Europe News Brussels braces itself for COVID passes to boost vaccinations Lagging vaccination rates in the Belgian capital mean authorities are considering imposing COVID passes for restaurants, bars and other public establishments. 08/09/2021
Travel News 'Mission impossible': French restaurants grapple with new COVID pass Since Monday, a health pass is required to visit bars, restaurants, health centres and to use long-distance public transport across France. 09/08/2021
Travel News Stricter rules and absent tourists put Portugal's restaurants in tough spot Stricter rules and absent tourists put Portugal's restaurants in tough spot 11/07/2021
Earth News 5 meat-free alternatives to the world's most expensive burger Burger made with beluga caviar, king crab and Dom Pérignon costs €5000, but what are some environmentally friendly alternatives? 02/07/2021
Partner content World’s only dry age meat boutique opens in Dubai Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai The world’s only ‘dry aged meat boutique’ has opened in Dubai. The concept store brings a fresh look to the traditional butcher shop. 11/05/2021
Belgium Belgium and Greece ease lockdown rules for public socialising The two countries have made significant moves towards relaxing coronavirus restrictions as some bars and beaches reopen. 09/05/2021
United Kingdom Staff shortages across UK hospitality sector blamed on Brexit Despite a wave of job losses and more than 35,000 fewer employees across the UK's hospitality sector, restaurants and cafes are still struggling to find the staff. 05/05/2021
Partner content A dessert fit for the desert Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai Jessical Préalpato talks about the pressures of being labelled the World’s Best Pastry Chef and gender equality within the restaurant industry as she is commissioned to create a special dessert for the France Pavilion at Expo 2020. 22/04/2021
Partner content The third-wave coffee craze is brewing in Dubai Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai There’s something brewing in Dubai. Rich, often chocolatey and occasionally fruity, artisanal coffee is causing a stir in the emirate. 29/03/2021
World News What help is on the menu for Europe’s struggling restaurateurs? Many of them SMEs, restaurants are edging further and further into the red, forced to rely on the temporary supportive measures being introduced across the continent. But where are they best supported? 08/03/2021
United Kingdom No end in sight for UK hospitality after six weeks of lockdown When the third lockdown began, hopes were raised that it could be over by now, but the government is following advice from health experts not to make any estimates of when businesses can reopen. 10/02/2021
World 'Dark kitchens' popping up all over Madrid. But what are they? The closure of traditional bars and restaurants due to COVID-19 restrictions has given rise to a new culinary concept - the so called 'dark kitchen.' It's an industry comprised of rented cooking spaces and delivered take-away meals, and it's booming in Madrid. 05/02/2021
World News Protests continue across Europe over latest COVID-19 restrictions An authorized demonstration quickly turned into a party in the centre of Perpignan on Saturday, with about 200 ravers dancing to a podium-mounted sound system. 31/01/2021
Earth News Veganuary: The 7 best plant-based restaurants in Europe From Milan to London, these vegan restaurants are the highest rated on the continent. 08/01/2021
Belgium What is it like going to a restaurant amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey on how COVID-19 has changed the restaurant experience in Brussels. 10/06/2020
Earth News Michelin star restaurants go green with new clover rating Which European restaurants have been awarded the sustainability symbol? 09/06/2020
Spain Coping in the age of COVID-19: A gourmet restaurant hungry for diners Coronavirus has caused havoc for businesses across Europe - here's how one recently launched gourmet restaurant in Spain is trying to cope 05/06/2020
No Comment Restaurant puts small greenhouses around tables to prevent COVID-19 As the Netherlands emerges from coronavirus lockdown, restaurants are trying to find new ways to encourage diners to return to their tables. 03/06/2020
No Comment Chefs across Europe are protesting lockdown rules In Latvia, Spain and France, restaurant workers are demaning help for their sector. 27/05/2020
Lithuania Vilnius becomes giant open-air café to support bars and restaurants Cafés and restaurants in Lithuania have been allowed to reopen but only if they respect strict social distancing rules. 04/05/2020