From New York-style sliders to artisan pasta, Malaysian gyoza (dumplings) and Indian bhel pur (a traditional roadside savoury snack made from puffed rice, potato, onion and spices) the standards are high and the ingredients are fresh.

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His 40 products--snack foods aimed at health-conscious consumers--include Veggie Booty (puffed rice and corn seasoned with dried kale, spinach, broccoli and carrot), Pirate's Booty (the same stuff coated in white cheddar) and Fruity Booty with peach and mango powder.

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Dishes might include exotic concoctions such as delicate puffed tapioca and jasmine rice with pumpkin seeds and mushroom floss, or South Australian squid in aromatic smoked leek linseed and garlic flower broth.

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