Spaniards face ham shortage as Chinese market gets taste for jamón ibérico

Iberian ham has become the latest sought-after luxury from the west in China, but demand is outstripping supply

We treat our pets as people. Is it because it’s getting harder to have faith in humans?

From Ikea cat beds to puppucinos, pets are taking over the world. We think we own them, but in reality it’s the other way round

Black Swan head chef: ‘I think people like that we’re quite chilled out’

British pub that won ‘best restaurant in the world’ prides itself on serving innovative food in friendly atmosphere

Jean-Georges at the Connaught by Superchef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Now open in Mayfair

Superchef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is back in London offering all-hours informal gourmet dining. The exciting new restaurant, Jean-Georges at The Connaught, is now open with stained glass accents in sunshine shades and graphic designer Jean Jullien’s illustrations. “In a London where breakfast as likely means green juice and chia bowls as it does eggs Benedict, and … Read more

This 2017 ECKART Winning Story is Like a Fairytale: From Dishwasher to Michelin-Starred Chef

ECKART 2017 Award for Innovation goes to María Marte and Luisa Orlando. In 2017, the international Eckart Witzigmann Awards (ECKART) are to be presented in three categories – Art of Cookery, Innovation and Art of Living – plus one further category – Creative Responsibility and Enjoyment. Following the announcement of Alain Ducasse as the winner of … Read more

Gourmet Dining in the Clouds: Ritz-Carlton x Air China

  Air China is joining forces with the Ritz-Carlton Beijing to develop a brand new in-flight food menu. Barolo, the Italian restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing, is named after the famed winemaking region in northern Italy. Here, the focus is on the perfect pairing of delicious food and delectable wines, with head chef Amedeo Ferri … Read more