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…
Ju Ming’s Taichi
Singapore, February 2015 – In the midst of the fruit trees, bamboo and palm trees inside the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Ju Ming’s monumental bronze sculptures from his renowned Taichi Series harmoniously blended into the serene landscape. A group of 15 sculptures ranging from 1.1m to 3.6m in height and 228kg to 1730kg in weight were…
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…
Shopping in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Hanoi, February 2014 – The Old Quarter can be described as the “heart” of Hanoi since it is the home to numerous artisans, restaurants and famous sights – the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and Flag Tower of Hanoi. Its origin stems from the 11th century, when King Ly Thai decided to build his…
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…
Tuscan Retreat – Il Borro
September 2011 – Imagine a mediaeval village set in the lush Tuscan hills – this is Il Borro, an estate belonging to the Ferragamo family, who fully restored the property while retaining their century old facades. Upon arrival at Il Borro‘s gates, Mr. King and I were greeted by the rows of majestic tall trees…
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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