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Bernard Bach, 2 Michelin Stars, Le Puits Saint-Jacques France
The son and grandson of restaurateurs, Bernard grew up among the pots, pans and mixed aromas of kitchens. At 13 he began to earn his crust as a waiter and later set off on a tour of France which ultimately led to his first Michelin star in 1997. He returned home in 1999, settling with his family in Pujaudran, close to Toulouse. His approach to cooking is celebrated for its simplicity, focusing on a respect for the seasons and the […]
Taipei Dangdai’s Inaugural Art Fair Presented By UBS Private Bank
Taipei Dangdai is a new international art fair that will open in Taipei, Taiwan on 18–20 January 2019. Overseen by Magnus Renfrew as the fair director, Taipei Dangdai features 90 galleries and places a strong emphasis on galleries from Asia with a globally recognized selection committee and the support of an advisory committee of leading regional collectors. “Drawing on Taipei’s long – established art scene, this exciting new art fair aims to introduce galleries to the strong collector base within […]
TOM FORD Underwear Collection
TOM FORD launched his first men’s underwear collection on the FW18 runway earlier this year. The much-anticipated collection will be made available in store in end-November. Featuring 4 key styles of briefs, trunks, short boxers and boxers, the collection consists of striking animal prints and a range of nude flesh tones, all off-set with a TOM FORD logo waistband in house-signature velvet. Core fabrications of the nude range, which has been designed to match skin tones, include cotton stretch jersey, cotton […]
Cheryl Miles, Radio Presenter, ONE FM 91.3
Cheryl Miles is a radio presenter with ONE FM 91.3, a voice-over artist and an emcee. Before embarking on her career in radio in 2008, she was a theatre and TV actress, singer, dancer and one-third of girl band “Cherry Chocolate Candy”, winners of Talentime 2001. She recently tied the knot in a destination wedding in Missouri, in her husband’s hometown of Springfield, on 25 August 2018 and is enjoying life as a newly wed. Currently hosting a solo show, […]
November 2018 Pick: Shoukouwa, 2 Michelin Stars, Singapore
As Singapore’s only two Michelin Star sushi restaurant in the 2017 Singapore Michelin Guide, the eight-seater Shoukouwa promises an authentic, world-class Edomae sushi experience. Reservations are highly recommended at this extremely exclusive and private dining establishment. Excellence in simplicity is the hallmark of the Shoukouwa experience. Staying true to the Edomae tradition, it prides itself on serving only the best seasonal fare, with minimal cooking and manipulation. This means that all fish, seafood and produce are flown daily to Singapore […]
Scent By Six – Interpretations Of Grace And Hope Bottled
The sixth sense, as some would say is even more valuable then the first five senses of taste, sight, touch, smell, and sound. A sense of perception that cannot be easily explained, an intuition, a feeling, or perhaps even all of the above. Scent By Six is an artisanal perfume collection created proudly in Singapore by owner Jason Lee each with a story behind the aroma. Evoking historical memories of childhood or future interpretations of what a place would smell […]
Shinji Ishida, 1 Michelin Star, Nogizaka Shin Japan
From 1996, Ishida started training in numerous traditional Japanese restaurants in Tokushima, many of which were considered to be the finest purveyors of Japanese cuisine in the country. In 2011, he joined the three Michelinstarred restaurants Ginza Koju as Chef de Cuisine and two years later, travelled to Paris to launch an international outpost of Ginza Koju, gaining a Michelin star shortly after. He returned to Japan in 2015 to resume his role and one year later, with the help […]
Ma Maison, Bangkok
Located in the beautifully conserved Nai Lert park with a history that dates back to old Bangkok, classic furnishing with floor to ceiling windows lets in natural light to elevates one’s dining experience. Ample car park slots in the premises and large sitting capacity allows for hosting of private events catering from the romantic date for two to large group or family outings. The menu consist of Thai home specialties with recipes past down by the owners family from generation […]
Ryohei Hieda, 2 Michelin Stars, Shoun RyuGin Taiwan
Born in 1981 in Nagasaki, Ryohei Hieda began his professional career in 2000 at the age of 19 by apprenticing at the prestigious Kyoto restaurant Gion Nakagawa. During his training, he acquired fundamental knowledge and techniques of traditional Japanese cuisine. In 2005, chef Hieda returned to Kyushu to work at the famed restaurant Itaru where he learned to make artisanal salt and the expert use of it in the seasoning of dishes. He also gained deep appreciation of using the […]