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Express Tribune
03-07-2025
- Science
- Express Tribune
Michelin-star meals headed to space
When French astronaut Sophie Adenot arrives at the International Space Station (ISS) in 2026, she will dine on French gastronomical classics such as lobster bisque, foie gras and onion soup prepared especially for her by a chef with 10 Michelin stars, reports AFP. Parsnip and haddock veloute, chicken with tonka beans and creamy polenta, and a chocolate cream with hazelnut cazette flower will also be on the menu, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on Wednesday. Food delivered to the ISS must meet strict specifications. It cannot be crumbly or too heavy and must be able to be stored for two years, the ESA said in a statement. Fresh fruit and vegetables are only available after a new spacecraft arrives from Earth with supplies. So most meals in space are canned, vacuum-packed or freeze-dried from a set of options provided by space agencies. But to spice things up, one out of every 10 meals is prepared for specific crew members according to their personal tastes. "During a mission, sharing our respective dishes is a way of inviting crewmates to learn more about our culture. It's a very powerful bonding experience," Adenot said in the statement. Adenot's menu was developed by French chef Anne-Sophie Pic, who holds a total of 10 Michelin stars and was named best female chef by The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2011. Pic said it was an "exhilarating challenge" to develop the menu, which includes four starters, two mains and two desserts. Adenot, a 42-year-old former helicopter test pilot, is scheduled to arrive for her first tour aboard the ISS in 2026. A pair of NASA astronauts returned to Earth in March after being unexpectedly stuck on the ISS for more than nine months after problems with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
Time Out
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Sanrio has announced its 2025 character ranking results
Sanrio announced on Sunday June 29 the results of its 2025 character ranking, which racked up over 63 million votes worldwide. Compared with 2024's results, this year saw Pompompurin leap from fourth place to snatch the crown with just over 5.6 million votes. Previous champion Cinnamoroll dropped to second place with 5.4 million votes, and Pochacco also saw a dip in popularity, slipping from second to third place to earn 3.9 million votes. But what about the iconic Hello Kitty? With 3.3 million votes, she hasn't budged from last year's position of fifth place, and actually hasn't even managed to crack the Top 3 since taking the crown in 2019. (The lack of votes hasn't stopped Kitty from getting her own airport though, so we reckon she's doing just fine.) This year's Top Ten characters are: 1. Pompompurin 2. Cinnamoroll 3. Pochacco 4. Kuromi 5. Hello Kitty 6. My Melody 7. Little Twin Stars 8. Hangyodon 9. Tuxedosam 10. Ahirunopekkle See the full ranking of all 90 characters here. 3 Tokyo restaurants named in the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list
Business Times
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Odette is No 25 on World's 50 Best Restaurants list; top spot goes to Maido in Peru
THREE-Michelin-starred Odette continues to be Singapore's only entrant in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list, despite slipping one rung to 25th position. Announced in a star-studded ceremony in Turin, Italy on Jun 19, the annual ranking of top restaurants around the world saw Odette joining Asian counterparts such as Gaggan (Bangkok), Wing (Hong Kong) and Potong (Bangkok). Taking the top spot this year was Maido from Lima, a Peruvian-Japanese restaurant run by Mitsuhara Tsumura, which jumped from No 5 last year. Following it was Asador Etxebarri at No 2, unchanged from 2024. Mexico's Quintonil, Madrid's Diverxo and Copenhagen's Alchemist rounded out the top five spots. Bangkok was the top performing city, beating the likes of Tokyo and Paris with six restaurants in the list. Gaggan clocked in at No 6, up from No 9 the previous year, followed by Potong (13), Sorn (17), Suhring (22), Le Du (30), and Nusara (35). All were promoted from their positions last year, with Potong named Highest New Entry after jumping from No 57 place in 2024. Gaggan was also crowned No 1 in the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants ranking in March this year in Seoul. Seoul had only one representative in Mingles, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant helmed by veteran chef Kang Mingoo. Taking the No 29 spot, it rose from No 44. In Tokyo, Sezanne rose to No 7 followed by Narisawa at No 21 and Florilege at No 36. Osaka's La Cime stood at No 44. From Hong Kong, Wing took No 11 spot and The Chairman at No 19, with both rising several rungs from last year. Julien Royer, chef-owner of Odette which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, said: 'It is an honour to once again be recognised amongst some of the finest restaurants around the world.' He added: 'Regardless of the placing, the entire team at Odette is immensely proud of what they've accomplished over the years. Representing Singapore on the world's culinary stage is, and has always been, an absolute honour for everyone.' Despite Odette being the sole Singapore restaurant in the Best 50 list, the country also had a presence in the 51-100 ranking which was announced earlier in June. One Michelin-starred Burnt Ends was at No 93, having slipped from No.68 in 2024. Fellow one-starred Labyrinth also managed to stay on the list at No 97, down from No 92. The World's 50 Best Restaurants List is produced by UK media company William Reed, and has been a mainstay of the international restaurant industry since 2002. The rankings are decided in a voting process involving 1,120 industry professionals including restaurant owners and food journalists from around the world.
