Tucked away on the 2nd storey of the Intercontinental Hotel Robertson Quay is Ichigo Ichie - A hidden gem helmed by 45-year-old Chef Akane Eno - a graduate of the Tsuji Culinary School in Osaka. Chef Akane is currently the only female Japanese Chef helming a fine dining restaurant in Singapore. Opened in 2020, Ichigo
The white wines of Burgundy are, in general, made from the Chardonnay grape. There is, however, another white grape variety that is grown in the region; and this is the Aligoté. Prior to the onset of the phylloxera (the 19th century disease that wiped out almost all the vineyards in Europe), the Aligoté grape was
Every year, during the 3rd week of November, the region of Beaujolais comes together to celebrate the new harvest. November is, hence, affectionately known as “Bojo month”. Beaujolais Nouveau is bottled just 6 to 8 weeks after harvest and is usually bright purple in colour with aromas and flavours of fresh crunchy red fruit such
Forget about Michelin stars and other culinary awards. These restaurants have stood the test of time, focused on their customers and served food that truly warms the heart. The artisanal and bespoke Italian restaurant Buko Nero is run by Oscar and Tracy Pasinato. Whilst it hasn’t been awarded a Michelin star, this cosy 16-seater restaurant
History buffs like myself enjoy finding out what goes on beyond the label and the glass. Recently, I found myself reminiscing about old champagne houses, and the distinct black label with the red cross - symbols of Champagne Lanson – came to mind. Founded in 1760, Champagne Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne
With The Drinks Business reporting a drop in alcohol consumption (September 2024, by Ron Emler), it seems to be an opportune time to explore alternative beverages. What better option than tea? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, tea is the world’s most consumed beverage after water. From China to India
When you next pick up a bottle of Dom Perignon, take a careful look at the label. The luxury Champagne house has created a series of 3 expressions of the same champagne and named them Plenitude 1 (P1), Plenitude 2 (P2), and Plenitude 3 (P3). Three different expressions of the same champagne released at intervals
Photo credit: Dom Pérignon/Nick Knight With Lady Gaga receiving rave reviews for her performance in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, it seems apt to highlight her recent collaboration with the Champagne House of Dom Pérignon. Part of the Creator’s Platform series, which has previously featured American singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz, this limited edition series (released in
It was a scorching hot summer day in Stockholm and according to the local news, it was the hottest summer in two decades. Nevertheless, it is always beautiful! Flowers are in full bloom, stunning boats are on display, leisurely walks and alfresco dining are in the daily itinerary. As the summer sun bathes the picturesque
House of Rituals, the flagship store of the Dutch brand, Rituals, is a nice surprise you come across when walking into Voetboogstraat in Spui. Opened in 2020 on the brand's 20th anniversary, House of Rituals is nestled in downtown Amsterdam. You may mistake it for a high tea restaurant when you first reach the building
Ever since we dined at Chef Pom Chinese Cuisine By Todd in Bangkok, we’ve been craving for their Shrimp Shumai, Barbecued Pork Rice Noodle Rolls and juice-dripping Xiao Long Bao. Naturally, a collaboration between heavyweights like Chef Thanarak "Pom" Chuto (Thailand's celebrated Chinese fare master) and Piti "Todd" Bhirombhakdi (the mastermind behind Boon Rawd Brewery
Singapore's multicuisine food scene is giving both locals and globetrotters a delicious opportunity to partake in new flavours and new dishes. With cool restaurants, cafes and bars constantly sprouting up all over town, this new-ish spot gives food aficionados something fresh and fine to chew on. In the fourth quarter of last year, the celebrated
Bangkok's food scene is in its heyday thanks to a spectrum of golden standard restaurants that offer a diverse range of cuisines. For ardent fine-dining lovers who are on the lookout for a modern haute cuisine interpretation of conventional Thai dishes, R-Haan is worth checking out. Translated as "food" in Thai, R-Haan and its menu
Photo credit: Franz Keller Last November, the luxury branding expert Rachel Carrasco and oenophile Nicola Lee took advantage of the Singapore-Germany Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for a five-day quarantine-free trip to the Black Forest region. As the home to Michelin-starred restaurants and stellar wineries, it’s no wonder our #FoodieBFFs chose the destination for their first
