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Georgian Wine Presented in the German City of Deidesheim
With financial support from the National Wine Agency and in cooperation with German marketing firm ff.k Public Relations, a wine tasting event was held in Deidesheim, Germany, as part of the international “TOP 50 Sommeliers” program. The tasting...

Discover Michelin-Starred Restaurants Worthy of the Trip
If you love traveling as much as I do, then it’s likely you’re thinking the same way I am as fall arrives in California and summer crowds jamming faraway places recede. That’s the sign for me that it’s time to travel again and take my next big...
I skipped Oktoberfest for Germany’s other big drinking festival
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'€223,000 for plastic seating': German Taxpayers' Association denounces careless spending
A bike path that ends at a traffic island, plastic chairs costing more than €200,000, cost explosions in opera house construction: once again, the Taxpayers' Association has denounced instances of tax waste in Germany in its black book. Germany's...

Oktoberfest celebrations happening this weekend at restaurant in Crystal City
With October finally here, a restaurant in Crystal City is transforming its outdoor patio and park space into an Oktoberfest-themed beer garden this weekend. Festivities at Surreal will include long, communal picnic tables, refreshment kiosks and...

First job at Aurora restaurant, mom in disbelief
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I wanted to add some humor and a hands-on life experience to last week’s article, where I talked about The Blue Lantern Restaurant. In the summer of 1974, and soon going into my sophomore year at East Aurora High...

More than 40 new restaurants are on the way to the Philly area this fall
More than 40 restaurants are on the way to the Philadelphia area this fall. There are a few trends to watch: Several are food hall-style concepts, such as Ridge Hall (soft-open in Ambler), Gather Food Hall (about three weeks away in University...

All the new restaurants, with a cherry on top | Let’s Eat
Happy October. I’m tracking 40 or so new restaurants on the way for fall, typically high season for newcomers. But first: Get your tickets to The Inquirer’s Food Fest now. The all-day event at the Fillmore on Nov. 15 will gather dozens of top...

What's it like to eat at Cento, Cameron Mitchell's 100th restaurant?
Ask anyone in the business: Running a restaurant is hard work. Sure, they can be fun and creative and at times even magical places for guests and staff alike to enjoy a delicious and convivial experience. But the work is physically demanding, the...

Montgomery County food safety inspections found mold in restaurant’s HVAC vent
Here are the violations reported in food safety inspection reports from Montgomery County conducted the week of Sept. 21-27, 2025. We highlight the inspection reports for retail food and drink establishments under the jurisdiction of the...

Germantown community says ‘prost’ to 31st annual Oktoberfest celebration
GERMANTOWN – Germantown residents and community members donned their lederhosen and came out to Dheinsville Historical Park, N128-W18780 Holy Hill Road in Germantown, to celebrate German culture as the Germantown Historical Society celebrated the...
McDonald's considers another Collierville location as former restaurant remains vacant
Collierville McDonald's Carriage Crossing property rights Subscriber Only Are you enjoying your subscription? Your subscription gives you unlimited access to all of The Daily Memphian’s news, written by nearly 40 local journalists and more than 20...

Top 16 restaurants in Paarl for every food lover in 2025
The top restaurants in Paarl are known for their blend of flavours, locally-sourced ingredients, and family-friendly dining spots. These restaurants have become staples for locals and tourists by boasting elegant backdrop scenery views....

SA agro-processors to hunt new markets in Germany
A group of agro-processors could be reaching their breakthrough on an international stage next week during the Anuga International Trade Fair in Germany. The 36 will have an opportunity to showcase their products to food importers from across the...

Coming from Germany, I got a warm welcome, but why do Americans love the cold?
As the end of my two-month stay in the United States approaches, I must admit that my time here was even more terrific than I expected. And I swear I’m not just saying that because I’m afraid of upsetting someone at the U.S. Department of State...

Germany's Döhler lifts stake in Treatt to just over 10%
The German food and beverage ingredients company said it has bought just over 4.18m shares in Treatt. "Döhler views Treatt as a high-quality company and recognises its strong position in the natural extracts and flavours market," it said. "Döhler...

German loyalty to Croatia being tested
Warning signs from Germany Croatia’s 2025 tourism season has once again delivered impressive numbers, with 15.5 million arrivals and over 79 million overnight stays recorded by the end of August – a slight increase on last year. Revenues remain...
3 New Memphis Restaurants to Try This Month
From burritos and epic sandwiches to a retro 1980s-inspired wine bar, we’re back with another roundup of new Memphis restaurants to add to your rotation this season. Check them out! Mitchell’s Breakfast Burritos Neighborhood: Downtown More Info:...

In Germany, a boxing match decides fight over birthplace of bratwurst
Call it the Thrilla in Thuringia. On Friday evening, two boxers stepped into the ring in the small Thuringian city of Mühlhausen to settle a centuries-old debate: Who can claim title to the world’s oldest bratwurst? In one corner stood a fighter...

SWLA restaurant invites community to celebrate Oktoberfest this weekend
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - This weekend, on Oct. 4, Lake Charles will be getting a glimpse of what Bavarian culture looks like. Crying Eagle Brewing Company is hosting its annual Oktoberfest event at its university location, where there will be...