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Yeast or famine: Australian convicted murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

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Travel News

20 restaurants in Europe included on the 50 Best extended list

Culture news

French pro chefs go glove-to-glove in unusual cooking competition

Travel News

The world's best 50 bars have been revealed – and 18 are in Europe

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Food and Drink

This Serbian cafe lets you enjoy your coffee alongside alpacas

A new cafe in northern Serbia is giving visitors the chance to enjoy a coffee alongside six alpacas.

Travel News

Slovenia is officially home to the best wine region in Europe

Štajerska, praised for its authenticity and centuries of wine culture, beat out more than 90 leading territories for the title.

Food and Drink

Is Kazakhstan the birthplace of apples? Here’s how the fruit spread across the world

The part of the Tian Shan mountains that stretches from south-eastern Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan is home to the wild Sievers apple (Malus sieversii), the ancestor of every apple we know today. But how did it travel from Central Asia to orchards around the world?

Earth News

Palermo, first coffee grown and harvested in Italy: warmer climate is changing farming

Rising temperatures now allow coffee to be grown in Italy. In Sicily, the Morettino family has completed its first harvest, showing how climate change is reshaping crops worldwide.

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Earth News

‘Extraordinary but scary’: Dutch farmers grow rice as climate warms

Dutch cattle farming dries out peatland and releases CO2. Is switching to Japanese rice-growing a solution?

Food and Drink

Hard cheese: Greece's Naxos Graviera faces production problems

Naxos Graviera, the hard cheese of the Greek Cycladic island was named the world’s best cheese in 2025 by the food guide TasteAtlas, but its makers are now facing increasing production problems.

29 September 2026

Travel News

The 50 Best Bars 2026: 18 spots in Europe make extended list

Four bars in Italy made the cut on the extended 51-100 list, along with three apiece in Spain and the UK.

25 September 2026

Food and Drink

The world’s best pizza has been crowned - and it’s not in Italy

Founded by chef Michele Pascarella, London's 'Napoli on the Road' took the top spot ahead of the reigning champ 'Una Pizza Napoletana'.

17 September 2026

Travel News

The best food and drink tours worth travelling for

Topping the review-led ranking is a food walk in Reykjavik where travellers get to try everything from Icelandic hot dogs to ice cream.

17 September 2026

Food and Drink

A New York state of mind: Austrian rye bread set for luxury status

Give us this day, our daily bread. Or, combine New York's sky-high prices with a touch of Austrian artisan baking, served up in minimalist Soho chic, and you get a rye luxury loaf that sells for $60.

16 September 2026

Food and Drink

Butter late than never: Paris gets its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter

From croissants to sauces, crêpes to kouign-amann (the Breton butter cake which will make any gourmand melt), France knows a thing or two about butter. Now, its capital has its own dedicated butter shop. And some of the varieties may surprise you...

14 September 2026

Europe News

Oktoberfest 2026: All the rules visitors need to know

Visitors are reminded to follow the rules while enjoying the event as it is meant to be, with a hearty "Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!"

13 September 2026

Europe News

3D-printed food: from niche technology to a potential future

3D printers can now transform more than two dozen types of food into edible shapes. While the technology remains costly and impractical for everyday use, experts see significant potential in clinics, care homes and personalised nutrition.

12 September 2026

Travel News

A guide to celebrating the grape harvest in Portugal's Douro region

The scent of crushed grapes fills the Douro in September. At harvest time, local producers invite tourists to roll up their sleeves and join an immersive journey from vine to glass.

9 September 2026

Moments

The best bar in Europe? It’s in Budapest according to a new ranking

From Budapest’s famous ruins to centuries-old Belgian boozers and wonderfully eccentric drinking dens, these are the European bars where atmosphere, character and local culture matter more than polish, according to a new ranking.

2 September 2026

Climate

France eases strict cheesemaking rules as heat and drought hit farmers

Depleted grasslands have forced farmers to temporarily supplement their cows' diets with feed from elsewhere.

Food and Drink

Brazilian restaurant adapts menus to climate challenges

One of the first restaurants in Latin America to earn three Michelin stars adapts its menus to seasonal produce, using practical, inventive solutions to cope with the growing climate volatility.

Food and Drink

International Beer Day: Old and New World flavours boost demand

On International Beer Day, this age-old drink increasingly asserts itself as a complex, diverse universe, with over 160 styles and sensory richness that goes far beyond casual drinking.

Food and Drink

Copenhagen’s iconic restaurant Noma reopens after abuse accusations

Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant reopens today, but its founder will not be at its helm. Nor will it have its three stars in the Michelin Guide.

Food and Drink

From the Silk Road to Spain: The history of delicious dumplings

Jiaozi, Shuijiao, Bao, Wonton, Mantou, Manty, Manta, Chuchvara, Pelmeni, Düşbərə, Gurza, Khinkali. So many names, so many dumplings.

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Food and Drink

Italy: recipe for ancient elixir, possible Coca-Cola precursor, found in convent

In the archive of Florence's historic San Marco Pharmacy, a recipe for an "Elixir vinoso ricostituente" has been found, using the same ingredients as "French Wine Cola", the medicinal precursor of today's Coca-Cola.

Travel News

Revealed: The world’s top 10 cities for street food

Surprisingly, Europe dominates the top 10 list, with Paris claiming the number one spot for its street food options.

Travel News

This Parisian spot was just named the world’s best new cocktail bar

De Vie in the French capital’s Montorgueil quarter was praised for its innovative concoctions having opened last year.

Food and Drink

Sour grapes: Michelin’s first winery ratings draw immediate backlash

Within days of Michelin releasing its inaugural winery guide, one Burgundy estate requested to be removed from it.

Food and Drink

From lemons to grapes: The 'golden' products shaping Andros' future

In recent years, new, modern wineries have revived Andros’s vineyards, putting the island firmly on the map for wine tourism.

