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The unofficial laureate of 1980s hedonism on the truths behind his New York novels — and when the ‘Bolivian Marching Powder’ got out of hand
On the Mornington Peninsula, there’s more to running a family winery than passion — and many of the next generation are walking away. The quandary has far-reaching resonance
Given their fall in shares and a general decline in drinking, a get-together makes sense
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Effort to boost local producers draws ire from foreign rivals and domestic merchants
Discussions under way with Brown-Forman to create premium alcohol group as sector battles subdued demand
When it comes to creating destinations, hospitality is in her DNA
Prem Watsa of Fairfax Financial wants to expand the owner of Chutney Mary and Veeraswamy to the US, Canada and the Gulf
New owner Vinarchy is relaunching the once-ubiquitous wine label in the UK after years in the wilderness
Is there anything an egg can’t do?
Hungary’s most famous wine region has made a huge success of dry whites
Thirty guests. 111 eggs. A one-bed flat. A fearless host attempts the impossible omelette supper of her dreams
Simple to cook yet with unlimited scope for geekery, the eggy breakfast is a man’s best friend
In Bessières, you can’t make a giant omelette without breaking 15,000 eggs
An egg may be the jack of all trades, but it is master of them too
Every chef has a favourite trick
The sweary chef thinks critics have got it in for him, but it’s his restaurant that is the problem
For the KL-born creative, the Malaysian capital is modern while staying true to its roots
The sparsely populated Australian island offers a unique culinary experience — Mediterranean feasts served beneath the boughs of a 130-year-old tree
Irwin Simon said he ‘would love’ to see more women drinkers and dismissed health concerns over moderate alcohol consumption
It has canals, ancient palazzos and grand piazzas but for Marina O’Loughlin, the real draw is the array of traditional wine bars — and the snacks they serve
These delightful savoury pastries deserve to be cooked in more kitchens
Texas-style smokehouses are popping up in industrial spaces from Shoreditch to Walthamstow. Here are five of the hottest spots for low-and-slow brisket and ribs
The experts investigate
Frankensteining low-pungency vegetables is popular, but with food the longer way round is often more enjoyable
