Penang’s rejuvenation
Most travellers know the city as a hawker fare heaven, but an emerging generation of young chefs are transforming and elevating its local dining scene. Victor Loy shares his gastronomic exploits during a recent trip back to his hometown.
Masterclass: surf ‘n’ turf and crêpe suzette
Recreating cruise classics in the comfort of your own kitchen may be a lot easier than you think with Sherwin Sim, executive chef of Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore.
Of Abruzzo’s sea and mountains
Much has been said of Sicily, Tuscany, Lazio and Sardinia – it’s Abruzzo’s turn to have its time in the sun. Gabriel Fratini waxes lyrical about the golden beaches and vineyard and olive grove-dotted peaks of his home region.
Masterclass: Tomahawk steak and osso bucco
Hosting a meat lover’s dinner party? Impress your guests with these hunky masterpieces, as demonstrated by Diego Chiarini, Italian executive chef and owner of Oso Ristorante.
To market, to market
There might be no one better to introduce the unpolished, gritty side of Bali’s street food and market scene than Will Meyrick, who has lived in Bali for over a decade. Along the way he shares cultural insights to his adopted country that few outsiders know.
Reaching for the stars
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants has made stars out of obscure talents and catapulated popular chefs to even greater fame. We got a peek into the high-octane event in Bangkok and assess the impact of the awards on the Asian dining scene.
Masterclass: Paella
The secret to cooking a scrumptious paella with the coveted soccarat is more than just about controlling the fire.
Renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten opens The Dempsey Cookhouse & Bar
One of New York’s most lauded chefs, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, opens his first restaurant in Singapore at COMO Dempsey
Leaf it up
Two premium tea brands are revitalizing an interest in the brew.