CASTEL DI SANGRO: Niko Romito has announced the opening of a campus in Abruzzo aimed at sharing knowledge on the culture of food with the aim of giving everyone access to healthy food. In partnership with the Science and Nutrition department of the prestigious Sapienza University of Rome, the project involves the physical construction of the research and higher academic … [Read more...]
International Chefs Summit Asia 2020 held in Taipei
Asia’s largest culinary event in 2020, International Chefs Summit Asia 2020 was held successfully in the Taichung National Theatre in Taipei last week. This was especially significant in such difficult times for the world. The event, organised by FIM MEDIA brought together 23 renowned chefs from 6 main Asian cities. International Chefs Summit Asia (ICSA) is an annual … [Read more...]
Dates for Milano Wine Week 2021 announced
MILAN: Federico Gordoni had to reinvent the 2020 edition of the Milano Wine Week. Now, despite the COVID-19 emergency, he has already set the new dates for next year’s events which will take place from 2 to 10 October 2021. “The 2020 edition has forced us to rethink a new model of a trade show in the world of wine,” said Federico, the creator and organiser of the … [Read more...]
Iconic Brussels brasserie in crowdfunding attempt to save itself from jaws of bankruptcy
BRUSSELS: An iconic Brussels café and brasserie in St Gilles has taken to crowdfunding to try and save itself from the jaws of bankruptcy. Brasserie Verschueren has raised EUR 3,680 out of a target of EUR 20,000 from 127 growfunders. The campaign will last 14 days. The Brasserie is asking for contributions from EUR 10 to EUR 1,500 with a promise of a warm welcome from the … [Read more...]
Yves Mattagne optimistic for 2021
BRUSSELS: For Belgian chef Yves Mattagne, chef of 2 Michelin Star restaurant Sea Grill 2020 had to be a very special year. After 30 years, the restaurant closed on December 31, 2019 when the hotel where it was housed closed for refurbishment. 2020 had to be the year that he reopened his restaurant at Villa Lorraine, the legendary Brussels address that became the first … [Read more...]