Culture news

Europe's strangest delicacies: When disgust becomes cultural heritage

Fermented fish, maggot cheese and slippery comfort food: Europe’s cuisines offer dishes that repel some and fascinate others, as Berlin’s Disgusting Food Museum shows.

Moments

The best places in Europe to eat pizza... except Italy

From London to Zagreb, the 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards reveal the best places to eat pizza. While Italy will always take the pizza crown, here’s what’s on the menu across the rest of the continent.

Food and Drink

South Aegean bids for 2028 World Region of Gastronomy title

Greece’s island cuisine stands out for its quality, nutritional value and, of course, its irresistible flavour.

Food and Drink

Meet My Mama: how home cooks turned chefs spice up French gastronomy

“My cuisine is a bridge between Congo, my home country, and France,” says Marie-Clarisse, a home cook turned professional chef by Meet My Mama, a French start-up that's serving up fusion food for world class events. Valérie Gauriat discovers the recipe of their success.

Food and Drink

'Εβίβα!' It's official: Europe's Best Bar is in Greece

The inaugural list of Europe’s 50 Best Bars has been revealed, and it was a great night for the Greek capital Athens...

Health news

Ube over matcha? The new trend tuber for coffee, cakes and ice cream

Whether in lattes, cakes or ice cream, ube is turning heads with its vivid purple hue. The Filipino yam is tipped as the next big food trend after matcha, but the hype also has a darker side.

Destinations

‘Aperol Spritz index’: Cities to visit for an affordable orange tipple

If you love the bright orange beverage but don’t love the price tag attached to it in many bars, here’s where you should be heading.

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Food and Drink

Tartan Army win: Massachusetts first US state to 'legalise' haggis

The Scottish staple has been illegal in the US since the 1970s. Following a pre-World Cup campaign by one of Scotland's leading butchers and the efforts of a Scottish podcaster, Massachusetts has become the first US state to finally legalise haggis. Officially. Ish.

Travel News

The best cities for food in 2026 according to Time Out

Based on a survey of more than 24,000 residents across 150 cities, this is the ultimate list for foodies looking for their next travel destination.

Food and Drink

Feast your eyes on the winners of 2026's World Food Photography Awards

From Soviet spas to sacred rivers, this World Food Photography Awards offer a glimpse into the many ways food influences our lives around the globe.

Europe in Motion

What are the 10 best European cities to eat like a local?

Istanbul edges out Paris in a new culinary index, signalling a "massive shift from formal fine dining to street food heritage", as studies claim gastronomy has turned increasingly crucial in today's travel choices.

Travel News

The most beautiful restaurants in Europe for 2026

The Prix Versailles architecture and design awards have revealed the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants for 2026. Five European venues made the prestigious list, celebrating restaurants where striking interiors are every bit as memorable as the food.

Travel News

Where in Europe is tap water guaranteed for customers?

A Supreme Court ruling has found that Italian businesses are not required to provide drinking water from the tap, unlike in much of Europe. Here is an overview of the different national rules.

Food and Drink

Cone classics: Which ice cream flavours are most popular in Europe?

For a long time, vanilla ice cream was Europe's favourite flavour. Now a map shows more people trying new varieties as online trends shake up cone classics.

Moments

Where I went on a craft beer bar crawl around Sofia

From pour-your-own-pints to vampire-themed bars, here’s where to get your fix of hops in the Bulgarian capital city.

Food and Drink

Scotland urges US to ‘make haggis legal again’ ahead of World Cup

Scotland's national dish has been illegal in the US since the 70s. Now, the tartan rebellion has begun, with one of Scotland's leading butchers leading the charge. After all, how can Scotland be expected to compete (and win) if haggis isn't on the menu?

Destinations

Crete named one of the world’s top dining destinations for 2026

National Geographic has picked Crete in its Best of the World list for food, and the island is also an official 2026 European region of gastronomy.

Food and Drink

We're jamming: Azerbaijan’s enduring tea ritual

To mark International Tea Day, Nadira Tudor stopped for a brew in Azerbaijan where the history of sharing a cuppa is shaped by a particular pairing defined by tradition and flavours.

Food and Drink

Caber-nay: Beer consumption tops wine for the first time in France

For the first time in France’s recorded history, beer has overtaken wine as the drink of choice. Oh. Mon. Dieu.

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Travel News

Revealed: The best cocktail bars in Europe in 2026

The guide’s assessment, which assigns up to three ‘pins’, looks at the drinks programme, look and feel, and community.

Food and Drink

Is tripe soup Greek or Turkish? A culinary dispute heats up

Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in both countries - and a popular hangover cure.

Food and Drink

A 8,000-year-old imprint in clay is rewriting the story of bread

A small imprint left on a piece of Neolithic mudbrick in Georgia is helping rewrite the story of one of the world’s most important crops.

Food and Drink

Chips are more delicious when stolen from someone else, study finds

Whether you're the person taking another person's chips or the victim of such an act, a new study offers an explanation: stolen food tends to taste more ap-peeling.

Food and Drink

Dishing the dirt: Could eating soil help reconnect us to the planet?

In honour of the upcoming Earth Day (Wednesday 22 April), Euronews Culture spoke with Amsterdam-based artist masharu, whose Museum of Edible Earth is currently on display at London’s Somerset House.

Travel News

The best European cities for foodies in 2026

This year, five cities in Europe were named among the best destinations for foodies around the world.

Food and Drink

Captain Jack approved: Johnny Depp moves into spirits

“Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum...” Captain Jack Sparrow would have approved of Johnny Depp’s move into spirits.

Food and Drink

Eggs at Easter: A buyer's guide to the best Belgian chocolate

Eggs have been a long-standing symbol for Easter, but when did chocolate enter the holiday scene? Rebecca Spezzano has been on the streets of Brussels to discover the secrets of luxury handmade Belgian chocolate.

