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Mandatory price transparency for food and beverage sector
ISTANBUL The Trade Ministry has enacted a new rule requiring restaurants, cafes, patisseries and other food and beverage establishments that meet the ministry-defined criteria to share their price lists with the government electronically....

Beloved restaurant owner is shot dead in random attack while he played dominoes with girlfriend in Miami
An adored owner of restaurant and community activist in Miami was slain outside his shop in cold blood next to his girlfriend. Dwight C. Wells was playing dominoes outside his shop, Winning and Won Turkey Legs in Florida, on the night of October...

Palestinians and Israelis join forces in Paris with new restaurant
A new restaurant opened its doors in Paris on Saturday, founded by a Palestinian from Gaza and a Franco-Israeli, aiming to promote reconciliation through food. The Palestinian, French and Israeli flags fly from the ceiling of Sababa, the Taste of...

Adana’s unceasing flavors dazzle gastronomy festival
ADANA The southern city of Adana, Türkiye’s culinary gem where food thrives round-the-clock, sizzled with flavor this weekend, hosting a vibrant gastronomy festival that showcased its iconic cuisine and bold regional delicacies. From the first...

St. Matthews to welcome Middle Eastern restaurant Shawarma Shack
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new Middle Eastern restaurant, Shawarma Shack, is preparing to open in mid-November at 4600 Shelbyville Road in the Shelbyville Road Plaza. Co-owner Yazan Rababah said the St. Matthews location will be the first of...

Does Panda Express support Israel? Its political and business stance
There is no overt political support for Israel on Panda Express’s part. Operating as a corporately owned corporation without franchises, the company is well known for its quick-service American Chinese restaurant network. At the moment, there are...

Three Qatari officials killed in car crash near Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt
Three employees of Qatar's Amiri Diwan, its top government body, have been killed in a car crash near Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm El Sheikh, Qatar's embassy in Cairo said in a post on X on Sunday. The embassy said two others were injured...

Could this be the most elegant airport lounge in Saudi Arabia?
Paving the way for a world-class airline It’s the airline everyone is talking about – Riyadh Air. After announcing the start of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), launching on October 26 for select groups and Riyadh Air...

Dubai’s Next Luxury Hotel Is Set to Be the Tallest in the World—and Reservations Are Now Open
Dubai, the Middle Eastern city of superlatives, is taking its dazzling skyline to new heights yet again with the opening of the 82-floor Ciel Dubai Marina in November. The property is billing itself as the world’s tallest hotel. At 1,237 feet, it...

Register Now for Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K: Thanksgiving Tradition Returns!
Is It Time for the Lions Turkey Trot 5K Already? Yes! Registration is open for the Naperville Noon Lions Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K! “What’s in it for me?” you ask. You will have fun. You can burn off calories before your big Thanksgiving...

Luxury Meets Gastronomy: Alain Ducasse And Delilah Arrive At Wynn Al Marjan Island, UAE
What is Delilah at Wynn Al Marjan Island? Delilah is a glamorous supper club-style restaurant, part of Wynn Resorts’ partnership with The h.wood Group, bringing the iconic dining experience to the Middle East for the first time. When will Delilah...

New Israeli-Palestinian eatery in Paris aims for peace via food
PARIS (AFP) — A new restaurant opened its doors in Paris on Saturday, founded by a Palestinian from Gaza and a Franco-Israeli, aiming to promote reconciliation through food. The Palestinian, French and Israeli flags fly from the ceiling of...

Does Little Caesars support Israel? The truth behind its neutral policy
Little Caesars does not actively support Israel or take a direct political position. The business has failed to support Israel publicly and considers a neutral position on political issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian war. Does Little...

5 Israeli burger joints you wouldn't want to miss
One of the world’s most popular foods continues to thrive on Israeli streets. From Yavne and Jerusalem to Kfar Saba, Ramla and the north, we tracked down five fresh spots each serving its own version of the perfect burger. Here’s what to expect...

Delray Beach's new Amar Sandwich Shop to offer Middle Eastern dishes in grab-and-go format
Of all the new dishes that will be available at the new Amar Sandwich Shop on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, owner Nicholas Kurban is most excited about their shawarma. "No one does it like I'm going to do it. They're going to fall in love," he...

Saudi Arabia’s cloud kitchen evolution: from hidden kitchens to branded empires
Saudi entrepreneurs are rethinking how restaurants operate and how kitchens can do more with less Waad Hussain ALKHOBAR: With delivery now dominating the food game, Saudi entrepreneurs are rethinking how restaurants operate and how kitchens can do...

New PBC restaurant to offer Mediterranean dishes, grab-and-go menu
A new fast-casual restaurant, Amar Sandwich Shop, is set to open in late October in Delray Beach. It will serve Lebanese and Middle Eastern street foods like shawarma, pita wraps, and bowls. The new eatery is a grab-and-go version of the more...

CIFF 2025 Preview: 10 Films That Already Have Our Attention
The Cairo International Film Festival is stepping into this year with a selection that feels both grounded and daring — a showcase of filmmakers who are bending genres, revisiting histories, and challenging the idea of what Arab and global cinema...

World AFP 'Taste of peace': Palestinian, Israeli join forces in Paris
A new restaurant opened its doors in Paris on Saturday, founded by a Palestinian from Gaza and a Franco-Israeli, aiming to promote reconciliation through food. The Palestinian, French and Israeli flags fly from the ceiling of "Sababa, the Taste of...

'Taste of peace': Palestinian, Israeli join forces in Paris
A new restaurant opened its doors in Paris on Saturday, founded by a Palestinian from Gaza and a Franco-Israeli, aiming to promote reconciliation through food.The Palestinian, French and Israeli flags fly from the ceiling of "Sababa, the Taste of...