Photo credit: Museum of Ice Cream When it comes to everyone's go-to summer dessert, 9 out of 10 times the answer is ice cream. It's a well-beloved dessert, a crowd pleaser and a wonderful refreshment all year round for both kids and adults alike. Whether it's the regular ice cream, ultra-creamy gelato, soft serve, frozen
Chef Julien Royer of the 3-Michelin-starred French restaurant, Odette, was inspired by the time spent cooking with his grandma. That experience provided more than fond memories; it went on to help him win a prestigious spot on the top list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2019 and 2020, along with many other restaurant awards.
When describing Rachel Carrasco, the first term that comes to mind is “girl boss.” The founder of RACHE (luxury lifestyle branding expert) and co-founder of Baken (an all-bacon snack brand), Rachel is one of the most inspiring female entrepreneurs on our radar. Rachel (who was born in the Philippines and now based in Singapore) has
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
Our dining experience at Kappou by Chef Aeron Choo unfolded as a captivating narrative of delightful contrasts. The carefully curated omakase menu not only pays homage to Japanese cuisine but also incorporates Chef Aeron's creative spins, adding a unique touch to the omakase experience. Meanwhile, the service also seamlessly balances professionalism with genuine warmth and
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
TASTING DATE : 19 AUGUST 2020, SINGAPORE Josko Gravner’s Ribolla is more than just a white wine from Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia region (not far from Slovenia). Made using the ancient winemaking technique of fermenting wine in huge ceramic vessels known as amphoras, Gravner is using a winemaking process that dates back to 6000BC. What
As I watched the live telecast of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral on television, I popped open a bottle of Gusbourne’s Brut Reserve 2015. With grapes located in Kent and West Sussex, the estate grows the traditional Champagne grape varietals of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Proudly produced in Britain it seemed
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
Old world charm meets modern day chic at the recently restored Raffles Hotel. With interiors designed by famed interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud. the neo-renaissance hotel, built in 1887 by Swan & MacLaren, has survived the modernisation of Singapore and reinvented itself for the next generation of travellers. The grande dame is currently offering staycations to avail
TASTING DATE : 19 AUGUST 2020, SINGAPORE A glass of Ornellaia always gives pleasure. This 2000 did not disappoint. Aromas of black plum, baked fruits with beautiful secondary and tertiary notes of mushroom, smoke, cloves, cooked fruit, and tobacco greeted you on the nose. The palate was soft, fine, clean with elegant tannins. With an
TASTING DATE : 6 AUGUST 2020, SINGAPORE I don’t think the House of Krug needs any introduction. Synonymous with luxury, a bottle of Krug is sure to bring delight to any table. With the growing interest in grower champagnes, one might wonder why one would want to still drink a Multi Vintage (MV) champagne today.
Tasting Date: May 2021. The Butcher’s Block Sommeliers play such an important role in our dining experience. They introduce us to the latest wine trends and exciting new producers; curate wine lists that are varied and interesting; and offer an extensive selection of wines for their guests to choose from. I had precisely such an
Vin de Constance by Klein Constantia in Cape Town South Africa is today being heralded as one of the greatest sweet wines in the world. It is perhaps the only sweet wine in the Southern hemisphere that is mentioned by Charles Dickens and Jane Austen in their writings (“The Mystery of Edwin Drood” and “Sense
Photo credit: Sol & Luna Cool, new, drool-worthy restaurants get us excited like kids getting new toys. This month, Singapore’s dining scene is blossoming with new eateries. Those who are living in or planning to travel to Lion City should take note of these newly-opened restaurants. GOHO Kaiseki & Bar Photo credit: GOHO Kaiseki &
Cool, new, drool-worthy restaurants get us excited like kids getting new toys. This month, Singapore’s dining scene is blossoming with new eateries. Those who live in or are planning to travel to the Lion City should take note of these newly-opened restaurants. –Featured Image Credit: Lumbre Singapore – Nobu Singapore Photo credit: Nobu Singapore The Japanese
Photo credit: The Clan Hotel With Singapore finally easing travel restrictions (hallelujah!), we globetrotters are now busy planning a trip to the Lion City. Just the thoughts of aromatic Hainanese chicken rice, the grande Marina Bay Sands and the out-of-a-movie-scene Gardens by the Bay already make us thrilled with total excitement. If you’re looking for
Photo credit: Jisun Han via Unsplash Looking for family-friendly activities to do in Singapore? Here is our curated list of the top fun things that make exploring the country much more fun for the whole family. Photo credit: Antoinette Biehlmeier via Unsplash Singapore Botanic Gardens If what you’re after is an outdoor exploration activity that
Looking at Rachel Carrasco and Nicola Lee’s long list of accolades, it is easy to conclude why the pair ended up as self-described ‘best food buddies’. Rachel is a luxury branding expert and the founder of experiential marketing agency RACHE, known for managing top wines and spirits brands, while Nicola is a distinguished member of
If you happen to be in Singapore and wish to be wrapped in the comfort of Japanese cuisine, we’ve got you covered, with our #RadarList of Japanese restaurants worth hitting up for sushi, sashimi, sake and more. – Cover image credit: Oumi Singapore – Photo credit: Hashida Singapore Hashida Singapore 2023 marks a decade of
