Tohoku famous for it’s scenic countryside, picturesque mountains, calm lakes, relaxing onsen (hot springs), high quality rice and winter sports among others. Six prefectures in the north of Japan’s largest island, Honshu make up Tohoku namely Akita, Yamagata, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate and Iwate each with their distinctive attractions at every season of the year. Come take a delightful journey with Savour BlackBookAsia as we bring you highlights of this amazing part of Japan. First stop is Pole Pole Farm located […]
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Fine Dining Tokyo – 20 Michelin Stars By Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine
Home to the world’s highest number of Michelin starred restaurants and chefs as well some of Asia’s 50 Best dining destinations. Tokyo boast the freshest ingredients, seasonal produce, immaculate cooking techniques and sheer variety of wining & dining options. Let Savour BlackBookAsia reveal our top 20 Michelin Stars in these most sought after gourmet hunts as well as choice hidden gems in and around this renown city. Click on the restaurant name for the full feature. 1. L’Osier, 3 Michelin […]
Lung King Heen, 3 Michelin Stars and 47th In World’s 50 Best, Hong Kong
How to catch a Star? Lung King Heen at the fourth floor of Five-Star Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong can share some tips, the deeply varnished wood floors add warmth whiles silver-leaf ceiling panels shines like stars in the sky. This famous establishment is the first Chinese restaurant to receive three Michelin Stars every year since 2009, and Five-Star Forbes Travel Guide from 2014 till present. The Victoria Harbour views from a dining room full of understated luxury, Chef Chan […]
A Blessed Christmas & New Year Filled With Fond Memories
From all of us at BlackBookAsia Group, here’s wishing all our VIPs, business clients, Hotel/F&B/Lifestyle partners and readers, a blessed Christmas and new year filled with fond memories. We look forward to bring you more luxury hotels, finest restaurants and decadent lifestyle brands in the coming year. A tailored travel guide to the very best accommodation, dining and events around the world, carefully selected and thoughtfully curated just for you. www.blackbookasia.com www.heiproduction.com www.meubelfurniture.com www.savourblackbookasia.com
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Samsung Galaxy S9+ x Savour BlackBookAsia
At first glance, Samsung Galaxy S9+ looks almost similar to its successor S8+. However, Samsung has taken in a year of feedbacks and tweaking to perfect what is already considered one of the best smartphone model in the market. S9+ adopts the signature super AMOLED infinity curve screen, offering a wide 6.2-inch saturated, brighter display enhanced with 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. S9+ is built sleek with glass at the rear which benefits wireless charging via charging dock. Visually and by […]
Tapas 26, Singapore
Opened in late April 2017, Tapas 26 is a trendy Spanish tapas restaurant located in the heart of Dempsey Hill. Helmed and led by head Chef Patxi Alvarez, Tapas 26 serves up modern interpretations of classic tapas dishes which are paired well with a fine selection of wines from the best parts of the Iberian Peninsula. Stepping into 70-seater restaurant, guests are immediately captivated by the elegant simplicity and homeliness of the restaurant, with its white walls decorated with warm […]