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.
Michelin Guide
The Ultimate Crab Feast at Two-Starred Ogata, Kyoto
When I visited Kyoto in mid-December, I had the chance to visit Ogata,a two-Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant and experience its seasonal crab menu. Every year, November 6th marks the start of the crabbing season, meaning that it’s the time for the restaurants to launch their seasonal…
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…
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…
André Chiang’s Collective Memories Lead to the Last Dance
Last month, André Chiang announced his upcoming retirement from the front line of the kitchen, officially stepping into the ranks of ‘honorably discharged’ chefs. From now on, his spatula might only be used to flip through textbooks, rather than food…
The Return of Daniel Berlin: Embrace of the Sea and Gastronomy
For this Nordic culinary trip in early summer, we drove from Copenhagen to the Österlen area in the south of Sweden, which took about two hours. The journey didn’t feel particularly long due to stops at various scenic spots along…
Not the Last Ocean Season: Noma’s Closure and Copenhagen’s Fine Dining Future
The most influential restaurant of this generation, noma, has been named the best restaurant in the world five times, changing the global perception of Nordic cuisine. Since its opening in 2003, after more than 20 years, it announced it would…
Love Conquers All: Denmark’s New 3-Star Restaurant, Jordnær
The third michelin star makes Jordnær the third restaurant in the Danish capital to be awarded the highest status in the Michelin Guide, the two others being Geranium and noma. Jordnær in Copenhagan@Jocelyn华姐的TastyTrip Jordnær’s story is not your average restaurant story. It’s the tale of a…
Holistic Cuisine of Alchemist: What We Experienced in 6 Hours
Entering through a two-ton bronze door leading to a mysterious world, created by Danish artist Maria Rubinke and named “I Found Myself Within a Forest Dark,” we were greeted by enthusiastic staff. We were then led through spaces designed to…
Innovation and Expansion of YongFu: Dialogue with Weng Yongjun
Interviewing Mr.Weng Yongjun, the founder of Yong Fu, at the North Bund restaurant in Shanghai, sparked a great interest in his culinary career and profound culinary philosophy. Yong Fu may appear traditional, but it is actually paving an avant-garde and unconventional path. His insights into…
