Jessica Morris

Band hoodies and movie posters? So passé. In 2026, restaurant merch is the coolest way to wear your love for a brand on your sleeve – and the world's best eateries are serving up some of the most sought-after keepsakes of all.

From a chocolatey take on an aseeda fondant to rich and custardy umm salah torrijas, Omar and Wassim Orfali recommend their favourite sweet treats.

One of the defining voices of a new Middle Eastern dining movement, reclaiming Levantine cuisine through a community-driven, produce-led lens at Dara Dining in Amman, the indomitable Sara Aqel reveals her story.

An editorial profile of Copenhagen’s Jordnær for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, bringing the people, philosophy and food behind one of Scandinavia’s most celebrated restaurants to life.

An editorial profile of Hangzhou’s Ru Yuan for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, exploring how chef Fu Yueliang is preserving and refining the city’s centuries-old culinary traditions for a new generation.

An editorial profile of Brittany’s Le Coquillage for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, exploring how chef Hugo Roellinger’s lifelong connection to the sea shapes his poetic, tide-led approach to cooking.