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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

MANNA sets the Arcadian table

At MANNA, nestled in the Arcadian mountains, gastronomy intertwines with nature, offering a unique dining experience that celebrates local ingredients and the philosophy of respect for the earth.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nemea: a Land of Myths, Wine, and Ancient Heritage

Nemea, nestled in the northeastern Peloponnese of Greece, is renowned for its historical significance, wine production, and rich gastronomy.

Feb 26 • 07:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Chefs confront the weariness of tasting menus (and revise their proposals)

Chefs are responding to growing consumer dissatisfaction with tasting menus by offering more flexible and diverse dining options.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Route of the Madrid Stew in 18 Essential Stops

The article highlights the significance of the Madrid Stew and lists essential places to enjoy it in honor of its cultural heritage.

Feb 25 • 23:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The flavors of Wong Kar-Wai: when and where to try limited edition dishes inspired by the work of the Chinese filmmaker

In Buenos Aires, a restaurant is hosting a pop-up event featuring a special menu inspired by Wong Kar-wai's new series 'Blossoms Shanghai' as a celebration of its release.

Feb 25 • 18:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Gloria Trevi and Luis R. Conriquez perform for free at the Enchilada Fair: Date, venue, activities, and details

The National Enchilada Fair in San Luis Potosí will celebrate its 13th anniversary with a variety of culinary, entertainment, and musical activities, including free concerts from famous artists.

Feb 25 • 17:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

When the sea becomes poetry in Ilhabela

An evocative narrative about the magical experience of dining at Enfim Ostras in Ilhabela, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Clean and Sustainable Cuisine Takes Brazilian to TikTok's Discover List

Brazilian content creator Alene de Godoy has been recognized in TikTok's global 'Discover List 2026' for her impactful work in clean cuisine and cultural gastronomic heritage.

Feb 25 • 12:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why You Should Eat Watermelon Seeds and Not Apple Seeds

The article explores the misconceptions about fruit seeds, highlighting the nutritional value of some seeds and encouraging a broader understanding of their benefits.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Secrets of the Historic Restaurant Always Chosen by the Jet Set: The Menu Never Changes, and Everyone Pays Regardless

A historical Buenos Aires restaurant, frequented by celebrities and political figures, has maintained its menu and cultural significance for over 120 years.

Feb 24 • 22:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The designer who reinvents Chinese New Year

The article discusses a cultural project centered around the Chinese New Year celebration in Italy, blending haute cuisine, contemporary art, and East-West dialogue.

Feb 24 • 22:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What's happening to say goodbye to February: signature drinks, movie menu, and beer celebration

February's closure is celebrated with a variety of unique culinary experiences, including signature cocktails, a movie-inspired menu, and craft beer festivities.

Feb 24 • 21:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Tor Qvigstad was sociable and had a dry sense of humor

The obituary details the life and character of Tor Qvigstad, who passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 82.

Feb 24 • 18:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Dishes from Memory: The Roots of Freekeh Soup, Shakshouka, and Deziriyat in Algerian Cuisine

The article explores the historical and cultural significance of traditional Algerian dishes like freekeh soup, shakshouka, and deziriyat, highlighting their deep-rooted connections to agriculture and societal changes.

Feb 24 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coffee, chancelche and caipira tradition: Guaxupé launches project to enhance gastronomic identity and boost tourism

Guaxupé, a city in Brazil, is launching a project to promote its gastronomic identity and attract tourism through local culinary traditions.

Feb 24 • 10:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Hospitality: "Wermut was long regarded as cheap rotgut"

Tobias Heitzer operates the only online shop in Germany that specializes in vermouth, discussing the reasons behind his niche focus and his hopes for wider appreciation of the drink.

Feb 24 • 09:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Why Georgian cuisine is thriving in Madrid

Georgian cuisine is gaining popularity in Madrid, with a blend of cultures offering unique dining experiences.

