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…
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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…
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…
Point Yamu by COMO, Phuket
Phuket, March 2015 – Meet Phuket Island’s latest addition – luxury resort Point Yamu by COMO! Its contemporary interior décor is chic with the perfect turquoise blue accents. If Mr. King didn’t tell me that we were in Thailand, I would have thought this resort was somewhere in Greece! There is plenty of privacy in the…