News update 27/3/13 - our selection of food and chef news from the world's press

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The Daily Meal releases list of 101 best restaurants in US 2013 The American website for food lovers has released its 2013 list of the best US restaurants, covering everything from roadside burger joints to fine dining restaurants. Read more from The Daily Meal   Paul Rankin closes Belfast restaurant Cayenne In a statement the Michelin-starred chef said Cayenne closed its doors at Shaftesbury Square and ceased trading on Sunday 24 March. Read more from the BBC   Sunday Brunch chef Simon Rimmer launches new beers The Sunday Brunch star and restaurateur has launched three beers, each made to be drunk with a different foodstuff – chicken, curry and steak. Read more from Lancashire Evening Post   Horse meat row continues as food companies dispute latest test results For the first time testing findings carried out on behalf of the Food Standards Agency are being challenged. Read more from The Telegraph      
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Editor 27th March 2013

News update 27/3/13 - our selection of food and chef news from the world's press