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As I’m writing this Editor’s Note in my living room with the balcony doors closed, I’m battling watery eyes, a dull, intermittent ache in the head and a stuffy nose. The discomfort has persisted for more than a week, thanks to the thick haze that usu

Adding to Sweden’s array of eco-friendly hotels, such as the treehouse-inspired Treehotel and its award-winning Mirrorcube room, is the Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa, which is located on the edge of the Arctic Circle in Lapland. The 12-cabin strong prope

Palazzo Di Varignana, an 18th century estate within the Emilia-Romagna region, has partnered with Da Paolo Gastronomia to debut a range of Italian products in Singapore. Experience the estate's full range of Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Selection (

Mainland Chinese audience knows him as one of the judges of the wildly popular MasterChef China, but Singapore foodies will probably remember him as the former executive chef of Jiang-Nan Chun restaurant. Either way, Jereme Leung is back in Singapore

DEAN HO, director of The N.1 Institute for Health; provost’s chair professor of Biomedical Engineering and Pharmacology at National University of Singapore; co-founder of KYAN Therapeutics What is the business model of KYAN Therapeutics? KYAN Therape

Fresh from its one-Michelin star accolade after barely 10 months of opening, Restaurant JAG has launched a new summer menu, perfect for curious epicureans who have yet to visit this contemporary French fine diner. What’s unique about chef-owner Jerem

For 13 years, Xi Yan served up innovative Chinese cuisine at its Craig Road shophouse, an intimate space that could only fit in six tables. After its closure in February, it has resurfaced with a bigger venue in the heritage-rich Maxwell Chamber Suit

Union Square’s ONE65 is the brainchild of award-winning chef Claude Le Tohic. The multi-level culinary concept in San Francisco occupies a tall narrow 1908 Beaux Arts-style building, which looks like a dollhouse from the outside. On the first level,

Katja Loher, multi-disciplinary artist As Shanghai’s only three Michelin-starred restaurant, high-concept Ultraviolet takes experimental and experiential dining to a whole new level. The dining experience starts from the meeting point where you are t

Every afternoon, an outfitted motorbike arrives at the kitchen backdoor of W Bali – Seminyak. It has one mission: to pick up the remains of the day’s tasty food from the resort’s breakfast buffet. After carefully stacking a few large containers insid

A 230-year-old warrior fort perches on top of a granite hillock in the Aravalli Range. The surrounding view of hills, havelis, villages and temples unfold below. This is what the unique heritage property of Alila Fort Bishangarh looks like. The Alila

Whether in technique or tradition, the Japanese culture and its dedication to craftsmanship has influenced numerous luxury brands. It has even inspired some unique partnerships, such as this one between American jeweller Harry Winston and the Japanes

There is a lush pocket of peace amid the tuk tuk honking cacophony that forms the daily soundtrack of Bangkok. Not too far from the bustling main Sukhumvit Road, Haoma provides a relief for city dwellers who craves for the soothing touch of Mother Na

The holidays are fast approaching and there's only one way to spend it, according to president and chief executive officer of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Ellen Bettridge. The exuberant lady introduced the group's latest luxury river cr

The picturesque Marina Bay Waterfront was the backdrop for the third UOB Reserve Card private dinner, jointly organised by UOB and epicure. Held at La Brasserie in The Fullerton Bay Hotel, flutes of Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne were handed o

From the front window of the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver propeller plane where I was seated, the view took in the ever-sprouting waterfront of New Zealand’s capital — the skinny Sky Tower, lofty hotel and office buildings, a sprawling container

2016 was the watershed year that some Burgundy producers lost their entire crop to hail and frost. Across the Chablis region, which was particularly hard hit, it’s estimated only about half of the usual harvest made it to bottle. This was followed by

Ramen is only ever as good as one of its most important components, the broth, and Tokyo-based ramen brand Konjiki Hototogisu has it down pat. Hototogisu recently earned their first Michelin star in the Tokyo 2019 guide, and joins Tsuta and Nakiryu a

“A miracle wine… produced with the most natural methods.” “400 years without a drop of pesticide.” The inclusion of Château le Puy’s 2003 vintage in the TV adaption of the successful Japanese manga, Drops of God, catapulted the modest Right Bank wine

Shaking up Manhattan Bar is Australian bar manager David Nguyen-Luu. Before he unveils a new menu in February 2020, he’s made additions to the current one – especially in the gin department. Kryptonite ($25) is a modern gin & tonic, using clarified w

Those who love Japanese cuisine like you are certainly not strangers to fresh eggs (Tamago). Fresh eggs or soft-boiled eggs can usually be seen in an extensive variety of Japanese dishes, like Tamago Kake Gohan, Sukiyaki, Oyakodon and Omurice. In par

A leading purveyor of specialist epicurean foods and beverages, Culina has always been a vibrant playground for chefs and foodies – many have been inspired to create culinary masterpieces through Culina’s curation of new produce and exciting partners

Broccoli stem is often seen as the uglier sister as compared to the florets. But not for Alysia Chan, head chef of The Black Swan, who turns these unwanted stalks into scrumptious broccoli hummus. Serves 1 Prep Time 5 minutes • 300g broccoli stems• 3

The sustainability movement has been one of the biggest game-changing trends in the F&B industry. While Western diners are leading the charge with farm-to-table concepts and minimal waste menus, traditional Chinese restaurants have not followed suit.

I like to think of staycations as the power nap of international holidays. You know, pepper the year with a few refreshing local breaks to complement the annual overseas vacay. With the hectic lifestyles we lead, finding the time and energy to plan a

Staycations are a fuss-free way of spending quality time with the family, and Hotel Jen Tanglin is more than capable of providing a fun-filled experience. The whimsically designed hotel features multiple Instagram-worthy spots throughout the hotel, s

The historic neighbourhood of Farrer Park is packed with nostalgia-inducing spots, including an entire array of ethnic restaurants and haunts along Race Course Road and the ever-bustling Mustafa Centre. Enter One Farrer Hotel. With innovative hospita

Staycations are an excellent fuss-free way to enjoy the weekends with family, but holing up in the hotel room all day long might not be the best way to maximise your time. With any of the five Park Hotel Group’s properties, you have the chance to exp

Opened late last year, AccorHotels integrated lifestyle hub is a prime spot for families and couples looking for a staycation venue. Situated on the edge of Orchard Road, you can simply hop on the hub’s shuttle service and find yourself at some of Si

As we are primarily a business hotel, many of our guests are here for a short duration and have very little time to explore the city. I often direct guests to Lau Pa Sat, which is a five-minute walk away as it’s the best way to sample our food cultur

What comes to your mind when you hear about Auckland? Set around two large harbours, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and main transport hub. With beautiful year-round weather, pristine sandy beaches, lush rainforests and endless hiking trails,

Patrick Alès, who pioneered the hairdressing style of ‘le brushing’ and counted Edith Paif, Jacky Kennedy and Brigitte Bardot among his clients, created PHYTO in 1969, a line of natural, botanical hair products that are gentle to the skin and scalp.

Men can look forward to receiving their own robin egg blue box with Tiffany & Co.’s first ever full men’s collection. This month, the famed jeweller will release two product lines in 18k yellow gold and sterling silver. The Tiffany 1837 Makers collec

It’s an unspoken rule in Asian families and society, that when having a meal, it’s better to have more food on the table than less. That explains why many of us over-order, and probably explains our bug-to-lightbulb fascination with buffets. That gen