French dining expansion: Michelin-star chef Philippe Orrico’s Le Sixth is set to open in Manhattan next month, betting on “relaxed” French bistro classics like steak tartare, coq au vin and wood-fired roast chicken. Nostalgia meets hospitality: A Reddit-discovered stash of 1950s-60s LA cocktail napkins is turning bar culture ephemera into a collectible food-and-drink throwback. Gastronomy tourism in Malaysia: Selangor’s 2025 Tourism Iconic Product Awards named 24 winners across agro, health, gastronomy, culture and community-based categories, with priority marketing support for operators. Food safety crackdown (India): Mumbai’s nearly century-old Bombay Presidency Radio Club had its food licence suspended after FDA inspectors found major hygiene lapses, including pests and unsanitary kitchen conditions. Smuggling bust (Malaysia): Police seized RM12.87m in suspected goods from China, including alcohol and food items, after raids in Kuala Lumpur and Klang. Protein industry deal: JBS has offered to buy the remaining stake in Pilgrim’s Pride in a stock deal valued around $1.2bn, aiming for a simpler structure and cost savings. Hospitality wellness opening: Hyatt’s Destination by Hyatt debuts in Uzbekistan with a thalasso-inspired spa at Beldersoy Resort and Spa. Cancer screening research (Korea): A new oral-to-gut microbial signature shows promise for noninvasive gastric and colorectal cancer detection, outperforming standard stool tests.