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10 European restaurant concepts ripe for regional franchise growth

The Middle East is today one of the most dynamic regions for restaurant franchising, driven by investment, tourism and evolving consumer tastes. European brands, in particular, continue to attract attention for their depth, design and operational credibility. Chef David Faure, co-founder of the innovative duo Un Couple en cuisine, highlights 10 European restaurant concepts with strong potential fo

Katsumi Makes the Foot of Logan Circle Cool Again

It’s not every day a restaurant switcheroo works, but month-old Katsumi does. When the team behind red-lit dumpling sensation Bar Chinois sensed its sophomore project across town (Bar Japonais) wasn’t clicking at the foot of Logan Circle, it made the hard (and costly) decision to close after just over a year to start over from scratch, reopening this winter with a striking new one-word name, an ea

Bar Ferdinando Is a Brand-New, Century-Old Café

When Francesco “Frank” Buffa, the owner and operator of the 121-year-old Ferdinando’s Focacceria, suddenly closed up shop for good last winter, the collective reaction from fans, locals, and anyone concerned with vanishing New York was grief, quickly followed by questions around what would happen to the space. There was plenty of interest: Buffa, who owns the building, was getting offers slipped u

Award-Winning Olive Oil Anchors a Slower Way of Life on Lefkada

On the island of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea, Lefkada Micro Farm offers visitors award-winning olive oil and a closer look at the island’s centuries-old culinary traditions.

Little Creatures Fremantle opens new venue

Little Creatures has officially opened its new Fremantle home following a $10m redevelopment, unveiling a refreshed brewery venue designed to deliver a new experience for beer lovers while celebrating the brand’s 25-year legacy.

Tahini and Molasses Cake

1 packet of vanilla

Artichokes in Olive Oil

Spinach Tray Pastry

4 sheets of phyllo dough

Green Soda Bread Rolls Recipe

Soda bread is already quintessentially Irish, but blending in some spinach to turn the crumb bright green makes it the ultimate ode to the Emerald Isle. It gives these rolls a more nourishing flavour, which pairs beautifully with the turmeric, honey and chilli butter on the side.