Florence – While reminiscing about romantic Italian dinners, memories of our dining experiences at La Loggia and Enoteca Pichiorri came to mind. What made them memorable? Ambience, Elegance and Tranquility. The Tuscan cuisine was delicious, but we were intoxicated by the sheer ambience (romance in the air) that made them so extraordinary to Mr. King…
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FOC by Nandu Jubany
Singapore, May 2016 – According to our Spanish friends, FOC makes the best pulpo (octopus) tapas in Singapore. Mr. King and I finally made it to this very happening tapas bar last weekend. “FOC Restaurant, is a collaboration between Michelin-Starred Chef Nandu Jubany, Chef Jordi Noguera and award-winning mixologist Dario Knox. At FOC you will…
Ginza Sushi Ichi, Singapore
Singapore, April 2016 –. Last week, I visited Ginza Sushi Ichi (newly minted One Michelin star in July 2016 and the Singapore outpost of Michelin 1-star Sushiichi in Tokyo) for lunch with my friend (a sushi-addict like me). It was superb! We selected the Tokusen Nigiri set – 10 pieces of sushi, miso soup and dessert. Sushi…
First Time at Sushi-Ichi
Singapore, September 2013 – Over the past few years, a number of gourmet Japanese restaurants have sprung up in the Lion City. The latest comer is Michelin 1-star Sushi-Ichi, which hails from Ginza, Tokyo. Sushi-ichi takes pride in being “the first in Singapore to offer an exquisite degustation menu featuring top-tier Kyoto Kaiseki, complimented with…
TwinPalms Sunday Brunch
Phuket, December 2015 – When it comes to Sunday brunch on the island, the hippest and most sumptuous brunch is at the stylish contemporary resort, TwinPalms’ Oriental Spoon Grill and Bar. Mr. King and I have been there several times, and each time, it was full house. There is a wonderful, lively buzz, as the diners…
Bobby Bräuer’s EssZimmer
Munich, June 2015 – Who would have thought that one of Munich’s finest restaurants is above a car showroom? The Michelin 2-star EssZimmer by Bobby Bräuer is nested inside BMW Welt, the state-of-the art exhibition facility showcasing the latest BMW automobiles. The futuristic architecture of BMW Welt alone was impressive enough. Mr. King and I visited…
Le Bistro du Sommelier
Singapore, 2015 – Last Spring, Mr. King took me to Le Bistro du Sommelier in Singapore for dinner, and it has since become one of my favorite places in this city. Once inside the bistro, you may imagine that you were somewhere in France. The décor is simple, but rustic. I especially admire the chandelier…
Roast Chicken at The Wolseley
London, September 2014 – On my last trip to London, I was on a roast chicken binge. In my humble opinion, I have to say that the best roast chicken is at The Wolseley, a café-restaurant in grand European tradition situated in St. James’. I always make my way there for breakfast or lunch whenever…
Pascal Barbot at BLU
Singapore, April 2016 – Our dinner at “Pascal Barbot at BLU” must be one of our best meals in Singapore so far this year. His 3-Michelin star restaurant- L’Astrance in Paris is #36 of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015, and Chef Pascal is known for his modern take on French cuisine. Mr. King and…
Baked Alaska & Cult Cocktails
Singapore, March 2016 – Blending the old and new into an evening of fun can be quite an experience. Hilda took Mina and me down memory lane for dinner at Shashlik, the Russo-Hainanese restaurant from the 80s, followed by drinks at the hip and happening bar – 28 HongKong Street (#1 Asia’s 50 Best Bar…
Open Farm Community
Singapore, April 2016 – In a fast-paced city like Singapore, Open Farm Community (OFC) is a breath of fresh air. It is the first Farm-to-Table dining concept in the Lion City. OFC is all about “spearheading local farming, connecting the community to nature and celebrating local spirit….OFC unites local farmers, creative chefs and an innovative spirit…
Austria’s National Dishes
Vienna, April 2011 – Vienna is world-famous for its Wiener Schnitzel, Sacher torte, chocolate and Viennese coffee, and one can comprehend why after tasting these culinary delights in Vienna! Wiener Schnitzel Austria’s national dish is Wiener Schnitzel, (German for Viennese Schnitzel) a bread-crumbed, thin slice of veal that is deep-fried. An outstanding Wiener Schnitzel is not oily…
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