Bancone Is a Pasta Restaurant – Just Don’t Call It Italian
Bancone, a sleek pasta‑focused restaurant tucked beneath the Bank of England, serves handmade noodles that blend British ingredients with Italian techniques. The menu features dishes such as mutton‑infused pappardelle, walnut‑butter handkerchiefs and a spicy pork‑nduja tagliatelle, all prepared in‑house daily. Its cocktail program reimagines classics, while the venue draws a post‑work crowd from the City’s financial hub. The concept deliberately sidesteps the label of “Italian,” prompting a conversation about culinary authenticity.
Five Top Toronto Restaurants, Whether or Not You’re at the World Cup
Toronto’s multicultural dining scene is on display as the city co‑hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with five standout restaurants catering to fans before and after matches. Bar Allegro in Little Italy offers walk‑in seating and a World Cup‑themed cocktail...
Three Culinary Icons Confirmed For World Gourmet Festival 2026
World Gourmet Festival 2026 will be held at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 29 September to 4 October, under the theme ‘The World of Flavours.’ The festival has announced its first three internationally acclaimed chefs: Álvaro Clavijo of Colombia, Julien Royer of Singapore,...
Sun Siyam Pasikudah Launches Floating Dining Platform in Pasikudah Bay
Sun Siyam Pasikudah has launched the Aqua Lounge, a solar‑powered floating dining platform in Pasikudah Bay on Sri Lanka’s east coast. The 37.2 m² wooden deck is accessed by catamaran and offers a seven‑course menu inspired by local eastern flavors, as...
SWISS Brings Flavors of Nidwalden Summer Onboard
Swiss International Air Lines has introduced the latest edition of its “SWISS Taste of Switzerland” program, spotlighting the Canton of Nidwalden for the next three months. Michelin‑starred chef Fabian Inderbitzin will design First, Business and Premium Economy menus featuring regional fish,...
Bloomberg Talks: Ruthie Rogers (Podcast)
Award‑winning chef Ruthie Rogers, co‑founder of London’s iconic River Café, has launched a Bloomberg Talks interview series to promote her food‑focused podcast “Ruthie’s Table 4.” The episode features conversations with high‑profile guests such as David Beckham, Martha Stewart and Mel Brooks,...
Katsuya Beach Brings Japanese Cuisine to Antigua
Hodges Bay Resort & Spa has launched Katsuya Beach, the Japanese‑inspired restaurant marking the Katsuya brand’s Caribbean debut on Antigua’s northern shore. The open‑air venue blends Japanese culinary fundamentals with local seafood, offering dishes such as lobster ceviche and a...
Chef Q&A: Harriet Mansell
Devon‑born chef Harriet Mansell, now head chef at La Closerie de la Beyne in the Dordogne, discusses her philosophy that food sits at the intersection of flavor, medicine and nourishment. Drawing on experiences at Noma and worldwide travels, she emphasizes...
Lessons From The Rise and Fall of Smart Oven Innovator Brava
Brava, the smart oven that cooked with high‑intensity light, shut down after nine years, ending a bold experiment in kitchen technology. The company pioneered multi‑zone cooking and even built accessibility features for blind users, but struggled to educate consumers about...
Tom Colicchio Is Closing His Legendary N.Y.C. Restaurant Craft After 25 Years
Chef Tom Colicchio announced on Instagram that Craft, his flagship New York restaurant, will close on June 27, ending a 25‑year run that reshaped American fine dining. The Flatiron‑district venue was celebrated for pioneering farm‑to‑table, New American cuisine and earned...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lifestyle Group Open TATEL Malta
Internationally acclaimed TATEL, founded by Cristiano Ronaldo and Manuel Campos Guallar, will open a 182‑seat restaurant in St. George’s Bay, Malta, this summer. Designed by Grace Design Studio, the venue blends Art Deco elegance with contemporary refinement and offers elevated Mediterranean...
Guided, Not Ghosted: Top Food, Beverage Trends Shaping 2026-27
The article outlines emerging food and beverage trends for 2026‑27, emphasizing a shift from constant innovation to grounded exploration. Consumers are seeking global flavors—fonio, teff, dukkah—while simplifying meals and opting for ritual‑based drinks that fit daily rhythms. Health and wellness...
Michael White Makes His Dallas Debut with Two Original Concepts, Lions Den and Bar Leonessa
Renowned chef Michael White debuted two new concepts, Lions Den and Bar Leonessa, at Dallas’ historic Stoneleigh Hotel. The hotel, recently refreshed with a $20 million renovation and now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, hosts White’s modern Italian supper club and...
The World’s Newest Michelin 3-Star Restaurant Had to Save Itself From the Brink of Bankruptcy
Michelin awarded its third star to Kadeau Copenhagen in the 2026 Nordic guide, marking the restaurant’s ascent to the pinnacle of global gastronomy. Chef Nicolai Nørregaard, a self‑taught native of Bornholm, infuses the menu with island‑derived ingredients and a heritage...
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OBITUARY: Emiliano Sandri: The La Perla Founder Who Brought Mediterranean Sophistication to Cape Town
Emiliano Sandri, the Italian immigrant who founded Cape Town’s iconic La Perla, died at 91 on May 14, 2026. Arriving in South Africa in 1956, he opened La Perla in 1957, introducing olive oil, pasta and Mediterranean flair to a city dominated by...