Tokyo, June 2010 – By chance and perseverance, we were able to get a last minute reservation at Nihonyori RyuGin. We felt extremely fortunate – since it was one of the most unforgettable meals in Tokyo for us. When we visited RyuGin, it was ranked #48 in World’s Best Restaurants list 2010 – no small feat. Opened…
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Banyan Tree Breakfast & Spa
Phuket, March 2016 – What would resort life be without a sumptuous breakfast and a spa sanctuary. Mr. King and I found both at Banyan Tree Resort Phuket. After a recent renovation in 2015, a new culinary team was also assembled, with Spanish Chef Alfonso De La Dehesa at the helm. The new breakfast buffet…
Paella at Can Solé
Barcelona, February 2016 – Seafood and paella were at the top of our “to-eat” list, and we couldn’t have found a better place for both than Restaurante Can Solé. Founded in 1903, the restaurant serves up traditional marine cuisine. It is located just on a side street off Passeig de Joan de Borbo, the main…
L’Atelier de Joël Robouchon
Singapore, September 2013 – Brunch at L’Atelier de Joel Robouchon (Two Michelin stars in July 2016) was a pleasant surprise and as the French say, “une bonne affaire” (“a good deal”). L’Atelier is the modern French cuisine invention of renowned Chef, Joel Robouchon who has multiple Michelin stars to his name. AMBIENCE & SERVICE As in…
Petit Déjeuner at Ladurée Paris
Paris, October 2014 – Breakfast (or in French, petit déjeuner) is my favorite meal of the day. How you start your day is how the rest of the day will go! Mr. King, Little K (my toddler son) and I had a charming breakfast at Ladurée’s Champs-Elysées Salón de té on a warm, sunny autumn…
Hanoi Landmark : Cha Ca La Vong
Hanoi, Spring 2014 – (in French & English) You haven’t been to Hanoi until you have visited Cha Ca La Vong! Cha Ca means “grilled fish” and La Vong refers to the ancient Chinese poet and revolutionist, whose statue is placed near the entrance of the eatery. Vous ne connaissez pas Hanoi tant que vous…
Eating in St. Moritz
St. Moritz, August 2011 – Continuing from the Bernina Express to St. Moritz, Mr. King and I discovered that it was market day on Via Maistra where the farmers, local restaurants & gourmets gathered to sell their produce and cooked food. We bought some cheese and fruits. Everything was fresh and tasty! That evening, we visited the…
On Bernina Express to St. Moritz
St. Moritz, August 2011 – One summer day, Mr. King suggested that we escape the hot tropical Singapore heat and get some crisp cool mountain air. Where? St. Moritz. All I could picture were snow and skiers…. but it was not so. Our journey took 4 hours from Zurich, and we boarded the famous Bernina…
AMMO at Asia Society
Hong Kong, December 2013 – Since its opening in 2012, AMMO has received impressive praises for its fine Italian-fusion cuisine as well as its unusual “military chic” interiors in the middle of Hong Kong’s urban jungle. Mr. King and I went to AMMO for dinner after a visit to Asia Society, a private museum showcasing…
GEORGES at Pompidou
Paris, October 2014 – In the film “The Hundred Foot Journey”, scenes of a molecular gastronomic kitchen were shot at Restaurant GEORGES situated at the top of contemporary art museum, Centre Pompidou. Wonderful memories of our lunch there came rushing back. With a spectacular view overlooking the rooftops of the Parisian tenements, GEORGES is modern and…
Girls’ Night Out at Catalunya
Singapore, June 2013 – We celebrated my sister’s birthday with a girls’ night out at my current favorite restaurant – Catalunya – a contemporary Spanish restaurant helmed by a culinary team with previous experience at the likes of El Bulli, Santi, Drolma and Sketch. Inside a glass-encased dome, the restaurant is located at The Fullerton…
Violet Oon at National Gallery Singapore
Singapore, March 2016 – Dining at the museum has never been so exciting until opening of the National Gallery. Mr. King and I already have a favorite – National Kitchen by Violet Oon, the culinary ambassador of Singapore! Her Nyonya cuisine is complemented with a mix of Chinese, Indian, Malay and British dishes that reflect…
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