Born in Cologne, Germany, Sebastian’s passion for cooking began at a young age. After finishing a three year apprenticeship in Cologne, he worked at the Michelin-starred restaurant Lärchenhof before embarking on his international culinary career to Switzerland. “When I was a teenager I discovered how much I enjoyed cooking for friends and family and how fascinating food can be. To me, cooking is so much more than a job, it’s a way of life. Nothing makes me happier than to […]
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Reza Kurniawan, Shinta Mani Hotels Group, Siem Reap
A charming and personable young Indonesian National who loves to travel, Chef Reza Kurniawan, Executive Chef for the upscale boutique Shinta Mani Hotels Group has 13 years of international experience, in Asia, the United States and the Middle East. He started his culinary career in the pastry section at the Ambhara Hotel in Jakarta in 2001. His international career began in 2003 when he moved to Dubai with the pre-opening team at Four Seasons Hotel & Resort Doha and at the Grand […]
Tan Kheng Hua, Award-Winning Theatre/Television Actress/Producer
Kheng Hua is a well-known award-winning theatre/television actress/producer in Singapore. She is regarded as a veteran of Singapore theatre and was recently selected as one of 50 iconic local stage personalities in an exhibition celebrating 50 years of Singapore theatre. Onstage, she has appeared in countless local theatre productions of all genres, including leads in landmark plays such as Beauty World, Lao Jiu, Descendants of the Admiral Eunuch, Animal Farm, Cooling Off Day and The Effect. Most recently, she was […]
Paul Hallett, Swissôtel The Stamford Equinox, Singapore
Taking on the colossal reigns of Equinox Restaurant’s kitchen is Chef de Cuisine Paul Hallett who brings to the fore brilliant, classic Modern European offerings at the towering iconic dining destination, renowned for its multi-dimensional culinary experience, service excellence as well as unparalleled views of the famous city skyline. Chef Paul’s signature culinary style, philosophy and techniques are also showcased in creations featured on the menus of Equinox Complex’s New Asia, City Space, Introbar, and four private dining rooms that […]
Sakiko NOMURA | The 33rd Higashikawa Award Winner
野村佐紀子 | 第33回写真の町東川賞 新人作家賞受賞 写真集「Another Black Darkness」（Akio Nagasawa Publishing）及び一連の作家活動に対して 現在、受賞を記念した展覧会が「北海道＜写真の町＞東川町文化ギャラリー」にて開催中です。 お近くにいらっしゃる際には是非お立ち寄り下さい。 【会期】2017年7月29日（土）～8月30日（水） 【会場】北海道＜写真の町＞東川町文化ギャラリー Sakiko NOMURA | The 33rd Higashikawa Award Winners – New Photographer Award For her photobook「Another Black Darkness」(Akio Nagawawa Publishing) and other activities as a photographer. An exhibition commemorating the award be held at Higashikawa Bunka Gallery, Hokkaido. 【Period】29 July (Sat.) – 30 August (Wed.), 2017 【Venue】Higashikawa Bunka Gallery, Hokkaido 第33回写真の町東川賞 新人作家賞を受賞する等、国内外での活躍が目覚ましい野村佐紀子。 受賞理由のひとつとして挙げられた作品集「Another Black Darkness」をはじめとして、最新刊の「Ango」をご紹介致します。 Sakiko Nomura who has been remarkably active in Japan and overseas as […]
July Pick: CasCades Restaurant, Bali
Located in the prestigious Viceory Bali, CasCades Restaurant is an award-winning restaurant perfectly placed for a truly unique dining experience, perched on the ridge overlooking the luscious Valley of Kings offering jaw-dropping views like no other. The fine dining restaurant offers meticulously crafted wine and food menus with distinct European and Asian influences. Helmed by Executive Chef Nic Vanderbeeken, CasCades restaurant produces bold and unique dishes, perfect for any occasion, whether it is a romantic dinner or family gathering, the […]
SVR BlackBookAsia Top 10 Chefs
Exclusively curated and specially chosen to be on our much sought after best of the best chefs Top 10 list, SVR BlackBookAsia presents the most celebrated chefs from around the Asia Pacific region. 1. Christopher Millar, Stellar Singapore For Chef Christopher Millar, texture, purity of flavour and quality of ingredients are paramount when it comes to crafting his unique dishes that represent quintessential, progressive Australian cooking. At the helm of the highest restaurant in Singapore, he and his team continue to push […]
YAMAMOTO GENDAI-これから開催される展覧会・イベント
小林耕平 小林耕平 × 高橋耕平「遠隔同化ー二人の耕平」改め『「切断」のち「同化」』 内覧会 7月15日(土)〜7月22日(土) 13:00–16:00 開催中の企画展 小林耕平 × 高橋耕平「遠隔同化 二人の耕平」が展示作品を全て刷新、 タイトルも『「切断」のち「同化」』と改め、新たな “同化” への二人の挑戦が始まりました。 今回の展示替えに合わせて普段は宿泊客のみ鑑賞可能な展覧会をご覧いただける 内覧会を開催いたします。 また、合わせて今年の春まで豊田市美術館で開催されていた企画展「切断してみる 二人の耕平」展に出品されていた映像作品も特別上映いたします。 京都アートホステル クマグスク、京都 小谷元彦 静岡県立美術館収蔵品展 白の表現力 現代のコレクションから 2017年7月14日(金)〜9月3日(日) 静岡県立美術館、静岡 「LADY DIOR AS SEEN BY」展 in Taipei 2017年7月22日(土)〜8月18日(金) 台北101、台湾 村山留里子 特別展 BODY/DRESS 2017年7月15日(土)～10月22日(日) 石川県能登島ガラス美術館、石川 小谷元彦・村山留里子 高橋コレクション・マインドフルネス2017 2017年7月22日（土）〜2017年8月27日（日） 山形美術館、山形 山本現代 YAMAMOTO GENDAI 〒140-0002 東京都品川区東品川1-33-10 TERRADA Art Complex 3F 1-33-10 TERRADA Art Complex 3F, Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan tel&fax. 81(0)3-6433-2988 i@yamamotogendai.org www.yamamotogendai.org
Mercure Sabang Jakarta
A 4-star international hotel, Mercure Jakarta Sabang offers unparalleled conveniences for both leisure and business traveler, located just 45 minutes’ drive from Jakarta International Airport and within close proximity to Thamrin street where corporate, banking and government offices are situated. The hotel is also ideal for those looking to indulge in the very best local cuisine that Jakarta has to offer, the legendary Sabang culinary street is just a stone’s throw away. Furthermore, the property is just a few minutes’ […]
Grand Mercure Kemayoran Jakarta
Strategically located in between the business district of Kemayoran as well as the shopping culinary area of Kelapa Gadaing and Mangga Dua, Grand Mercure Kemayoran is conveniently placed just walking distance to the Mega Kemayoran Mall and nearby Jakarta International Expo along with the Bandar Kemayoran Golf Course. For ease of access, the hotel is only a five-minute drive to the Kemayoran toll gate providing seamless accessibility to the Soekarno Hatta International Airport. For those looking to explore the city, […]