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AdvertisementWorld’s TablePaneer to poutine: Inside the world's local McDonald'sFrom paneer wraps in India to ski-through burgers in Sweden,loteria gilberto salomao photojournalist Gary He's new book McAtlas shows that the world's most global chain is also one of the most local.5 days agoTravelThe 'trash district' fuelling Mexico City's top restaurantsHow the Central de Abasto market has become the unlikely backbone of Mexico City's fine-dining revolution.30 Aug 2025TravelPaneer to poutine: Inside the world's local McDonald'sFrom paneer wraps in India to ski-through burgers in Sweden, photojournalist Gary He's new book McAtlas shows that the world's most global chain is also one of the most local.5 days agoTravelThe 'trash district' fuelling Mexico City's top restaurantsHow the Central de Abasto market has become the unlikely backbone of Mexico City's fine-dining revolution.30 Aug 2025TravelIs 'pay what you can' the newest restaurant trend?Michelin-starred Masala y Maiz hopes to spread the trend across Mexico and around the world.26 Aug 2025TravelThe little-known isle where meals cook beneath your feetOn the volcanic island of Ischia in Italy, an ancient culinary tradition hides beneath the surface.14 Aug 2025TravelIs cheese the new reason to travel?From Alpine caves to Corsica's mountains, travellers are discovering France's landscapes and traditions through its most famous dairy delicacy.Is 'pay what you can' the newest restaurant trend?Michelin-starred Masala y Maiz hopes to spread the trend across Mexico and around the world.26 Aug 2025TravelThe little-known isle where meals cook beneath your feetOn the volcanic island of Ischia in Italy, an ancient culinary tradition hides beneath the surface.14 Aug 2025TravelAdvertisementGlobal chefsA Michelin-starred chef's weekend in MarseilleCelebrity chef Alexandre Mazzia will be a torchbearer when the Paris 2024 Olympics kick off in his hometown of Marseille. 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Can diners tell the difference?Greece's tasty 'Blue Zone' path to longevityIn The Ikaria Way, Greek American chef Diane Kochilas offers a roadmap for people who want to incorporate aspects of the Mediterranean island's "Blue Zone" diet into their lives.The hearty Welsh stew for St David's DayThe annual celebration to honour the patron Saint of Wales includes cawl, an easy and succulent lamb stew with potatoes and vegetables.A new Indian whisky championed by a kingGodawan whisky was created to help protect a critically endangered bird. It’s also championed by the king of the Jaisalmer royal family.A Chinese dumpling with an unexpected twistSurprising Super Bowl snacks with global flairA West African ode to a fiery chicken dishIs this curry's lighter cousin?A warming sweet for cold-flu seasonMore World's Table5 Aug 2025Costa Rica's nine-course meal in the skyIn Monteverde's misty cloud forest, a restaurant suspended in the canopy is offering one of Costa Rica's most immersive dining experiences.5 Aug 20253 Aug 2025What is 'real' Italian pizza?A group of secret agents are travelling the globe on espionage missions to determine what "real" pizza is.3 Aug 202527 Jul 2025The 'other' Michelin award travellers should knowLong overshadowed by the coveted Michelin stars, the Bib Gourmand celebrates the world's best budget-friendly restaurants.27 Jul 202520 Jul 2025Eight cooling foods to beat the heat in JapanFrom chilled ramen to flowing noodles caught with chopsticks, these regional specialties blend flavour, fun and centuries of heat-beating wisdom.20 Jul 20257 Jul 2025Want Italy's best food? 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