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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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