Taj’s London Hotels Set Out Diwali Dining Calendar with Quilon Brunch and New Kona Afternoon Tea

Illuminated Taj hotel courtyard in London with a large purple lotus-shaped decoration and evening lights

Five London dining venues will offer festive thalis, Indian brunches, buffets and themed drinks from 16 October to 8 November, with a new afternoon tea launching on 1 November. KEY TAKEAWAYS Taj’s Westminster hotels are offering Diwali dining experiences between 16 October and 8 November 2026. Quilon will serve a £56 vegetarian brunch on 7–8… Read the full news article

Cleveland Guardians playoff dining adds lobster-topped sausage and Korean BBQ chicken at Progressive Field

Surf n Turf sandwich with sausage, lobster salad, sauce and lettuce on a bun, photographed with a Delaware North flag.

Delaware North introduces two ALCS sandwiches while keeping its gochujang chicken and bacon-jalapeño footlong available to baseball fans. KEY TAKEAWAYS Two limited-time ALCS food items have joined the playoff menu at Progressive Field. Surf n Turf is served at the 5 Star stand in Section 150; Korean BBQ Chicken is at Landing Food in Section… Read the full news article

South Australia Makes Its Michelin Guide Debut with 77 Restaurants and Two Stars for Magill Estate

Dining room at Magill Estate Restaurant overlooking the landscape at sunset

The inaugural 2027 selection spans Adelaide and regional dining destinations, with 11 starred restaurants, 16 Bib Gourmands and three special awards. KEY TAKEAWAYS South Australia’s first Michelin Guide selection recognises 77 restaurants in its 2027 edition. Magill Estate Restaurant is the sole two-star recipient, with 10 other restaurants awarded one star. Sixteen Bib Gourmand venues… Read the full news article

Fontana gives Spring St. Night Market a Halloween send-off this week

Promotional flyer for the City of Fontana Spring St. Night Market with Halloween-themed artwork and event details

The City of Fontana will stage the year’s final Spring St. Night Market on Oct. 16 with free admission, live entertainment and a spooky-season costume theme. KEY TAKEAWAYS Fontana’s final Spring St. Night Market of the year will take place on Friday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The free event will be… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Kyoto Turns Ten with Golden Dining and Autumn Garden Stays

Family standing on a bridge over a koi pond in a landscaped garden.

The Higashiyama hotel celebrates its October 15 milestone with special culinary experiences and a seasonal offer overlooking the historic Shakusui-en pond garden. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto marks its tenth anniversary on October 15, 2026. Limited-time golden-themed culinary experiences form part of the celebrations. An autumn stay offer features views of the 800-year-old Shakusui-en… Read the full news article

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Fall Dining Wave Meets Expanded Flights and a New Cruise Homeport

Aerial view of Fort Lauderdale's coastal waterfront with marinas, boats, hotels and a bridge.

Restaurants along Las Olas and the waterfront join JetBlue’s growing network and Royal Caribbean’s November arrival at Port Everglades. KEY TAKEAWAYS JetBlue expects approximately 150 or more daily flights from Fort Lauderdale by the end of 2026. Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas is scheduled to sail from Port Everglades in November. NAIA and Caviar… Read the full news article

Kimpton Everly Hotel appoints Andrew Priest and Matt Ranney to lead Hollywood dining

Andrew Priest, Kimpton Everly Hotel’s Director of Food & Beverage, standing in front of shelves of bottles at a bar.

New food-and-beverage leadership will oversee four hotel venues as a November chef’s table and holiday market approach. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kimpton Everly Hotel has appointed Andrew Priest Director of Food & Beverage and Matt Ranney Executive Chef. The pair will oversee Jane Q, Written Hand Restaurant & Lobby Bar, The Scene rooftop pool and White Label… Read the full news article

Thanksgiving in Nashville brings ballroom buffet and Bacco dining to Four Seasons

Overhead view of a Thanksgiving meal with a roasted turkey, rolls, vegetables, pumpkins and seasonal accompaniments

The November 26 offerings include a skyline-view holiday buffet from noon to 7 p.m. and Italian-inspired restaurant dining, with reservations now available. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Hotel Nashville will offer a Thanksgiving buffet in its Grand Ballroom and dining at Bacco on November 26, 2026. The buffet runs from noon to 7 p.m. and features… Read the full news article

Abu Dhabi’s Saikindō listening bar wins three international design accolades

Japanese-inspired Saikindō lounge with dramatic illuminated ceiling, colourful tiger mural and richly furnished seating.

