Food & Dining
As Michelin-starred chef David Thompson is preparing to open a branch of his famed Nahm restaurant in Bangkok, Canberra-born chef Dylan Jones rebuts the myth that only Thais can do Thai food.
RECIPE: Thai Baked Chicken
Chicken breast marinated in coconut cream and spices then slowly baked, with a sweet red chile dipping sauce.
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.
Recipe: Gaeng Om (Northeastern Thai Curry)
Gaeng om is a soupy, herbal Thai curry often eaten in concert with larb or grilled meats as a cleansing herbal tonic. It's often served in Chinese hotpot fashion, on the table above a small charcoal pot. It is supposed to be seasoned with pla raa,...
A chef at a Chelsea restaurant has put a special cheese made of his own wife's breast milk on offer on the menu.
Beautiful Pieces of Edible Art [Photo]
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 recentl...
The 10 riskiest foods
TIMES Magazine has collected the top 10 most dangerous foods. Some of items on the list are quite surprising, while others are well-known threats.
Wine Etiquette: Tasting, Ordering & Serving
Wine experts offer solutions to awkward situations that may arise when ordering, tasting wine at a restaurant and other places.
Have you ever experimented with opening a can of recently expired delicacy and eating it? Or do you always throw away expired goods without checking them first? Food expiration dates don't mean as much as many consumers think. Here's what you need...
‘Mitr Phol’ Unveils ‘Mitr Phol Syrup’ as the Sweet Nectar of Modern Life
Bangkok – Mitr Phol, Thailand’s leading brand of sugar products, is introducing ‘Mitr Phol Syrup,’ a 100% pure sugar cane syrup, as a new modern kitchen innovation which is convenient and safe to add sweetness into any food, drinks, or even bakery...
The Dish: Pad Thai
The name translates simply as "Thai fry," but no common concoction so perfectly epitomizes the complexity of Thailand's culinary palette.
Where Indians eat Indian food in Bangkok
There’s no doubt Indian food in Bangkok is growing in popularity among Thais. It is easier than ever for lovers of sub-continental delights to get their fix in high-end food courts like Central Chidlom's Loft or trendy contemporary Indian restaura...
McDonald's 'wrong' to fire worker over cheese slice
A McDonald's restaurant was wrong to fire a worker for giving a colleague an extra piece of cheese on a hamburger, a Dutch court ruled on Tuesday.
Thai Recipe: Kai Look Koie: Son-in-Law Eggs
Some of the most ingenious global recipes stem from peasant cultures where meat is scarce, so cooks have to be creative with what affordable local produce they have on hand.
New York restaurants urged to cut back on salt
NEW YORK — New York City is pushing restaurants and food packagers to cut back on the use of salt as part of a national health campaign aimed at reducing premature deaths from high blood pressure.
Ban on trans fats to hit California restaurants
Trans fat will become oil non grata in California restaurants on New Year's Day, when the state becomes the first in the country to ban the use of the artery-clogging, partially hydrogenated vegetable substance.
New York's Tavern on the Green, once highest-grossing US restaurant, bites the dust amid recession
NEW YORK — Tavern on the Green, once America's highest-grossing restaurant, is singing its culinary swan song. The former sheepfold at the edge of Central Park, now ringed by twinkling lights and fake topiary animals, is preparing for New Year's E...
Erawan Tea Room Ranked In The Top Five In Thailand And Recognised As Asia's Finest Restaurant By The Miele Guide
Erawan Tea Room, an elegant meeting spot serving authentic Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner as well as its renowned afternoon tea, is voted one of the Top five restaurants in Thailand and recognised as one of Asia’s finest restaurants by The Miel...
World-Renowned Chefs Share Holiday Traditions at The Twelve Days of Christmas at Meadowood Napa Valley
This December, celebrate the spirit of the holidays with The Twelve Days of Christmas™ at Meadowood Napa Valley, benefitting Share Our Strength®. Beginning December 4 through 19, 2009, these exclusive holiday feasts will once again pair world-reno...