Salzburg City Guide: From Classic to Pop

The foodservice scene in Mozart’s birthplace Salzburg with its 150,000 inhabitants and 2.2 m overnight visitors a year thrives on the tensions generated by opposites, such as the high and low seasons, great affluence and youthful exuberance, a proud Baroque tradition and student lifestyle. Our gastronomic City Guide presents a baker’s dozen of interesting establishments...

Oktoberfest, Munich: gastronomic world wonder, power event and export hit

From September 19th to October 4th 2009, Munich celebrated its 176th Oktoberfest. The traditional Bavarian festival is an unequalled economical power event: 5.7 Mio. visitors participated in this year's Oktoberfest. Here are our impressions ...More

Egyptian Export

Now in five countries including the UK, Egyptian coffee bar chain Cilantro has been described by a major international competitor as “the best homegrown concept I’ve ever seen.” Bruce Whitehall talks to general manager Nadine Beshir about the chain’s colourful format, nurturing approach to staff and customers, and the impact of the Arab Spring. Beshir also describes Cairo Kitchen, which hopes to put Egyptian koshari food on the international map.