Category: Cigars & Spirits
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World’s Best Waiter, Shin Miyazaki, named in Georges Baptiste Cup
Georges Baptiste Cup, the international competition which determines the top high-end server, has named Shin Miyazaki “World’s Best Waiter”. Contestants from 14 countries met in Japan to be tested in categories such as serving etiquette to wines and recommendations on what would go best with a certain dish. The top high-end server competition was established…
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Michelin Guide 2013: Germany broke its historical record with starred restaurants
The 2013 edition of Germany’s Michelin guide has added one new listing to the category of three-star restaurants. Germany’s gourmet dining scene has been enhanced with a new listing among three-starred Michelin restaurants – La Belle Epoque Restaurant located in Lübeck (north Germany). In the two-star category, Germany’s latest Michelin guide offers seven new listings…
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Priceless Cities operation is moving to Paris
Launched by MasterCard last year for cities like New York and London, Priceless Cities operation, which offers unique urban experiences, invites MasterCard clients to a Parisian Christmas exploration experience. Gastronomy, music and theater, museums and outings, travel and hotels, sports and wellness, and, shopping, around 500 special events will be set up over the following…
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India – a major chocolate focus as the other markets begin to slow
Love of chocolate booming in India India emerges as fastest growing market for Western confectionery chocolate On 13 November, India fetes Hindu holiday Diwali, the festival of lights. For five days, India is celebrating with banquets and feasts that include desserts and chocolate. Chocolate consumption in India has almost doubled since 2008, with sales of…
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French Wine Châteaux: LVMH’s wines and champagne in a coffee table book
LVMH releases coffee table book on its wines and bubbly LVMH retraces the history, traditions and savoir-faire of its luxury wine houses through a coffee table released this week in the UK. Published by Flammarion, French Wine Châteaux: Distinctive Vintages and Their Estates explores old winery estates like Dom Pérignon, Hennessy, Mercier, Chateau d’Yquem, Chateau…
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Michelin starred Raymond Blanc boarding on Eurostar as Culinary Director
Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc teams up with Eurostar Celebrity self-taught chef Raymond Blanc, one of Britain’s best-known cooks and a world renowned Michelin starred chef, has been appointed Culinary Director of Eurostar transport provider. Raymond Blanc has developed a menu based on seasonal ingredients from the three countries connected by Eurostar. The new gastronomic partnership…