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A bitter rivalry? Two pubs claim to be London's oldest riverside pub
British pubs are a national institution, drawing locals and tourists alike. But there's trouble brewing: the unofficial title of the oldest riverside pub in London has long been disputed, with two establishments claiming the honour. Which one is right and which will become a bitter disappointment?
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Is Donald Trump really behind a sweet change to the Coca-Cola recipe?
US President Donald Trump said that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its domestic sodas - all at his suggestion. However, the company have not confirmed the change...
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Mission Michelin: Chef Anne-Sophie Pic prepares meals for outer space
"A pinch of France in space", says the European Space Agency, presenting an unprecedented initiative: when she flies to the ISS in 2026 as part of the "εpsilon" mission, the young French astronaut will take with her signature dishes from the world's most Michelin-starred chef.
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Eat up: How chefs and content creators are cooking future foods
Once upon a time, culinary traditions were set in stone, recipes passed down from generation to generation, untouched and unaltered, but nowadays, that notion is being turned on its head by chefs and content creators bent on ripping up the old rules, writes Francesca Della Penna.
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Meet the 2025 winners of the Best Paris Baguette Award
The 2025 Best Paris Baguette prize has been awarded to Mickaël Reydellet and Florian Bléas, from La Parisienne, giving them the privilege of being able to fill the French President's bread basket for a year...and a few bragging rights perhaps over other bakers.
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Take a look at London’s wild and wonderful vegetable sculpture contest
A wildly creative vegetable sculpture contest stole the show at this year’s Lambeth Country Show in London’s Brockwell Park. From a papal “Cornclave” to “Twin Leeks”, the entries were as punny as they were impressive.
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Madrid's Botín turns 300: Inside the world’s oldest restaurant
Madrid’s Botín, the world’s oldest restaurant according to Guinness World Records, is celebrating 300 years of continuous service. Founded in 1725, it’s famed for its wood-fire oven and was immortalised by Ernest Hemingway.
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Pope’s release from hospital celebrated with 'Hallelujah' gelato
Catholics celebrated Pope Francis’s release from hospital not only with a shout of “Hallelujah,” but also perhaps a cone – the launch of the new gelato flavour has launched in Rome, in a coincidental nod to the pontiff’s love of the sweet treat.
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Protecting the pint: British Lords vote to safeguard cherished measure
Despite Brexit, the UK government has given up on a return to the imperial system of measurement. Now, a new safeguard tabled by the Liberal Democrats and backed by the Labour government will ensure pints shall stay pints.
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Here's the menu that Wolfgang Puck will be serving stars at the Oscars
Wolfgang Puck’s Oscars Governors Ball menu features a mix of classics and new delights, including chicken pot pie, smoked salmon Oscars, shrimp pad thai, and beef Wellington. Guests will also enjoy indulgent treats like chocolate Oscar statues and Miyazaki beef.
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US importers stockpiling Italian prosecco amid fears of tariffs
During the first Trump administration, Italian wines were exempt from tariffs, and as of right now, no duties have been declared against European allies. However, to safeguard the market, Prosecco importers and distributors say they are taking preventative action.
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