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Champagne expands its appellation's genetic base: Chardonnay Rosé becomes an official variety Read More ...

Champagne expands its appellation's genetic base: Chardonnay Rosé becomes an official variety

Champagne has taken one of the most significant regulatory steps in decades. As of 31 July 2025, Chardonnay Rosé is officially permitted within the Champagne appellation, directly in its cahier des...
Pernod Ricard sells Mumm Napa. Trinchero takes over American sparkling wines. The deal does not involve G.H. Mumm champagne Read More ...

Pernod Ricard sells Mumm Napa. Trinchero takes over American sparkling wines. The deal does not involve G.H. Mumm champagne

The Pernod Ricard Group has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Mumm American sparkling wine business to Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits, one of the largest...
Moebius from Milan makes his first guest appearance in Prague: the world bar icon heads to Alma Read More ...

Moebius from Milan makes his first guest appearance in Prague: the world bar icon heads to Alma

The popular bar events at Alma kick off the year in style. On January 26, from 20:30 to 23:00, a unique guest shift will feature one of today's most influential bars at Prague's Alma. Lorenzo...
The British King inaugurates Guinness Open Gate Brewery London in Covent Garden Read More ...

The British King inaugurates Guinness Open Gate Brewery London in Covent Garden

Diageo has officially opened its new Guinness Open Gate Brewery London project in Covent Garden, London. The official launch was attended by Britain's King Charles III, who symbolically opened the...
Brno on the radar of European travellers. Gastronomy and Michelin come into play Read More ...

Brno on the radar of European travellers. Gastronomy and Michelin come into play

Brno has been included in a selection of ten European destinations worth visiting in 2026, as highlighted by the Austrian magazine 1000thingsmagazine.com. It has been ranked fifth in this listing,...
Czech Republic is one of the safest travel destinations Read More ...

Czech Republic is one of the safest travel destinations

The Czech Republic has long been among the countries that international rankings rate as safe and stable. According to the Travel Safety Index 2025, the Czech Republic ranked 6th out of 180...
2026 Michelin Guide Thailand: Suhring Earns Coveted Three Stars Read More ...

2026 Michelin Guide Thailand: Suhring Earns Coveted Three Stars

Bangkok’s fine-dining scene reached a new milestone as German restaurant Suhring was awarded its third Michelin star, joining Sorn as Thailand’s only other three-star venue. The announcement came...
Paul McCartney Join Forces Against EU Plant-Based Meat Naming Ban Read More ...

Paul McCartney Join Forces Against EU Plant-Based Meat Naming Ban

A group of UK Members of Parliament, joined by legendary musician Paul McCartney, has publicly opposed the European Union’s proposed restrictions on the use of terms like burger and sausage for...
Czechia Shines on the Global Culinary Stage: The MICHELIN Guide Czechia 2025 Reveals Nation‑Wide Gastronomic Stars Read More ...

Czechia Shines on the Global Culinary Stage: The MICHELIN Guide Czechia 2025 Reveals Nation‑Wide Gastronomic Stars

For the first time ever, The MICHELIN Guide Czechia 2025 has unveiled a truly nationwide selection of the country’s finest restaurants — marking a historic milestone in Czech gastronomy and...
Hyatt Advances Luxury Brand Focus with New Leadership and Global Expansion in 2026 Read More ...

Hyatt Advances Luxury Brand Focus with New Leadership and Global Expansion in 2026

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to elevate the luxury hospitality landscape, unveiling strengthened leadership and an ambitious expansion plan at ILTM Cannes. With the appointment of Tamara Lohan as...
Emirates Unwraps Christmas Magic at 40,000 Feet Read More ...

Emirates Unwraps Christmas Magic at 40,000 Feet

This December, Emirates transforms every journey into a festive celebration, inviting passengers to embrace the warmth, wonder, and whimsy of Christmas—from departure to destination. With more than...
Europe’s 50 Best Bars to debut, spotlighting bars across the continent Read More ...

Europe’s 50 Best Bars to debut, spotlighting bars across the continent

50 Best, the organisation behind The World’s 50 Best Bars, launches brand-new list and awards programme in Europe for the first time.
Prague to Welcome IHG’s InterContinental Brand in Historic Old Town Read More ...

Prague to Welcome IHG’s InterContinental Brand in Historic Old Town

The world’s largest luxury-hotel brand is coming back to the Czech capital. IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed an agreement to open InterContinental Prague — marking the highly anticipated return of...
Michelin Guide Announces Historic Expansion Into New Zealand Read More ...

Michelin Guide Announces Historic Expansion Into New Zealand

The Michelin Guide has confirmed that it will launch its first-ever New Zealand edition in 2026, marking the guide’s debut in Oceania and a major milestone for the country’s culinary landscape. The...
Emirates Wrapped Up Thanksgiving Week with Festive Menus and Seasonal Entertainment Read More ...

Emirates Wrapped Up Thanksgiving Week with Festive Menus and Seasonal Entertainment

Emirates concluded its Thanksgiving celebrations across routes to and from the United States, offering passengers special seasonal menus and entertainment from 24–30 November. The airline served...
Exclusive Masterclass at CODA Berlin: Create Chocolate and Pralines with René Frank on December 14! Read More ...

Exclusive Masterclass at CODA Berlin: Create Chocolate and Pralines with René Frank on December 14!

CODA is hosting a rare and exclusive workshop led by René Frank, the two-Michelin-starred chef and co-owner of the Berlin restaurant. In this special masterclass, he will share his expertise with...
Philippines for the first time in the Michelin Guide. A great day for Southeast Asian gastronomy Read More ...

