My First And Last Meal at Tokyo Bulgari’s Luca Fantin
I'm so glad that at least I made it to Il Ristorante - Luca Fantin before it's closed, and I’m already excited for whatever comes next in his journey.
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A Bite of Freshness: Abalone Feast in XI DING Home Banquet
XIJIADE is a household dumpling brand in China, and recently, it has been actively expanding overseas, opening stores in Barcelona and New York. However, XIJIADE’s vision goes beyond that—it has also established “XI DING” and the “XI DING Home Banquet,”…
Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen Genus Novum of the Greater Bay
Arrival Perched atop the 79-floor Upper Hills skyscraper in the heart of the Futian business district, Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen marks the latest genus among her siblings in Southern China since the highly anticipated opening during the Covid in January 2022…
Rebirth of Fook Wo Kwong Shanghai, Classic Cantonese Restaurant
Upon my recent return to Shanghai, I find myself constantly swept away by business trips, seldom staying for more than ten days. In such fleeting moments, I gravitate toward the familiar comforts of old favorites. Yet, my attention was irresistibly…
Masuda Ryuichiro & Iwase: Hub of Culinary & Artistic Excellence
Masuda Ryuichiro, the fifth-generation owner of Masuda Brewery (Masuizumi), stands tall with white hair and a youthful face that exudes a rebellious charm, embodying the essence of a unique and intriguing soul. On the day of our interview, we searched…
From Struggles to Glory: Taian Table’s Rise to Three Stars
Taian Table is currently one of the only two Michelin three-star restaurants in Shanghai, a recognition that owes much to the relentless efforts of Stefan Stiller over two decades in China. With the announcement by renowned chef Paul Pairet that…
The Incredibles: Story of Three Chefs at respiración, Kanazawa
Stepping into the Michelin two-star Spanish restaurantrespiración in Kanazawa feels like entering a heartfelt shonen anime, complete with laughter, tears, and camaraderie. This remarkable establishment is the creation of three chefs—Keisuke Yagi, Tatsuro Ume, and their lifelong friend Yusuke Kitagawa—whose shared…
The Trend, Blast or Bogusness in 2025
The luxury travel trend of 2024 was entirely about resurgence and place Vendome travel budget, dotted by the Olympic Game frenzy— with the glam set ticking bucket list after a long hiatus to dreamy destinations like Tokyo, Bangkok, London, and…
Ein Prosit: A Gathering of Global Culinary Titans
Twenty years after my last visit, I returned to Udine, Northern Italy, this time to join the five-day-long Ein Prosit Fiesta held annually in October, now celebrating its 25th year (okay, I added the “Fiesta” myself). This delightful journey felt like a…
Experiencing the Seasons of Toyama at Oryouri Fujii
In early September this year, I visited a series of “destination” restaurants in Toyama and Kanazawa, located in Japan’s Hokuriku region. Currently, there are several weekly direct flights from Shanghai to Komatsu. It is a convenient one-hour drive from Komatsu…