Food and Drink

A delicious heist: Funniest reactions to 12 tonne theft of KitKat bars

A sizeable shipment of Nestlé's KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, while the goodies were in transit from Italy to Poland. Beyond the shortages the heist could provoke – especially right before Easter – the internet has been having a blast...

Food and Drink

The Mères Lyonnaises: The women who cooked Lyon’s legendary gastronomy

The Mères Lyonnaises were a group of women who helped create Lyon’s food identity since the 1800s and undoubtedly left a lasting mark on France's celebrated gastronomy.

Food and Drink

Square or rounded?: How to eat yours on International Waffle Day

Waffles are consider a sweet delicious delicacy in large parts of Scandinavia, but did you know that this day of worldwide celebration has its roots in religion? Read on dear reader...

Food and Drink

Today's Pinot Noir already existed in France in the Middle Ages

A 600-year-old grape seed discovered in the toilets of a medieval French hospital is genetically identical to the grapes still used today to produce pinot noir, scientists announced on Tuesday.

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Food and Drink

Volcanic vineyards: Pompeii revives long-lost wine making traditions

Heritage is at the heart of a wine making project in Pompeii that is aiming to re-establish the southern Italian volcanic region's age-old reputation for producing quality grapes from within the walls of its archaeological site.

Food and Drink

Gin genies: British couple claim world's largest gin collection

A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild of a pair who chose to make the Azores their home.

Food and Drink

Who is Wolfgang Puck? The chef feeding Hollywood at the Oscars 2026

Born in Austria and trained in some of Europe’s top kitchens, Wolfgang Puck made his name in Los Angeles, where his inventive cuisine won over Hollywood’s elite.

Food and Drink

Ten new stars born for Portugal's 2026 Michelin restaurant

The good times continue to roll for Portuguese haute cuisine with ten new restaurants now boasting a Michelin star, while Fifty Seconds received its second afte a gala award night in Funchal.

Food and Drink

Meet the female chefs looking to change Portugal's catering industry

To mark International Women's Day, Euronews went to meet four female chefs who are challenging standards in Portugal's catering industry.

Food and Drink

Why the pistachio has become the most sought-after seed in Spain

Spanish pistachio production has substantially grown by 73.6% in the past year, and the results are plain to see in supermarkets. Why has the small seed has gone from being a savoury snack to one of the most disputed ingredients in the food sector?

Food and Drink

Ramadan festive foods: Rituals and treats in Syria's month of fasting

Ramadan rituals and customs in Syria vary from region to region. Although some of them have been preserved, such as the "whitening of the safra" with milk and the "sukba" between neighbours, nowadays, many tables have been transformed into food baskets distributed by charitable organisations.

28 February 2026

Food and Drink

Eight out of ten apples in Spain have toxic pesticides in them

A study coordinated by PAN Europe across 13 countries has found that 85% of conventionally grown apples tested contained multiple pesticides at the same time. In Spain, the figure stands at 80%. The combined effects of these substances have not yet been officially assessed.

22 February 2026

Food and Drink

Food for friends: Doha's vibrant dining unites Thailand and Qatar

In Doha’s vibrant dining scene, international cuisines bring people together, offering moments of shared culture, hospitality and everyday connection across communities.

21 February 2026

Food and Drink

How low can you go: alcohol-free wines boost sales at Wine Paris show

With slogans like "No Alcohol, No Regrets", the message from the Wine Paris trade show in Paris is crystal clear, alcohol-free wine is moving up from being a back shelf, niche curiosity to a mainstream choice.

13 February 2026

Food and Drink

Why have the world's best chefs been cooking in Copenhagen?

Building on the legacy of Noma and the New Nordic food movement, elite chefs from 26 countries gathered to exchange techniques and recipes.

6 February 2026

Food and Drink

What makes for a Michelin starred luxury breakfast?

At this high-end London restaurant, the day begins with lobster on croissant toast, carefully paired drinks, and chefs working within touching distance from their guests.

25 January 2026

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Business

Europe’s cheapest pizza? Prices rise as diners feel the squeeze

Pizza prices are rising across Europe, with the typical order now nearly 8% more expensive than a year ago. A new Foodora index shows how inflation, wages, and rents are reshaping what diners pay — and what they choose to eat.

24 January 2026

Food and Drink

The infinite (and calorific) world of Portuguese Christmas sweets

Perhaps no other country has such a wide variety of Christmas sweets as Portugal. Every family has its favourites, but classics such as sonhos or bolo-rei are never missing from the Christmas table.

18 December 2025

Culture news

Italian cuisine makes UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

Italian cooking and its biocultural diversity has been recognised by UNESCO on its list of intangible cultural heritage, in a world first. The move rewards how the country celebrates cuisine as a communal activity and applauds its anti-waste approach to recipes.

10 December 2025

Food and Drink

Fast food 3.0 - how quality and inclusivity are changing quick bites

Fast food used to be simple. A greasy burger, a side of fries, and a guilty conscience. It was quick, cheap, and nutritionally questionable. Nowadays, fast food is suffering an identity crisis — one that involves gourmet ingredients, sustainability promises, and menus that must cater for every diet.

16 November 2025

Food and Drink

Foraging forever: Eating magic from Isle of Man forest floor

Rather than using rare ingredients to impress diners, Pippa Lovell’s uses invasive species in her dishes to help the Isle of Man’s biodiversity.

16 November 2025

Food and Drink

Spanish gastronomic stars rewarded for excellence in New York

Joselito hams and Sierra Cantabria wines have been rewarded in New York at the inaugural Gastronomic Excellence created by the Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce. Joselito, renowned for its vintage ham, has set its sights on becoming a staple in the huge US market.

