Area Talks

Food News 18-24.05.2026

1️⃣We’re teaming up with the amazing Magdalena Perria, Sofia Paba, and Daniela Tola of Locanda Sa Matracca for an unforgettable Pizza Party. Plus, don’t miss our masterclass with the legendary Alessandro Lo Stocco—renowned pizza chef and international consultant—serving up insights, inspiration, and serious pizza passion!
📍 Milan
🗓️ June 24

2️⃣Table of Flavors: x Casa Julián
arrives at Casa Julián for an exclusive collaboration with : a special Table of Flavors edition inspired by the precision, technique, and elegance of high Italian cuisine.
📍 Guayaquil, Ecuador
🗓️ May 29 & 30

3️⃣ Two Culinary Voices: Dominique Crenn x Pía León
Crenn welcomes León of Kjolle to Atelier Crenn for a one-night-only experience—bringing together two singular culinary voices shaped by place and perspective.
📍 San Francisco
🗓️ June 11

4️⃣ Kumparička & Friends: Evenings of Good Food and Surprises
Kumparička & friends presents a series of relaxed evenings built around good food, good people, and a surprise. Featuring Maša Salopek on desserts.
📍 Istra
🗓️ May 24

5️⃣ Filipino Coffee: Beyond a Good Story
Filipino coffee is no longer just a good story. It’s now real proof that Filipino farmers, their beans, and coffee culture can compete on the world stage. The question is: Will the country keep treating that potential as a side note—or finally back it as if it truly matters?

6️⃣ Ducasse x Frantzén
This will be great fun! Ducasse’s Le Louis XV in Monaco hosts a one-night-only, four-hands dinner with Frantzén—a spectacular culinary collaboration you won’t want to miss.
📍 Monaco
🗓️ September 23

7️⃣ Contemporary Indian Collaboration: x
CHAAT Hong Kong welcomes Ekaa Mumbai for a two-night culinary collaboration shaped by contemporary Indian expression.
and , the tasting menu weaves together regional flavours, personal narratives, and progressive technique—a dialogue between two distinctive kitchens redefining Indian gastronomy today.
📍 Hong Kong
🗓️ June 17 & 18

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Food News 11-17.05.2026
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The Best Pizza announced 2 more incredible speakers for Pizza Talks 2026!pan of , Buenos Aires, and Mauro Colagreco 🔪🔪🔪- behind Mirazur in France & La Pecora Negra in Lyon - will both join us to explore this year’s theme: Legacy & Future. Get ready!
📍Milan🗓️June 24
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Syrco Bakker 🔪🔪flies in from Bali for an exclusive 4-hands dinner with Mauro Loureiro in Setúbal. 2 chefs, 1 unforgettable night!
📍Setúbal🗓️May 20, 2026
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After Del Monte Foods’ bankruptcy and the shutdown of its Modesto and Hughson plants, California farmers are uprooting around 420,000 peach trees across 3,000 acres.
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Henry Onesemo 🔪 of TALA - Auckland’s trailblazing Samoan fine-dining restaurant - joins Nelly Robinson at NEL. Get ready for an unforgettable culinary tale!
📍Sydney 🗓️May 26
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is joining and the crew for a one-night stand! Can’t wait to see what magic unfolds.
📍Milan🗓️June 10, 2026
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From Switzerland to Saigon! Dávid Imre Rózsa of joins and .levie at CieL for a one-of-a-kind collaboration dinner. Two kitchens, two stories, and plenty of “wow” moments.
📍Saigon🗓️May 16, 2026
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Culinary worlds unite in Copenhagen! Eric Vildgaard 🔪🔪🔪 of Jordnær welcomes Viki Geunes 🔪🔪🔪of Zilte for a six-knife collaboration dinner you won’t want to miss. 2 visionary chefs, 1 unforgettable night.
📍Copenhagen🗓️August 15, 2026
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We are celebrating the Pellegrino brothers, Floriano 🔪🔪🔪and Isabella 🔪🔪🔪, featured in CNN Greece! Their journey is one of vision, instinct, and breaking the rules - now opening an exciting new chapter in Valle d’Itria.
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Supermarket Safaris are the new travel trend! 🛒✨Tourists are skipping the crowds and high entry fees at iconic attractions, opting instead to explore grocery stores. For travelers, it’s an authentic way to connect with local life and discover everyday essentials - no tourist traps, just real culture.

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Food News 4-10 May 2026

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The Global Table: LAC Lugano hosts its first edition—a day devoted to contemporary haute cuisine, sponsored by .
Experience masterclasses, thought-provoking talks, and a dinner party.
📍LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
🗓️May 24

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Ramen Hisa - Dubai’s newest destination for authentic ramen, brought to you by the team behind TakaHisa🔪🔪 Japan’s favorite comfort food and premium ingredients.
📍Dubai

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Sergio Herman is closing Le Pristine and PrivéPrivée in Antwerp later this year. He’s trading city life for new adventures in nature.

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„Forces of Nature” is a 2026 series of dinners at 3-Michelin-starred Hiša Franko in Slovenia.
📍Hiša Franko, Slovenia
🗓️Ana Roš x Clare Smyth🔪🔪🔪, May 26
🗓️Ana Roš x Eric Vildgaard🔪🔪🔪, September 13
🗓️Ana Roš x Himanshu Saini🔪🔪🔪, October 13

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Rene Frank 🔪🔪🔪CODA Dessert Dining is hosting a one-day exclusive collaboration with renowned pastry chef Jordi Roca of El Celler de Can Roca.
📍Berlin
🗓️May 30

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A class action lawsuit has been filed in California accusing Cento Fine Foods of “tomato fraud.” The suit alleges the popular Italian food distributor falsely labels its products as San Marzano Certified.

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Adam Byatt 🔪- renowned for his work at Trinity in Clapham - is set to open Rosina, a new neighborhood restaurant, this summer 2026.

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Ahmed al Busaidi:an Omanii chef with Down syndrome who’s breaking barriers and inspiring others through his passion for cooking. Proof that determination can change perceptions.

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Metzger 🔪🔪 & Atherton 🔪🔪 are opening Chez Rose, a French bistro in Mayfair, launching at the former Little Social site on Pollen Street.
📍London
🗓️June 1, 2026

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The EU is close to finalizing a new Plant Reproductive Material regulation, set to modernize decades-old rules by June 2026. While the goal is innovation and resilience, critics warn it could burden farmers, restrict seed exchanges, and threaten agricultural biodiversity

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