Asian woman falls from London rooftop restaurant
September 6th, 2012 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 6 (IANS) An Asian businesswoman died after plunging 80ft from a London rooftop restaurant in front of 100 diners.According to witnesses, the smartly-dressed Asian woman, in her 30s, ... Read more...
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‘Made in Pakistan Expo’ in Mumbai
August 30th, 2012 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) An exhibition displaying Pakistan's finest textiles, marble, herbs and medicines, plastics and variety of dry fruits products -- Made in Pakistan Expo 2012 -- is being ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
New York City restaurant to hold a ‘Duck Fetus Eating Contest’
August 28th, 2012 - 8:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A fertilized egg is something in between an egg and a duck. It is considered a delicacy in many parts of the world. A New York ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Pakistanis outraged as Pizza Hut scraps Ramadan offer
August 8th, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 8 (IANS) Pizza Hut has sparked outrage in Pakistan after it withdrew a popular Ramadan offer, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday.The fast food chain has withdrawn the all-you-can-eat ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Waitresses who wear red get more tips
August 4th, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS) Waitresses who wear red clothes or put on red lipstick get up to 26 percent extra in tips than while wearing other colours, a study has ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Growth in Cuba private sector restaurants, lodging
May 11th, 2012 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
Havana, May 11 (IANS/EFE) Cuba currently has 1,618 restaurants and 5,207 lodgings within the non-state-run sector after the reforms implemented by the government of Raul Castro to increase the scope ... Read more...
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Butler impromptu singing act thrilled diners
April 9th, 2012 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 9 (IANS) Actor Gerard Butler thrilled diners when he joined a restaurant's house band for an impromptu performance.The 42-year-old star was enjoying a night out Sunday with ... Read more...
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Moroccan planned to kill 30 in US suicide attack
February 20th, 2012 - 4:30 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 20 (IANS/EFE) A 29-year-old Moroccan national detained for trying to attack the US Capitol planned to kill around 30 people in a suicide bombing, sources said.Amine Khalifi considered ... Read more...
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Eat from a red plate to lose weight: Study
January 15th, 2012 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 15 (IANS) People who eat from a red plate or drink from red cups cut their food intake by 40 percent, says a new study.The study carried out ... Read more...
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Google buys restaurant review guide Zagat
September 9th, 2011 - 12:07 pm ICT by BNO News
SAN FRANCISCO (BNO NEWS) -- Internet search giant Google Inc. on Thursday announced it has acquired restaurant review guide Zagat in an effort to provide more local content in the United States. ... Read more...
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Bigger bites ensure lesser eating
July 15th, 2011 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 15 (IANS) Larger portions at restaurants usually mean we tend to eat more, but surprisingly bigger bites lead to eating less."We examined the influence of small versus large ... Read more...
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Rihanna, Swift, Gomez back Unicef water campaign
March 19th, 2011 - 9:05 am ICT by IANS
London, March 19 (IANS) Singers Rihanna Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are backing a campaign to force restaurant owners to charge for tap water to help fund clean drinking ... Read more...
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$1,380 bill for one meal gives man shock of life
March 4th, 2011 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, March 4 (IANS) A man in Australia met with a rude shock after he walked into a cafe for a $60 meal but walked out with a $1,380 bill ... Read more...
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Elderly man trying to park his car rams into restaurant
March 4th, 2011 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, March 4 (IANS) An elderly man rammed his car into a southeast Melbourne restaurant, causing chaos all around and injuring 17 people. It is believed he was probably trying ... Read more...
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US restaurant sells handbags made from cows customers have just eaten
February 11th, 2011 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 11 (ANI): A restaurant in America is offering its customers the chance to buy leather handbags made from the skin of the cow that they have just eaten.According to the ... Read more...
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What draws you to a restaurant: social experience and a ‘healthy menu’
January 14th, 2011 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): A new study has found that two factors come into play while deciding a restaurant you would like to go back to - the social experience and the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
‘I am hooker but one that pays taxes’, jokes Gaga
January 7th, 2011 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 7 (ANI): Lady Gaga recently joked to diners at the Plaza Oak Room that "she's a hooker, but one that still has to pay taxes."Gaga, dressed in a bizarre ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Johnny Rockets Gets To Meet Their “Undercover Boss” John Fuller
December 13th, 2010 - 8:46 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It was time for CEO John Fuller, to visit his famous food chain Johnny Rockets, in the last episode of "Undercover Boss," to find the experience ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
New Chinese restaurant has robos as waitresses!
