served, […]
Village near Rome sells houses for only Rs. 87
Last updated on 24 August 2021, 19:48 A village in Italy sells old houses for only Rs. 87. Italy has been selling houses in its beautiful countryside for just € 1 (around Rs. 87) since last year, with the aim of repopulating the villages. However, until now the options were all far from the capital […]
Hotel Conti in Sorrento to reopen after over $ 100 million renovation
The Continental Hotel in Sorrento, or the Conti as it is affectionately known, is set to reappear in December with a new name, a new signature restaurant, 108 restored hotel rooms and a ballroom that has regained the grandeur of its apogee. The 145-year-old heritage-listed seaside hotel was bought in April 2020 by a consortium […]
Shangri-La Singapore to host Wine Festival in September
Shangri-La Singapore is hosting its first Festival of Wines from September 7-12, 2021, offering a host of wine events with the opportunity to taste a collection of over 50 award-winning wines from around the world. Following the success of iconic wine dinners held in recent years, the Shangri-La Singapore hotel introduced a new format this […]
Okura Shanghai Sheshan hotel to open in 2024
Receive instant alerts for news on your actions. Claim your 1-week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. The third hotel of the Hotel Okura group to be inaugurated in Shanghai, the new hotel will complement the company’s global network of establishments. TOKYO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. . Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. […]
J & K’s Bhaderwah tribal hamlet strives to protect the body of water
J & K’s Bhaderwah tribal hamlet strives to protect the body of water [Representative image]| Photo credit: iStock images Bhaderwah: Amid the majority of freshwater bodies in scenic Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah turning into drains, a small, inaccessible hamlet of tribal Gujjars here demonstrated how to keep the water bodies clean. The inhabitants of the […]
Essex Property: Top 5 Areas Everyone Wants To Move To
Anyone who ever lives in Essex knows it is a great place to live. There are a lot of interesting places, we are incredibly close to London and we also have the coastline to enjoy. However, the latest information on historical buyer searches shows that some places this year have garnered additional interest. Read more: […]
Food Network star’s dog attacked preschooler, lawsuit says
Food Network star Jet Tila faces a lawsuit from the parents of a young girl who claim her dog violently attacked their preschooler. Parents claim that Tila’s Belgian Malinois named Halo bit their daughter, leaving her permanently disfigured. Tila, 46, has appeared on several Food Network shows during her career, including Beat Bobby Flay, the […]
All hail the mighty Primaduck
EDL’s Roasted Duck Express in San Juan City serves dishes that make the most of the ducks in the group. Most Filipinos primarily turn to chicken, pork, beef, or fish for their protein needs. But if the EDL Group succeeds, duck will be added to these choices and will be more present in everyday meals. […]
Boma, buffets, and other dining experiences are coming to Walt Disney World
Now is the right time to be greedy and visit Walt Disney World Resort. Some favorite dining experiences are back and new ones have arrived this week that are sure to be thrilled! First of all, Boma – Flavors of Africa is reopening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Cooking stations are back in Boma in […]
10 best places to eat Chinese
Image Courtesy: Israel Albornoz via Unsplash There are days when you cook a meal for yourself or the family, and then there are days when you order from one of San Antonio’s many Chinese restaurants. Either way, everyone is happy and fed. If you’ve called too much from one place, try switching it up with […]
Two-day festival to celebrate Vancouver’s Chinatown in September
The festival will feature exclusive culinary collaborations and displays of lights and lanterns A festival created to celebrate the history and culture of Vancouver’s Chinatown arrives in East Pender and the surrounding streets in September. A product of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation and the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Area Society, the first “Light Up Chinatown!” […]
Conviction for Pittsfield man who attacked woman with hammer
As someone famous once said, “Justice is like a train that is always late”. Well, I say, “Better late than never.” Justice triumphs once again! According to a media statement from the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, a conviction was ultimately handed down in a 2016 assault and battery case. In September 2016, Curtis McGirt of […]
Sydney Chinatown’s iconic Golden Century restaurant closes
Late night meals, warm hospitality and the freshest seafood are what we will take away from Sydney Chinatown’s most famous restaurant, Golden Century, which took office this week after 30 years of service. It comes as Sydney marks a nearly two-month lockdown in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 disease, which is […]
Light up Chinatown! ready to dazzle your senses in Vancouver next month
Light up Chinatown! is a two-day event, featuring family-friendly activities, food, entertainment and more, coming to Chinatown in Vancouver next month. The inaugural two-day event takes place September 11-12, along East Pender and surrounding streets. Co-hosted by the Chinatown Business Improvement Association and the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, the event will also feature exquisite light and […]
