Food & Dining

US restaurants plan DNA-certified premium seafood

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:40:00 -0500

Restaurants around the world will soon use new DNA technology to assure patrons they are being served the genuine fish fillet or caviar they ordered, rather than inferior substitutes, an expert in genetic identification says.

Zagat Celebrates 25 Years in Los Angeles; 2,027 Restaurants Surveyed by 11,166 Local Diners

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:18:00 -0400

Today, Zagat revealed the results of its 25th annual Los Angeles/So. California Restaurants Survey. Since its inaugural publication in 1987, the Survey has grown from a modest 370 restaurants voted on by 1,400 local diners who submitted paper ballots, to this year's comprehensive 2,027 restaurants, incorporating the opinions of 11,166 local diners who submit votes on ZAGAT.com and via Zagat for iPhone.

Is It Time For ‘Dining Time Limit’ In NYC Restaurants?

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:04:00 -0400

It is a timeless experience, but not in a good way. You wait and wait in a packed restaurant for your table, but nobody gets up to leave. However, according to a new survey many diners say it’s time for a change.

Winery Selling 9/11-Themed Merlot And Chardonnay

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:04:00 -0400

The sale of 9/11-themed alcohol by a Long Island winery is likely to raise some eyebrows and draw ire despite some monetary benefit to charity.

Wine Seminars at Los Angeles Food & Wine

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:26:00 -0400

Tickets to the first ever Los Angeles Food & Wine, a four-day epicurean experience taking place October 13 – 16, 2011, will be available for purchase next week. This new breed of culinary festival, headquartered at L.A. LIVE with events featured throughout the city including Santa Monica, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills, will gather all-star talent from both the entertainment and culinary worlds to celebrate the very best in L.A. food and drink culture.

A Restaurant to Ban Kids Under 6 -- Older Customers Complained About Rowdiness

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:32:00 -0400

It hasn't been a banner year for the under-6 set. Starting July 16, McDain's, a Pittsburgh-area restaurant, will ban children under the age of 6 from its dining area. Restaurant owner Mike Vuick said the policy came in response to complaints he'd received from older customers about kids causing a ruckus.

New Yorkers sample cheese made from human breast milk

Mon, 02 May 2011 18:05:00 -0400

A New York gallery on Sunday offered adventurous eaters the opportunity to sample cheese made from human breast milk, getting mixed reviews and some puzzled looks.

Italian Butcher Arrested for Selling Decade-Old Meat

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:45:00 -0400

Italian police arrested a Naples butcher after discovering worm-infested meat for sale in his store that was 10 years past its expiry date, the ANSA news agency reported Friday.

Tiger's Blood: Sheen-Themed Cocktails Go Viral

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:44:00 -0500

Now you, too, can have tiger blood. It was inevitable, but Charlie Sheen is no longer the only person attempting to profit from the high-profile antics of one Charlie Sheen. "I have a different constitution, I have a different brain, I have a different heart," he told 20/20 last week. Then he uttered the five words that would go down in instant infamy: "I got tiger blood, man." Now, days later, you can get Tiger's Blood cocktails at restaurants from Denver to downtown Manhattan.

Meat from chimpanzees 'is on sale in Britain' in lucrative black market

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:28:00 -0500

Chimpanzee meat is for sale in restaurants and market stalls in Britain, it has emerged.Trading standards officials uncovered the illegal bushmeat from the endangered species whilst testing samples believed to be seized from vendors in the Midlands.

Arizona restaurant to offer African lion tacos

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:27:00 -0500

TUCSON - Il Vinaio restaurant in Mesa served lion burgers last year to mark the World Cup in South Africa. The owner drew a crowd of diners, but some picketers as well. In the six months since it launched Exotic Taco Wednesdays, Boca Tacos y Tequila has served up python, alligator, elk, kangaroo and rattlesnake. Frog legs, turtle, duck and Rocky Mountain oysters have also made appearances.

Japan vending machine recommends drinks to buyers

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:27:00 -0500

For you sir, a canned coffee. And for madam, perhaps a nice cold tea. A new Japanese canned drink vending machine uses facial recognition technology to "recommend" drinks based on the customer's age and gender -- and sales have tripled over those from regular vending machines as a result.

US FDA Set to Move on Caffeine in Alcoholic Drinks

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:30:00 -0500

U.S. regulators are poised to ban the sale of caffeine-containing alcoholic drinks amid rising safety concerns, in a blow to several small but fast-growing drinks companies.

Hong Kong Toasts With Wine-in-a-Cup

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:53:00 -0400

Old-world oenophiles have raised an eyebrow or two over China’s wine-drinking habits, which includes mixing red wine with Sprite. What will they have to say about what British retailer Marks & Spencer is doing?

South Korea cracks down on snake soup restaurants

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:47:00 -0400

South Korea will crack down on restaurants that serve snake soup as a popular summer dish, an official said Tuesday.

World's 50 best restaurants list released

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:08:00 -0400

Danish cuisine reigns supreme, according to the some of the planet's most prominent eaters. S. Pellegrino's annual "World's 50 Best Restaurants" list was released on Monday at a celebrity-chef-studded event in London, England, marking the ninth edition of the much buzzed-about (and hotly debated) catalogue of the international culinary landscape.

Do you know what's the difference between brown and white eggs?

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:10:00 -0400

In an article for Yahoo! Green, environmental journalist Lori Bongiorno explains the difference between different coloured eggs available on the market.

Bill may ban salt use at New York City restaurants

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:01:00 -0500

A bill introduced in the New York Legislature would ban the use of salt in restaurant cooking, if it is passed. Restaurants would be fined $1,000 for each violation.

New York City restaurant offers cheese made of breast milk

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:53:00 -0500

A chef at a Chelsea restaurant has put a special cheese made of his own wife's breast milk on offer on the menu.

Bangkok Named "Top Foodie Destination" in the World

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:41:00 -0500

Thailand’s reputation as a world-class culinary destination, has been validated in Away.com’s list of “Top Ten Foodie Destinations.” A place where food aficionados can enjoy culinary masterpieces to their heart’s content, Bangkok, Thailand recently received the top honor as the No. 1 “foodie destination” in the world.