December 10th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 10 (ANI): A new restaurant has opened in Shandong province of China, and has robots as waitresses.The Dalu Rebot Restaurant, in Jinan, has six robot waitresses and can cater for ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
People behave better when they are being watched: Study
December 9th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 09 (ANI): It's true that we are better behaved when someone is watching us, but a new research has stated even if we are surrounded by images of eyes, and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
People with new money lack dining etiquette, says restaurateur
November 28th, 2010 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 28 (ANI): A new breed of diners may have hefty pockets but they lack etiquette, says a restaurateur of almost 20 years.La Pegna, born in Italy, owns Rialtos in Subiaco ... Read more...
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Berlusconi’s TV friend gets punched in restaurant brawl
November 26th, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 26 (ANI): One of Silvio Berlusconi's closest aides was pummelled in one of the city's top restaurants.Emilio Fede, the news director on Mediaset 4, a television channel that is ultimately ... Read more...
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Dine-in-the-dark eatery in NY completely safe, claims manager
November 14th, 2010 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Nov 14 (ANI): A restaurant-with no light and blind waiters serving French cuisine-is as safe as a normal restaurant, claims manager.The dine-in-the-dark eatery Dans le Noir-a windowless space devoid of ... Read more...
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Kate Moss stuns fans with impromptu singing in Qatar
October 30th, 2010 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 30 (ANI): Gig-goers at a jazz concert in Qatar were left stunned when Brit model Kate Moss reportedly jumped on stage for an impromptu performance.The supermodel paid a brief visit ... Read more...
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North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-il tries hand at restaurant designing
October 23rd, 2010 - 1:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 23 (ANI): North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il has bolstered his CV with a new skill - restaurant design.The 68-year-old Kim personally provided "on-site guidance" during the construction of a new ... Read more...
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Synthetic DNA spray tracks burglars
October 21st, 2010 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 21 (IANS) A novel device that sprays burglars with synthetic DNA, which allows police to track them down, is being deployed in restaurants and offices.
The spray is activated whenever ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Creepy-crawlies in Mexican-style on Brooklyn restaurant’s menu
September 15th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 15 (ANI): Caterpillars, mealworms and moth larvae give you a creepy feeling? What if you have to eat them? A Brooklyn restaurant has all this on the menu.Adventurous diners with ... Read more...
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Peter Crouch’s fiancé Abbey Clancy pregnant
September 15th, 2010 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 15 (ANI): WAG Abbey Clancy is 12-weeks pregnant with cheating fiancé Peter Crouch's baby.The overjoyed model, 24, went for a celebration lunch after her 12-week scan and told a male ... Read more...
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US restaurant says business is better than ever after screaming kids ban
September 10th, 2010 - 3:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 10 (ANI): A North Carolina restaurant is apparently witnessing better business after it banned unruly children, with a sign on the front door saying screaming children will not be tolerated. ... Read more...
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A glass of milk takes garlic breath away!
August 31st, 2010 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 31 (ANI): Scientists say the best way to combat garlic's lingering odour is to have a glass of milk.Drinking milk was found to reduce garlic breath when even brushing your ... Read more...
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Queens comedian lives in bathroom for 5 days to kick Internet addiction!
August 25th, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Aug 25 (ANI): Queens comedian Mark Malkoff is known for the quirky things he is always up to, but this is his best yet, or worst, as he lives ... Read more...
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US restaurant has blind waiters serving meals in the dark
August 21st, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 21 (ANI): A restaurant has promised to give diners in America a new feel for eating out altogether after it announced that blind waiters will be serving meals in complete ... Read more...
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Five Guys Burger Voted As The Best Fast Food Burger In US
August 18th, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Aug 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Five Guys is a fast casual restaurant chain that originated in Arlington, Virginia. The chain is famous for its hamburgers, hot dogs and french fries. The ... Read more...
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‘World’s healthiest fish n chips’ created
August 14th, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 14 (ANI): A British chippie has come up with the world's healthiest fish and chips - with just 500 calories, which is 330 less than a traditional meal.Oliver's Fish and ... Read more...
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Iowa Chef Christopher Turla Fined $335 for Licking Toads on the Job
August 13th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Aug 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Chef Christopher Turla was recently fined three hundred and thirty five dollars after he was video taped kissing and licking toads and even stuffing them in his ... Read more...
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