16 November 2025

Food and Drink

UNESCO: First 'yes' to Italian cuisine for Intangible Heritage status

The UNESCO technical committee of experts has given an initial sign of approval for Italian cuisine to be inscribed in the UN body's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The final decision is expected in December.

11 November 2025

Food and Drink

Why are Spaniards putting more bread in the bin than on their tables?

Bread consumption in Spain has plummeted by 80% since the 1960s, from 134 to 28 kilos per person per year. Behind this drop is a big change in cultural and culinary tastes. With bread also blamed for people being overweight, four out of ten bakeries in Spain have gone out of business.

9 November 2025

Food and Drink

International Coffee Day: A culturally caffeinated guide

Today of all days, it’s time to be livin’ la vida mocha...

Food and Drink

Oktoberfest worldwide: German culture celebrations go global

This year's Oktoberfest is well underway in Germany but the celebrations are no longer only limited to Munich. The annual parade of Bavarian heritage has found numerous international offshoots: from golf courses in Mallorca to luxury resorts in the Maldives and even virtual beer tents.

25 September 2025

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Where to taste Spain’s regions in certified restaurants abroad

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Foods from Spain and Alimentos de España brings Spain’s regions to Europe’s tables, with certified restaurants serving authentic flavours from Andalusia to Galicia.

15 September 2025

Business

Scottish brewer helps Palestine beer make its way from West Bank to UK

Since the war began, the Israeli crackdown has hit the West Bank industry and economy hard, forcing bars, restaurants and hotels to close.

12 September 2025

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Europe in Motion

Sweet tooth: Where in Europe are chocoholics paying the most?

Driven by a poor harvest in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, chocolate prices have surged globally. Poland saw a 39.1% increase, the highest in the EU.

9 September 2025

Food and Drink

World Sushi Skills: Lithuanian chef crowned world champion in Japan

The World Sushi Championship is held annually in Tokyo, Japan, to promote food safety and authentic sushi cuisine. It is organised by the World Sushi Skills Institute, established with the support of the Japanese government.

1 September 2025

Partner content

Not just a night out: how 7 Management is redefining hospitality

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We talk to 7 Management’s CEO, Rabih Fakhreddine, about how he turned a Beirut lounge into a global hospitality empire blending dining, nightlife and immersive storytelling.

Food and Drink

A fermented fancy: Why is Pamela Anderson selling pickles?

Pamela Anderson has launched her very own, limited-edition line of spicy pickles. And the reason behind this career pivot is a big dill.

Food and Drink

Explained: How a pasta recipe is causing a UK-Italy diplomatic crisis

A diplomatic crisis over a knob of butter? Butter believe it.

Food and Drink

Owner of Donald Trump-themed restaurant faces deportation by ICE

Food and politics clearly don’t mix... The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Here’s everything you need to know.

Food and Drink

A bitter rivalry? Two pubs claim to be London's oldest riverside pub

British pubs are a national institution, drawing locals and tourists alike. But there's trouble brewing: the unofficial title of the oldest riverside pub in London has long been disputed, with two establishments claiming the honour. Which one is right and which will become a bitter disappointment?

Destinations

These unique ice creams are a reason to travel to Europe this summer

Whether you’re wandering the streets of Palermo or exploring Istanbul, there’s ice cream worth seeking out.

Food and Drink

Osaka's Expo 2025 is shining a spotlight on Japan’s fusion cuisine

Japan’s beloved fusion dishes like curry rice and tonkatsu may seem traditional today, but they’re rooted in surprising Western influences - a story Expo 2025 is bringing to the world’s table.

Food and Drink

Kissing black bread: Fine dining on the shores of Estonia's capital

At the decentralised foodie hub of Noblessner in Estonian's capital Tallinn, we find the legacy of Black Bread, the only two Michelin star restaurant in the Baltics, and the ghosts of submarines.

Food and Drink

Is Donald Trump really behind a sweet change to the Coca-Cola recipe?

US President Donald Trump said that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its domestic sodas - all at his suggestion. However, the company have not confirmed the change...

Food and Drink

Polish PM joins Iga Świątek in pasta with strawberries controversy

Iga Świątek revealed her favourite dish, pasta with strawberries, after winning her match. The statement sparked differing reactions, while a further post by Polish PM Donald Tusk caused an uproar.

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Food and Drink

Mission Michelin: Chef Anne-Sophie Pic prepares meals for outer space

"A pinch of France in space", says the European Space Agency, presenting an unprecedented initiative: when she flies to the ISS in 2026 as part of the "εpsilon" mission, the young French astronaut will take with her signature dishes from the world's most Michelin-starred chef.

Food and Drink

Prix Versailles unveils the most beautiful restaurants in the world

From clifftop escapes in Indonesia to sleek Michelin-starred spots in Dubai, these restaurants are as visually breathtaking as the food they serve.

Food and Drink

Eat up: How chefs and content creators are cooking future foods

Once upon a time, culinary traditions were set in stone, recipes passed down from generation to generation, untouched and unaltered, but nowadays, that notion is being turned on its head by chefs and content creators bent on ripping up the old rules, writes Francesca Della Penna.

Food and Drink

Meet the 2025 winners of the Best Paris Baguette Award

The 2025 Best Paris Baguette prize has been awarded to Mickaël Reydellet and Florian Bléas, from La Parisienne, giving them the privilege of being able to fill the French President's bread basket for a year...and a few bragging rights perhaps over other bakers.

Food and Drink

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Who takes the top spot?

European restaurants make up three of the Top 5 spots on this year's World's 50 Best Restaurants list. However, Spain's Disfrutar, in Barcelona, has been dethroned as the highest ranked restaurant in the world...

Food and Drink

Two Spanish taverns battle for title of world’s oldest restaurant

The world's oldest restaurant, Sobrino de Botín, faces a challenge from another Madrid tavern that claims it is even older... Let the tavern wars begin.

