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We love to hear your feedback nida@media-group.com.sg William Blake’s poem The Tyger may have conjured a fiery and fearsome image of the tiger but the third animal in the Chinese zodiac is anything but. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are said to

If you can’t travel to the “World’s Most Remote Restaurant”, then let it come to you. From its current home in Leynavatn in the Faroe Islands (located between Iceland and Norway), two-Michelin-starred restaurant KOKS will be in Singapore for their fi

The connection between food and sex has always been constant throughout the human history. Aphrodisiacs – any substance and activity that arouse sexual desire – can be found in all cultures. The name is befittingly attributed to the Greek goddess of

Art has always been a passion of chef Akane Eno who was born and raised in Tokyo. Her family would celebrate special occasions at French restaurants and Western steakhouses where she often wondered how her favourite dishes were created as she dined.

Aisha Ibrahim has spent 15 years honing her skills within the U.S. and abroad, cooking for restaurants such as three-Michelin-starred Ishikawa in Tokyo, Manresa in California, Azurmendi in Basque Country, and eventually running its sister restaurant,

Chinese New Year is about new beginnings, looking ahead and having a fresh start. For Si Chuan Dou Hua (Top of UOB Plaza)’s executive Cantonese chef Hoo Chee Keong, it’s all that and more, especially when it comes to food. From thoughtful details to

Majestic is an apt word to describe The Apurva Kempinski Bali. Dramatically sprawled on the southern slopes of Nusa Dua, this enchanting beachfront property has cemented its reputation as a destination of luxury and refinement. The resort has always

Friends Wok & Bak Kut Teh is a new concept by First Gourmet, located at 100 AM mall. The menu offers Zi Char favourites such as Assam Fish Head, Thai-style Steamed Sea Bass, Prawn Paste Chicken, San Lor Hor Fun, Salted Egg Prawns, and many more. To o

Start the auspicious feasting with the Premium Gold Rush Salmon Yu Sheng ($688, minimum three days’ advance order). The dish is arranged into an endearing image of a playful tiger that’s guaranteed to garner plenty of oohs and aahs. Champagne jelly,

We now know that gut health plays a very important role when it comes to overall optimum health and well-being. But what is it about having a healthy gut that makes the difference? Did you know that the human microbiome (the bacteria essential for br

2021 will be remembered as a year of closures and restricted openings. It was also a year of creative ventures which saw two wine-centric bars open, conceptualised by Singapore’s top chefs and seasoned sommelier teams. Wine at these venues is not stu

The last two years have kept 67 Pall Mall’s founder and CEO Grant Ashton busier than expected. As the pandemic lulled business in London and delayed the Singapore club opening, Ashton found time to fine-tune the nuts and bolts of the Singapore outpos

KELAPA NEGRONI Gin Campari Sweet Vermouth Old coconut (for ageing and serving) Remove coconut hair from the old coconut and set aside. Drill a one-inch hole in the coconut shell and pour out the coconut water, which can be used for other drinks or co

The entire concept of “healthy wine” is equivalent to low-fat wagyu beef or environmentally friendly aircon. For many decades, all wine was viewed as intrinsically healthy – thanks in part to the theory that, as part of a Mediterranean lifestyle, win

It was a bold move for Ray Poh when he left his job in Macau to set up hydroponics farm Artisan Green in 2018. It marked the start of a new career path for the former casino gaming company director – and a successful one at that. Poh had been away fr

Sarah Kieffer became a household name since her pan-banging technique went viral in the New York Times circa 2017, when her unbelievably thin, rippled, aberrant giant chocolate chip cookies took the world by storm. She made making the perfect cookie

Accessible by a 50-minute private air charter from Fiji’s Nadi International Airport, the 12-squarekilometre private island is made of rainforest, volcanic mountains, blue lagoons, mangroves, and unique biodiversity. Twenty-five residences are though

Improved and reinvented, the New Balance 57/40 is all about cultivating both mind and body, taking on mental and physical wellness with an all-terrain performance capability. The 57/40 comes with either Cordura’s tear-resistant nylon, Gore-tex’s wate

An exceptional restaurant or bar does more than just provide good food and service. It provides an experience where it engages all your senses and surrounds you in a unique, unforgettable dining environment. To recognise the best interior design proj

As much as we love pastries and desserts, getting them to turn out the way we envision them to be has always been a struggle. Apart from searching for the right appliances and grabbing the right tools, grasping the right timings has also proved to be

One of the island’s most dramatic dining destinations is hidden within the soulful village of Payangan, Ubud: The Kelusa at Samsara Ubud. True to the old adage about the merit of a journey and not merely the destination, a trip to reach the romantic

Designed for bon vivants who share the belief that food is the ultimate universal language, epicure is on an enthusiastic quest to seek out the latest dining trends, sniff out remarkable wine vintages and uncover the dynamics and intricacies of the l

In April 2016, the Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) declared a national war on diabetes. With more than 400,000 diabetics in the country, it was time to get serious as the disease could lead to a host of problems throughout the body. How? Our body