Feb 24 • 04:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

What is cecial fish and where is it eaten in Spain? From conger eel to bilbilitana to asturian curadillo

The article explores cecial fish, a traditional technique of fish preservation in Spain, where salting was once too costly.

Feb 24 • 04:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New gourmet hub in an ever-growing neighborhood

The Núñez neighborhood in Buenos Aires is becoming a new culinary hotspot compared to Palermo from the early 2000s.

Feb 24 • 03:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo government opens registrations for more than 2,000 free cultural training course vacancies

The São Paulo government is offering over 2,000 free vacancies in cultural training courses, covering various creative sectors, from gastronomy to technology.

Feb 24 • 00:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Nolita, the bar that has been open for a month on Madrid's Ponzano street and already has a waiting list to try its eel salad and burger

Nolita is a newly opened bar in Madrid that has quickly gained popularity, featuring unique dishes like eel salad and burgers, drawing in customers despite being in an area facing culinary challenges.

Feb 23 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gastronomic Guide Offers Discounts at Immigrant Restaurants in SP

A new gastronomic guide highlights immigrant-owned restaurants in São Paulo while offering discounts to promote these establishments.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Wants to be the first pizzeria with a Michelin star

Papa John's aims to become the first pizzeria ever to receive a Michelin star, launching a new Pan Pizza it believes meets Michelin's stringent criteria.

Feb 22 • 15:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gastronomy: Udon, Ramen, Biang-Biang: Hidden Tips for Asian Noodle Restaurants in Munich

The article highlights various Asian noodle restaurants in Munich, focusing on unique experiences like creating customized instant noodle bowls.

Feb 22 • 13:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Spain: Can you still eat glass eels?

Glass eels, once a traditional Christmas dish in the Basque Country, have become extremely expensive and are now leading chefs to call for a fishing ban due to their declining numbers.

Feb 22 • 10:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The ‘gerret’, the traditional fish of Ibiza that is honored every March

The Fira des Gerret celebrates Ibiza's traditional fish, highlighting its cultural significance and culinary value.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tatus Fombellida, the life of the only woman in the 1976 photograph of the New Basque Cuisine

Tatus Fombellida, a historic figure in Basque dining, reflects on her experiences as the only woman featured in a famous 1976 photograph that marked the New Basque Cuisine movement's inception.

Feb 22 • 04:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Poetics Between Fires and Flavors

The article explores Jean-Pierre Ostende's culinary passion through humor and poignant observations in his book about slow-cooked dishes.

Feb 22 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Fine and author casquería, this is the slaughterhouse menu of a Michelin-star restaurant that surprises in Madrid

A Michelin-star restaurant in Madrid introduces a unique menu celebrating the traditional practice of slaughtering, highlighting various pork dishes created by chef Javi Estévez.

Feb 21 • 23:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gourman: Furia St., in Ciudad Celeste

The article reviews the restaurant Furia located in Ciudad Celeste, Ecuador, highlighting a positive dining experience despite initial hesitations due to its advertising.

Feb 21 • 15:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Your grandmother's tortilla and croquettes weren't that great, but your brain doesn't want to know

A discussion on why we idealize the flavors of home-cooked meals, particularly focusing on traditional Spanish dishes like tortilla and croquettes.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Prímula and the phenomenon of profiteroles that have conquered an entire neighborhood in Madrid

A small pastry shop in Madrid's Salamanca neighborhood has gained a loyal clientele thanks to its delicious profiteroles and other treats.

Feb 20 • 23:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

New decor, new summit: Jean Sulpice, the genius of Lake Annecy

The esteemed double-starred chef Jean Sulpice has redesigned his restaurant at Auberge du Père Bise in Talloires-Montmin, elevating the dining experience with a sophisticated new ambiance and mature cuisine.

Feb 20 • 20:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Roberto Solís: the intuition to stay at home

The article reflects on the experiences and encounters with the talented Mexican chef Roberto Solís, highlighting his early career and the impact he has made in the culinary scene.

