Deliveroo, the popular food delivery platform, has launched the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards in Kuwait. The awards aim to recognize exceptional restaurants and culinary pioneers who are reshaping the dining scene in the country. This year, the awards have introduced a new format, with quarterly celebrations to honor the winners in different categories.
The first quarter of 2024 saw winners in three categories: 'Most Loved' Burger Restaurant (Thinnies), 'Most Loved' Healthy Restaurant (Ananas), and 'Most Loved' Dessert Restaurant (Overjar). These winners were chosen based on their popularity and customer satisfaction.
Starting from the next quarter, the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards will also include the 'Best Service' category, which will be awarded to the restaurant with the highest rating on Deliveroo. Additionally, there will be a 'Top Newcomer' category for new restaurants that have recently joined the Deliveroo app. To be considered for this award, newcomers need to have been active on Deliveroo for at least 4 weeks with an average rating of 4 or higher.
The Deliveroo Restaurant Awards aim to celebrate the vibrant food scene in Kuwait and showcase the diverse range of culinary options available to customers. The awards not only recognize the excellence of established restaurants but also provide a platform for new and upcoming eateries to gain recognition and attract more customers.
In other food-related news, COSMO Authentic World Kitchen, a Glasgow restaurant, has been awarded the Best Restaurant in Scotland accolade by The Golden Chopsticks Awards. The chain, with 22 locations across the UK, also received the Best Multi-Site venue and Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland awards. The award ceremony took place in London on April 29. COSMO offers visitors a choice of over 150 dishes from six cuisines, including East and South East Asian flavors. The restaurant is known for its Teppanyaki dishes cooked over flames and Chinese menu. Kan Koo, partner at COSMO, expressed delight at the recognition and the opportunity to offer guests the best handpicked dishes from across Asia.
Uber Eats has partnered with Ikoyi, a renowned restaurant ranked 35th in the World's Best Restaurants list, to offer a scaled-back version of their £320 tasting menu at a significantly reduced price of £60 per person. The collaboration is a limited-time event and the menu features dishes such as Mutton Merguez Sausage, Fried Chicken, Jollof Rice, Suya Tamari Pork, and Flower Sugar Cake. The food will be delivered by regular Uber Eats drivers and specific instructions on reheating and enjoying each dish will be provided. Chef Jeremy Chan emphasizes that this partnership does not indicate a permanent shift in Ikoyi's pricing strategy. The collaboration follows Uber Eats' successful tie-up with Ynyshir in Wales. The discounted menu is available on Friday for Uber One customers and on Saturday for all Uber Eats customers between 5-10pm.
Auto Trader, a popular online marketplace for buying and selling cars, is offering one lucky person the chance to get paid £300 to eat and rate their favorite drive-thru takeouts in Greater Manchester. The company is looking for a researcher to find out which dishes make the least amount of mess and smell in cars. The 'Drive-Thru Reviewer' will explore and rank five drive-thru meals within their local area, evaluating the quality of packaging, messiness of the food, and how long the scent lingers in the car. The successful applicant must hold a full UK driving license, be 18 years or older, and have access to a car. Applications can be submitted on the AutoTrader website before the deadline on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
A recent study conducted by travel aficionados revealed the top three cuisines to eat in London based on almost 100,000 TripAdvisor restaurant reviews. The study found that the top three cuisines in London are Jamaican (25.37% of restaurants rated 5*), Greek (22.81% rated 5*), and German (22.64% rated 5*). The study also provided advice for travelers when picking restaurants, including avoiding pushy greeters, looking for where the locals eat, and prioritizing restaurants with fewer dishes on the menu.
In the United States, Dexerto has published an article ranking the 15 best regional fast food chains that people should try. The chains include Cook Out in North Carolina, Dick's Drive-in in Washington state, Bojangles in the South, Slim Chickens in Arkansas, White Castle in the Midwest, Wawa on the East Coast, Duchess in Connecticut, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe on the East and South Coast, Waffle House in the Midwest, Culver's in the Midwest, Krystal in the South, Zippy's in Hawaii, Biscuitville in the South, Whataburger in the South, and In-N-Out on the West Coast. The article also mentions that In-N-Out won the top spot on the definitive ranking of every fast food chain in the US. The author of the article is Maddy Kinkead, a Fast Food Writer at Dexerto.
The Night Owl Eatery has been named Columbia's best burger in a bracket poll conducted by the Columbia Daily Tribune. The food truck, which is only open from 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, won the most votes in the finals against Billiards Famous Burger. The Night Owl Eatery, owned by Rikki Stone, has a weekly changing menu and a strong social media presence. The winning burger in the poll was 'Life's a Peach,' a 1/3-pound angus burger with a homemade peach and habanero sauce, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, red onion, and garlic aioli. The Night Owl Eatery sets up shop at 9th and Locust streets in downtown Columbia.
Baghdad boasts an impressive array of Italian dining options, each offering a unique take on traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. The top three Italian restaurants in Baghdad for 2024 are Pachi Pizza & Pasta IQ, Grano Ristorante & Pizzeria, and Forno. Pachi Restaurant, located in Baghdad's Al-Mansour district, is renowned for serving some of the finest pizza in Iraq, with its signature dish being the Napoletana Pizza. Grano Ristorante & Pizzeria is acclaimed for its over 14 traditional Italian pasta recipes and modern yellow interior design. Forno, one of the first Italian restaurants in Iraq, offers an extensive variety of 40 pizzas, pastas, and fresh salads, along with a rustic and charming atmosphere. These restaurants provide an exceptional culinary experience that showcases the best of Italian cuisine in the heart of Iraq.
Indian foodies have questioned the credibility of TasteAtlas food rankings, sparking backlash on social media. The best-rated Indian food was mango lassi, while the worst-rated was jaljeera. Other dishes like gajak, panta bhat, and upma also featured on the worst-rated list, leading to criticism from Indians. The rankings were questioned for including dishes with a global following, such as butter garlic naan and tandoori chicken. It is speculated that the rankings were not decided by actual Indians, as many comfort foods and seasonal staples were on the worst-rated list. TasteAtlas uses article mentions, reviews, Google Search popularity, and relevant certificates to determine rankings. The company claims to use artificial intelligence to validate ratings and eliminate biased or nationalistic voices. However, the rankings are criticized for not exclusively considering the opinions of Indians living in the country. The titles of the rankings are vague and lack key context. Desi favorites like thandai, malpua, and thengai sadam were on the worst-rated list, while hyderabadi biryani was rated highly despite the absence of salan. Indian foodies express dissatisfaction with the rankings. [f2aab15f] [82762398]