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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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…
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…
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…
Stellar Architect Features – Bill Bensley and Celia Chu
Shinta Mahni Wild by Bill Bensley & Jirachai Rendtong At the confluence of southwestern Cambodia’s Kirirom, Bokor and Cardamom National Parks is a bold eco-tourism endeavour: a luxury tented camp in an 350 hectare private nature sanctuary saved from a…
The List, World´s 50 Best 2024
Zeal at 4am in Taipei, I rarely stay up but make an exception for the hoteliers I truly admire. The announcement of the world’s 50 best hotels, or the Oscar awards of the hospitality industry, deserves my precious time as…
JW Marriott Phu Quoc, An Imaginative Utopia on a Virgin Island
As the Vietjet A321 traverses the ominous clouds above the mainland and approaches the runway in the Phu Quoc center, I am immediately mesmerized by the view of the verdant landscape against the azure ocean. Stepping out of the petit international airport, a JW Marriott grey minivan awaits, and I am chauffeured with comfort all the way down to the southern tip.
Eastern & Oriental Express, a New Journey in Malaysia
Legend When I first flipped and read the novel, Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, and again as I watched the superb film adaptation starring Johnny Depp years later, I was intrigued by the lavishness of it all. Opulent, classy decor;…
Love Across Mountains and Seas: The Cuisine of Eiji Taniguchi
In my career as a culinary writer, I have had the privilege of speaking with many outstanding chefs, but my conversation with Eiji Taniguchi was unforgettable. His background and culinary journey took many unexpected turns. Immersed in the world of cooking from a young age, his initial dream was to become a chef of Japanese cuisine, but fate led him down a different path.