Food and Drink

Take a look at London’s wild and wonderful vegetable sculpture contest

A wildly creative vegetable sculpture contest stole the show at this year’s Lambeth Country Show in London’s Brockwell Park. From a papal “Cornclave” to “Twin Leeks”, the entries were as punny as they were impressive.

Food and Drink

What is the Pentagon Pizza theory?

A theory that dates back to the Cold War is gaining traction online, with memes and posts going viral. But what is the Pentagon Pizza Meter?

Food and Drink

Feast your eyes upon these stunning award-winning food photos

Nearly 10,000 entries from 70 countries were submitted to this year’s World Food Photography Awards - but it was a joyful image of five grandmothers sharing spring rolls that took the top prize.

The Dialogue

Crafting excellence: Chef Alain Ducasse on his culinary journey

In partnership with Media City

Alain Ducasse, one of the most influential chefs of our time, opens up about his formative years in France and the philosophy that drives his success.

Food and Drink

International Tea Day: Seven unique ways tea is made around the world

In honour of International Tea Day, we thought we'd take a look at some of the many wonderful ways different countries from around the world prepare and drink their tea.

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It’s soooooo fine: Finlandia Vodka and the martini revival

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Launching across Europe this week, Finlandia Vodka’s new campaign puts the spotlight on alternative drinking moments — no bar counters, no dress codes — just easygoing pleasure, whenever and however it comes.

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Food and Drink

Madrid's Botín turns 300: Inside the world’s oldest restaurant

Madrid’s Botín, the world’s oldest restaurant according to Guinness World Records, is celebrating 300 years of continuous service. Founded in 1725, it’s famed for its wood-fire oven and was immortalised by Ernest Hemingway.

Food and Drink

Swiss chocolatiers respond to Trump's tariffs at annual chocolate fair

At an annual chocolate fair in Versoix, Switzerland, local chocolatiers voiced concern over the new 31% US tariffs, but most say the impact will be minimal as their focus remains on the domestic market.

Food and Drink

Michelin's 2025 France guide: Who are the winners and losers?

From the heady heights of newly crowned three-star restaurants, to the ones who didn't make the cut, here's everything you need to know about the new Michelin Guide for France.

Food and Drink

A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show in Portugal

At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai chocolate craze, as pieces of a giant 80kg tablet were handed out to the crowd.

Europe News

EU uncorks new era for no- and low alcohol wines with new naming rules

‘Alcohol-free’, ‘0.0%’ and ‘alcohol light’ are the new standardised denominations proposed by the European Commission for no and low-alcohol (NoLo) wine products in a bid to enhance their appeal.

Food and Drink

Pope’s release from hospital celebrated with 'Hallelujah' gelato

Catholics celebrated Pope Francis’s release from hospital not only with a shout of “Hallelujah,” but also perhaps a cone – the launch of the new gelato flavour has launched in Rome, in a coincidental nod to the pontiff’s love of the sweet treat.

Food and Drink

Heineken campaign aims to find new owner for family-run Irish pub

As Irish families struggle to keep pubs independent, Heineken is looking for a new owner to take over a remote island pub that's been run by the same family for 155 years.

France

New French law aims to revive village bistros in rural life boost

A new bill that would change an old licencing law has faced opposition from the left over concerns about alcohol consumption.

Food and Drink

Could the new tax on French boulangeries threaten your daily baguette?

A new tax on wrapping papers and cardboard boxes for baguettes and pastries has caused anger among French bakers.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Has the EU branded coffee 'harmful' for humans?

Some tabloids have stoked fears that the EU will soon ban coffee after the European Commission allegedly labelled caffeine dangerous for human consumption.

Food and Drink

Protecting the pint: British Lords vote to safeguard cherished measure

Despite Brexit, the UK government has given up on a return to the imperial system of measurement. Now, a new safeguard tabled by the Liberal Democrats and backed by the Labour government will ensure pints shall stay pints.

Food and Drink

How absinthe became fashionable again in Europe

As the (over-age adults of the) world celebrate International Absinthe Day, we’re taking a look at the history and present popularity of the emerald-coloured drink.

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Food and Drink

Gastro-diplomacy: Ukraine's soft power gambit for hearts and minds

'They burned our fields to cut the food supply'. Ukrainian chefs tell Euronews Culture about the role of food in the culture war.

Food and Drink

Why UK restaurants are making minimum spend requirements the norm

Multiple high-end London restaurants have adopted minimum spend requirements for reservations. How will this impact the dining experience?

28 February 2025

Food and Drink

Here's the menu that Wolfgang Puck will be serving stars at the Oscars

Wolfgang Puck’s Oscars Governors Ball menu features a mix of classics and new delights, including chicken pot pie, smoked salmon Oscars, shrimp pad thai, and beef Wellington. Guests will also enjoy indulgent treats like chocolate Oscar statues and Miyazaki beef.

26 February 2025

Food and Drink

Hedonism not hangovers: Ministry of Sound unveils sober rave series

A new series of sober raves are coming to one of London’s most iconic nightclubs.

25 February 2025

Food and Drink

From jollof to Michelin stars: The rise of African cuisine in London

African restaurants in London are growing, with chefs bringing tradition and innovation to the capital's diverse tastes.

18 February 2025

Food and Drink

The long black coffee: What is it and why is it so popular in the UK?

It's deja brew as yet another new coffee trend takes over the UK - this time a reverse spin on the classic americano.

14 February 2025

Food and Drink

The first vegan restaurant to win a Michelin star in the UK

Plates London's co-founder Kirk Haworth was praised by Michelin for "taking his classical training and inventively adapting it to a vegan diet."

12 February 2025

Business

US importers stockpiling Italian prosecco amid fears of tariffs

During the first Trump administration, Italian wines were exempt from tariffs, and as of right now, no duties have been declared against European allies. However, to safeguard the market, Prosecco importers and distributors say they are taking preventative action.

