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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor proposes that Sanepar reimburse consumers for bad taste and smell of water in Ponta Grossa

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraná has proposed that Sanepar reimburse residents of Ponta Grossa for issues related to bad-tasting and smelling water and pay a total indemnity of R$ 5 million.

Mar 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The privilege of tasting wines with their authors

The article discusses the growing trend of wine fairs and tasting events in Europe, highlighting their significance for wine producers and enthusiasts post-pandemic.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp offers free tasting of water-based drinks at Ibirapuera

To celebrate World Water Day, Sabesp is hosting a free tasting event of water-based cocktails at Ibirapuera Park this weekend.

Mar 20 • 20:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Incredible Tasting Sea Pike: One of My Favorite Fish Dishes Always Takes Me Back to Childhood

The article reminisces about childhood memories associated with a beloved fish dish made with sea pike, highlighting its simplicity, flavor, and accessibility.

Mar 20 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Folha Prova elects the best Easter eggs sold in supermarkets

Folha conducted a blind tasting of 38 different Easter eggs and selected the best based on taste and cost-effectiveness to help consumers make informed purchases as Easter approaches.

Mar 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Displaced People from the Beqaa Valley.. A New Holiday Tasting of Displacement in Shelters

Displaced families in Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, face a somber holiday season filled with longing for their homes and the absence of loved ones.

Mar 19 • 19:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Best salt and vinegar crisps crowned – supermarket brand beats Kettles

A blind taste test revealed that supermarket own-brand salt and vinegar crisps outperformed popular brands like Kettle.

Mar 19 • 15:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A cooking show in San Francisco square of Guayaquil will highlight fanesca on March 29

A gastronomic event in Guayaquil will showcase the cultural significance of fanesca with a live cooking demonstration and tasting event on March 29.

Mar 18 • 20:48 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Test of almonds: 'Those that are the worst, I could never think of buying'

A tasting panel evaluates six varieties of almonds available in stores, finding most to be dry and lacking intense flavor.

Mar 17 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Terra, the restaurant at the end of the world that has banished the tasting menu

Chef Brais Pichel announces a significant shift at his restaurant Terra in Finisterre, moving away from the traditional tasting menu to a more accessible à la carte offering starting in 2026.

Mar 13 • 23:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

From Bugan Coffee rare microlots tastings

Bugan Coffee Lab in Milan has launched the 'Star Experience' for tasting rare microlots of specialty coffee, designed to be an immersive sensory journey.

Mar 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thalassinos Microwinery arrives at Tanini for an evening dedicated to Vidiano

Thalassinos Microwinery from Crete is hosting an evening focused on the local Vidiano grape variety at the Tanini wine bar in Exarchia, Athens.

Mar 12 • 07:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Today bike ride and tasting

Milano is celebrating Ireland Week with over 50 free events highlighting Irish culture, including a Bike Food Tour featuring tastings of Irish specialties.

Mar 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Edita Lavrinovič posted a surprising video from home: received countless reactions

Edita Lavrinovič shares a heartwarming video of her cat tasting water from a cup, sparking widespread reactions online.

Mar 11 • 16:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Bitter Taste: Are You Avoiding the Most Misunderstood Element of Diet?

The article emphasizes the health benefits and culinary importance of bitter-tasting ingredients, which are often neglected in favor of sweeter flavors.

Mar 11 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What will happen at this year's Oinorama starting in a few days

The Oinorama wine exhibition, the largest and most significant wine fair in Greece, is set to return from March 13 to 16, 2026, featuring unique tasting experiences and meetings with producers for both wine enthusiasts and professional visitors.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 'Magical Mountain' Meets Tudor Hall in a Special Wine Evening

A special anniversary event celebrating 35 years of the iconic Greek wine 'Magical Mountain' will take place at Tudor Hall featuring a curated tasting menu.

Mar 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Woman rates every version of M&S Percy Pig sweets and only 4 get full marks

A shopper reviews various flavors of M&S Percy Pig sweets, highlighting only four as top-rated.

Mar 9 • 15:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dream job in the U.S.: seeking a Chief Tasting Officer and paying $100,000 to eat hamburgers

Wendy's is offering a unique remote job as a Chief Tasting Officer, paying $100,000 to individuals who sample hamburgers and create related content.

Mar 9 • 10:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The scientist who ate the animals he studied: the story of Charles Darwin's 'Glutton Club'

Charles Darwin, known for his contributions to the theory of evolution, had a peculiar tradition of tasting the animals he researched during his studies and expeditions, culminating in the formation of the 'Glutton Club' during his university years.

Mar 8 • 19:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

This is how politics eats: A Kölsch in 'Ossis Bar'

In 'Ossis Bar', Bundestag members can enjoy the simplicities of life away from the public eye, including tasting the bar's offered snacks.

Mar 8 • 18:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Ilkka was served 'earthy-tasting snails' - this began a year-long hell of illness

Ilkka Leino, a 66-year-old jeweler from Pori, Finland, attributes his year-long severe illness to eating snails at a restaurant, which led to severe food poisoning symptoms including high fever and significant weight loss.

Mar 8 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After crisis caused by bad taste and smell in tap water, residents report dirty water coming from taps in Ponta Grossa

Residents of Ponta Grossa, Brazil, are reporting dirty, discolored water flowing from their taps after months of complaints about bad-tasting and smelling tap water.

Mar 6 • 16:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vibo Brings a Female Touch in March with Female Chefs from the Region

A series of tasting nights featuring women who shaped the Greek gastronomy scene started on March 4 in a popular wine bar in Piraeus.

