An award-winning Taiwanese sake maker has expressed eagerness to cooperate with Japanese sake breweries and share fresh perspectives that he believes could benefit them.Chiang Wei, a Taipei sake bar operator in his fifties, received the platinum award in the junmai category in France’s Kura Master sake competition in June.The event focuses on “food and drink compatibility”, reflecting the host nation’s rich culinary heritage. The win generated a buzz in Taiwan, as it was the first time a sake made on the island had won the award.“Whether it is rice cultivation or sake brewing, I believe my perspectives as a consumer…

What’s going on here?The UK’s consumer spending nudged up in August as warm weather boosted food and drink sales.What does this mean?British wallets opened a bit wider last month, with Barclays reporting a 1.0% year-on-year rise in consumer spending on credit and debit cards – a welcome reversal after two months of decline. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) echoed this upbeat trend, noting a 1.0% increase in shop spending, the strongest growth since March. Both reports pointed to a surge in grocery sales, likely fueled by barbecues and picnics during the sunny spell. This signals solid economic grounds for the…

Summer heat in Texas can last anywhere from May to November to a much more reasonable June through mid-September. But that heat means we’re all seeking some kind of refreshing refuge—preferably in pool form. Here are a few places where you can dip in and submerge yourself in cool water. While most of these pools require a membership or hotel stay, some also accept ResortPass reservations. (Looking for something for the littles? Check out this guide to Dallas’ spraygrounds.) The scene: Texans love their pools. We also love things shaped like Texas. Put those passions together at the Texas Pool…

The wait is over for the much-anticipated Fort Worth debut of Big Chicken, the buzzy chicken restaurant from celebrity Shaquille O’Neal, opening in the Alliance area at 9755 North Fwy., in the Victory Shops at Heritage Trace. According to a release, the restaurant will open September 3. The basketball Hall of Famer founded Big Chicken in 2018 with a menu inspired by his childhood favorites: fried chicken sandwiches and tenders with a pale, peppery battered crust, Cheez-It crusted mac & cheese, fries, and shakes.The chain has locations in 18 states including four in Texas – Richmond, two in Houston, and…

Efficient weight controls and checkweighing systems on bakery production lines are integral to meeting consumer expectations. To ensure compliance with net weight regulations, processors need to identify under or overweight packages. Daniel Shail, Applications Engineer at Fortress Technology Europe explains why this is so imperative. By deploying smart checkweighers inline and at the end of a production line, processors prioritise and promote food safety, while simultaneously protecting their brand integrity. Additionally, weight controls help meet waste reduction targets, contributing to a more sustainable production process. Global weight regulations are in place to safeguard consumers from receiving products that do not…

It’s time to practice your best Eric Cartman impression because you’ll be able to book a reservation soon at Casa Bonita — no lottery luck needed.The famed Lakewood restaurant officially opens to the general public on Oct. 1, owners Matt Stone and Trey Parker told The Denver Post in an exclusive interview. That’s the first day reservations will be available to anyone craving food, fun and a festive atmosphere. Bookings open on Sept. 16 at casabonitadenver.com.Since Casa Bonita made its post-pandemic debut in June 2023, it’s been one of the most exclusive dining establishments in Colorado. Up until now, the…

Fitting together like a hand in a glove, fall, and football are both returning. And there is no shortage of sports bars along the beachfront to cater to fans who want to come out on a Saturday or Sunday, grab a bite, or a brew, and cheer on their favorite teams. Here are a few local pubs offering up mouth-watering fare for football fanatics: Duck Dive at 4650 Mission Blvd. offers an impressive lineup of game-time food and drink specials. Try the “Touchdown Platter” of fried pickles, chicken wings, calamari, garlic parm duck fat fries, and dipping sauces, all for $30. Drink…

So many new restaurants offer modern takes on food and drink in a sleek and trendy environment. Others give a retro vibe, with menus that bring back classic dishes. For those who prefer the latter, finding an eating establishment that’s the real deal (compete with history oozing from its every pore) really can’t be truly recreated. Rather, it’s earned through years and years of operation. These kinds of places seem to get fewer with each passing year, but a number of such spots still exist in the region, including a hotel restaurant called The Winthrop Arms that sits high above…

The menu at Breaking Dawn is a marriage of Asian and American flavours that owner Liz Truong designed based on her daughter’s favourite foods.Breaking Dawn’s FO Sizzle. Photo: AP“I think food creates memories, food creates conversations,” Truong says. “So I created a place where I took the most important foods in different cultures and that’s why it’s called fusion.”While “Asian brunch” might evoke images of traditional dishes like dim sum, these days the term often suggests Asian-American fusion food.Breaking Dawn’s pho poutine is a fusion dish featuring beef short rib, pho gravy and cheese curds over fries. Photo: APBut putting…

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — It went too fast. It was too hot. It rained too much. Yes, it’s true, the unofficial end of summer is here.No time for regrets. Let’s do this!If you have any part of the long weekend open, and you aren’t at the beach or lake, there are more than a few chances for all ages to eat, drink and relax at a variety of food and beverage-inspired activities throughout the Lehigh Valley.There’s still time to experience all that the Allentown Fair has to offer, through Monday. Main acts at the Grandstand include Pentatonix Saturday night and Jeff…