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Chef Wan brings a taste of tradition to Mandarin Oriental KL’s Ramadan cheer this June

Available only until June 11, treat yourself to a smorgasbord of traditional Ramadan delights, inspired by the tastes and cultures of the world. The celebrity chef mingles easily with the crowd filling Mandarin Oriental KL’s Mosaic and Lounge on the Park…

The most puzzling requests from diners our chefs have heard

“One time I had a request from a guest asking for his duck confit medium rare.” Chefs have one of the toughest jobs in the world. They hold the wellbeing of their diners in delicate drops of a well-measured out spoonful…

How to plan your meals wisely during the month of Ramadan

There’s a good reason why dates are so popular during Ramadan, and it’s not just because of their taste. Every year, Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan by fasting from before dawn to sunset. As we…

Air France takes craft cocktails to the skies

French national carrier joins forces with Ritz Paris mixologist for special La Première drinks. Colin Field from Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Paris palace hotel lends his expertise to Air France in this exclusive cocktail collaboration – the master mixologist…

Negroni Week: 10 things to know about the enticing red cocktail

Cocktail lovers have a special reason to choose Campari, gin and vermouth this Negroni Week – not that we need a reason. Negroni Week is upon us once again, so as bartenders around the world serve up their favourite concoctions…

There’s a new Oscar Wilde bar in New York if you’re feeling a little dandy for a drink

Fancy a Wilde night out complete with champagne and absinthe, both of which were steady favourites of Oscar? Stepping into Oscar Wilde on West 27th Street of Manhattan, one can’t help but notice the lavish features that present the fabric,…

This is the most expensive whisky ever sold in Malaysia

The coveted 50-year-old single malt whisky clocked a total of 28 bids, with the winning bid breaking the previous record of RM96,000. There’s an all-new record for the highest price ever paid for a single bottle of whisky. The title…

Japan’s only Michelin-starred chef Luca Fantin opens restaurant in Bulgari Hotel, Bali

Michelin-star chef Luca Fantin brings his award-winning Il Ristorante from the bright and busy Tokyo to the tropical paradise that is Bali.  Since 2009, Michelin-star chef Luca Fantin has been well-known for his award-winning Italian restaurant, Il Ristorante – Luca…

7 surprisingly common foods you should not eat for breakfast

Shockingly enough, cereals and fruit juices are two big no-no’s. You probably already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; it helps us replenish our glucose levels and keeps us energised throughout the day. What you may…

Why prosecco has officially taken over champagne and the world

It’s cheaper and doesn’t give you headaches, for starters. For the longest time, sparkling wine has found itself a regular spot in the world’s most loved celebrations. King of them all is the champagne, the effervescent golden nectar of France…