Before I had even experienced modern wagashiya (Japanese confectionary shop), Higashiya for myself, I was already enamoured of…


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…

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

The making of a wine – visit to Trinchero Cloud’s Nest vineyard in Napa Valley
If you ask almost anyone to name a source region for America’s wines, there is a 90 per…

Siem Reap, Cambodia – a refreshing new resort and simple, comforting food
I’m embarrassed to admit that my travel experience in Southeast Asia is almost nonexistent. Having lived and holidayed…

Paul Pairet – the culinary genius behind Ultraviolet, Shanghai’s hottest dining destination
Never before has food been so revered, so playful, so engaging and so inspiring as it is at…

Rosemary’s in NYC’s West Village – rooftop to table
A friend who was visiting brought me to this place, it comes highly recommended by another friend…

A stroll uptown to Zabar’s in New York City
“Zabar’s is New York …..New York is Zabar’s.” So goes the tag-line of one of the most exotic…

Top kiddie friendly restaurants and more in Bali
Holidaying in Bali with hungry kiddies in tow? Have no fear! Bali offers a wide range of restaurants…