Maze Grill

London, October 2014 – Maze Grill Mayfair, one of Gordon Ramsay’s culinary creations, is a must-go for meat-lovers. I would say the menu is 70% meat.   Any meat-lover would be impressed by their selection of steaks, which includes British Native Breeds, Rare Breeds, U.S. and Japanese Breeds. Our order was simple: Iceberg Wedge – Blue…

SteakHouse Hama

Tokyo, June 2016 – Our trip to Tokyo would be incomplete without a meal at a Japanese steak house. Instead of our usual haunts (Morimoto XEX or Seryna), Mr. King and I decided to take our hotel concierge’s suggestion to try the 40-year old Steakhouse Hama in Roppongi. This was one of our great finds…

Luke’s Chophouse

Singapore – My craving for New England clams, Massachusetts oysters and USDA steaks, was cured…when we headed to Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chophouse. The eatery is located inside an established department store, Robinsons at The Heeren and has an impeccable view of the city’s famous shopping district – Orchard Road. The décor is modern and stylish….

Beef Culture at Schloss Aigen

Salzburg, June 2015 – We found that “beef to perfection” traditional Austrian dining experience at Gasthof Schloss Aigen in Salzburg. Located inside the 15th century castle Aigen, the elegant restaurant is ran by the Berger family. Mr. King and I enjoyed a relaxing evening there – good food and excellent service. We were seated under…

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…

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…

Artisan Steak at Fat Cow

Singapore, November 2015 – When selecting a venue to celebrate my friend, Hilda’s birthday, I had to think extra hard since she is an epicurean with a passion for meats.   We decided on dinner at the “off-the-beaten track” artisan meat specialist – Fat Cow. The Japanese-inspired steakhouse was cozy, with a U-shaped counter that accommodated…