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…
Seasonal simplicity: Lunch at JAAN and a conversation with chef Julien Royer
My girlfriend K has been a wonderful companion on my journey through the restaurant scene here in Singapore…
A culinary carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Everyone knows that Rio is a carnival town. On a recent business trip to Rio, I discovered that…
Revisiting La Mar – a Peruvian favourite in New York City
La Mar is a restaurant that I first visited in Lima in the summer of 2009. I remember this place clearly because…
A chat with chef Andre Chiang about unique culinary philosophies
“There is no such thing as the best (chef)”, writes Ferran Adrià, who knows a thing or two…
High-end Kaiseki kappo-style in Singapore at Yoshiyuki
Last week, I had the immense pleasure of dining in one of Singapore’s most beautiful new restaurants. Yoshiyuki,…
Friday Food Porn: The original carpaccio, from Harry’s Bar, Venice
I love carpaccio, the raw beef “salad” that has become one of the must-have dishes on all Italian…
Labour of love: Lunch at Kooka Café and a conversation with co-owner Lauren Chambers
Since a colleague introduced me to Kooka Café earlier this year, I’ve made the place my unofficial hideout,…