Food waste consciousness, “mini-meals” and veganism top list of 2013 consumer health trends

The growth of food waste consciousness, mini-meals, gluten-free products and mainstream veganism top the health trends expected to make headlines in 2013, according to a second annual forecast by a leading national research group studying health-related attitudes and behavior in America. The Values Institute at DGWB, a social science research entity based in Santa Ana, … Read more

Best chocolatiers of the world

World’s master chocolatiers National Geographic revealed its picks for chocolate in the “The 10 Best Chocolatiers in the World” list. Five of the premier chocolate-makers come from US, while Teuscher from Zurich, Switzerland is the winner of the first place. The NG’s list did not include such famous names as Neuhaus from Belgium, Pierre Marcolini … Read more

Burgundy bible’s top 10 hottest restaurants in the world

The 10 Hottest Restaurants in the World: Where to Eat Right Now   Zagat gastronomic guide, known as the “burgundy bible”, a trusted source for consumer-generated survey information, rounded up 10 can’t-miss spots from Spain to Singapore that are perfect for any gastro-savvy holiday traveler (or just the straight-up restaurant-obsessed). The Peruvian eatery from Arjan … Read more

India’s first taste of Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli opens flagship and Caffè in India   Roberto Cavalli, one of Italy’s best-loved designers, has launched first boutique and Caffè in India with plans to open a second store in Mumbai in mid-2013. The 180 square meter (1,937 square feet) store, India’s first taste of Roberto Cavalli, is housed in Indian capital New … Read more

Dubai gets its first ever Zagat City Guide

Dubai has its own dedicat Zagat gastronomic guide. The “burgundy bible” released its first-ever Dubai City Guide, covering 484 restaurants, 71 nightspots, 527 shops and 37 sites and attractions. The results are based on the opinions of 5,751 local consumers. Taking honors for Top Food in Dubai is the Fairmont Hotel’s Spectrum on One, which … Read more

L’Or de Jean Martell Dome by Eric Gizard

A blend of very old Grande Champagne and Borderies eaux-de-vie deserves an exclusive package. In the search for a unique gift box for L’Or de Jean Martell, the house of Martell has collaborated with French interior architect and designer Eric Gizard. For L’Or de Jean Martell, a blend of 400 rare eaux-de-vie, Eric Gizard imagined … Read more