TRENDS: FOOD 2013 The American National Restaurant Association‘s annual culinary forecast predicts menu trends for the year ahead by surveying professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation – and professional bartenders – members of the United States...

DINER EN BLANC is a DIY pop-up dining event. All guests are asked to dress in white, bring their own banquets, tables, chairs, glasses, silverware, and white table linen to create a secret picnic in a public space with live music and dancing. The event has already taken place in 20 cities...

Gojee is a saviour for when you’re stuck in a rut or haven’t had time to do the weekly grocery run. The site curates recipes from top food blogs based on what you’ve got in the fridge or what you feel like. Type in to the site what you’re craving, and what you have in your...

The simple little cupcake, all its childish swirls of sugary, creamy topping and sprinkles, is so last decade. Fanciful reinventions have taken this plain miniature cake into the realm of gourmet indulgence, and the most fantastic creations can be found Stateside at Chicago’s more....

Fine dining doesn’t have to mean exclusive, just the best there of food and and wine that you can  find, share, and enjoy.  Fine Dining Lovers is a gathering place for foodies from all around the world, featuring daily stories about people, places and events. Watch the video of Ferran...

DUBLIN.  Learn how to mix, shake and serve like a professional at a Harvey Nichols Cocktail Masterclass. The two hour sessions start at 7pm on monthly Thursdays from July 26, and cost from €35 per person, including canapés, and a personalised Harvey Nichols Cocktail College...

PRET A DINER stages dining experiences by Michelin-starred chefs with art and music in different settings around Europe. This month London is the destination and the focus is on Italian cuisine: Italians Do It Better. Headed up by Giorgio Locatelli, he will also set five other Italian...

A retired hedge fund manager has taken on 600 acres of land in the quaint English countryside of East Sussex and is turning it into one of the largest single site vineyards in Europe. He plans to produce a million bottles a year of sparkling wine, fine enough to rival its French equivalent:...

Caviar doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In Hong Kong, caviar-to-go is a new culinary trend helping to move this gourmet product from the most exclusive restaurants to the man-on-the-street. Amy Ma, Lifestyle reporter visits Sebastian Lepinoy, Executive Chef at Hong...

The latest edition of The World Atlas of Wine shows that wine is now being produced in India, China, Japan, Uruguay, Malta, Luxembourg, and even Scotland. Nick Hastings, Dow Jones Newswires, discusses the latest wines on WSJ‘s News Hub with Will Lyons, the Wall Street Journal Europe...

LIMA will open in Fitzrovia, London, this spring. Peruvian food and drink is listed as one of 2012′s top food trends (see Food Trends For 2012), and LIMA will serve a menu of traditional cuisine with a contemporary twist. Resembling a cevicheria, a casual restaurant where fish and...

GQ magazine has announced The 10 Best New Restaurants in America for 2012. See the latest issue of GQ for the full article and details. 1. Ink, Los Angeles CA 2. Brushstroke, New York 3. Next, Chicago 4. Mission Chinese Food, San Francisco 5. The Catbird Seat, Nashville 6. Picca, Los...