I first met chef Nicolas Joanny during a quietly remarkable dinner at his eponymous restaurant earlier this year….
Afuri Ramen, great chicken soup based ramen in Tokyo
A funny thing happens to you as you age. Your tastes begin to change. Preferences you once clung…
‘Tis the Season for Hairy Crab in Shanghai
It’s that time of year in Shanghai, from September to December, for hairy crab. Having greatly enjoyed humongous Sri…
Seafood voodoo – Set lunch at Gattopardo
My family’s been going to Gattopardo for two years now, and I still can’t figure out why the…
California’s Umami Burger
When I was in Los Angeles recently, the friend that I was visiting told me that I had to…
The White Rabbit in Singapore, new (old) chef, a new menu and simply fabulous food
The past year in Singapore’s F&B scene has certainly been busy. At times, it feels like there’s a…
Paul Pairet – the culinary genius behind Ultraviolet, Shanghai’s hottest dining destination
Never before has food been so revered, so playful, so engaging and so inspiring as it is at…
Rosemary’s in NYC’s West Village – rooftop to table
A friend who was visiting brought me to this place, it comes highly recommended by another friend…
My seafood sausage, an homage to Chanterelle
This past weekend was my brother’s and his wife’s birthdays; they share the same birthday. They also happened…
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