Feb 20 • 11:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

The 50 iconic dishes to taste at least once in your life in Paris

Le Figaro highlights 50 must-try iconic dishes in Paris that embody the city's rich culinary tradition and modern influences.

Feb 20 • 11:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bianca on the Lake in the hands of Oggioni

R Collection Hotels has appointed Filippo Oggioni as Executive Chef for a new phase at Bianca Relais, aiming to enhance its gastronomic offering with a focus on quality and sustainability.

Feb 20 • 09:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chef creates restaurant in Serra da Mantiqueira and earns R$ 120,000 per month with local products

Chef João Izar has established a sustainable high-end restaurant in Campos do Jordão, Brazil, focusing on local ingredients and traditional knowledge, generating significant monthly revenue.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ahy and Geiko San bet on dishes with eel and scallops in SP

Two new high-end Japanese restaurants have opened in São Paulo, offering unique culinary experiences.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The resurgence of the Madrid neighborhood of Argüelles

The article discusses the revitalization of the Argüelles neighborhood in Madrid, focusing on a bakery that has become a community hub.

Feb 19 • 23:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Zum Simonbräu" in Bitburg: Here, other restaurateurs can take a cue

The article reviews the dining experience at 'Zum Simonbräu' in Bitburg, highlighting its unexpectedly high-quality cuisine.

Feb 19 • 13:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gastronomy in the Mountains: Gourmet Cuisine

A restaurant called 'AlpiNN' in South Tyrol offers a unique dining experience with stunning views and high-end cuisine, designed by Martino Gamper.

Feb 19 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Have you heard of rhubarb? Full of nutrients and appreciated by fine dining, this plant is only cultivated by one family in Brazil

The only rhubarb producers in Brazil, the Muller family from São Francisco de Paula, cultivate this nutrient-rich plant and supply it to high-end gastronomy across the country.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"Sinaloa's gastronomy is fun"; flavor, beach, and music at El Muchacho Alegre in Mazatlán

Mazatlán is renowned not only for its music and beautiful sunsets but also for its incredible seafood cuisine, with El Muchacho Alegre being a prime destination for tourists.

Feb 19 • 05:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Keys to Rediscovering Palermo, the Great Getaway in Sicily

Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is an ideal weekend getaway with its rich cultural history, stunning architecture, vibrant markets, and exquisite cuisine.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Aguatinta, the restaurant in Aranjuez where the product reigns, and which began as a dream in a fruit kiosk

Aguatinta is a restaurant in Aranjuez, Spain, founded by Julián Martín, which emphasizes fresh seafood and traditional culinary practices.

Feb 18 • 23:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"At Sedlmayr" at Viktualienmarkt: Culinary Ambition and Taste Reality

The history of the 'Beim Sedlmayr' tavern in Munich is deeply tied to its namesake, Walter Sedlmayr, who managed it briefly before his murder, leaving a lasting impact on its identity.

Feb 18 • 11:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Tchoukoutou’, the African beer with a social role that goes beyond gastronomy

The article discusses 'Tchoukoutou', a traditional sorghum beer from northern Benin and Togo, highlighting its cultural significance among the Somba people.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Memories: gastronomy, design, and music in the former stables of the Palace of Liria in Madrid

Memories is a new sophisticated restaurant located in the historical stables of the Palace of Liria in Madrid, focusing on high-quality products and exquisite design.

Feb 17 • 23:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fernanda Sarasa, the mind behind Sarasanegro, recommends what to do in Mardel between anecdotes and famous diners: "We didn’t know Milei was coming"

Fernanda Sarasa discusses her impact on the gourmet dining scene in Mar del Plata and shares insights on what to do in the city.

Feb 17 • 22:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Gustavo Egusquiza, one of the world's leading experts in luxury tourism

Gustavo Egusquiza is a Spanish communication and public relations consultant specializing in luxury tourism, recognized as one of the world's foremost experts in the field.

Feb 17 • 18:22 UTC

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