I have a sweet tooth and Tokyo is a well-known dessert haven. When I was in Tokyo over…


A Q&A with Jim Berardo, founder of the Noosa International Food & Wine Festival
Last year, my wife S and I attended the Noosa International Food & Wine Festival. It was, as…

Chicha – the authentic taste of Peru in Hong Kong
When I hear about Peruvian restaurants opening in different cities, I keep an eye on them. The world…

A special cooking class: demonstration and dinner with Tomislav Martinovic
Opportunities like these don’t present themselves often, so, when given the chance to take a cooking class with…

Two great Mexican meals in two cities
Although I had not truly tasted authentic Mexican food till I moved to the US, I was hooked from…

Nirvana at Noma, the best restaurant in the world
When you get lucky enough to snag two seats at the world’s best restaurant at the last minute,…

Salvador Coffee Espresso Bar: true coffee culture in Sydney
About a year ago, on my walk back home from downtown Sydney, I decided to take a different…

‘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…

California’s Umami Burger
When I was in Los Angeles recently, the friend that I was visiting told me that I had to…