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French museum reports theft of banana from multimillion-dollar artwork
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (163+ words) In 2024 Chinese-born crypto founder Justin Sun paid US$6. 2 million for an iteration of the artwork then ate the fruit on camera in Hong Kong A museum in eastern France on Sunday reported to police the theft of a banana that…...
Oreo and BTS launch purple cookies in new K-pop collaboration
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (177+ words) Oreo spent two years developing the BTS cookies, which have centres that taste like hotteok, a popular Korean street food pancake Mondelez, Oreo's parent company, said on May 26 that BTS-themed Oreos will go on sale on June 1 online and on…...
An Australian wine icon returns to France
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1064+ words) Penfolds" growing portfolio in France reflects a philosophy of innovation and uncompromising quality, anchored by its long-standing tradition of experimentation and pushing boundaries Those moments in the prestigious cellars of Ch'teau Lafite Rothschild, Ch'teau Latour and Ch'teau Margaux ignited a…...
Can social media save the wine industry from irrelevance in China?
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (203+ words) China is drinking far less wine than a few years ago. To turn the tide, the industry must work with Chinese influencers, an insider says Wealthy Chinese are still splashing out on fine wine, which has helped to offset a…...
Discover Tainan's culinary renaissance at Yudao
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (289+ words) South China Morning Post Discover Tainan's culinary renaissance at Yudao with chef Nick Yang Yudao in Tainan: chef Nick Yang's "New Taiwanese' fine-dining restaurant celebrates local produce, indigenous heritage, Dutch-Japanese history and sunset-soaked island serenity Yuguang Island in Tainan is…...
How tofu evolved from a chance find to one of China's most prized culinary symbols
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (130+ words) Ancient alchemists who stumbled across soybean curd while searching for an elixir of life created a foodstuff which has global appeal today In China, few foods are as modest yet culturally resonant as tofu. Its origins are most often traced…...
Consort Wan's dark story, the good and bad with GLP-1s: 7 Lifestyle highlights
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (149+ words) We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The dark story of Consort Wan, 17 years older than the emperor…...
Dish in Focus: P't" en cro'te i caille at Terrace Boulud
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (226+ words) Terrace Boulud's Aur'lie Altemaire turns a Lyonnais p't' en cro'te into a 4-day exercise that rewards time, precision and a chef's instinct for balance Terrace Boulud, Daniel Boulud's contemporary French brasserie, opened in March, bringing the chef's decades-long pursuit of…...
China barbecue chain refunds diners US$162, 000 for "not properly grilled" food
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (170+ words) Lamb skewer eatery says cooking glitch caused by new grilling equipment; offers money back deal despite getting no complaints from diners A refund initiative launched by a famous barbecue restaurant chain in China has drawn significant attention on mainland social…...
Crazy cool" Italian, funky" Japanese: design shop CEO"s Hong Kong food picks
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (96+ words) South China Morning Post Crazy cool" Italian, funky" Japanese: design shop CEO"s Hong Kong food picks Pak-man Lee of Hong Kong design shop Nuovo shares where he enjoys Japanese bites, real Italian and Thai food on the beach I…...