T8, Xintiandi – Best International Restaurant in Shanghai?
When traveling in Shanghai, it can be easy to stay with the tried, true… and close by. The Bund is a safety area for foreigners. Everyone knows where it is and how to get there. Even the name is easy to pronounce. Much more exotic sounding, yet just...
Learn from the Chef – Healthy Spa Cuisine from Kai Mueller, Kamalaya Koh Samui, Thailand
Healthy Spa Recipes from our favourite holistic spa As part of our Health & Wellness 2010 Series From the age of 5, Kai had a passion for cooking. He started early with his first job in the kitchen at an Austrian ski resort at the age of 16...
Nougatine by Jean Georges – Casual Fine Dining on the Bund, Shanghai
Fine dining has some how become synonymous with epic, bank account reducing gastronomic menus. While these are great (and sometimes life changing) you’re probably not going to want them every night of the week. Most nights you just want great food, reasonably priced and if there is great...
6 Course French Tasting Menu at Amantee, Bangkok, Thailand
A very special New Year’s Eve at Amantee We decided to spend Christmas and New Year’s in Thailand this year. It was time to totally chill out and honestly I have yet to find a better place than Thailand for complete relaxation. But we still wanted to do...
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
An ancient medical practice focused on health and prevention As part of our Health & Wellness 2010 Series “And while TCM can treat illness, say a common cold, it is more about going to the underlying issue, the weakened immune system that allowed you to get the cold.”...
Epicurean Concept of the Week – Sushi Etiquette
Hey all, I am a HUGE sushi fan. I’ve made my pilgrimage to the sushi mecca (Tsukiji fish market) and returned a changed man. I’m deeper in love with sushi… to the detriment of my ability to enjoy budget buffet grade sushi. But I recently found out I’ve...
Fine Dining and a Bund View at M on the Bund, Shanghai
Spectacular dining and views to match at this Shanghai gem Lately I have been getting to Shanghai more often for work. M on the Bund is right around the corner from the Westin Bund Center where I usually stay. Convenience is certainly a plus, but what really keeps...
10 Great Kitchen Hacks Courtesy of Lifehacker
Hey all, Thought I’d pass along another link courtesy of life-optimizing site Lifehacker. I don’t know if these are the top-10 Kitchen Hacks of all time, but there are certainly some interesting hacks in the mix. I’m particularly interested in the waffle iron hacks, cast iron skillet pizza,...
Epicurean Concept of the Week – Pimentón (Spanish Paprika)
The Epicurean Concept of the Week is back from holiday vacation This week I was reading a Mark Bittman recipe for tri-tip steak. It called for an ingredient in the sauce I’d never heard of – pimentón. I wondered at first if it was an interesting spelling of...
Asian Holistic Therapies at Kamalaya Wellness Retreat, Koh Samui, Thailand
An endless array of holistic therapies at this tranquil island spa I generally have a rule of not visiting the same place twice. I prefer to expand my horizons and challenge myself to see and do new things. However, I recently returned to Kamalaya in Koh Samui. Our...
Interesting Debate on Public School Gardens
Hey all, As you may or may not be able to tell from my various postings, I’m very interested in the current food movement in the US. The trends towards eating locally, sustainably, etc is heading, I believe, in a positive direction that takes us away from processed,...
Thai Spa and Massage in Bangkok, Sivara Spa at Amari Hotel
A modern oasis of calm on bustling Petchaburi Road I have said it before, but will say it again….I believe spa treatments are not a luxury, but rather an integral part of taking care of oneself. Not only do they promote relaxation, but depending on the treatment one...
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