Food
Vegetarian diets not always the most climate-friendly, researchers say
It may be possible to help tackle climate change while still munching on the occasional bacon sandwich or slurping a few oysters, a new study suggested on Tuesday. Scientists found that diets in which meat, fish or dairy products were consumed only once a day would leave less of a… Read
Bottoms up at The Heineken Rugby Sky Bar 2019
Players and fans have flown to Japan from all around the world to participate in rugby's quadrennial event that begins Friday. Sports captures the hearts of many because it is not just about the wins, but also the sportsmanship, the adrenaline rush, and the bottoms up! Join players and other… Read
Freeze, can, pickle, dry? 4 ways to preserve summer produce
In the last warm weeks of summer, it’s hard to imagine that today’s tomatoes, corn, peaches and other late-summer bounty will soon be just memories. But wait, they don’t have to be. With a bit of forethought, and a bit of time, we can safeguard some of this magnificent produce… Read
Giant pizza sandwich, called Meat Mountain, packed with 18 different types of meat
We’ve seen a lot of weird and wonderful pizzas come our way in Japan, but right now we’re pushing them all aside for a brand new contender that promises to steal our hearts and possibly kill them at the same time. Called “Nikku Mountain” (“Meat Mountain“), this new greasy dish comes from Aoki’s, a Japanese pizza chain… Read
'Friends' cafe opens in Tokyo for one week
It’s been 25 years since American TV sitcom "Friends" made its debut on Sept 22, 1994, and Japan is celebrating the anniversary with a special limited-time cafe in the capital. Located at the FoodLab cafe on the ground floor of the Loft store in Ginza, the new cafe will be fitted with a photo… Read
Long live chocolate: ANA InterContinental Tokyo presents Chocolate Sensations 2019
The ANA InterContinental Tokyo will present Chocolate Sensations 2019 at 10 of its restaurants and bars, and throughout its public spaces, from Oct 1 through Jan 14, 2020. Chocolate Sensations is a multi-sensory adventure, which promises a whole host of completely unique and immersive experiences with chocolate. Bigger and better… Read
Alcoholic seltzer craze sweeps U.S.
Health-conscious American millennials have found their drink of choice: alcoholic carbonated water that is lower in calories and carbs than beer and wine. A hard seltzer craze is sweeping the United States as Generations Y and Z pursue healthier lifestyles, influenced by viral trends on Instagram and YouTube. U.S. sales… Read
Plan now for the best tomatoes next year
A myth among tomato lovers is that home-grown tomatoes taste best. Not true! The best varieties of tomatoes are what taste best, whether they're grown on a farm or in a backyard. What about growing conditions? You would think that tomatoes grown on a farm or backyard in a sunny,… Read
Got a haul of apples? Here's what to do with them
It's that time of year again, when fresh apples are piled high at farmer's markets. If you are lucky enough to live near an orchard, you can take the day and pick your own bushel of apples. But whether you are picking them at the market or off a tree,… Read
Grand Hyatt Tokyo presents sports burgers, white truffle and matsutake dishes, Halloween cocktails and desserts
Grand Hyatt Tokyo has announced its new fall menus at its 10 restaurants and bars, welcoming the best fall has to offer with innovative dishes that incorporate the essence of fall while new cocktails and sweets capture the warm and robust flavors of the season’s bounty. Highlights include: -- Exclusive… Read
