The Week in Bites <br> 29 January 2017

29 January, 2017

Gold for the USA

Chef Mathew Peters and Team USA claimed an historic victory at the Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France, the first time the US has won gold at the completion. We spoke to Peters and Thomas Keller straight after the win.

Read what they had to say.

Meet the World’s Best Female Chef

Ana Roš of Hiša Franko in Kobarid, Slovenia has been named World’s Best Female Chef 2017, ahead of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony on 5 April in Melbourne.

Find out how Ana reacted to the news.

On the Blog

This week on the blog we brought you a first look at dishes from Enrique Olvera’s new restaurant, a Japanese chef with incredible knife skills, beautiful desserts from the pastry world cup, and a new dish-building tool for chefs.

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Don Julio: Best Restaurant in Latin America

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Don Julio Tops Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2020: See The Full List

The best restaurant in Latin America is Don Julio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Topping Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list for the first time ever.

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Food Videos

Flavour Hacking: How to Cook Eggs

The new video series from Fine Dining Lovers, Flavour Hacking shows you all you need to know about how to cook eggs, how to fry eggs and how to poach eggs. With some chefs' tips and tricks, as well as a little science, you can learn how to make the most delicious eggs every time.

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Cocktails

Christmas Sangria Recipe: How to Make it in Simple Steps

Classic Sangria can be easily played with, making it a drink perfectly adaptable for the Christmas holidays. Just add holiday spices and flavours, and serve up a festive Christmas Sangria.

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Gourmet Tips

Leftover Brisket: Recipes and Ideas Against Food Waste

There are many great ways to save that leftover brisket, from nacho and mac ‘n’ cheese toppings to stuffed peppers and breakfast hashes. Here are a few of our favourite leftover brisket recipes, including chili, tacos and casserole.

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Coronavirus News

Chefs Go on Hunger Strike in Portugal

Chefs, restaurant owners and entertainment professionals have gone on hunger strike in Portugal in protest over a lack of government support for the hospitality industry during lockdown. Fine Dining Lovers was on the scene to speak to TV chef and 'Bread and Water' movement leader Ljubomir Stanisic.

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Drinks

Christmas Mulled Gin Cocktail Recipe: How to Make It

There’s nothing quite like a mulled wine, whether it’s outdoors at a bustling Christmas market, or sat in front of the fireplace in your snug new Christmas slippers. But mulled wine isn’t the only option. So why not try a cup of mulled gin if you haven’t already?