The spice of life

Chengdu may be an increasingly modern capital in Sichuan, but the locals know how to slow down and indulge in the city’s diverse cuisine and other simple pleasures, says chef Du Fei.
A beefy experience

A trip to Saga in Kyushu opened Fat Cow chef Wing Lam’s eyes to the crown jewel of Japanese wagyu.
An Icelandic experience

Celebrities looking for a paparazzi-free vacation spot and and fearless foodies yearning for a taste of cured shark meat or sheep’s head should look to Reykjavik, Iceland, says chef Gissur Gudmundsson.
Gourmet odyssey

For chef Brook Petrie, the vibrant markets and ethnic culinary enclaves of London shows a colourful side of the city.
Dining on the path to nirvana

Vast, diverse and colourful beyond imagination, India is one of the most exotic destinations for culinary travellers. And a place that should not be missed—to truly witness the spiritual fervour of this magical land—is Varanasi.
Boston’s south end

Experience the delightful culinary diversity of North America along Boston’s ‘Restaurant Row’.
Thousand island blessings

If you’ve had just about enough with luxurious beach resorts and are in the mood for a devil-may-care, recklessly fun getaway, northern Palawan is where you want to be. Rum and mosquito net included.
Bordeaux beauty

Moat surrounded châteaux, intoxicating elixirs and French food are the stuff of fairytales for most, but for chef Reynaldo Arriola, they are fond fragments of a not so distant memory
Unpolished gem

epicure traipses to the fascinating island of Sri Lanka and is spellbound by the jewel of the Indian Ocean.