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Rick Stein opens new restaurant at Truro College

Celebrity chef Rick Stein had a taste of the future as students in Truro showed off their culinary talents.  Mr Stein opened the new Spires restaurant at Truro College which offers a fine dining experience with food prepared by students. Read more from This is Cornwall  

What to expect from the Experimental Food Society Spectacular 2013

London is preparing for the annual highlight of the experimental food calendar. Wild flower meadows made from sugar, a functioning edible camera and drinks made using moisture extracted from Churchill’s war rooms are just for starters. Now in its fourth year the Experimental Food Society Spectacular takes place over two days at the Truman Brewery this Friday and Saturday and is a must visit for anyone with a love of pushing sensory boundaries with food. Read more from Metro  

French restaurant group 'seat guests according to how good-looking they are'

A French restaurant group has been accused of aesthetic snobbery after allegedly seating guests according to attractiveness.  Good-looking diners at two of the most famous Paris establishments run by the well-known Costes group are said to be automatically upgraded to the best tables in the house. Read more from Mail Online  

Luxury food shortage scares – should we believe the warnings?

Alarming reports about our favourite treats – including chocolate, wine and prawns – are on the rise. So what is the truth behind the panic? Read more from The Guardian  
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Editor 7th November 2013

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