Leisurestuff: Eating and drinking
Online resources to help you find some great venues for facilitating your eating and drinking. Just don't burn the candle at both ends, humans.
- An awful experience at a Michelin-starred venue can be better than a good one, sometimes. [web page]
- Eater [web site]
- According to a research, cheese activates the same area of the brain as strong narcotics. [web page]
- To impose social distance, a café at a Japanese zoo utilises cuddly capybaras. [web page]
- A 40-year psychology research shows that chocolate may enhance our grey matter. [web page]
- Corona virus: The company's owners have reported a £132 million loss as a result of the epidemic. [web page]
- Iceland creates an early shopping hour for the elderly so that they may shop before the general population. [web page]
- According to a research, tea bags leak millions of small plastic particles into your cup. [web page]
- Wagamama has released the recipe for their renowned katsu curry so you can make it at home. [web page]
- Gordon Ramsay declares that he would 'give this vegan thing a go.' [web page]
- Yorkshire Tea and PG Tips show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement with a'solidaritea' campaign. [web page]
- The Starbucks Flamingo Frappuccino is the current Instagram drink fad. [web page]
- Winemakers say that millions of bottles of wine might be thrown away across Europe during the shutdown. [web page]
- After being handed a chicken sandwich, a vegan diner was 'humiliated' by KFC employees. [web page]
- Ikea has shared the recipe for its renowned Swedish meatballs with customers so they may recreate them at home. [web page]
- Patch infused with smell of bacon developed 'to help vegans and vegetarians with meat cravings' [web page]
- A restaurant in Amsterdam has created little greenhouses for guests to enjoy their meals while maintaining social distance. [web page]
- Singapore will be the first nation to prohibit the promotion of high-sugar beverages. [web page]
- As plant-based cuisine becomes more popular, vegan burgers outsell regular burgers at Leon. [web page]
- In the wake of the declaration of a climate emergency, scientists are urging people to consume less meat. [web page]
- Buckingham Palace pastry experts have shared a recipe for Victoria sponge cake with the Royal family. [web page]
- 'Vegan food is the biggest rip-off': Two-Michelin star chef refuses to serve plant-based meals [web page]
- People with food sensitivities are finding it difficult to get food as a result of coronavirus hoarding. [web page]
- To foster social separation, Burger King has introduced big cardboard crowns. [web page]
- Coca-Cola refuses to abandon plastic bottles because it fears a drop in sales. [web page]
- In the wake of Dominic Cummings' incident, Brewdog is producing a beer called "Barnard Castle eye test." [web page]
- Veganuary: I was dreaded giving up meat, but now I can't see why I should. [web page]
- Fish and chips has a Jewish background. [web page]
- After reopening, a German coffeehouse distributes patrons 'pool noodle' caps to preserve social distance. [web page]
- A vegan recipe for a Biscoff version of Colin the Caterpillar cake has been developed by a baker. [web page]
- According to a poll, millions of people reduced their meat and dairy consumption during the lockdown. [web page]
- Scotch from Ron Swanson is on the way. [web page]
- Lidl and Tesco Ireland have announced special shopping hours for the elderly. [web page]
- World Gin Day: Expert advice on how to prepare the ideal gin and tonic. [web page]
- Cast your vote for the 2016 Observer Food Monthly Awards. [web page]
- Pandan overtakes avocado and matcha as the hot new food trend, according to Nigella Lawson. [web page]
- Farmers claim that tofu is worse for the environment than meat. [web page]
- Why Vegetarianism Could Be Our Future on World Meat Free Day 2016 [web page]
- KFC has confirmed that its new vegan burger will be available in UK locations this week. [web page]
- KFC is seeking for a professional chicken taster to join its team. [web page]
- On the highway, French winemakers steal Spanish wine trucks. [web page]
- Hail that has been described as "catastrophic" in Chablis, Beaujolais, and Cognac. [web page]
- Pomegranate in your wine? Decoded tasting notes [web page]
- Budweiser and Stella Artois will no longer use plastic ring packaging for beer cans. [web page]
- McDonald's makes a commitment to be green by removing plastic toys from Happy Meals. [web page]
- Warburtons reveals their secret crumpet recipe for you to try at home. [web page]
- Expert advice on how to prepare the ideal gin and tonic. [web page]
