Franck – French Bistro in the French Concession, Shanghai, China
Cote de Boeuf steak for two and other French classics Thoroughly French bistro style… chalkboard, inlaid marble tables, dark interior, temperature controlled wine room and all. Two-year-old Franck presents a French menu with bistro classics like pigeon, roasted chicken, steaks, beef tartare, grilled tuna and more in Shanghai’s...
Champagne Brunch Italian-Style at Basilico’s, The Regent Hotel, Singapore
Homemade pastas, a whole room of cheese, chocolate martinis and more, oh my! I must admit I love a champagne brunch. And this one has to be among the best in Singapore. My favorite had been the St Regis Hotel Champagne brunch… and until recently nothing else had...
2-Star Michelin Italian Restaurant – Ristorante Sadler Beijing, China
I was in China for a week… first in Shanghai, then on to Beijing. In that time I only ate one proper Chinese meal. It wasn’t that I was scared of the food, it’s just that the western food on offer here is so appealing. Take Ristorante Sadler,...
Epicurean Concept of the Week – Wine Legs
Ever been at a wine tasting, dinner party, or other event featuring wine and some know-it-all (probably with a beard and wearing a sweater) swirls his glass vigorously and then tilts the glass sideways to observe the streaking wine (wine legs)? Don’t feel bad if you believed the...
48 Hours in Kyoto – A Guide of the Sights, Shopping and Dining
Highlights of what to see and do in the wonderfully traditional city of Kyoto Many folks love Kyoto and consider it the highlight of any trip to Japan. With 17 Unesco World Heritage sites, 1600 Buddhist temples and over 400 Shinto shrines, Kyoto is rife with ancient culture...
9 Course Japanese Food Tasting Menu in Kyoto – Grotto Restaurant, Kyoto, Japan
A culinary tour of Japan in 9-courses While in Japan, we tried to cover as many foods as possible. My favourite meal may have been Katsudon but in our effort to experience as many food types as possible during our trip, I stretched myself beyond pork perfection Which...
Sunday Brunch on Sentosa Island Singapore – Braise
It was only a matter of time before our Sunday brunch group broke from the main island and ventured over to the Disneyland-like island of Sentosa. I was apprehensive at first. The island is almost too planned and organized, meaning there’s little to be found or discovered. Plus...
Epicurean Concept of the Week – Lamb or Mutton
This weeks Epicurean Concept is relatively simple, but one that we were curious about and so thought maybe others were as well. Often at restaurants I’ll see lamb dishes on the menu, but other times mutton dishes. I wondered if there was really a difference or if it...
Almost No Knead Bread Recipe Courtesy of Cook’s Illustrated
I first heard of “no knead bread” thanks to the famous NY Times post and bookmarked it for a later attempt. I forgot about it until I saw the Cook’s Illustrated Video (via their free podcast). The video seemed so simple and I knew I could trust these...
A Destination Boutique & Café – The Gallery Café, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Shopping and eating – two of my favourite things! The Gallery Café is an oasis in the busy city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. Situated within the former office of Sri Lanka’s renowned architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the Gallery Café is part restaurant, part boutique, part art gallery, part...
Elegant Sri Lankan Style Villas – Kahanda Kanda, Sri Lanka
A gem of a boutique hotel overlooking Lake Koggala A few miles from Galle City Center lies a truly special retreat, Kahanda Kanda. Amid a lush tea plantation, Kahanda Kanda sits on 9.9 acres of tropical tranquility. 5 villas are elegantly and tastefully decorates in that distinctive style...
Seaside Seafood Lunch – Wijaya Beach Cottages, Sri Lanka
Chill beachside over heaping plates of seafood, curries and cold beer In between tea plantations and the Galle fort, we needed a spot of lunch. Having heard the Wijaya Beach Cottage was recommended…and on the way to Handunugoda Tea Estate, this seemed like a perfect spot to chill...
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