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We love to hear your feedback nida@media-group.com.sg As much as we like to rave about the latest culinary techniques, lab-grown food or high-tech kitchen equipment, we never forget the basics. Even with simple cooking methods, a dish can shine and d

Singapore restaurants did the country proud with a total of seven entries on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 list. Odette, which was at No.2 last year, dropped to No.8 but was still the highest ranking restaurant for the country. It was also the 2022

Chef Mauro Colagreco of three-Michelin-starred Mirazur is set to open his new restaurant Fiamma (which means flame in Italian) at Capella Singapore on 15 June. In an exclusive interview with epicure ahead of the opening, the Argentinian chef shares t

Indonesia’s only entry in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list five years in a row is at it again. Renowned for exclusively working with local ingredients and sustainable practices, the progressive restaurant Locavore in Ubud has announced its new tasting

Earlier this year, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants crowned chef-owner Natsuko Shoji of Été (Tokyo, Japan) as the 2022 recipient of the Asia’s Best Female Chef Award in their first ever pre-announced special awards. The restaurant ranked No.83 on the covet

Chef Nicolas Tam of Willow describes himself as a simple man who just likes making simple food. “Personally I prefer to go back to the basics, to be able to cook with precision without special equipment such as sous vide machines,” he says. “At Willo

There are certain advantages of opening a property during the pandemic. Despite the hurdles, it gave Raffles Bali’s director of culinary Gaetan Biesuz and his team enough time to bring their culinary offerings to perfection. “Time is of the essence i

Beng Who Cooks is the place to be “one self and act one self”. What we are selling here is a story and a culture. We are promoting Singapore culture and cuisine with twists to food and ingredients sourced from the wet market. www.facebook.com/BengWho

Spices have been around for thousands of years. They are an indispensable part of our cooking and can make or break a dish – depending on how you use them. They vary across the world, essentially bringing with them the bedrock of a country’s culinary

The collective longing for travelling with loved ones is slowly being fulfilled as people take advantage of the world’s reopening. “Meet me in Bali” is no longer just a catchphrase – it is a possibility. With an ever-expanding list of international f

Pairing wine with spicy, piquant dishes remains a divisive issue. The answer has never been as straight as the tenet of “red meat with red wine’. Spice creates varied nuances in cuisines, so it is natural for the pairing question to lead to an equall

This three ingredient drink is so easy to put together. Here, Davide Boncimino, bar operations manager of Sugarhall, brings herbal and citrus nuances to a classic with the addition of two rums in equal portions. • Fresh juice is always worth the effo

Leading an institution with a 129-year history can feel daunting, but not Jenny Ang. With 17 years of management experience under her belt, the managing director of the newly opened EHL Campus (Singapore) is more than prepared to steer it into “a bea

The world of grains is huge when you consider the different types of rice that are consumed throughout the world. Rice and grains make for common main and side dishes, but what if you had 70 versatile, nutritious and wholesome recipes up your sleeve

Uluwatu is now home to Jumeirah’s first resort in Southeast Asia. Bali’s newest all-villa property and takes its inspiration from the island’s Hindu-Javanese water palace. Perched atop the limestone cliffs, the 123 one- and two-bedroom villas are exq

Cruises never appealed to me because I always assumed they were boring. After all, what can one actually do on board a ship? Eat, sleep, repeat? I can do that at home, thank you very much. “You could watch a show or go to the casino,” suggested a wel

Since its inception, the Design Excellence Awards (DEA) by the Interior Design Confederation Singapore (IDCS) has honoured the interior design industry and its institutional landscapes with the highest accolades. It has set out to recognise the best

If you are looking for an oceanfront and private family-friendly destination in Bali, look no further than Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. With 147 private pool villas and nine spacious Residences, each accommodation is a self-contained ret

Situated over the sparkling Jimbaran Bay, Raffles Bali commands an uninterrupted view of the ocean. With just 32 private pool villas spread on a sprawling parcel of land, the resort provides a vast breathing space and total privacy for its guests. Th

Nestled atop a serene ridge in Ubud, Viceroy Bali offers a lush retreat experience shrouded in natural beauty. Designed to showcase the green surrounding, the 40-villa hideaway astutely creates a refined yet welcoming space that invites intimate down

It’s time for you to start hunting for a new suitcase as borders open for a post-pandemic escape. Turn to the world’s first polycarbonate suitcase, the Rimowa Essential series, which prides itself on its perfect marriage of quality and style. Enginee

Handcrafted since 1975, the John Hardy Classic Chain link bracelets and necklaces have kept time-honoured Balinese jewellery-making techniques alive. A symbol of human connection and community bonds over time, each piece is crafted to empower self-ex

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

Over the past decade, there has been a marked shift in the beverage industry, from being a typical landscape of sodas, juices, traditional wines, spirits and beers, to one that now offers ready-made cocktails, “all-natural” health beverages, craft be