7 February 2025

Food and Drink

Nutella celebrates 60 years with new exhibition

Featuring archive materials and limited-edition jars, the exhibition at the MAXXI Museum in Rome shows how the spread, created in post-war Italy, has become a cultural icon across generations worldwide

6 February 2025

Food and Drink

Would you run 21km for cake? Copenhagen hosts bakery half marathon

Copenhagen hosted the Fastelavn Bun Run, a 21.1 km half marathon where participants stopped at ten bakeries to sample traditional fastelavnsboller.

4 February 2025

Food and Drink

Welcome to Zurich, Europe's best unknown city for sustainable dining

Zurich is a city so busy being sustainable that the chefs don't even realise they're winning. Euronews Culture takes a jaunt to Switzerland's biggest metropolis to get the lowdown.

2 February 2025

Food and Drink

Ready, steady, cook! Inside the 'Olympics of haute cuisine'

From the saucepan to the frying pan, the biannual Bocuse d'Or is the pinnacle of perfection for the world's top chefs. Euronews Culture sized up the competition in the kitchens at the 'Olympics of haute cuisine'.

31 January 2025

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National Croissant Day: A history of the iconic French pastry

From cronuts to crookies, the croissant kickstarted an age of social media food trends while remaining an icon of French culture and cuisine.

30 January 2025

Health news

Paris organises mocktail competition to highlight Dry January benefits

Taking a break from drinking in January leads to less alcohol consumption in the following months “and drinking less is better for your health,” an expert said.

29 January 2025

Food and Drink

'We are the champions':France wins prestigious Bocuse d'Or contest

France has beaten Denmark and Sweden to win the bi-annual 'Bocuse d'Or' haute cuisine prize and reclaimed the much coveted title, known to many as the Olympic crown of gastronomy.

27 January 2025

Food and Drink

Shaken not slurred: How non-alcoholic cocktails became cool

Once considered "kiddy", mocktails have matured to quench the thirst of an increasingly sober Europe, with a new survey revealing that nearly half of young people are giving up booze.

27 January 2025

Food and Drink

Japan beats France in successful defence of Pastry World Cup title

Defending champions Japan beat France to the gold medal at the 2025 Pastry World Cup in Lyon, as Malaysia makes its first podium finish.

26 January 2025

Food and Drink

Salzburg factory produces its final batch of Mozart Ball sweets

The music has stopped for Mozartkugeln, arguably Salzburg's most famous sweets. Also known as 'Mozart Balls' the dark chocolate-covered pistachio, marzipan and nougat delights will no longer be made in the Austrian city ending a production line that dates back to the 19th century.

23 January 2025

Food and Drink

How AI, social media and social events will shape what we eat in 2025

What new food trends, diets and cuisines will rise on social media and in the real world? How Important are in-person events, and what role will AI play in what We Eat? Food expert Francesca Della Penna peers into her crystal ball.

19 January 2025

Food and Drink

A taste of heritage: How Tunisia’s harissa became a global favourite

Tunisia's Harissa Festival in the coastal town of Nabeul celebrates the spicy condiment's global rise following its 2022 UNESCO recognition.

18 January 2025

Food and Drink

World Pizza Day: From Italy to world conquest

From its origins in the Roman world to its global popularity, not least in the United States, pizza has been recognised on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2017. Today, it remains one of the most consumed foods worldwide.

17 January 2025

Food and Drink

Can Donald Trump inauguration gift reignite Coca-Cola vs Pepsi war?

A welcoming gesture from Coca-Cola marks an apparent shift in relations between the soon-to-be 47th president and the company, which previously slammed Trump and the January 6 Capitol attack. Critics are already saying they will be switching to Pepsi...

16 January 2025

Food and Drink

'We cook what we like': The surprising combinations of Igor Jagodic

A Michelin-starred restaurant in a castle, a cylindrical dining room with folkloric art, and accidental musical pairings. Ljubljana's Strelec is a universe of combinations.

12 January 2025

Food and Drink

Why French winemakers are buying up swaths of land in Southern England

Huge investment in English Sparkling wine is coming from a place where no-one is ever likely to buy it: France.

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A Finnish roastery is wowing connoisseurs with an AI-generated coffee

Helsinki’s Kaffa Roastery collaborated with local AI consultancy Elev to create 'AI-conic', a blend featuring four bean varieties, predominantly Brazil’s Fazenda Pinhal.

Food and Drink

2024's Top Food Trends that changed the way we eat and cook

Social media has given us a glimpse into not just what people are eating, but why certain dishes became culinary obsessions.

27 December 2024

Food and Drink

Little reason for cheer as drought forces Spain to ration Cava wine

Sales of cava, the Spanish sparkling wine, are down globally thanks to bad weather affecting vineyards but industry leaders have a plan to reverse their flagging fortunes.

23 December 2024

Food and Drink

Five mocktails to enjoy Christmas without the hangovers

It’s Christmas soon, and whether you celebrate or not, in most European countries this time of year equates to drinks flowing liberally. For anyone looking for a non-alcoholic tipple, here are our favourite mocktails for the season.

23 December 2024

Food and Drink

Here’s the scientifically proven cure for hangovers this Christmas

Celebrations. Parties. Booze-heavy meals. Christmas is often a time of over-indulgence... But you don’t need to worry, as the ideal, lifesaving, and science based hangover cure is only five ingredients away.

21 December 2024

Food and Drink

Beer for the masses? North Korean beer bar opens in Pyongyang

North Korea is advertising a brand new Western-style beer bar in its capital, but it will likely only be accessible to the city's elite and international tourists.

18 December 2024

Food and Drink

World Pâté en Croûte Championship: Japanese chef triumphs

Taiki Mano stunned the jury with his gold-leafed pâté en croûte, proving once again that Japan might be the new masters of this traditionally French dish.

