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Live Ants at 'A Taste of Noma at Claridge's'!

We mentioned a while back that Rene Redzepi was bringing the coveted Noma to London’s Claridges Hotel for a pop venue during the London Olympics; what we didn’t know then was that live ants would feature on the menu!...

Red Mango Debuts Frozen Coffee Chillers

Red Mango, America's 2011 #1 Zagat-rated frozen yogurt and smoothies chain, is making "some little coffee bean's dream come true." That's the message adorning Red Mango store windows across the country in what the company considers one of its biggest product introductions: the debut of its first coffee-based beverage – the signature all-natural and nonfat Frozen Coffee Chillers – now available nationwide at participating locations...

McDonald's New Menu Puts Calories Front and Centre

McDonald's USA is introducing "Favorites Under 400 Calories" – a new menu platform featuring existing popular food and beverage choices at counters and drive-thrus nationwide. Select items from the new menu are also spotlighted in McDonald's "Win When USA Wins Gold" promotion which brings customers the fun of the London 2012 Olympic Games through a unique online experience...

SushiSamba gets first European Opening in London

SUSHISAMBA will debut its first European location in London in the summer of 2012. Located on the 38th and 39th floors of the Heron Tower, SUSHISAMBA promises to deliver a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, culture, music and striking design to the City of London...

The New Face of Cottage Cheese

Culinary delight – not normally two words one would associate with cottage cheese. But, just in time for summer, Friendship Dairies (From USA) is introducing inventive mix-ins and recipes that demonstrate how easy it is to turn a wholesome snack into just that. Healthy, creative and delicious, these fresh ideas showcase the scrumptious versatility of cottage cheese...