The chef of the Hungarian Embassy in Washington, D.C., Viktor Merényi won the Embassy Chef Challenge Grand Prix, a gastronomy competition for embassies in the American capital. The 2012 contest featured chefs from more than a dozen embassies.

Laurent Vandenameele, Executive Chef of Le Meridien Budapest's Le Bourbon restaurant was recently honored by the French President for his contribution to French gastronomy. The prestigious award was presented by HE René Roudaut, French Ambassador to Hungary.

Hungarian restaurateur George Lang passed away on the fifth of July in his home in New York City at age of 86. Born in Hungary, he learned music, his fate took him to New York city where he gave up music and got involved in gastronomy.

A manufacturer of fine silver flatware and home accessories, the House of Christofle, possesses an exceptional heritage that retraces a rich history spanning nearly two centuries. Its clients in Hungary include the country's two Michelin star restaurants.

Tasting the whole menu with corresponding wines – that is what the Symbol restaurant in Budapest offers to its guests. The 44-course menu is based on a book describing what wine producers cook for themselves.

A Hungarian culinary week is being held at the European Parliament in currently, featuring traditional Hungarian dishes, such as pea soup, 'székelykáposzta' (sauerkraut stew) and 'Somlói galuska' (Somló spnge cake).

In order to celebrate the 4,342nd anniversary of the National Foundation in Hungary, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Budapest invited guests to the Hotel Marriott in the Hungarian capital. The national day celebration was this time tied to an exhibition of Korean gastronomy.

According to legend, the nation that all Koreans originate from was established by a mythic (half-god, half human) being, Tangun in 2333 B.C.E. October 3rd every year, National Foundation Day, white-robed believers make a pilgrimage to Mani-san on Kangwa-do in celebration of the birth of Tangun and his dedicated service and instruction to the Korean people.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Hungary and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Suh Chung-ha gave a reception to diplomats, government officials and other distinguished guests this Wednesday evening. The event also offered guests the opportunity to taste and experience Korean gastronomic delights prepared by the best Korean chefs.

As ambassador Suh Chung-ha pointed out in his speech, the art of Korean traditional cooking represents yet another remarkable cultural expression of Korea , of its traditions and the lifestyle of its people. The event also included traditional music and dance performances, cooking demonstration and exhibitions.

Hungary’s consul general in Los Angeles Balázs Bokor, has published his latest book about culinary delights and dinners in the world of diplomacy. What is an official diplomat dinner like? Find out from our article!

Spinoza House, in the heart of Budapest, neighboring Astoria and the famous Dohány Street Synagogue, has been spicing up the cultural life of the capital for seven years now.

Gastronomy is able to bring Hungary and the Netherlands closer to each other, according to Tom de Smet, Dutch chef and journalist.