- by Republica
Marriott International on Thursday announced it has signed an agreement with International Himalaya Hospitality and Hotel Pvt Ltd to debut the company’s playful and spirited Moxy Hotels brand in Kathmandu
- by Reuters
The Federal Reserve chair, always on the look-out for signs of inflation, might want to drop by Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where a $200 plate of French fries stretches the definition of haute cuisine.
- by Associated Press
To the uninitiated, the Italian pairing of melon and prosciutto may sound odd. But anyone who tries it learns the sweet fruit combines with salty richness into a deceptively simple whole greater than the sum of its parts
- by Republica
Today, Asar 15 in Nepal is an important and an auspicious day for all since times untold. A day dedicated to Goddess Annapurna and good harvest. It is also known as Dhan Diwas or Paddy Day. Here’s some interesting facts about Asar 15 as told by Professor Poonam RL Rana who is associated with the Department of Nepalese History Culture and Archeology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipu
- by Associated Press
Cooking in Southeast Asia often means incorporating a riot of contrasting flavors and textures, and the classic Vietnamese technique of simmering meat or fish in dark, bittersweet caramel is a great example of this.
- by Reuters
Laurent Veyet's tasting menu is not for the faint-hearted, but may point to the future of feeding a booming world population - there is a prawn salad with yellow mealworm, crunchy insects on a bed of vegetables and chocolate-coated grasshoppers.
- by Reuters
Raffaele Esposito, the 19th century Neapolitan credited with inventing Italy’s most famous type of pizza, may be turning in his grave: Rome has a new vending machine which slides out freshly cooked pizzas in just three minutes.
- by Reuters
In Hong Kong's famed party zone Lan Kwai Fong, dormant bars and clubs are revving up to serve customers again, but only if they have had at least one vaccine shot - one of the few examples globally of offering greater freedom for the vaccinated.
- by Sangita Shrestha
It has a soft and creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Then, the chocolate power on the top with dry texture gives a burst of flavor. And it is none other than mocha cake — moist, fluffy and full of chocolate and coffee flavor, which is one of the specialties of Crave: The bakery and Coffee shop.
- by Reuters
Barney is a bit different from your usual Swiss bartender. He is fully automated, mixes dozens of cocktails and even makes terrible jokes.
- by Reuters
After more than a decade of experimenting, a trio of Malaysian farmers say they have found the right concoction of nutrients and treatments to successfully grow Japanese muskmelons, one of the world’s most expensive fruits.
- by Reuters
The Waldorf Astoria hotel in Amsterdam, with a two Michelin star chef and rooms starting at $700, initially balked at the idea of offering burgers for delivery. Then reality hit.
- by Republica
It's new year 2078 BS and having few drinks will just flush away your last year's frustrations. However, for those who get carried away drinking shots after shots, hangover is the sure thing. And, hangovers seem to be the body's way of reminding us about the hazards of overindulgence. Physiologically, it's a group effort: Diarrhea, fatigue, headache, nausea, and shaking are the classic symptoms. If you have the hangover, then here is a list of things to get rid of it:
- by Associated Press
If you don’t have potato, use malanga root. If you can’t find zucchini, replace it with cucumber. Can’t find the ingredients you want? No problem: Yuliet Colón will help you whip up a dessert using the eggs you ran across, swap pork for the ground chicken in that recipe, even peanuts for beans in your Cuban-style rice.
- by Reuters
Cyprus is getting protected status for its prized halloumi, giving its producers the sole right to sell the rubbery cheese in the European Union.
- by Sangita Shrestha
He with his team — producer Unnati Shakya and cameraperson Bimal Thapa —successfully tempts any food lovers to visit and explore the food served there at least once in a lifetime. On top of that, they are affordable. Though you might not find those places posh.
- by Republica
With the pre-launch of ‘Meraki Holistic Wellness Retreat’ on Saturday, it has re-opened its services and operations. The center which was forced to stop its operation due to the pandemic, has now re-opened after taking all the safety measures for the same.
- by Associated Press
There’s something missing from a new wave of bars opening around the world: Alcohol. Aimed at the growing number of people exploring sobriety, the bars pour adult drinks like craft cocktails without the booze
- by Reuters
Thais flocked to a cannabis exhibition as interest and demand in the plant surges after the government unlocked hemp use in food and cosmetics in the latest move to promote a new cash crop.
- by Reuters
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on people to eat more pineapples to help farmers on Friday, saying Taiwan had been “ambushed” by a ban on the fruit by neighboring long-time rival China which claims the island as its own.