The Japanese-inspired venue at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi earns Best Bar Design at The World’s 50 Best Bars and top honours at the 2026 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. KEY TAKEAWAYS Saikindō at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island received the 2026 Best Bar Design Award at The World’s 50 Best… Read the full news article

ARGO at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong reaches highest-ever position in World’s 50 Best Bars 2026

Guests seated at ARGO bar inside Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

The Hong Kong hotel bar climbed to No. 25 on the global list, adding to a year in which Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has also been recognized for its restaurant and hotel offerings on the 50 Best platform. KEY TAKEAWAYS ARGO at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has been ranked No. 25 in The… Read the full news article

Nordic Village returns to Four Seasons Minneapolis for its fifth winter season

Two people wearing winter jackets and knit hats smile outside wooden cabins as snow falls.

Opening November 6, the rooftop dining experience brings private cabins, Scandinavian-inspired dishes and a weekend artisan market back to downtown Minneapolis. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nordic Village at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is scheduled to reopen on November 6, 2026, for its fifth winter season. The rooftop venue offers eight private dining cabins and The Lodge bar,… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Dubai brings back Jou Jou Supper Club with Spanish-inspired La Mesa Mediterranea

Dining room interior at Jou Jou Brasserie at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Jou Jou Brasserie will host a one-night collaboration on October 15 as Chef Daniel Gallo and Chef Teresa Ibanez present a shared-table Mediterranean menu at the Jumeirah Beach resort. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach will host the second edition of the Jou Jou Supper Club on October 15. The one-night event… Read the full news article

Christmas in Madrid takes shape with rooftop dining and New Year celebrations at Four Seasons

Festive Christmas tree and illuminated facade of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid in the Spanish capital.

The hotel’s 2026 festive programme spans a €1,200 New Year’s Eve gala, seasonal dining at Dani Brasserie and El Patio, family traditions and wellness experiences. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Hotel Madrid has detailed a festive programme of seasonal dining, entertainment, private events and wellness activities for Christmas 2026 and early January 2027. The New Year’s… Read the full news article

Four Seasons takes its DIFC dining service into Dubai offices with curated delivery boxes

White Four Seasons Hotel Dubai DIFC presentation boxes with trays of savoury snacks and desserts on a stone tabletop.

The hotel is bringing breakfast, lunch and miniature desserts to corporate gatherings around Dubai International Financial Centre, with group boxes priced from AED 750. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre has introduced prepared-to-order group catering boxes delivered to offices in DIFC and the Gate District. The Breakfast Box costs AED 750 and… Read the full news article

Texas dining map grows as Michelin awards three new Stars in 2026 guide

MICHELIN Guide and Travel Texas partnership logos announcing the 2026 restaurant destination selection

Austin’s Fabrik and Kappo Kappo join Fort Worth’s Goldee’s Bar-B•Q among newly honored restaurants, as the statewide guide reaches 149 selections. KEY TAKEAWAYS Three restaurants gained One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 Texas guide: Fabrik and Kappo Kappo in Austin and Goldee’s Bar-B•Q in Fort Worth. The full selection includes 149 restaurants across 30 cuisine… Read the full news article

Anantara Siam Bangkok sets Guinness World Record with 101-metre mango sticky rice

Chefs at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel assemble a record-breaking mango sticky rice during World Gourmet Festival 2026 as Guinness World Records adjudication takes place.