Mar 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Surprise of Legazpi: Flor, the New Restaurant in Madrid Where Vegetables Are the Protagonists

A new vegetarian-centric restaurant called Flor has opened in Legazpi, Madrid, featuring unique tasting menus created by chef Cadu Gasparini.

Mar 6 • 04:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Confusing Video of McDonald's CEO Goes Viral: ‘My God, This is Big’

A video of McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski tasting the new Big Arch burger has gone viral in an unflattering light, sparking playful criticism online after its release.

Mar 5 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Olive oils flavored with bergamot and even black truffles: a festival in Gramado offers unusual tasting experiences

A festival in Gramado, Brazil, offers visitors unique olive oil tasting experiences, including oils infused with various flavors such as cocoa and truffles.

Mar 5 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

This is DiverXO's liquid menu or how Dabiz Muñoz is also creative in inventing drinks

Chef Dabiz Muñoz of DiverXO offers a unique liquid tasting menu that creatively blends flavors and aesthetics.

Mar 4 • 23:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"The cow is a big burger!": when Burger King mocks the McDonald's boss tasting his new product

Burger King's new promotional video humorously mocks McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski after his unenthusiastic reaction to tasting a new burger.

Mar 4 • 10:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Politician Mockery and Musical Theater: All the Information on the Strong Beer Tasting at Nockherberg 2026

The Strong Beer Tasting at Nockherberg will take place from March 4 to March 29, 2026, alongside a traditional festival celebrating strong beer for Lent.

Mar 3 • 14:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

ASIAN SNACK TASTING ⟩ 10 products evaluated by the youth jury

A youth jury evaluated 10 Asian snacks from 'Maxima', providing insights into which products received high praise and which did not meet their taste standards.

Mar 3 • 13:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Strong Beer Tasting: What Makes this Year's Nockherberg Special

The Nockherberg strong beer event in Munich features political satire just days before local elections, highlighting candidates competing for mayor.

Mar 3 • 12:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

A universal shape for all wines?: One more glass goes in

The evolution of a universal wine glass involves meticulous tastings of various prototypes, where subtle differences can significantly affect the wine's flavor.

Mar 3 • 07:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

The panel tested - the 9 euro coffee received a crushing judgment: 'I wouldn't drink it'

A tasting panel evaluated the cheapest coffees available in Finnish markets, including a more expensive option, ultimately criticizing a 9 euro coffee as undrinkable.

Mar 3 • 03:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

McDonald’s CEO’s awkward taste test sparks mocking online: ‘His aura screams kale salad’

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski faces online ridicule after an awkward video of him tasting a new burger goes viral, leading to various social media jokes about his demeanor.

Mar 2 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you know? Fair in RS promotes tasting of grapes and showcases almost 200 varieties of the fruit

A grape fair in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, is showcasing nearly 200 varieties of grapes and offering free guided tastings until March 8.

Feb 28 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Politicians’ Raucous Roast and Musical: All Info on the Strong Beer Tasting at Nockherberg 2026

The Strong Beer Tasting event at Nockherberg is set to take place from March 4 to March 29, 2026, with traditional political humor and musical performances.

Feb 27 • 15:20 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
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

In a Syrian refugee camp, children dream of tasting ice cream in Australia

Children in a Syrian refugee camp express their desire to return to Australia and enjoy simple pleasures like ice cream, despite their current hardships.

Feb 26 • 01:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I compared Aldi's Irish Stout to Guinness to see which tastes best'

Aldi's Mulligan's Irish Stout is compared to Guinness by YouTuber Tom to see if the cheaper option holds up in taste.

Feb 25 • 10:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Outi filmed the top of a tree for over a minute: 'Tasting something'

A 67-year-old woman from Rovaniemi, Finland captured an unusual figure outside her bedroom window, which she observed over several days.

Feb 22 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tried all the UK supermarket cookies and this is the best one'

A food blogger reviews chocolate chip cookies from various UK supermarkets, declaring a winner based on her tasting experience.

Feb 20 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A recovering alcoholic who returns to tasting wine, what do we do with this story?

The article discusses the complex narrative of a recovered alcoholic who is now a renowned wine taster, challenging the straightforward narrative of addiction recovery.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Taste of cocoa makes brands stand out in chocolate ice cream tasting

Chocolate ice cream remains a top choice in Brazil despite the popularity of pistachio, as demonstrated in a recent tasting event showcasing nine brands.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The winner tastes of butter and caramel

A fudge tasting competition highlights stark contrasts between two brands, capturing the judges' attention for distinct reasons.

Feb 17 • 15:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

How did President Macron identify the wine?

The article discusses how French President Emmanuel Macron identified different wines during an interview with a French wine magazine, showcasing his knowledge and palate.

Feb 15 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

American man in the UK issues four-word verdict after trying cheese in Cheddar

An American man and his friend enjoyed a cheese-tasting experience in the village of Cheddar, UK, and found it delightful.

Feb 14 • 13:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

The best wines right now - 11 euro red wine praised by a wine expert

A wine expert reflects on the best new wines tasted recently, amidst a politically unstable world where discussions on dry January seem rare.

Feb 13 • 12:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Enjoying the Five Senses During the Lunar New Year in Chungnam: From Tasting Shellfish to Walking Through Traditional Houses

Chungnam Province in South Korea introduces unique travel destinations for families, couples, and friends to create special memories during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Feb 13 • 08:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is what Finland's most expensive Fastelavnsbulle tastes like

A tasting review of various types of Fastelavnsbulle, including some of the most expensive, is conducted in Helsinki cafés.

Feb 12 • 09:17 UTC

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