Malaysian Reserve
13-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
illycaffè Partners with The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 to Celebrate International Fine Dining
TRIESTE, Italy, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — illycaffè, a global leader in sustainable, high-quality coffee, renews its partnership with The World's 50 Best Restaurants – the prestigious international ranking that celebrates global gastronomic excellence – for its 2025 edition. This collaboration reaffirms illycaffè's longstanding connection with the world of fine dining, with which it shares core values: the pursuit of quality, the use of the finest raw materials, and a dedication to the craft of preparation — all in service of creating unforgettable experiences for customers. Now in its 23rd edition and hosted for the first time in Turin, The World's 50 Best Restaurants will feature illycaffè as the exclusive coffee partner during every key moment of the event. From #50BestTalks – a forum that delves into pressing topics in the hospitality industry – to the Chefs' Feast and the highly anticipated awards ceremony where The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 ranking will be revealed, illycaffè will play a central role in bringing coffee culture to the forefront of haute cuisine. 'We are proud to renew our partnership with this prestigious event that celebrates gastronomic excellence globally. Our bond with haute cuisine is based on shared values: the constant search for quality, respect for raw materials and attention to detail. Participating in this edition, hosted for the first time in Italy, has an even deeper meaning for us: it is an opportunity to reaffirm the central role of coffee culture in the dialogue between people, territory and flavors,' says Cristina Scocchia, CEO of illycaffè. During the official awards ceremony at Lingotto Fiere, illycaffè will welcome guests at the cocktail reception with a special stand dedicated to coffee innovation. Attendees will have the chance to experience the portable personal blender, a compact version of the machine first introduced by illy at Expo Milano 2015. This patented device allows users to create a custom coffee blend by mixing the nine distinct Arabica components of the illy 100% Arabica blend in varying proportions. This opportunity – to create a personalized blend based on individual sensory preferences – is typically reserved for illy's Chef Ambassadors, who use it to offer a unique, tailored experience to their guests. The illy Chef Ambassador program will be the focal point of illycaffè's presence at The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025. For the first time since the program's inception, all 23 chefs will be reunited in Turin to celebrate the announcement of the 2025 ranking. Created to build a bridge between the worlds of taste and coffee, the program features an exceptional group of chefs who exemplify illy's core values around the globe. Among them are the Masters of Excellence – Michelin-starred chefs; Sustainable Chefs – honored with the Michelin Green Star for their environmental commitment; and acclaimed Pastry Chefs – innovators in contemporary haute pâtisserie. More information about the illy Chef Ambassador program, including the full list of chefs, is available at: illycaffèillycaffè is an Italian family-owned company, founded in Trieste in 1933 which has always set itself the mission of offering the best coffee to the world. It produces a unique 100% Arabica blend composed of 9 different ingredients. The company selects only 1% of the best Arabica beans. Every day more than 10 million cups of illy coffee are served in over 140 countries around the globe, in the cafés, restaurants and hotels, in single-brand cafés and shops, at home and in the office, in which the company is present through subsidiaries and distributors. Since its foundation, illycaffè has oriented its strategies towards a sustainable business model, commitment that it strengthened in 2019 by adopting the status of Benefit Company and in 2021 becoming the first Italian coffee company to obtain the international B Corp certification. Everything that is 'made in illy' is about beauty and art, the founding principles of the brand, starting from its logo, designed by artist James Rosenquist, up to illy Art Collection cups, decorated by over 135 international artists, or coffee machines designed by internationally renowned designers. With the aim of spreading the culture of quality to growers, baristas and coffee lovers, the company has developed its Università del Caffè which today holds courses in 24 countries around the world. In 2024, the company had a turnover of €630 million. The illy single-brand network has 157 points of sale in 28 countries.
South China Morning Post
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Why Asia's best restaurant, Gaggan in Bangkok, is about more than flavours
For those who love experiential dining, Gaggan Anand is well known. Advertisement The innovative chef's eponymous restaurant in Bangkok, with its unconventional approach to fine dining, had a year-long waiting list at one point. It recently made the headlines for achieving the top spot in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants for the fifth time since 2015. Anand, born in Kolkata, India, not only put the Thai capital on the progressive dining map, he also pushed the boundaries of Indian cuisine and its perception around the world. The chef was featured in the second season of Netflix's Chef's Table in 2018. Anand's journey began in hotel kitchens in India before he moved to Thailand in 2007, where he was appointed executive chef of Red, an Indian fine-dining restaurant in Bangkok. Gaggan Arnand and his team receive the award for Asia's top restaurant at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Seoul, Korea, in 2025. Photo: handout He did a stint at Ferran Adria 's restaurant El Bulli in Spain. Having learned boundary-breaking techniques from Adria, known as the father of molecular gastronomy , Anand brought them to Bangkok upon his return. Advertisement He launched Gaggan in 2010, and described it as a laboratory for his radical culinary reinventions. In the space of a few years, his 25-course emoji menu – where each course was defined not by a name but by one of the tiny pictograms – featuring dishes such as Lick It Up, which required diners to eat with their tongues, propelled the restaurant to number one on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list and earned it two Michelin stars.