4 December 2024

Food and Drink

Landmarks reimagined in gingerbread by London's Museum of Architecture

London's Gingerbread City, a festive exhibition by the Museum of Architecture, has transformed iconic landmarks into edible, sustainable art.

2 December 2024

Food and Drink

Ever wanted to drink mayonnaise? Japan has you covered

Japan’s latest viral drink may be too much for palates to handle...

2 December 2024

Food and Drink

Vienna’s much-loved Würstelstand gets UNESCO recognition

Vienna’s iconic Würstelstand, a humble sausage stand that brings together people from all walks of life, has been officially recognised as part of Austria’s cultural heritage.

1 December 2024

Food and Drink

Hamburglars: Thieves steal €200,000 worth of gourmet Christmas meat

A robbery of a prized Christmas staple in Spain has led to ham heartbreak for one family-run business.

22 November 2024

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Azerbaijani Flavours: Slow Food tours in north Azerbaijan

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Appreciation of Azerbaijan's diverse culinary landscape has never been easier on the Greater Caucasus Slow Food Travel route.

22 November 2024

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Cheers to the new vintage: Beaujolais Nouveau gets its Parisian debut

At Paris’ iconic brasserie Au Pied de Cochon, the tradition of uncorking Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 kicked off at midnight with free glasses, raffles, and a celebration of French heritage.

21 November 2024

Food and Drink

Dubai Chocolate is taking Europe by storm: But is it worth the hype?

Dubai Chocolate, a luxurious blend of pistachio cream, crispy knafeh, and rich chocolate, has gone viral in Europe, sparking long lines and a frenzy for its exclusive releases.

19 November 2024

Food and Drink

World Cheese Awards: Portugal triumphs as Brexit torpedoes UK chances

This year’s World Cheese Awards saw 4,786 cheeses from 47 countries assembled in the Portuguese city of Viseu. 240 experts gave their verdict, as the UK missed out due to customs... Brexit means Brexit, and all that.

18 November 2024

Food and Drink

A sweet Catalan tradition: How to make panellets this autumn

In Catalonia, the chilly autumn nights bring with them the marvels of marzipan, as Graham Keeley discovered when he attended a panellets-making masterclass.

17 November 2024

Food and Drink

The Blood of Volcanoes: Wine and Beer in France's Auvergne region

A land of volcanoes sits on a tectonic rift that could have cleaved France in half millennia ago. But does the conviviality of wine and beer help to foster cohesion?

17 November 2024

Food and Drink

Why are Cadbury Fingers no longer available in French shops?

The Great Finger Shortage of 2024: French consumers are (unsurprisingly) angry after the British chocolate biscuits vanish from supermarket shelves.

11 November 2024

Food and Drink

'Old school fine dining is over': Top TV chef says comfort is key

Louise Bouratt is fusing her two nationalities as one of the Lisbon dining scene's rising stars. But she doesn't think stars are where it's at.

1 November 2024

Food and Drink

Cheese Heist: More than €360,000 worth of cheddar is missing in London

Thieves have pulled off a massive cheese heist in the UK and more than £300,000 (€360,000) worth of cheddar is missing.

28 October 2024

Food and Drink

Sober sense is tingling: Tom Holland launches non-alcoholic beer brand

'Spider-Man' actor Tom Holland has branched out into the drinks industry through the launch of Bero, a new line of non-alcoholic beers.

27 October 2024

Food and Drink

European bars drop in ranking for 2024's World's Best Bar list

Industry experts have come together to form the latest edition of the World's 50 Best Bars. While there are still plenty of European entries, Sips in Barcelona has fallen from the top spot.

24 October 2024

Food and Drink

Campaign underway to get UK 'Cockney classic’ protected status

A conservative former minister is campaigning for pie and mash to get enahnced status in the UK. NB: The dish does taste better than it looks. Promise.

23 October 2024

Food and Drink

SIAL: Inside the food festival setting the next big food trends

You could call it the Glastonbury of the food world. Marking its 60th anniversary in Paris, the SIAL fair has played host to some 7,500 food exhibitors from 200 countries over the past week. It may be closed to the public, but this is where food trends are set.

23 October 2024

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Take a look at the Guinness World Record for the largest kebab ever

The Larnaca district municipality of Dromolaxia-Meneou broke the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest kebab, cooking a 75-metre-long sheftalia during the Saint Lazarus Orchards festival.

17 October 2024

Food and Drink

Culture Trends 2025: Will hotel fine-dining see a renaissance?

According to a new report, hotel dining will see a marked uptick in 2025. Euronews Culture takes a look at the evidence.

17 October 2024

Food and Drink

How Cornish pasties made their mark on a Mexican mining town

Though their fillings may be a little spicier, the resemblance between the Mexican “paste” and traditional Cornish pasty is uncanny. The story of the somewhat unlikely legacy of the English snack takes us back 200 years, across the Atlantic Ocean, and down a few mines.

16 October 2024

Food and Drink

How the resurrection of Carcavelos is saving a lost culture

One of the four traditional types of fortified wine was nearly killed off by 20th Century urban development. Meet the man bringing it back from the dead.

12 October 2024

Food and Drink

Mayo + Nutella: What are your favourite gross-but-yummy food combos?

Dua Lipa has gone viral with a beverage concoction that has divided the internet. But everyone has their own weird food combinations that shouldn't work (but do). Here are some tips for you to step outside your culinary comfort zones.

11 October 2024

Food and Drink

Lisbon voted Europe's Best Culinary Destination for the first time

Lisbon has been honoured with the Best Culinary Destination in Europe award at the World Culinary Awards. The capital has long been recognised for its gastronomic offerings.

Food and Drink

Insects, the superfood with an image problem gets a makeover

London welcomes its first fully bug-based restaurant and Euronews Culture was in the queue to sample its intriguing menu based on the humble cricket.

