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Have You Dined at IL’s Oldest Restaurant Still Serving Since 1847
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to eat in a place that’s older than the telephone, the light bulb, and even the state of Wisconsin’s cheese obsession, you don’t have to look far. The Village Tavern in Long Grove has been serving hearty...

Oktoberfest 2025 at SteelStacks: Two weekends of German-themed music, contests and polka in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Raise a stein, it's October at SteelStacks. Oktoberfest, a two-weekend celebration held by ArtsQuest, is back for its 15th year, featuring four biergartens and new competitions Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3-5, and Oct. 10-12. This...

Steinkeller: 25 years of German culture, food, community and beer
When Steinkeller first opened in 2000, Jim Kuykendoll was only a junior at Miami University. Now, 25 years later, Kuykendoll and his wife, Jenny Kuykendoll, have been the proud owners of the beloved restaurant for four years, and they aim to bring...

German chocolate maker Gubor to close factory
German chocolate producer Gubor Group is to shut a factory in the southern town of Cadolzburg next year. According to the confectioner, the facility has seen “significantly reduced capacity utilisation and considerably increased costs” in the last...

Researchers document 116 gastropod species in Vietnam national park
Scientists from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, as part of an international research team, have studied the land snail and slug fauna in northern Vietnam's Cuc Phuong National Park. The now-published findings document an enormous diversity of...

Online German language courses for travelers: how to prepare for a trip
Planning a trip to Germany, Switzerland, Austria, or other German-speaking countries? Even if you don’t aim to speak the language fluently, knowledge of basic phrases and understanding spoken language will greatly ease your stay abroad. Online...

New hot chicken restaurant which saw THREE months of queues opens 45 mins from Cambridge
Dave's Hot Chicken, the social media-famed chain backed by celebrities such as Drake, Usher and Samuel L Jackson, is set to open two more UK restaurants this month. The first will open its doors tomorrow (October) at Stevenage Leisure Park, about...

Korean food companies to showcase K-food at Anuga 2025 in Germany
Published: 02 Oct. 2025, 16:46 A rendering of Nongshim’s booth at Anuga 2025 [NONGSHIM ] Major Korean food companies are bringing K-food to the spotlight at Anuga 2025, which runs from Saturday to Wednesday in Cologne, Germany, where Korea will be...

Viral hot chicken restaurant which saw 3 months of queues to open new outlet in London
The successful UK debut of Dave’s Hot Chicken on Shaftesbury Avenue had a line of customers queuing outside for three months(Image: Getty) Dave’s Hot Chicken is to open two UK restaurants this month. The social media -hyped chain, backed by stars...
LI's oldest German restaurant gets a revamp
Plattduetsche Park feels like a city within a city, with more than 8 acres of ballrooms, beer halls and even a nursing home on the property. The German compound in Franklin Square has been in flux since the early 1900s, when it was purchased from...

A taste of Germany below High Street: Steinkeller review
Down in a windowless basement on High Street, there’s an authentic German restaurant with cozy ambiance and great food. Steinkeller is a great place to feel like you’ve stepped into a traditional bier hall without ever leaving Oxford. To start, we...

Indonesia pushes culinary diplomacy via global restaurant brands
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, expressed government support for local restaurants seeking to expand abroad, highlighting their role in strengthening the nation's cultural diplomacy....

Samyang Foods to Showcase Global Competitiveness at ANUGA 2025 in Cologne, Germany
Samyang Foods announced that it will participate in ANUGA 2025, the world’s largest food exhibition, held in Cologne, Germany, from October 4 to 8. Held every two years, ANUGA attracts over 140,000 Food & Beverage and hospitality industry...

Michelin Star Restaurant Chef To Launch Luxury ‘Slow Stay’ Retreat In Tasman
Press Release – Domu Retreat Catering to a maximum of 12 guests, the adults-only retreat is positioned to target an estimated 70% international and 30% domestic visitor base, with key markets identified in the United States, UK, Australia, Germany...
Analysis-Germany using landmark infrastructure fund to ease budget pressures
By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany is using some of the financial firepower created by its taboo-busting fiscal reforms to prop up day-to-day spending rather than directing it all towards additional infrastructure to make the country...

Pulmuone to Highlight Authentic K-food at Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany
, Fast-Tracking Its European Market Entry ◦ Pulmuone will operate a large booth at the K-Food Pavilion during Anuga 2025, the world’s most prestigious food trade fair held in Cologne, Germany from October 4 to 8 ◦ Showcasing tofu, Asian noodles,...

Korean petrochemical firms to showcase advanced materials in Germany
Major Korean petrochemical firms will flock to the German city of Düsseldorf next week to showcase their latest material technologies at the triennial K 2025 trade fair for plastics and rubber, scheduled for Oct. 8-15. SK Chemicals plans to...

The unsung German city with the world’s most extraordinary train
The most curious event in the history of Wuppertal took place 75 years ago. It might also be the most bonkers episode in the entire global history of public transportation. Tuffi was a four-year-old circus elephant, often taken on walkies by her...

Peru's FA Minister strengthens strategic ties with Germany at bilateral meeting
At this event, Germany's status as a key strategic partner for Peru was reaffirmed in the areas of trade, investment, environmental cooperation, security, and support for the South American country's accession to the OECD. During the meeting, both...

Oktoberfest reunion honors 40 years of German food and family
NEW BRITAIN — The East Side restaurant, a beloved German eatery with deep family roots, is gearing up for a special Oktoberfest reunion Thursday, bringing back longtime staff and celebrating decades of tradition. One of the former owners, Ruth...