HEADLINE A new international gathering of chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality leaders highlights the growing influence of Indian cuisine in Britain and beyond. LONDON — More than 250 restaurateurs, chefs, entrepreneurs and hospitality executives gathered at the Royal Lancaster London on May 28 for the inaugural global edition of the Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards, an…
Photo: Dev Biswal receives the Regional Indian Cuisine Championship award at the inaugural Indian Restaurant Awards in London, recognising his contribution to promoting Odisha’s culinary traditions in the UK. Dev Biswal Wins National Honour Dev Biswal, owner-chef of The Cook’s Tale in Canterbury, won the Regional Indian Cuisine Championship at the Indian Restaurant Awards in…
Photo: Chef Guy Lassausaie welcomes guests to his renowned Relais & Châteaux restaurant near Lyon, where tradition meets contemporary French gastronomy. France’s Hidden Fine-Dining Treasures Beyond Lyon, acclaimed Relais & Châteaux restaurants led by Guy Lassausaie, Michel Kayser and Cédric Deckert showcase regional French cuisine, exceptional hospitality, local ingredients and unforgettable dining experiences. Venture a…
Photo: Supporters of the Rejoin the EU campaign pose in Calais with their EU-themed banner during a 350km walk from London to Brussels, standing before the statues of Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle. The walkers are carrying a petition calling for the United Kingdom to rejoin the European Union. Photo Credit: Rejoin the EU…
Kaira Wins UK Curry Crown Dheeraj Singh Kaira of Michelin-starred Benares won the UK Curry Championships 2026 in Dunstable, outperforming chefs nationwide to claim National Curry Chef of the Year honours. Dunstable, Bedfordshire – The heat was on at the UK Curry Championships 2026 as some of the nation’s finest chefs gathered to compete for…
Emirates A380 Lands At Mini-Europe Mini-Europe in Brussels unveiled a detailed Emirates Airbus A380 model, celebrating aviation, craftsmanship, tourism, and Europe’s global connectivity through one of the world’s most iconic aircraft. head? U p, up and away for iconic aircraft’s model version. It may not carry millions of passengers or venture to exotic destinations. But the…
Photo: Count Henri d’Oultremont, one of the last surviving members of Belgium’s famed Piron Brigade, reflects on war, peace, and history ahead of his 101st birthday in Brussels. WWII Veteran Warns Of History Repeating Belgian WWII veteran Count Henri d’Oultremont, turning 101, warns today’s leaders against repeating pre-war mistakes, urging younger generations to learn from…
Seventeen chefs from the UK and Europe will compete in Dunstable for the National Curry Chef of the Year title at the prestigious UK Curry Championships 2026 culinary competition. UK Curry Championships 2026 Heats Up The heat is rising ahead of the UK Curry Championships 2026, as 17 talented chefs from across the UK and…
Photo: Emre Ongurlar, Chairman of Hafız Mustafa 1864, receives the prestigious “Legacy Honour” award from UK MP Matt Vickers during a ceremony at the British Parliament in London. A Turkish Dessert Dynasty Finds Recognition – And Expansion – In Britain Hafız Mustafa 1864 received the prestigious Legacy Honour award in London as Chairman Emre Ongurlar…
Photo: Azerbaijani jazz musicians perform at Brussels’ renowned Flagey venue during a special concert celebrating Azerbaijan’s rich jazz heritage. Hitting The Right Notes: That’s Azerbaijani jazz A special concert in Brussels showcased Azerbaijan’s vibrant jazz tradition, blending Mugham and Western jazz, while promoting the country’s rich musical heritage to European audiences and diplomats. It may…
