Tartan Army-themed whisky celebrates Scotland fans in Boston AN independent whisky bottler has launched a new World Cup‑themed single cask celebrating the Tartan Army’s summer in Boston The National (Scotland) · Jul 28
California restaurant awarded three Michelin stars for food that ‘feels like a warm hug’ Californios started with a $57 four-course tasting menu. The pushback was immediate The Independent UK · Jul 24
The moon meets the stars Contemporary Japanese dessert cafe Kyo Roll En is known for its unique mooncake collaborations, usually bringing a taste of Asia to Thailand. Bangkok Post · Jul 23
Toby Carvery and Miller & Carter sell fewer steak and carvery meals thanks to heatwave Pub and bar giant Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported a slump in food sales recently, attributing the decline to hot summer weather. The Independent UK · Jul 23
Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail over ant dessert Prosecutors seek a one-year sentence and heavy fine after chef garnished dish with insects not approved for consumption The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
A Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea served 49,000 ants as dessert garnish, owner faces jail A Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea has found itself at the centre of an unusual legal battle after prosecutors sought a one-year prison sentence for its owner over the use of ants as a dessert garnish. Authorities allege the restaurant served around 49,000 imported ants over four years despite ants… The Times of India · Jul 22
Vieni, Birmingham – ‘A happy hubbub – you cannot pipe this in’ – restaurant review Vieni dances a fine line where British Italian restaurants often fail The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Bakery owner slams ITV's The Voice UK for requesting free cake for 'highly influential' cast Get Baked’s Rich Myers shared his expletive-charged response to his brand’s 361,000 followers Evening Standard · Jul 17
How I Shop with Angela Hartnett: ‘The purchase I regret the most? Any fitness machine!’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food, and the basic they scrimp on? The chef and restaurateur talks vintage plates, proper photo albums and cycling with the Filter The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Voices: I worry I’m one of life’s ‘underachievers’ – but I love being lazy DEAR VIX: The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, family and relationships The Independent UK · Jul 16
James Watt in bid to buy back BrewDog months after firm sold off BrewDog co-founder James Watt has made a bid to buy back the craft beer firm just months after it was acquired out of administration by US company… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15
ITV star Parveen Ashraf returns to social media with emotional post after revealing husband killed during robbery The culinary star’s husband of 38 years died after being caught up in a robbery in Ghana Evening Standard · Jul 15
Award-winning family-run Edinburgh distillery collapses into liquidation AN award-winning family-run distillery in Edinburgh that won gin-producer of the year in 2025 has fallen into liquidation ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 14
OPINION - Surrounded by losers, misfits and boozers, our kitchen brigades should be cherished ‘You’d struggle to find this collection of rejects and emotional refugees outside the closing credits of a Guy Ritchie film’: Professional chef Alasdair Gill reveals what really goes on behind the swinging kitchen doors of the London dining scene Evening Standard · Jul 11
Bangkok Post · Jul 7 Thailand's largest gourmet festival returns Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has announced the full chef line-up for the 26th World Gourmet Festival, which will take place from Sept 29 to Oct 4.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6 Competition launches in Scotland to find 'Europe's best whisky taster' SCOTTISH whisky fans are being given the chance to become "Europe's best whisky taster" in a new competition this summer
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6 Big brewers ‘misleading drinkers’ over craft beer credentials, says Camra Campaign group calls on watchdog to investigate sector amid claims of anti-competitive practices elbowing out independents
Evening Standard · Jul 5 Competition watchdog should probe dominance of big brewers, say campaigners A fresh report by Camra (Campaign for Real Ale) has claimed that small, independent breweries are ‘being excluded’ from pubs and bars.
Bangkok Post · Jul 2 Innovative traditional dishes The youngest Spanish female chef to be awarded a Michelin star for her restaurant, Arrels, Vicky Sevilla's culinary philosophy focuses on three pillars.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 2 Top BrewDog boss quits months after beer giant fell into administration ONE of BrewDog’s top bosses has quit the company just months after the Scottish beer giant was sold to the US-based Tilray Brands in the latest…
Cinemablend · Jul 1 I Chased The Bear's Series Finale With Voicemails For Isabelle. It Was Accidentally A Great Call Who knew they'd have so much in common?
Evening Standard · Jul 1 Business chiefs slam Government over closure of beloved London bakery chain The chief executive of Heart of London Business Alliance said the UK’s current system puts an ‘unfair burden’ on small businesses
Evening Standard · Jul 1 Full list of Coughlan bakeries closing after business part-owned by Romesh Ranganathan goes into liquidation All the branches of the family-run business which are closing in London, Surrey, Kent and West Sussex
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Romesh Ranganathan-backed London bakery chain Coughlans to close after almost 100 years Coughlans Bakery is closing all of its 31 stores after going into voluntary liquidation
The Times of India · Jun 30 'Respect is non-negotiable': Indian restaurant in Vietnam accuses family of vandalising property, threatening staff An Indian restaurant in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City has accused a family of vandalising its property and threatening its employees, with the owner posting a video and details of the incident on social media.