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We love to hear your feedback nida@media-group.com.sg Just when you thought you’ve tried and eaten everything this little red dot has to offer, along comes a dish that intrigues and excites, be it a new creation or a clever iteration of an old favour

You know the name, now learn more about Wolfgang Puck’s life and career spanning decades. Wolfgang is a Disney+ original documentary film from Emmy Award-winning director and producer David Gelb, and the creators of Chef’s Table, chronicling the true

Mandala Club made headlines in April when it announced a highly coveted three-month residency by the number one restaurant on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list–three-Michelin-starred Mirazur from Menton, France. But what made chef-owner Mauro Cola

The recently opened Whey on the upper ground floor of Hong Kong’s The Wellington in Central is the newest address for Singaporean chef Barry Quek. Here, he introduces diners to modern European cuisine reimagined with Asian nuances and Singaporean inf

The Bocuse d’Or is one of the most prestigious – and rigorous – culinary competitions in the world. Founded by the father of French gastronomy Paul Bocuse, the competition brings together 24 talented chefs from around the world where they each have t

The last few months have been difficult for F&B establishments, and Candlenut hasn’t been spared. COVID-19 measures in Singapore meant that eateries and restaurants were first restricted to takeaways and deliveries, before progressing to dineins of u

Chefs face a palpable, sometimes uneasy, tension when taking over the reins of a well known restaurant. There’s a need to reinvent and revivify what’s being offered – thereby making one’s mark on the annals of said restaurant’s legacy – whilst retain

SERVES 1-2 PREP TIME 5 mins COOK TIME 20 mins 150g Washugyu Flap Meat or WashugyuTenderloin3g Salt 1g black pepper200g fresh cream½ tbsp shoyu sauce50g gorgonzola cheese30g frozen Kizami wasabiSalt White pepper 40g fettuccine10ml pure olive oil5g cho

With its protruding eyes, large red snout, black bristling hair, and four sharp tusks, the four-legged Barong Bangkal menacingly patrols the streets. One could hear it coming from afar because the black boar-shaped Barong is accompanied by a troupe o

The world’s love affair with Japan is an eternal flame that has seen record numbers of tourists. Japan ended the decade in 2019 with the highest tourism arrivals of over 32.5 million international visitors, with 492,252 from Singapore, according to s

In spring every year, over 6000 wine critics, journalists, sommeliers, wine merchants and distributors flock to Bordeaux, the French wine capital, to taste the new wines of the year past. A string of hedonistic days follows – multiple tastings at mul

E(X)PRESSO MARTINI 70g coarse coffee grinds 750ml tequila Steep coffee grinds in tequila overnight at room temperature. Strain through a cloth and refrigerate. (Make a small batch with 1:10 coffee grind: tequila ratio.) Charcoal Agave nectar Use 10%

Matching wine and food is like trying to solve the meaning of life, or determining which hawker makes Singapore’s best chicken rice: it’s an endless argument with no correct answer, but that doesn’t stop us from trying. Restricting the food to Southe

Embracing a philosophy of sustainability at the core of Grand Hyatt Singapore’s operations. The hotel is committed to protecting the planet for future generations by adopting a holistic approach towards sustainability and pioneering sustainable initi

It’s tempting to dismiss table runners as frivolous objects, but they play an important part in dressing up your dinner table by adding colour, texture and, in this case, a touch of local heritage. Onlewo’s range of table runners (from $125) feature

A gung Rai was 41 years old when she found a lump on her left breast. She was diagnosed with a hormone receptor positive breast cancer, a type of cancer when cells grow in response to the hormone estrogen. For more than one year, she had to bear chem

There are many ways to make a cup of coffee. You can reach for the instant freeze dried variety, pop in a kopi-o bag or simply pour hot water over coffee grounds in a paper filter. For those who have a little more time to spare, there’s the French pr

If you’ve enjoyed the two earlier seasons of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, then be prepared for more culinary adventures with the multi-Miche linstarred celebrity chef. Like previous episodes, season three sees Gordon Ramsay travelling through different

As the sixth addition to Capella Hotels & Resorts collection, Capella Hanoi embodies the brand’s focus on creating distinctive cultural experience, thoughtful design and personalised service. Situated in the French-influenced Old Quarter with Hanoi O

If an immersive audio experience sounds like music to your ears, then check out the new Beoplay HX headphones by Bang & Olufsen. Boasting custom-designed 40mm speaker drivers with neodymium magnets and bass ports for optimal bass performance, the hea

As work-from-home arrangements continue to be the norm, it would be wise to invest in a conducive home office. Enter the new EverDesk+ by ErgoEdge that has an ergonomic design and plenty of nifty features. It’s a desk that aims to be every employee’s

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

If we’ve learnt anything from the ongoing pandemic situation, it’s that F&B operators have to be able to adapt very quickly to keep up with government initiatives and be flexible about their operations. Indeed, as we saw in the recent Phase 2 (Height