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OFM awards 2013 chef of the decade: Heston Blumenthal

To mark the 10th anniversary of the OFM awards, our judges chose, from a shortlist of 10, the chef of the decade – it's the man from the Fat Duck and Dinner. But, he explains, it hasn't all been plain sailing.. Read more fr0m The Guardian  

Would you like a gourmet surprise with that? Chefs make decadent dishes from MCDONALD'S ingredients

When you think of fine dining, McDonald's is probably not at the top of your list, but that didn't stop a group of chefs attempting to turn the chain's fast food into gourmet cuisine.  With creations ranging from kung pao Chicken McNuggets to tapas and slow-cooked beef with Mac Fry gnocchi, the foods appeared to be worlds apart from the usual fast food fare of burgers and fries found at the golden arches. Read more from Mail Online  

Toilet Restaurant: Would Loo Believe It

A restaurant believed to be America's first toilet-themed eatery has opened just outside Los Angeles.  The bathroom has been brought into the dining room, with customers sitting on lavatories instead of chairs while they eat.  But the restroom theme does not stop there... Read more from SkyNews
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Editor 21st October 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press