It’s easy to take a place for granted. Sometimes you forget to share or celebrate the sheer brilliance…


Glorious crab roe rice cakes – my idea of heaven on a plate
I’m a greedy pig, which basically means I’m greedy for all kinds of food. On the top of…

Ten Rules of etiquette for every traveler to Japan
As cultures go, Japan must be one of the most unique in the world. Sharing very little in…

IZY. Chic, modern, urban izakaya dining in Singapore
Finally, after months of waiting, IZY is open. This chic, ultra-urban modern izakaya opened its doors (to the…

Chef Diego Oka, expanding the Peruvian culinary empire
Diego Oka is a chef who started his culinary career with direction at a young age, but his…

Appia Alta in Tokyo, scrumptious Italian appetisers and more
If you are hankering for some Italian culinary magic in Tokyo, you could do a lot worse than…

A Q & A with Diego Munoz, grand Peruvian chef
Diego Muñoz is a nomad, a surfer, and a master of his trade. I say these three things with…

Ode to Cafe Gavroche’s croque madame
“What makes a great croque madame?” is a question that no one has asked me ever. If someone…

Daniel Chavez, Peru’s culinary ambassador to Singapore
When the Chavez family decided to relocate to Florida, little did Daniel know that his career would be…