Food and Drink

No buzz, no problem: Germany sees non-alcoholic drinks gain popularity

Statistics from the National Breweries Association show that there has been a steady decline in beer sales since 2015.

23 September 2024

Food and Drink

Here's how to make the perfect traditional Valencian Paella

It's World Paella Day! To celebrate here's a guide on how to make a perfect traditional Valencian Paella.

20 September 2024

Food and Drink

France to pay €120 million to uproot 30,000 hectares of vineyards

France plans to uproot 30,000 hectares of grape vines as wine consumption continues to drop.

20 September 2024

Food and Drink

UK to ban junk food ads for children

It’s big naps for Big Macs as the only way to see fast food advertising on British television is about to be after the watershed, as part of the UK government’s drive to improve public health.

15 September 2024

Food and Drink

The full scoop on AI Gelato: Italy's ChatGPT-prompted ice cream

Meet the Gelato Genius who prompts ChatGPT to revolutionise his business, save on waste and wow the crowds anywhere in the world

11 September 2024

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Sip happens: Sangria with €120,000 worth of Petrus, anyone?

A video posted online has become the subject of numerous outraged comments. It shows patrons of a bar on the Côte d'Azur concocting a sangria with one of the world's most expensive wines...

11 September 2024

Food and Drink

Carbonara in a can sparks revulsion among 'Made in Italy' food fans

Heinz has released its latest product — spaghetti carbonara in a can. Cue Italy going ballistic over the announcement.

4 September 2024

Food and Drink

Bottoms up! British wine enjoys exports boom as vineyards expand

More vineyards and big money investors herald a golden age for the British wine industry as it gears up to take on Europe’s elite.

2 September 2024

Food and Drink

Is fish and chips too expensive for Brits?

The humble fish and chips has risen in price more than any other UK takeaway in the past five years.

Food and Drink

Inmates serve five-course meal to public in historic Ohio prison event

The meal, part of a program by EDWINS, teaches inmates culinary skills and provides reentry opportunities.

Food and Drink

Berlin's Michelin-starred restaurants in crisis amid economic woes

Five of the highest-awarded fine dining restaurants in the capital of the EU's strongest economy have shut up shop in the past 12 months. Others are warning of a critical situation. But what's driving this crisis?

Food and Drink

Pronouncing 'scone': A look at Europe's culinary linguistic debates

Does scone rhyme with "gone" or "bone"? Should you order a "pain au chocolat" or a "chocolatine" in France? Here's a look at some of the most furious yet delicious debates across Europe.

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Sun-powered beer: Berlin brewery gets creative with no-waste approach

This Berlin brewery's innovative take on sustainability has seen it use rooftop solar panels to fuel its beermaking, feed spent grain to local cows and sell its beer in tins.

Food and Drink

What is a bacaro? Inside Venice’s beloved traditional bars

Bacari are places where people normally go before lunch or dinner for an aperitif of spritz and cicchetti.

Food and Drink

How a Croatian town uses a natural underwater cellar to age its wine

A unique geological phenomenon is transforming the world of wine in a small, coastal Croatian town.

Food and Drink

Why Rome is Italy's undisputed gelato capital

As Rome bakes under the intense summer sun, the city is solidifying its reputation as Italy's gelato capital. With a 14% increase in gelato consumption this year, both locals and tourists are flocking to Rome’s historic gelaterias.

Food and Drink

Muffin mania: How a Norwegian Olympian sparked a viral food frenzy

In a country celebrated for its haute cuisine, delicious cheeses, and iconic baguettes, a humble chocolate muffin has unexpectedly stolen the spotlight at the Paris Olympic Games.

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Come dining in Porto: Fine flavours, history and texture

With a stunning roster of dynamic, top-end restaurants, the northern Portuguese food capital is a breath, and a taste, of fresh air.

Food and Drink

Euroviews. At Paris 2024, the food waste revolution must stay on the podium

This year's Olympics have the potential to revolutionise the way we handle food surplus, Massimo Bottura writes.

Food and Drink

'Sugar is life': Behind the scenes at Paris' oldest patisserie

Founded over 300 years ago by Nicolas Stohrer, former pastry chef to Louis XV, the patisserie remains a celebrated institution on rue Montorgueil.

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Prost! Munich gets its first booze-free beer garden

Alcohol is slipping in popularity in Germany and new businesses are seeking to cash in.

Food and Drink

Five delicious agave cocktail recipes to make at home

Inspired by the growing trend of agave-based cocktails, five expert London bartenders share their recipes for classic drinks with an agave twist.

Food and Drink

The Big Cheese: French eating habits are shifting

The average French person buys 12.5 kilos of cheese a year, but the traditional French way of eating it is starting to change.

Food and Drink

France sees change in cheese-eating habits

From rich Roquefort blue to creamy Camembert, the average French person buys 12.5 kilos of cheese a year, but ways of eating it are changing.

Food and Drink

Neapolitan pizza makers reveal the true secret of their success

The Neapolitan pizza, a timeless classic, is famous worldwide for its simple yet exquisite ingredients. With a slightly charred crust, tasty tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, it epitomizes the saying 'less is more.'

Food and Drink

Patience please! World's top restaurant has one-year waiting list

A bit of patience is needed then if you're hoping to dine out soon at Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar as queues for tables are getting much longer at the newly-crowned 'Best restaurant in the world'.

Food and Drink

Pour decision? Why rosé with ice is not a faux pas

Debate rages every summer about ice cubes in wine. Here’s why the controversy around rosé on the rocks needs to be dispelled and why you shouldn't fear the "piscine".

Food and Drink

French beer gains popularity in Belgium

Over the last ten years, French brewers have been increasing production as their beers have become more popular.

Food and Drink

Ten must-have plates for all Euro 2024 host cities

Hopping to Berlin for the final? Make sure to grab currywurst on your way to the stadium.

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