Philippines for the first time in the Michelin Guide. A great day for Southeast Asian gastronomy

The Philippines has entered a new era gastronomically. For the first time ever, the Michelin Guide has unveiled a complete selection for Manila & Surrounds and Cebu 2026 - instantly propelling the...
Inside the World’s Largest Pop-Up Kitchen: How Emirates Flight Catering Is Feeding the Dubai Airshow Read More ...

Inside the World’s Largest Pop-Up Kitchen: How Emirates Flight Catering Is Feeding the Dubai Airshow

Feeding passengers on hundreds of daily flights is one thing. Feeding an entire airshow - one of the biggest on the planet - is a different challenge altogether. As the Dubai Airshow 2025 prepares...
Burger King Austria’s Oat-Milk Experiment: A Bold Leap Forward - And a Quick Step Back Read More ...

Burger King Austria’s Oat-Milk Experiment: A Bold Leap Forward - And a Quick Step Back

When Burger King Austria announced that all its hot beverages would be prepared exclusively with Oatly’s new Baristamatic oat drink, the news made waves across the foodservice world. The move looked like a...
Comfort Is the New Luxury: Marriott International Reveals the Culinary Future of Asia Pacific Read More ...

Comfort Is the New Luxury: Marriott International Reveals the Culinary Future of Asia Pacific

Marriott International has unveiled its “Future of Food 2026” report for the Asia-Pacific region, painting a vivid picture of where luxury dining is headed. The message is clear: in today’s world,...
Hyatt to Bring the Andaz Brand to Hong Kong in 2027 Read More ...

Hyatt to Bring the Andaz Brand to Hong Kong in 2027

Andaz Hong Kong Central to debut as part of the landmark Central Crossing development.
The new Gourmet is here. It guides the best gastronomy in Brno and South Moravia Read More ...

The new Gourmet is here. It guides the best gastronomy in Brno and South Moravia

On 17 October, the ceremony for the new edition of Gourmet provided an overview of the best things to eat and drink in the Moravian capital and across the South Moravian Region. The Gourmet Brno...
Filip Bureš is the winner of the Czech final of Nikka Perfect Serve 2025. In Revír Karlín he showed what real hospitality means Read More ...

Filip Bureš is the winner of the Czech final of Nikka Perfect Serve 2025. In Revír Karlín he showed what real hospitality means

The Czech final of the prestigious bartending competition Nikka Perfect Serve 2025 has its winner. Filip Bureš, an experienced bartender who has worked for years at the Habañero Music Bar in...
Slovakia succeeded in the competition of world capitals - Mirror Bar from the Carlton Hotel was ranked among the 50 best bars in the world this year Read More ...

Slovakia succeeded in the competition of world capitals - Mirror Bar from the Carlton Hotel was ranked among the 50 best bars in the world this year

For the first time ever, Slovakia is among the absolute elite of the world's bars. Bratislava's Mirror Bar, located in the iconic Carlton Hotel, has been ranked on the prestigious international list of...
Ana Roš brought the essence of Slovenian gastronomy to Prague Read More ...

Ana Roš brought the essence of Slovenian gastronomy to Prague

Prague hosted an extraordinary event where diners indulged in the name of Slovenian sustainability, creativity, and authentic flavors. The creative face of this event was Ana Roš, the chef of the...
The World’s 50 Best Bars Unveils Extended 51–100 Ranking for 2025: New Cities, Global Trends and a Taste of What’s to Come in Hong Kong Read More ...

The World’s 50 Best Bars Unveils Extended 51–100 Ranking for 2025: New Cities, Global Trends and a Taste of What’s to Come in Hong Kong

With just two weeks to go before the highly anticipated announcement of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 in Hong Kong, the organization has released its annual extended list of bars ranked from 51 to...
Marriott International and Brigade Hotel Ventures to Open Six New Hotels in India Read More ...

Marriott International and Brigade Hotel Ventures to Open Six New Hotels in India

Marriott International has signed a multi-deal agreement with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited to open six new hotels in India. The deal covers a total of 940 rooms across four key markets and builds...
A Deep Dive into Decadence: The journey of Emirates’ Caviar from source to sky Read More ...

A Deep Dive into Decadence: The journey of Emirates’ Caviar from source to sky

From Persia to Poland, Emirates selects and serves some of the world’s most premium Ossetra caviar for its First Class customers. With First Class flyers invited to savour unlimited amounts of the...
Port Ellen Prism: A 46-Year-Old Whisky Poised to Break Auction Records Read More ...

Port Ellen Prism: A 46-Year-Old Whisky Poised to Break Auction Records

When Diageo announced it would release a single bottle of its oldest Port Ellen whisky for the upcoming Distillers One of One charity auction, the collectors’ world took notice. Port Ellen Prism, a...

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Ana Roš: Don’t try to be too international—just be yourself

"When the Michelin Guide was about to come to Slovenia, I told my team that we would either get two stars or none at all. We’re not the type of restaurant for just one Michelin star, but zero was also a possibility. We never grew up with the rules of Michelin or any other international guides. Local ingredients are, in most cases, just a marketing trick," says Ana Roš, one of the world’s most renowned chefs and head of the three-Michelin-starred Hiša Franko.

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The best bar doesn’t have to be in New York. The world is discovering new cocktail destinations, says Emma Sleight of 50 Best Bars

Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World’s 50 Best Bars , observes the global bar scene from the very top. In an exclusive interview with VisitChef magazine, she explains why the world’s best cocktail bars are no longer found only in London or New York, the growing importance of local ingredients, and why bars from the Czech Republic and Slovakia may soon find their place on the global map.

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Ana Roš: Don’t try to be too international—just be yourself

Ana Roš: Don’t try to be too international—just be yourself

"When the Michelin Guide was about to come to Slovenia, I told my team that we would either get two stars or none at all. We’re not the type of restaurant for just one Michelin star, but zero was...

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