The World Gourmet Festival 2026 stunt celebrated Thai culinary heritage and ended with the record-breaking dessert being donated through Scholars of Sustenance Thailand. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel set a Guinness World Records title with a 101.15-metre mango sticky rice during World Gourmet Festival 2026. The record attempt brought together Michelin-recognised visiting chefs and… Read the full news article

Harry’s New York Bar in Paris to host New Orleans French 75 takeover on 24 October

Three portrait photographs of bartenders posed in bar settings, with shelves of bottles behind two of them.

Bartenders from Cure and Jewel of the South will join the MacElhone family’s Paris institution for a public afternoon comparing two cocktail traditions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Harry’s New York Bar in Paris will host a public New Orleans-themed guest shift on 24 October 2026 from noon to 5 p.m. Neal Bodenheimer and Chris Hannah will join… Read the full news article

Regent Seven Seas Prestige adds exclusive culinary rituals ahead of December maiden voyage

White Regent Seven Seas cruise ship sailing at sea beneath a pastel evening sky

Four ship-only tasting experiences and new destination-inspired lunches extend the luxury line’s onboard dining programme, with select events available by reservation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Seven Seas Prestige will offer four ship-exclusive tasting or beverage experiences including a private Skyview Regent Suite ritual. Four additional destination-themed Connoisseur Wine Lunches are planned across Regent’s fleet. Select tastings have… Read the full news article

The Manila Hotel Cuts Christmas Hamper Prices by 30% for Early Buyers

Two wicker Christmas gift hampers with festive treats, a teddy bear and decorative fans in The Manila Hotel's early-bird promotion.

Deluxe and Premium festive gift collections are available at discounted rates until November 20, with pickup running through January 3, 2027. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Manila Hotel is offering 30% off two Christmas hamper collections from October 10 to November 20, 2026. Deluxe hampers cost PHP 3,211.60 nett during the promotion, down from PHP 4,588. Premium… Read the full news article

Taste of Hayward Returns October 22 with a Downtown-Wide Food and Drink Trail

Downtown Hayward street scene with a large Taste of Hayward event logo in the foreground

The second annual California tasting event will feature more than 25 downtown restaurants and bars, a Taste Passport and live music. KEY TAKEAWAYS The second annual Taste of Hayward takes place Thursday October 22 2026 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. More than 25 downtown restaurants and bars are participating in the tasting event. Tickets… Read the full news article

McKinney’s Tinseltown Tavern Returns to The Stix Icehouse for a Third Holiday Season

Red and gold decorated Christmas trees in a warmly lit restaurant interior.

The November 17–January 3 pop-up brings vintage Christmas decor, festive menus and family activities, from Santa visits to an outdoor movie night. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tinseltown Tavern returns to The Stix Icehouse in McKinney from November 17, 2026, to January 3, 2027. December events include Santa photos, Christmas trivia, music bingo, an ugly-sweater contest and an… Read the full news article

Michelin-Recognised Chefs and Omani Culinary Traditions Meet in Salalah This November

Festival promotional artwork featuring portraits of participating chefs and Al Baleed Culinary Festival 2026 branding

The fifth Al Baleed Culinary Festival pairs international guest chefs with Omani talent across seven dinners and a four-day pastry showcase in November 2026. KEY TAKEAWAYS Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara will host the fifth Al Baleed Culinary Festival throughout November 2026. The programme features seven dinners, including visits by Osman Sezener and 2025… Read the full news article

Seattle Holiday Season 2026 Brings Christmas Ship Cruises, Festive Markets and Space Needle Celebrations

Illuminated holiday cruise ship sailing at night on Seattle waterfront with the Space Needle in the background

From 27 November waterfront sailings to Nordic marketplaces and a New Year’s Eve skyline show, the city’s winter calendar stretches into January. KEY TAKEAWAYS Argosy Cruises’ 77th Christmas Ship Festival is scheduled from 27 November to 23 December 2026. Pike Place Market hosts Magic in the Market on 28 November and a holiday night market… Read the full news article

Hoofddorp’s Autumn Beer Walk Returns in November with Six Town-Centre Tasting Stops

