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Old stone farm makes for charming country restaurant near Ramstein
A cat suns itself on top of a brick wall in the beer garden at Poerrbacher Hof, a home-style German restaurant near Schwedelbach, Germany. (Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes) Tucked away in a tiny farming village off the beaten path even by...

Regensburg vs Erfurt: Why a battle over Bratwurst has broken out in Germany
Germany's Bratwurst is nothing short of a global icon. But did you know that a row has broken out between two German states over the origins of this superstar sausage? You've probably eaten it everywhere; at Christmas markets, festivals and cafes...

German Buffet Night – Saturday, Aug 16 at Thai Garden Resort, Pattaya
Bavarian classics, garden breeze, and live tunes – your perfect Saturday night. A night of Bavarian flavors, global dishes, and live tunes in our tropical garden. Price: 599 THB/person | Kids (8–12) 299 THB Cold Appetizers: Salad bar, chicken...

Friday five: the week’s top restaurant news stories
- Crisp Pizza founder Carl McCluskey is joining forces with the team behind popular London gastropub The Devonshire to open a new pub in Mayfair. The Marlborough will open at 24 North Audley Street in the autumn and see Crisp relocate from its...

12 essential Sussex County restaurants you need to try immediately
With unique vibes, tasty fare and — in many cases — rich history, these local restaurants are Sussex County must-tries. Spots featured in this article range from fine dining establishments to elevated fast food joints. We've all heard the...

The Other Frankfurt: Germany’s Off-the-Radar City on the Polish Border
Frankfurt an der Oder, Germany's border city with Poland. Image by Teka77 from Getty Images via Canva Frankfurt… When you hear that word, you think of that splendid, vibrant German city, Frankfurt am Main. There is, however, another Frankfurt,...

Health inspectors find roaches at 2 Phoenix area restaurants
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Every week, Arizona’s Family looks up restaurants recently inspected by Maricopa County’s Environmental Services Department. Restaurants with some of the highest numbers of “risk factors,” considered major health code...

Germany’s top tabloid retracts article about Putin’s ‘secret’ daughter over suspicions of fake quotes and photos
In early August, the German tabloid Bild published an article about Vladimir Putin’s alleged daughter, Elizaveta Krivonogikh, also known as Luiza Rozova. The piece compiled what it described as Rozova’s “most important statements” from her...

Sheffield hotel bought by UK arm of German group
St Paul's Hotel & Spa in Sheffield (image credit: 1912 Hotels) A landmark hotel in Sheffield city centre has been acquired by the newly-established UK arm of a German hotel group. 1912 Hotels St Pauls Ltd, the newly established UK subsidiary of...

Column: Cowichan Valley offers wine, restaurants and great tourist attractions
Columnist Tony Kwan praises Vancouver Island destination for a Canadian adventure. This year, many B.C. residents have decreased travel to the U.S. However, vacations are still an important part of a balanced lifestyle. I recently travelled to the...

Tourist Attractions in Germany
Written by Bryan Dearsley Updated Aug 13, 2025 History, culture, and natural beauty perhaps best describe the essence of vacationing in Germany. With its many historic cities and quaint small towns, along with an abundance of forests and...

Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘We flew down the inner section of the fjord on a broad reach towards the Holnis narrows’
Chris Carr ventures out to visit just a few of the hundreds of Danish islands in the South Funen Archipelago The Danish islands between Jutland, the continental part of Denmark, and Sweden had long been on my wish-list as a charter destination,...

Wind Creek unveils new restaurant that mixes fine dining and casual fare
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Bethlehem Barrel and Drafthouse, a new restaurant in the Outlets at Wind Creek casino in Bethlehem, opened for a preview Tuesday to show off the new addition. The restaurant, helmed by executive chef Dave Blackburn, offers upscale...

10 Classic Steak Dishes That Vanished From Restaurant Menus
There are few things as classic as a good steak. A seared hunk of red meat on a plate, served with your favorite sides and a good glass of red wine? It's kinda the meal to end all meals, y'all. These days, to order the dish is to honor the meat in...

Biosimilars for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Introduction Psoriasis is an immuno-mediated chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting over 60 million adults and children worldwide and occurring at any age, from childhood to adulthood.1 Genetic and acquired factors contribute to disease...

M(aking) C(ontrol) P(ossible): A Practical Guide to What MCP Is (and Why It Matters)
Introduction: From Interface to Infrastructure The moment AI agents can plug into the systems your hotel already runs on (PMS, POS, RMS, CRM, etc.), they stop being expensive toys with fancy language models and start behaving like digital...

Rare Pica Case: Man, Swallows Pen, IV Tubes, and More
Key Takeaways A 33-year-old man with schizophrenia was brought to the emergency department in Curitiba, and strapped to a gurney after swallowing a ballpoint pen and two intravenous (IV) catheters. His medical records showed a history of foreign...

Bioequivalence Study of Palbociclib Tablets in Healthy Volunteers
Introduction Among women globally, breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer and the top contributor to cancer-related fatalities.1 The incidence of breast cancer has been increasing in recent years, and studies have shown that the...

Portugal’s New Village Tourism Rivals Italy’s Albergo Diffuso Hotels
Aldeia da Pedralva Courtesy of HUB “Portugal has a rich tapestry of history woven into its rural landscapes,” says Nuno Constantino, the CEO of the hospitality company HUB. “We have countless villages that have lost their populations to coastal...

Rocket fuel and a billion dreams: The making of Modi's Space superpower
Home News Rocket fuel and a billion dreams: The making of Modi’s Space superpower The transformation of India's space sector between 2014 and 2025 represents much more than technological achievement. Picture this: a country where the Prime...