Living on the waterfront
The scenic backdrops, excellent local produce and enjoyable thermal springs of Lake Garda combine to give chef Denis Lucchi an excellent package for a truly blissful retreat.
Bombay fever
Chef Irfan Pabaney’s love affair with Mumbai stems from the city’s blend of cosmopolitan energy and traditional charms.
Finding La Dolce Vita
Is it a hotel, a guesthouse or a bed & breakfast? No, it is a unique convento in the unknown region of Salento in southern Italy—run by an English Lord. Come here to slow-travel, relax and eat like a real Italian.
Laidback gem
Street foods stalls in Penang all operate at different times, so the trick is in knowing when to visit, says chef Adolf Tan. And while you are in the city, don’t forget to check out its charming heritage sites.
Gritty city
The street foods of Ho Chi Minh City never cease to fascinate, and sometimes perturb, even for a seasoned Saigon based chef like Peter Rollinson.
A foodie’s heaven
The best time to visit Lyon is in end January, when restaurants are all set to impress the hundreds of chefs attending the Bocuse d’Or culinary competition held in the city, says Christophe Megel.
Pure bliss in gifu
With their scenic backdrops, slow pace of life, and exceptional produce, the small towns of Shirakawa-go and Takayama in Gifu Prefecture offer chef Kazuhiro Hamamoto a refreshing respite from the non-stop bustle of Japan’s bigger cities.
Talkin’ New York
From enjoying sushi suppers to lunching in gritty neighbourhoods, chef Daniel Boulud is a seasoned hand when it comes to staking out the Big Apple’s dining spots.
A culinary homecoming
Sri Lankan Chef Dharshan Munidasa stakes claim on what is rightfully his homeland’s national produce—the Sri Lankan crab.