Lifestyle https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/lifestyle/food/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:02:43 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Swoon Gelato celebrates a decade on College Green with a Gold Card giveaway https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/swoon-gelato-celebrates-a-decade-on-college-green-with-a-gold-card-giveaway https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/swoon-gelato-celebrates-a-decade-on-college-green-with-a-gold-card-giveaway

The UK's most decorated dessert producer marks ten years of artisan gelato in Bristol with an exclusive anniversary competition.

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Food Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:17:27 +0100
Meliá Chiang Mai’s Executive Chef recognised for sustainable food leadership https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/melia-chiang-mais-executive-chef-recognised-for-sustainable-food-leadership https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/melia-chiang-mais-executive-chef-recognised-for-sustainable-food-leadership

Meliá Chiang Mai’s executive chef Suksant Chutinthratip, known as Chef Billy, has been lauded with the prestigious Chiang Mai Green Kitchen “Green People” Award for his pioneering work building a more sustainable food system.

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Food Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:26:23 +0100
Care home Managing Directors compete in charity cook off https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/care-home-managing-directors-compete-in-charity-cook-off https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/care-home-managing-directors-compete-in-charity-cook-off

Staff and residents at Harper Fields care home in Balsall Common, in Warwickshire, are celebrating because their amazing Managing Director, Alison Donaldson, from Barchester’s North West & Midlands Division, is stepping out of her comfort zone to compete for culinary supremacy in the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2026.

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Food Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:32:05 +0100
Banyan Tree Krabi to host ‘Four-Hands Masterpiece’ dinner https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/banyan-tree-krabi-to-host-four-hands-masterpiece-dinner https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/banyan-tree-krabi-to-host-four-hands-masterpiece-dinner

“Two heads are better than one,” they say, and so it is at Saffron, Banyan Tree Krabi’s renowned signature restaurant, where on April 23 and 24, Thai Sous Chef Koranat Wiwatthanachot (affectionately known as “Day”) will be joined by visiting Chef Renu Homsombat for two nights of gastronomical flare.

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Food Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:03:49 +0100
Ukrainian tea brand Tea Moments enters the UK market at Food & Drink Expo 2026 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ukrainian-tea-brand-tea-moments-enters-the-uk-market-at-food-drink-expo-2026 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ukrainian-tea-brand-tea-moments-enters-the-uk-market-at-food-drink-expo-2026

Tea Moments, a Ukrainian fruit tea brand by Trypillya Sun, is entering the UK market for the first time, presenting its products at Food & Drink Expo 2026 (NEC Birmingham, stand E119, 13–15 April).

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Food Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:22:14 +0100
24 Stories downstairs bar to become Stories Tavern https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/24-stories-downstairs-bar-to-become-stories-tavern https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/24-stories-downstairs-bar-to-become-stories-tavern

Multi-award-winning hospitality group The Evolv Collection, led by CEO Martin Williams and founded by the late Sir Terence Conran, is set to expand its Chop House & Tavern brand with two landmark openings: Stories Tavern in Birmingham opening on 27th April 2026 and Queens Tavern in New York's Hudson Yards opening on 4th May 2026, bringing a taste of London's tavern culture to America for the first time.

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Food Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:38:36 +0100
Lee Kum Kee celebrates culinary excellence at the historic Hong Kong debut of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/lee-kum-kee-celebrates-culinary-excellence-at-the-historic-hong-kong-debut-of-asias-50-best-restaurants-2026 https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/lee-kum-kee-celebrates-culinary-excellence-at-the-historic-hong-kong-debut-of-asias-50-best-restaurants-2026

Lee Kum Kee Sauce ("Lee Kum Kee"), a global leader in sauces and condiments, proudly served as the Official Sauce and Condiment Partner for the prestigious Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony in Hong Kong, China.

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Food Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:01:37 +0100
Young carers cook up a storm at culinary workshop https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/young-carers-cook-up-a-storm-at-culinary-workshop https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/young-carers-cook-up-a-storm-at-culinary-workshop

Young carers cooked up a storm at a special workshop held by community chefs at Fifth Avenue Community Centre recently.

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Food Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:20:26 +0100
Experience a little indulgence this Easter Sunday at Cow & Sow https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/experience-a-little-indulgence-this-easter-sunday-at-cow-sow https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/experience-a-little-indulgence-this-easter-sunday-at-cow-sow

Cow & Sow, where great food, relaxed dining and a little indulgence come together, is offering delectable roasts this Easter Sunday.

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Food Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:23:23 +0100
Hôtel Royal appoints Yohan Fatela as Executive Chef https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/hotel-royal-appoints-yohan-fatela-as-executive-chef https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/hotel-royal-appoints-yohan-fatela-as-executive-chef

Hôtel Royal enters a new chapter in its gastronomic history with the appointment of Chef Yohan Fatela as Executive Chef.

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Food Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:51:43 +0100
Zizzi launches tomato infused Candy Floss on a pizza https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/zizzi-launches-tomato-infused-candy-floss-on-a-pizza https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/zizzi-launches-tomato-infused-candy-floss-on-a-pizza

Zizzi has unveiled its latest menu innovation, the Quattro Pomodoro Candy Floss Pizza, a bold new take on a staple dish from the Italian brand’s Spring menu.

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Food Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:01:17 +0100
CELSIUS® brings LIVE. FIT. GO.™ platform to Europe https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/celsius%C2%AE-brings-live.-fit.-go.%E2%84%A2-platform-to-europe https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/celsius%C2%AE-brings-live.-fit.-go.%E2%84%A2-platform-to-europe

CELSIUS®, the premium, functional energy drink brand born in fitness and formulated for active lifestyles, today announces the extension of its LIVE. FIT. GO. global brand platform to Europe.

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Food Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:14:32 +0000
Hong Kong restaurants claim top two spots in Asia’s 50 Best https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/hong-kong-restaurants-claim-top-two-spots-in-asias-50-best https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/hong-kong-restaurants-claim-top-two-spots-in-asias-50-best

Following last year's "The World's 50 Best Bars" Award Ceremony in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) this year brought the "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026" Awards Ceremony to Hong Kong for the first time.

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Food Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:11:28 +0000
How Jamaica’s showstopping Hummingbird Cake took flight https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/how-jamaicas-showstopping-hummingbird-cake-took-flight https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/how-jamaicas-showstopping-hummingbird-cake-took-flight

Hummingbird cake first took flight in Jamaica as “doctor bird cake,” named after the island’s national bird.

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Food Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:01:11 +0000
Maneki Ramen Birmingham serves up exclusive chef's special and £10 bowls to celebrate National Ramen Day https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/maneki-ramen-birmingham-serves-up-exclusive-chef-s-special-and-%C2%A310-bowls-to-celebrate-national-ramen-day https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/maneki-ramen-birmingham-serves-up-exclusive-chef-s-special-and-%C2%A310-bowls-to-celebrate-national-ramen-day

Maneki Ramen, a popular Japanese inspired restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter launches £10 deal to celebrate National Ramen Day.

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Food Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:17:04 +0000
Fresh, vibrant food and drink ‘box space’ planned for Wolverhampton city centre https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/fresh-vibrant-food-and-drink-box-space-planned-for-wolverhampton-city-centre https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/fresh-vibrant-food-and-drink-box-space-planned-for-wolverhampton-city-centre

Wolverhampton is a step closer to getting an exciting new destination for food, drink and socialising, after the council confirmed it was set to start the search for an operator to deliver a major new ‘box space’ venue in the heart of the city.

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Food Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:19:37 +0000