This laudable recognition has put Malaysia on the epicurean map, coming from a ceremony dubbed the “Oscars of the Asian Gastronomic World”. Emotions ran high at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 awards ceremony in Macau last night, naming Dewakan –…
Mar 21, 2019
Indonesian tuna has taken over the world’s sushi counters
Last year, Indonesia produced 16% of the world’s tuna, making it the largest tuna supplier in the world. Tuna is one of the most common items served in Japanese restaurants. The tuna may be local farm-raised or wild-caught tuna, or…
Mar 19, 2019
Prada’s famed Marchesi 1824 bakery is coming to London’s Mayfair
The Prada Group sure knows how to entice the sweet-tooth as much as the next fashionista, alright. Gucci has the Gucci Osteria. Tiffany & Co. has the Blue Box Café. And in case you missed it, Prada has the Pasticceria…
Mar 18, 2019
8 places to celebrate Gout de France, the world’s biggest French gastronomy event
The world’s biggest French gastronomy festival has gotten even bigger this year with more than 5000 participating chefs across 5 continents and 150 countries. Following UNESCO’s move to include the “gastronomic meal of France” on the intangible cultural heritage list,…
Mar 12, 2019
The St Regis Guest Star Chef Series takes on Japan with the Otowa brothers
Paying homage to their roots, the exclusive four hands menu at The Brasserie will feature five courses that highlight their native ingredients. Following a colourful culinary calendar in 2018, and more recently, Chef Sergio Mezza’s visit to kick off 2019,…
Mar 04, 2019
Travel to the Basque Country with Executive Chef Pedro Samper at St Regis KL
The menu was like a trip to the chef’s hometown, where each bite told a story. For those not in the know, the Basque Country is located in the western Pyrenees and straddles the border between France and Spain on…
Mar 01, 2019
Tory Burch x TWG Tea come together to tell the stories of Destinations Anywhere
What can be better than fashion with a side of gastronomical delights. Tory Burch has teamed up once again with luxury tea brand TWG Tea to bring forth an elegant limited-edition Grand High Tea Set inspired by the fashion brand’s…
Feb 19, 2019
Chef Sergio Meza of Villanos en Bermudas doesn’t care what you think
Chef Sergio Meza’s food comes with a playful factor as big as his hair, reflective of his personal mantra when it comes to food. There are only a few things we know about Chef Sergio Meza, the larger-than-life chef and…
Feb 14, 2019
FOOK plays up the fun side of Asian cuisine with a cheeky menu
Its name is a play on the Cantonese word ‘福 – fook’, which means good fortune, but a look at the menu suggests other creative (read: sexual) innuendos. Modern Asian cuisine has been picking up locally in the past few…
Feb 12, 2019
This Valentine’s, learn to be caviar aficionados at Bistro à Table
Due to limited amounts of caviar, the taste flight is limited to 20 couples only so hurry to secure your spots! Caviar has long been associated with fine dining or haute cuisine for several noteworthy reasons. For one, these rich,…