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The future of gastronomy

This year’s Madrid Fusion, themed around The Earth−Our Pantry, was a whirlwind succession of concept-packed talks, cutting edge videos, and heuristic chef demonstrations, and the adrenaline was no doubt pumped up by a stellar lineup which included Heston Blumenthal, Juan Mari and Elena Arzak, Paco Roncero, Triogros brothers, Andoni Luis Aduriz and Rasmus Kofoed.

Paris de luxe

In a city filled with so many stunning sights competing for your attention, it says a lot about a hotel when all you want (well, almost) to do is to get holed up in your suite.

A dollop of love

Instead of steak and wine, why not surprise your other half with a hearty breakfast? Wild Honey’s executive chef Andreas Nauser shares three morning recipes for a special occasion.

Paris dining redux

The City of Lights may have been unseated as the culinary capital of the world, but there’s no denying its clout as the starting ground for fine French gastronomy. Six chefs reveal their favourite restaurants.

Born to bake

Under the magic hands of Belgian top pastry chef Roger Van Damme, it’s hard not to experience culinary ecstasy.

Spotlight on: Chuck Hughes

Beating Bobby Flay in an Iron Chef showdown and becoming the youngest Canadian to emerge victorious in the Kitchen Stadium, is not something many can claim to have done. The chef of TV Series Chuck’s Day Off, who is showcasing his brand of Québécois fare in a series of dining events here from 1 to 3 March, shares his moment of triumph.