- Due to a yeast scarcity, Marmite no longer produces bigger jars. [web page]
- Aldi's £18 whisky has been ranked one of the best in the world. [web page]
- Reheating these five items will ruin them. [web page]
- M&S provides a simple recipe for Percy Pig crispy bars that may be made during lockdown. [web page]
- For social distancing, a McDonald's outlet utilises tape to define where customers should stand. [web page]
- Craft beer aficionados have gone too far, according to Anthony Bourdain. [web page]
- The Whisky Advocate's Distiller of the Year Award is now in its 23rd year. [web page]
- More than a million in-flight meals were salvaged from the trash and fed to low-income families. [web page]
- Following a statewide scarcity, Morrisons has begun selling flour from its in-store bakery. [web page]
- Burger King, which had just reopened, was forced to shut due to a long line at the drive-through. [web page]
- For the weekend: 10 great value Rioja reds. [web page]
- For the whole day, Costa Express is giving away free coffee. [web page]
- In Italy, a 24-hour red wine fountain has opened. [web page]
- Cadbury puts an end to the dispute over whether chocolate should be kept in the cupboard or the refrigerator. [web page]
- Krug intends to ‘kill the flute' as his next step. [web page]
- Uber Eats provides free delivery from black-owned and operated eateries. [web page]
- Why aren't more people becoming vegetarians? [web page]
- The ‘worst frost since 1981' has struck Burgundy. [web page]
- On Monday, Jefford said, "Beyond excellent." [web page]
- And the winner of the Best Sommelier in the World competition is: [web page]
- The newest lockdown drink craze is whipped Nutella. [web page]
- In the case of a no-deal Brexit, Mars bars might run out in 'weeks,' according to Michael Gove. [web page]
- The following are the 13 new Masters of Wine: [web page]
- The grapes of Bordeaux are next to be hit by a 'devastating' frost. [web page]
- How Can One Big Distillery Produce So Many Different Craft Whiskeys? [web page]
- Following heightened demand during the shutdown, Tesco started selling white eggs for the first time in 40 years. [web page]
- Domaine Serene of Oregon wins the highest DWWA medal, beating the best Burgundy. [web page]
- The bartender compensates workers who have been laid off due to the coronavirus by using money visitors have tacked to the wall. [web page]
- This Shrove Tuesday, learn how to create the perfect pancake for Pancake Day 2016. [web page]
- Five Turkish wines to sample. [web page]
- Eating from the gills to the fins: Why we need to cast a wider net and eat more tough fish cuts [web page]
- Chilean flames claim the lives of 100-year-old vines in a "national calamity." [web page]
- Visit UNESCO world heritage wine areas. [web page]
- Paul Pontallier, the director of Château Margaux, has died. [web page]
- Fish and Chip Day: A British culinary institution's Jewish heritage [web page]
- Is chlorinated chicken safe to eat, and should I be concerned? [web page]
- For Easter, Marks & Spencer is offering small savoury 'cheese eggs.' [web page]
- Chef Ana Ros discusses how Slovenian local food compares to France's fine dining legacy. [web page]
- The 'worst hail in living memory' hits Languedoc vineyards. [web page]
- The 23rd Annual Irish Whiskey of the Year Award is presented by Whisky Advocate. [web page]
- How a whisky revolution is taking place in Israel, with milk and honey, barley and humidity. [web page]
- At Playboy Club London, Pamela Anderson has foie gras removed off the menu. [web page]
- How to create whipped strawberry milk, a pink alternative to dalgona coffee. [web page]
- When beef and lamb were removed from the menu at Cambridge University, it resulted in a large reduction in carbon emissions. [web page]
- In the United Kingdom, tea has a long and illustrious history. Google Doodle: Why have you been boiling your tea cups incorrectly? [web page]
- Pret a Manger has released a "secret" chocolate chip cookie recipe for customers to try at home. [web page]
- Greggs is testing a delivery service that may soon bring steak bakes to households throughout the United Kingdom. [web page]
- Master of Wines announced. [web page]
- Wine sulfites: friend or foe? [web page]
- Stronger beers, due to gut-friendly bacteria, are considered "very, very beneficial" by scientists. [web page]
- Is KFC's Double Down burger as amazing as it sounds, with bacon and cheese sandwiched between chicken? [web page]
- Sainsbury's has established a designated shopping hour for NHS and social care personnel. [web page]
- Decanter experts rank the best Champagnes. [web page]
