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Gordon Ramsay's restaurant business has received a significant lift from its site at 22 Bishopsgate, the skyscraper in the City of London described as a star performer for the group. The venue's strong trading is helping drive the wider restaurant empire's performance, alongside the chef's continued profile from his television and Netflix work.

Palestinian families from Gaza have opened food ventures in Mexico City, turning cooking into a way to earn a living and rebuild their lives after fleeing the war. Reports from Reuters, Al-Monitor and other outlets highlight how their restaurants and kitchens introduce Mexican diners to Palestinian dishes while creating livelihoods far from home.

King Willem-Alexander had dinner at a restaurant in Oostvoorne, in the Dutch coastal town near Rotterdam, but almost nobody in the street noticed he was there. The story is drawing attention in the Netherlands, with locals and readers amused that the king could sit and eat in public without being recognised, and it has been widely reported by national news outlets.

The Corner Store, a celebrity-favored restaurant in New York City, is sharing some of its must-try recipes with home cooks. The segment, featured on Good Morning America and ABC News, highlights dishes that have made the downtown spot a magnet for famous diners, letting viewers recreate the restaurant's popular menu items in their own kitchens.

A chef writing for Simply Recipes is pushing back against culinary snobbery, arguing that diners are fully entitled to order and enjoy steak cooked well done. The piece challenges the long-running restaurant culture that treats well-done steak as a mistake, framing personal taste as legitimate and telling home cooks and eaters to ignore the stigma.

The Strip District in Pittsburgh is being praised for its lively character, with its visual clutter of signs, awnings, storefronts, and a varied mix of shops and restaurants seen as adding to the neighborhood's fun atmosphere. Photography highlighting the area's urban streetscape is drawing attention to the district's appeal as a destination.

Eater has published an updated guide to the 38 best restaurants in Mexico City, compiled by a local food writer who has covered the city's dining scene for 14 years. The list highlights the range of the Mexican capital's restaurants, from longstanding institutions to newer openings, and is being shared among readers looking for dining recommendations in one of the world's most celebrated food cities.

Vogue Adria has published five signature cocktail recipes inspired by Le Jardin de Vogue, inviting readers to recreate the venue's drinks at home. The list-style feature fits the ongoing trend of lifestyle publications translating restaurant and bar experiences into approachable home recipes for their audiences.

A restaurant worker shared that the chef made them a large bacon cheeseburger during their shift, and the worker thanked the chef with a free fancy drink in return. The lighthearted exchange, complete with enthusiastic praise for the burger, is being shared as a warm, everyday moment of workplace appreciation and good food.

A new report finds tourism contributed more than $470 million to Greenville, South Carolina's economy, underscoring the sector's growing weight for the region. Visitors are spending on hotels, restaurants and attractions, supporting local jobs and businesses. Local leaders are highlighting the figures as evidence of the area's appeal as a travel destination.

A Woodland, California Mexican restaurant drew attention after a visit from actor Rainn Wilson, best known for playing Dwight Schrute on 'The Office'. The actor stopped by the locally owned spot, giving the small business a moment in the spotlight as word of the celebrity sighting spread among residents.

Aviators Restaurant is set to reopen in Elk Grove, California, at a new location after being closed for nine months. The locally known eatery, which had been a fixture in the area, is returning under the same name following the extended shutdown, giving residents a familiar dining option once again.

A new restaurant and museum in North Carolina has opened, dedicated to the many films and television shows shot in the state. Visitors can expect exhibits honoring productions made in NC alongside a dining experience. The Raleigh News & Observer reported on what is inside the venue, highlighting its celebration of the state's film legacy.

The Bisset Collection, a hospitality group, is showcasing a placemat design idea that incorporates birds, aimed at adding a creative touch to dining presentations. The concept is being promoted across social media as a unique idea for restaurants and hotels. Engagement is modest so far, but the idea is being shared within food, travel, and hospitality circles.

Longtime New York Times food writer Florence Fabricant looks back on her career in a piece titled 'Salty, Not Sweet', discussing decades spent covering restaurants, recipes and culinary culture. The piece offers her perspective on how food journalism has changed and what she has learned along the way.

A James Beard-recognized chef has redesigned the school lunch menu for Quest, bringing restaurant-level cooking into everyday student meals. The move is being covered in foodservice trade press as part of a wider push to improve cafeteria food quality in schools. Details about the menu changes, the chef's identity, and student reaction have not been released.

A Michelin-starred chef's mashed potato recipe has drawn attention for calling for an amount of butter so large that readers assumed it was a typo. Fans who have made the dish say the extreme quantity is intentional and worth it, praising the rich, silky result. The recipe is circulating widely as home cooks debate just how indulgent restaurant-quality mashed potatoes should be.

The MICHELIN Guide will expand to Phu Quoc, making the island its fourth destination in Vietnam. The guide launched restaurant selections in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2023 and added Da Nang in 2024. The Vietnam 2027 restaurant selection, which will include Phu Quoc, is scheduled to be revealed in mid-2027, strengthening the island's positioning as a dining and tourism destination.