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Coronavirus Threatens Chinese Traditions of Chopsticks and Family-Style Meals
Faced with the spread of the coronavirus, the government is promoting using serving utensils, but resistance is strong. Sharing food with personal chopsticks is one way Chinese people express intimacy.
From Seoul to Sydney, Cities in Asia and Australia Learn to Live with Coronavirus
In parts of Asia and Australia, people are going out — but social distancing and other restrictions have become the new normal.
‘This Isn’t the Time for Caviar’: A Chef Finds New Flavors in a Pandemic
After the coronavirus lockdown, a chef in Bangkok and his migrant staff started cooking a whole new menu and delivering food to the poor.
When Your Restaurant’s Star Dish Is Blamed for Spreading Coronavirus
As restaurants around the world close or retool to enforce social distancing, Hong Kong’s hot pot eateries offer a cautionary tale and some good advice.
Covid-19’s Economic Pain Is Universal. But Relief? Depends on Where You Live.
In some countries, workers will have 90 percent of lost wages covered. In others, residents fear eviction. Nation to nation, rescue plans reflect conflicting ideas of government’s role in a crisis.
In Paris, Cafe Terraces Are an Environmental Battleground
Heat lamps over outdoor tables have become an integral part of Parisian street life. But they are meeting resistance in the face of climate change.
In Las Vegas, the Home-Style Pizza Is an Everything Pie
The city has developed a thriving pizza scene, embracing the influence of outsiders who bring hometown ideas to a city without a pizza style of its own.
As Virus Fears Worsen, for a Hong Kong Restaurateur, Resilience Is on the Menu
“The most important thing right now is to rally,” said Lindsay Jang, an expatriate who has decided to remain in the city during the coronavirus outbreak.
As Coronavirus Slams Small Business, a Noodle Shop Fights for Life
China’s entrepreneurs, essential to the economy, have seen their fortunes plummet. Many millions of jobs are at stake.