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 […]
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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 […]
Wakanui Grill Dining, Singapore
Located at the west tower of the Marine One is Wakanui Grill Dining Singapore, serving the best of New Zealand steak and lamb. Hailing from Tokyo by ANCO Foods, where Wakanui Tokyo is one of the leading establishments serving New Zealand beef and lamb fused with Japanese cuisine. Wakanui is actually a Maori name, ‘Waka’ meaning canoe and ‘Nui’ meaning land of plenty. In their Singapore restaurant, the decoration is sleek and sophisticated, perfect for an afternoon business lunch or […]
Hua Ting, Singapore
Having reopened early 2018 after a four-month multi-million renovation, Hua Ting now sports a more luxurious and prestigious interior design within Orchard Hotel – a masterful blend of traditional Chinese motifs and character with modern day art styles and clean simplicity – as befitting of its 26 years of serving award-winning fine Chinese cuisine and acclaimed service. Not only has its look changed, its menus have been redesigned to feature new line-ups of exquisite flavours and curated ingredients such as […]
The Bay Hotel, Singapore
Opened in 2011, the Bay Hotel represents the best of boutique hospitality in Singapore, with 319-rooms that present an oasis of calm and cosmopolitan chic for travellers seeking a home away from home. The hotel features an iconic diamante-inspired façade, which carries within to a luxurious interior. Nestled at the doorstep of Sentosa, the Bay Hotel’s perfect location means that attractions such as the Siloso Beach and the Universal Studios theme park are mere minutes away. Of course, the Bay […]
Oyster Bar, Bangkok
A sustainable seafood focused American style restaurant with Thai and other Asian influences, Oyster Bar Bangkok showcases the freshest produce from the sea to diners in Thailand’s capital. All shellfish sold here are certified and other fishes are from sustainable sources, a standard maintained by the owners of the restaurant who are also seafood importers and distributors. Gravlax Bruschetta is a good choice to start, wild Keta salmon from San Juan Island, northwestern Washington, United States on rye bread crostini spread […]
Fillets, Bangkok
Walking into Fillets Bangkok’s private dining room for Omakase transports diners from the Thai capital to one of Tokyo’s intimate and traditional Edomae style sushi establishments. Interiors and furnishings of wood has been specially tailored for Fillets Bangkok to bring the art of Japanese dining atmosphere to every guest. From using authentic Katana sushi and sashimi knives to classic techniques of aburi with heated charcoal and even the gorgeous Japanese stone ware for serving, no expenses has been spared to bring only […]
Enoteca, Bangkok
Located in a central yet very private area, minutes by foot from the main Sukhumvit Road stretch of shopping malls diners will find themselves in a private compound liken to the peaceful countryside cottage in Italy. A wall of wines from various Italian regions forms a gorgeous backdrop in the dining room with hues of white, red and brown from the modern furnishings allowing guests a sense of dining in the comfort of their home over classic dishes from Italy […]
La Bottega Di Luca, Bangkok
From the group that brought you critically acclaimed Vesper cocktail bar as well as fine dining Il Fumo, the award winning La Bottega Di Luca stands tall and proud on it’s own merit with sensational food and beverages on the promise of always using only the freshest and highest quality produce as well as ingredients one can find. Elegant interiors with a chic look and feel, ideal setting for dining of all occasions from casual get-together with friends to business […]