Oscar Wilde once said, “The man who can dominate a London dinner-table can dominate the world”. I reckon…


The Gustu experience, and getting dizzy in La Paz, Bolivia
(Credits: Ed Stocker) More backpacker tales: my South American adventures led me across the Peruvian border to Bolivia,…

The barbecued oyster and other food delights from the San Francisco Bay Area
Northern California is one of my favourite destinations in the world, and nothing makes me happier than spending…

Beppe DeVito opens &Sons bacaro in Singapore
Before I begin this little profile, I will admit that Beppe DeVito, owner and chef of &Sons, the…

Oldie but goodie: Nanbantei
My family and I are big fans of kushiyaki. Skewers of meat, seafood, veg and even rice, glazed…

P. Bistro: Great pastry and good, simple, real food at proper prices in Singapore
Far too often, new restaurants and cafes in Singapore disappoint me. Most often, I leave upset because I’ve…

Rakusaba, the artisan, tsukemen-style laksa pop-up bar in Singapore
Just a couple days ago, I wrote about Chef Jeremy Nguee and the amazing meal he cooked at…

Lokanta Maya is a brilliant bistro in Istanbul, Turkey
Chef Didem Senol has taken Istanbul by storm. The Turkish native who studied in New York at the…

Tippling Club in Singapore moves to cosier digs. The food remains awesome!
Singapore’s hardest working chef, Ryan Clift, has moved his ultra-chic bar-cum-fine-diner into 3 shophouses in the heart of…