Grilled Cheezus and Phat Ash opens at Mills 50, Yummy House Seafood Clubhouse opens soon at Dr. Phillips, and more Orlando food news | Tip jar | Orlando
OPENINGS: The long awaited Yummy House Seafood Club, with its menu of live seafood, Hong Kong-style dim sum and modern Cantonese cuisine, is undergoing final inspection and is expected to open at Phillips Crossing by the end of summer … Nearby , the Carolina barbecues chain based in New York Brother Jimmy’s opened in the […]
Movies to stream with paired snacks
— Cooking with Adam Liaw airs weekday evenings on SBS Food at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., or stream for free on SBS On Demand. Watch the Latte Snack Episode on Wednesday, August 25. — The worst part of life in confinement is the lack of companionship. Well, the worst thing actually is the skyrocketing […]
Restaurant openings in San Francisco: 8 places to get you excited this fall
Photo by David Varley, courtesy of Estiatorio Ornos So apparently we’re⦠more than halfway through 2021 ?! It’s been a year of ups and downs here in San Francisco, to say the least. But we feel optimistic as the number of vaccines continues to rise and the people of this city, challenges and sorrows aside, […]
Gin Lee collaborates with Jacky Cheung
Compiled by C. ARUNO, ZULKIFLI ABD RAHMAN and R. ARAVINTHAN RUMORS of a collaboration between Malaysian singer Gin Lee and veteran Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung have come true after releasing a new song this month, reports The sin to chew daily. Lee, 34, released the Cantonese song Let Street Lamps Go To Sleep When […]
Panino with passion and Apulian philosophy
For the past two years, Totino Panino has been producing quality paninis, and for many it is the gold standard. The streetside space just hidden behind the metro entrance on Changshu Road sports a typical Italian bar (cafe) interior with posters on the walls and casual seating for a quick meal. One thing that we […]
The 7 Chinese takeaways from Norwich with 5 food hygiene notes
In a world of on-the-go horror stories, it’s good to know who you can trust. Here are all the Chinese takeaways in Norwich with food hygiene scores of five. Baby Buddha tea room Or: 139 Ber St, Norwich NR1 3EY When: 12 pm-3pm, 5 pm-10pm Last evaluation: November 20, 2019 You can also watch: Serving […]
JOINT RESERVE: We have no reservations about this new gastronomic pub
They say variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to bars and restaurants, we’re inclined to agree. That’s why we love any new restaurant opening, but especially one that really offers something for everyone. Enter COMMUNE RESERVE, a huge, recently opened craft beer gourmet pub on Xidawang Lu near SKP and the […]
11 of the most unusual sports tournaments in the world
One only has to look at the euros or the Olympic Games this summer to see that for billions of people around the world, elite sport offers something basic and compelling. Yet across the world there are some very popular alternative sports involving amateurs that are just as attractive, from cheese hunting contests to wearing […]
The best pastry chefs opt for innovative toppings in moon cakes this year
While the Mid-Autumn Festival may be over six weeks away, we’re already starting to see wonderful displays of moon cake boxes and sets galore. Even more delicious is the incredible array of flavors that are now available, from nut and fig to tea-flavored egg custards. We talk to some of the brilliant minds behind the […]
This homemade restaurant celebrates Singapore’s National Day with rare Peranakan cuisine
Whether you are a Singaporean looking to celebrate your country’s National Day today (August 9) with a comfort that reminds you of your home away from home or you are one of those looking to sample the rare peranakan (a type of the cuisine invented by the Straits Chinese who lived in the trading towns […]
Taste of Legacy at Taj City Center Gurugram
The legendary Ming house at the Taj Mahal, New Delhi arrives at the Thai pavilion, Taj City Center Gurugram. Embarking on a culinary journey to showcase their favorite delicacies, the nation’s premier Chinese food destination, House of Ming at Taj Mahal, New Delhi, has arrived at the Thai pavilion, Taj City Center Gurugram. Guests, until […]
Chef Vicky Cheng of VEA on her new restaurant wing and fusion cuisine
After two decades of success in French haute cuisine, Vicky Cheng, originally from Hong Kong, recently decided to dabble in Chinese cuisine. For Cheng, who is the originator of the famous Franco-Chinese VEA one Michelin star, the opening of Wing represents a turning point in his career as a local Western-trained chef in the city. […]
Forest fires blamed on climate change devastate Greece
PEFKI, Greece – Columns of smoke and ash turned the sky orange and obscured the sun over Greece’s second largest island on Sunday as a days-old wildfire devoured pristine forests and encroached on villages, triggering more evacuation alerts. The fire of Evia, an island of mountains and forested canyons dotted with small coves of crystal […]
“The Sansome Walk pool is still my favorite memory from Worcester”
IN the latest in our series of stories where our readers tell us what they love (and maybe don’t like) about life in Worcester, Carly White is in the spotlight too. Carly, from Ronkswood, has lived in the town for 29 years Its woodlands and its conservation center. Where is your favorite place for a […]
Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles arrives at Barrio Logan – NBC 7 San Diego
After years of back and forth about the possible expansion of legendary Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles restaurant in San Diego, we have a vital update on the project: IT’S ON. IT HAPPENS. Eater San Diego shares the inside scoop, plus other great stories from the week from our local food and drink scene. […]
Fire fronts rage north of the Greek capital
Forest fires in Greece remain uncontrollable, without everything being clear as possible on most fire fronts. North of Athens, flames rose into the night sky again on Friday evening, including in the village of Varybobi, which was again evacuated after already burning four days ago. Three other large fires broke out for miles in the […]
Disenchanted officially closes production in Ireland
Disney’s next sequel takes place 15 years after the first movie. Upcoming Disney Movie Disillusioned finished production in Ireland after stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel and Maya Rudolph filmed in Wicklow and Dublin. Posting to his Instagram followers, filmmaker Adam Shankman revealed that the 2017 sequel Delighted officially finished filming here. “Myself and […]
#savefnbsg: 6 exciting new restaurants to try in August 2021
From Peruvian cuisine to mod-Japanese fare, it’s time to indulge in some of the hottest new menus this month, whether at home or in a restaurant (when on-site dining is allowed again) These restaurants have bravely opened in recent months, but have faced evolving restaurant rules and restrictions. On-site dining may not be permitted at […]
5 hotel deals to make you forget you can’t leave Shanghai
St. Regis Shanghai Jingan Chinese romantic valentine’s day Be careful, August 14 is Qixi, or Chinese Valentine’s Day. This is next Saturday, so it’s time to plan. The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan has two great offers for you. St. Regis Bar ⢠Luxury champagne and caviar package Treat yourself to a romantic evening at the […]
Get into the groove of this Cal-Mex place in Garden Grove – Orange County Register
The Eat Index: OC is a weekly newsletter that arrives in your inbox on Wednesdays. Subscribe here. Main course Tacos Carne asada at Saucedo Taqueria in Garden Grove (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register / SCNG) Cal-Mex Saucedo Restaurant in Garden Grove has affordable combos, micheladas from scratch and a well-tuned staff. Brad […]
With Spicy Soups and Meatballs, Another Kind of Chinese Restaurant Opens in Metairie | Where NOLA eats
On the opening day of his new restaurant, Yan Yu welcomed his first customers, alternating between English, Cantonese and his own mother tongue, Mandarin. âI’ve always wanted to be able to show people my food the way we make it at home,â she said. YuYan Kitchen is where she can now start doing it. Yan […]
Dal will always have my heart: Melissa Leong
Melissa Leong, the always smiling face you can recognize on a reality TV show MasterChef Australia, put on several hats. The show’s judge and presenter is not only an accomplished food and travel writer, but also a food media consultant, radio host and cookbook editor. MasterChef Australia was streaming on Disney + Hotstar. Born and […]
Protest from Amul’s boss against herbal products, sustainable sea cucumber production, palm oil traceability and more social media trends
“Not sustainable”: Amul boss denounces “dairy dumping” abroad and “highly processed” plant-based products as the biggest dairy threats The head of India’s largest milk brand, Amul, has denounced the “excessive dumping of dairy products” from foreign countries and the recent increase in “highly processed” plant-based dairy products as major threats to the most. large agricultural […]
Voices of Asian Aoteaora: The Power of Language
Can you speak chinese Or more specifically, can you speak Mandarin, or Hokkien, or Cantonese, or any number of dialects spoken in China, Taiwan, Malaysia, New Zealand? Under a like “speaking Chinese” are layers and layers of languages, dialects, histories and communities. Take Ya-Wen Ho for example: a 1.5 generation New Zealander, born in Taipei, […]
Why you should spend a day in Shakespeare’s quaint hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon
A walk around the city reveals Shakespeare’s inspiration for writing the world’s greatest literary works, although it is more charming today. Stradford-Upon-Avon is the embodiment of most people’s idyllic idea of a quaint English town or old village. Stratford-Upon-Avon is a beautiful city that draws crowds to its old thatched-roofed houses and to see the […]
Best late night meals in Philly neighborhoods
ð Do you like Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia every day. Nightlife in Philadelphia doesn’t just mean having a cheesesteak. From Mexican trucks and bodegas in South Philly to 24-hour falafel shops in West, the city offers a range of independent late-night […]
Four Irish pubs hit the market; Irish pub sold
Four Irish pubs have entered the market and one Irish pub has been sold. Sean’s bar Sean’s Bar in Muckno Street, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, entered the market via DNG John O’Brien. The property listing on dngjobrien.ie reads: “This property consists of a bar and lounge on the ground floor and accommodation on the first floor. […]