Two people toasting with glasses of golden beer bearing the Biertocht Hoofddorp Centrum logo

The 8 November Biertocht pairs bock beers and snacks across six hospitality venues, with three self-paced routes and 300 tickets available. KEY TAKEAWAYS Biertocht Hoofddorp Centrum takes place on Sunday 8 November 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Six participating establishments each provide one different bock beer and accompanying snack. Three self-paced routes accommodate… Read the full news article

Singapore’s JAG Head Chef Laurence Tan Brings Two Intimate Dining Experiences to Milaidhoo Maldives

Chef Laurence Tan standing in a sunlit restaurant interior, wearing a dark blue apron over a white chef’s jacket.

A 16 October cooking class and a five-course dinner limited to 16 guests on 17 October bring the Michelin-starred restaurant’s culinary approach to Baa Atoll. KEY TAKEAWAYS Laurence Tan, head chef of Singapore’s one-Michelin-star JAG, will visit Milaidhoo Maldives on 16–17 October 2026. Guests can join a cooking class on 16 October and a five-course… Read the full news article

Azerbaijani chefs bring regional flavours to Adana’s 10th Taste Festival

A chef in white serves a plate of rice and other food to visitors gathered at an outdoor festival stand in Adana.

Live cooking demonstrations at the 9–11 October gathering in Türkiye put culinary heritage at the centre of Azerbaijan's tourism outreach. KEY TAKEAWAYS Azerbaijan Tourism Board and the Azerbaijan National Culinary Centre took part in Adana's tenth food festival on 9–11 October 2026. Azerbaijani chefs used live demonstrations to introduce regional ingredients, preparation methods and culinary… Read the full news article

Thailand turns Madrid food festival into nationwide holiday-booking campaign in Spain

Visitors browsing Thai travel and food promotion stands at a busy indoor exhibition.

Viajes El Corte Inglés is promoting Thailand packages across Spain as TAT targets 20 million consumer exposures and around 3,000 winter-season sales. KEY TAKEAWAYS TAT and Viajes El Corte Inglés are running a Spain-wide Thailand travel promotion from 26 September through October 2026. The campaign aims for at least 20 million consumer exposures and around… Read the full news article

Chile’s Centro del Vino Concha y Toro wins South American tourism winery award after Pirque debut

Three women pose with an award trophy in front of the 33rd Annual World Travel Awards backdrop.

The immersive 12,000-square-metre attraction near Santiago takes a regional World Travel Awards title and joins the 2026 global shortlist. KEY TAKEAWAYS Centro del Vino Concha y Toro won South America’s Leading Tourism Winery 2026 at the 11 October World Travel Awards ceremony in Jamaica. Opened in July 2025, the 12,000-square-metre attraction in Pirque combines immersive… Read the full news article

InterContinental Taipei Opens at Taipei Dome With 347 Rooms and Seven Dining Concepts

Elevated view of InterContinental Taipei in the centre of the skyline, with Taipei Dome to the right and Taipei 101 farther back.

IHG’s new Taiwan flagship combines chef-led restaurants, residential-style suites and event facilities in Xinyi District. KEY TAKEAWAYS InterContinental Taipei has opened with 347 rooms and suites at the Taipei Dome complex in Xinyi District. The hotel offers seven dining concepts, including restaurants led by chef Akira Back, plus an indoor pool and event spaces. Selected… Read the full news article

Park Hyatt Milan Chef Joshua Acquaviva Brings Neapolitan Cooking to Alila Kothaifaru Maldives

Chef Joshua Acquaviva standing in a white chef jacket beside a dining table in a restaurant

The 25 October–3 November residency pairs the Pellico 3 head chef with the resort’s culinary team for Italian dining and small-group pizza workshops in Raa Atoll. KEY TAKEAWAYS Pellico 3 head chef Joshua Acquaviva will be in residence at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives from 25 October to 3 November 2026. The Italian programme at Pibati Sul… Read the full news article