Big in Japan: Mega Meals
Giant bowls of food -- containing as much as 2,248 calories -- are in high demand among young Japanese men.Now Trending: Fried Chicken With a Dash of Economic Survival
Restaurant cosultants Joseph Baum & Michael Whitemanhave published their annual list (PDF) of food and dining trends for the coming year. What's going to be big in 2010? Fried chicken, lamb riblets, and tart-sweet flavors; but, also, economic survival, reassurance, and comfort and safety.Mac 'n' Cheese's Moment
The Wall Street Journal tracks the rise of mac 'n' cheese on menus in New York City.It's Hip to Sip
According to the New York Times, sipping fresh juice from a coconut has become de rigeur for the hipsters of Williamsburg.
Pairings: Beer and Cheese
Pairing cheese with beer -- rather than wine -- is gaining legitimacy according to the Wall Street Journal.
Standing Room Only
With their cheap prices, Japan's so-called tachinomi (standing-only bars) are proliferating in Tokyo during a recession economy.
More Than Mutton
The Wall Street Journal profiles five Norwegian chefs who are changing the face of their nation's cuisine and impacting the international culinary scene.
Berlin and Beyond: Crazy for Currywurst
The Wall Street Journal reports that currywurst and its "cult-like" following are taking the world by storm.
Vegetarianism on the Rise in Argentina
The Economist reports that vegetarianism is spreading in steak-loving Argentina.
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