Keywords: Restaurants


Celebrated Paris chef Bertrand Grébaut dies at 44

Bertrand Grébaut, one of the most influential figures in contemporary French gastronomy and the co-owner of the acclaimed Paris restaurant Septime, has died at the age of 44 following an illness. His death marks the loss of a chef widely credited with helping redefine modern Parisian dining through......

Spain launches “pilgrim menu” initiative with discounted restaurant offers during papal visit

As Spain prepares for the official visit of Pope Leo XIV to Madrid, the country’s restaurant sector has introduced a large-scale initiative aimed at welcoming the expected influx of visitors, pilgrims, and volunteers. More than 1,200 restaurants across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and......

Casablanca club honors top chefs and restaurants 2026 awards

A Casablanca-based culinary association has recognized leading chefs and restaurants during its annual awards ceremony, highlighting the city’s growing gastronomy scene and its role in promoting Moroccan culinary talent. The distinctions were presented during a gala event attended by professionals......

Japanese restaurants face labor shortages after foreign worker visa freeze

Restaurant operators across Japan are expressing growing concern after immigration authorities suspended the issuance of certain work visas for foreign employees in the food service industry. The measure affects the Type I Specified Skilled Worker visa program, which has become an important source of......

Love Brand 2026: KFC Morocco ranked among favorite brands and confirms its presence in consumers’ daily lives

The KFC Morocco brand has established itself as one of the most appreciated brands in Morocco, securing second place in the Fast Food & Restaurants category of the Love Brand Morocco 2026 ranking. Revealed in Casablanca during Les Impériales Week 2026, this distinction confirms the brand’s......

Syrian authorities impose alcohol ban in Damascus

Damascus authorities have issued a decree banning the sale of alcohol in restaurants and bars, signaling a significant step by the Islamist-led government toward enforcing conservative social norms since the removal of President Bashar al-Assad 15 months ago. The decree, issued by the Damascus governorate,......

Pentagon area pizza shops see surge in orders

Pizza restaurants near the Pentagon have reported a sharp increase in order activity over recent days, according to data from Pentagon Pizza Watch. District Pizza Palace, located about a mile from the Pentagon, has experienced a remarkable 250% rise in orders. We, The Pizza, another nearby restaurant,......

Moroccan cafés and restaurants prepare for CAN 2025 influx

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) approaches, Moroccan cafés and restaurants are mobilizing to welcome the expected influx of visitors. Traditionally central to football culture, cafés serve as lively gathering spots where fans watch matches, debate, and share the excitement with......

Spain's Franco football stunt and the growing split-bill ban

Football meets anti-fascism: Franco's head as the ball Spain’s love for football took an extraordinary twist this week at the experimental "Ex Abrupto" art festival in Moia, near Barcelona. Two teams participated in a symbolic match, using a hyper-realistic replica of dictator Francisco......