Since my first child came along almost six years ago, I have never been apart from my family….


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…

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…

Shopping at Shinola’s flagship in Detroit, Michigan
Coincidence is a funny thing. The day I walked into the Shinola flagship store in Detroit, Michigan, I…

Recipe: Uni encased in tomato water jelly
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of whipping up a real feast. The occasion was the birthdays…

Modern departures from familiar flavours at Bacchanalia, Singapore
Singapore is currently enjoying quite the culinary renaissance. It feels like there are new restaurants and cafes opening…

Baishinka Tea House by Higashiya, Tokyo, Japan
When I had told my wife S that I was taking her to Tokyo to celebrate our wedding…

Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa of DEN, Tokyo, is a master culinary comedian. And his restaurant is the coolest place in Tokyo to dine in right now.
Earlier this month, thanks to some amazingly cheap deals on Scoot, I was able to whisk my wife…

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…