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Lanshu Chen

Asia's Best Female Chef 2014

Lanshu Chen

Chef Lanshu Chen who works at the Le Mout Restaurant in Taiwan has been picked as Asia's Best Female Chef ahead of the 2014 announcement of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list in Singapore, February 24th.

OBSESSION - By Oriol Balaguer

New Publication from top Spanish Pastry Chef

OBSESSION - By Oriol Balaguer

The play on words within the book’s title is clear.

The author’s initials are the prefix of a word which defines his successful career: Obsession.

The meaning of this concept that we are interested in cannot be found in the dictionary. We understand obsession, gastronomically speaking, as the insufferable desire some professionals experience and encourages them to go ever further in the pursuit of excellence.

What you can expect from Ferran Adria in 2014

Keep a close eye on the acclaimed chef in 2014

What you can expect from Ferran Adria in 2014

He's taught at Harvard University, inched closer to creating a bible of modern cuisine and put the finishing touches on his latest book.

If this year is any indication of the excitement in Ferran Adria's life post elBulli, then you better keep a close eye on the acclaimed chef in 2014.

Alex Atala Reacts to Brazil's Foie Gras Ban

Calls it "Absurd"

Alex Atala Reacts to Brazil's Foie Gras Ban

Reactions to the ban of the production and sale of foie gras in Sao Paolo have been polarised.

2 Michelin starred chef Alex Atala, of Sao Paulo restaurant D.O.M., currently 9th position on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, called the ban "absurd".

The city’s restaurants will have 45 days to adapt to the new ruling, after which they will receive a heavy fine should foie gras appear on their menu.

Five 2013 Food Trends that will Effect 2014

Highlight and interesting trends of 2013 with a nod towards 2014

Five 2013 Food Trends that will Effect 2014

The influence of food and chefs continued to grow throughout 2013 as an ever expanding food conscious public focused their attention on what has to be one of the most creative industries in the world.

Crowdfunding paved the way for new, exciting and previously unachievable projects and the worlds of tech and food converged closer each day.