March 2024

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Dennis Pua Managing Director Marc Almagro Editor-in-Chief Daniel Poon Commercial Director Ivy Lim Finance Wendy Chua Human Resource Amy Van Editor Dawson Tan, Eris Choo, Lu Yawen, Anita Yee Leyna Poh Creative Head Dennis VC Chong Senior Art Director
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Editor’s Note
Many meat lovers were craving for (while waxing lyrical over) well-marbled Japanese wagyu at one point until our menus became saturated with all manner of premium wagyu offerings. The spotlight appears to have shifted to Korean beef. Hanwoo, still ra
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Celebration Of Flavour And Quality
Crafted by Peter Zwiener is a New York-style all-day dining spot at South Beach that focuses on farm fresh ingredients. Committed to uncompromising quality, the sister outlet to Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Singapore sources only the finest 100% USDA Prime
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Passion for Hanwoo
South Korea may have Cha Eun Woo and BTS, but even these K-drama and pop idols would admit there’s an even bigger star than them, at least when it comes to food. Say “annyeong” to hanwoo, the prized Korean beef which is fast gaining popularity among
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K-BBQ Boom
There are plenty of casual Korean eateries concentrated in the Tanjong Pagar area in Singapore. But now there appears to be new wave of elevated dining concepts – thanks to new Korean American steakhouse COTE at Como Hotel and upcoming modern Korean
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Standing The Test Of Time
When chef-owner Sun Kim established Meta on Keong Saik Road in 2015, few knew what to expect from his innovative concept. Today he stands as a pioneer in modern Korean cuisine in Singapore. He’s nurtured a brigade of chefs who have ventured out to se
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Ethical Eats
Recently launched at the verdant Dempsey Hill, AIR (short for Awareness, Impact, and Responsibility) is a restaurant, circular campus, and cooking club rolled into one. This rather ambitious project was founded by acclaimed chefs Matthew Orlando and
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Secrets Of The Orchards
When Louis Vuitton launched Le Chocolat Maxime Frédéric at their store in Marina Bay Sands Singapore in February, there were long queues waiting to get their hands on the fine treats flown in from Paris. This Singapore store marks the debut of the ch
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Trusted Sources
Atria on the 80th floor The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne commands expansive views stretching from the Dandenong Ranges to Port Phillip Bay. The latter, aside from being one of Victoria’s oldest professional fisheries (its history dates back over 170 years)
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Meeting of Minds
Shishi-Iwa House (SSH), which is nestled in a nature sanctuary in Karuizawa, Japan, brought together six top chefs for a private culinary retreat last fall. The objective? To gain some inspiration and explore their creativity in this tranquil, design
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Culinary Fraternity
It’s not a secret that Chef ThiTid (Ton) Tassanakajohn and Dej Kewkacha from Bangkok alongside Han Liguang and Jason Tan from Singapore share a solid camaraderie, extending beyond the confines of the kitchen. Among the many culinary collaborations th
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Raising the Bar (and Beyond)
The menu at The Backdrop (a small hidden bar at VOCO Hotel) is dedicated to the extraction of botanicals, and showcases the techniques discovered and perfected from the 1800s until today. Visionary mixologist-owner Dario Knox recently unveiled a grou
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Endless Possibilities
When it comes to libations, few are as intriguing or as entrenched in popular culture as the cocktail. The drink has certainly come a long way from its earliest forms. First referenced in writing in the 1800s, cocktails were defined by editor Harry C
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Future Proofing
Steph Dutton took on the role of Penfolds senior winemaker after being with the Australian wine producer for 10 years. She joined Penfolds in 2007 whilst completing her Masters of Oenology. Today her winemaking responsibilities span between South Aus
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Preserving Quality In A Bottle
Born and bred in the Cognac region in southwestern France, Patrick Leger’s family has always been involved in the cognac industry in a variety of ways for generations. Patrick joined the Campari group in 2020 as master blender and director of operati
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Tokyo’s Dining Revival
Restaurants around Tokyo have continued to heighten their dining experiences like never before. They don’t even have to try too hard as any gourmand will agree that the dining scene is nothing short of spectacular. Yes, there are scores of amazing Ja
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A Taste of History
It’s hard not to be awed when you first lay eyes on the “Grand Dame of Angkor”, the fond moniker given to the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor. Tucked in the heart of Siem Reap — just minutes away from Angkor Wat — the historic hotel’s opulent French col
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Languorous Sundays at Loloan
Picture idyllic nature on a secluded Bali beach, as you wine and dine with magnificent vistas of the sparkling Indian ocean, a refreshing glass of wine in hand and sumptuous feast laid before you. If this sounds like your idea of a perfectly indulgen
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Hidden Gem in Samui
Koh Samui is the place to be if you’ve had enough of over-crowded beaches and polluted waters. Thailand’s second largest island is undoubtedly popular, but tourist and flight arrivals are considerably well managed. To really get away for a luxe retre
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West-bound
Perth is known for its natural beauty, blue skies, pristine beaches and glowing sunsets. Thanks to its Mediterranean climate, the destination is perfect for visits all year round. It’s of course incredibly accessible from Singapore too. The city has
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Hong Kong: An Epicurean’s Playground
Hong Kong has long reigned as Asia’s gastronomic capital. What lies beneath the metropolis, replete with towering skyscrapers and a backdrop of majestic peaks, is a culinary sojourn that isn’t quite like anything else in the world. From revered estab
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A Novel Reimagining
Chaozhou cuisine, or also known as Teochew cuisine, is the heartbeat of CH’AO, a modern Chinese restaurant in the newly opened Conrad Shenzhen. Led by executive chef Owen Ou, the establishment showcases the produce-focused techniques of Teochew cooki
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Contemplative Experience
Takahashi aims to be an oasis of tranquillity that presents an exceptional fine dining omakase experience in Singapore. Located at 4 Mohamed Sultan Road, this is the first international outpost of Chef Jun Takahashi of Sushi Takahashi in Ginza Tokyo.

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