Yan Toh Heen Executive Chef Lau Yiu Fai has over 30 years of experience with InterContinental Hong Kong, having first joined the hotel in 1980 in the Chinese banquet kitchen. He was later on the opening team of Yan Toh Heen when the restaurant opened in 1984. At age fourteen, he started his apprenticeship at some of the top Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong, including the well-known Tai Sam Yuen and Fook Lam Mun. In 1993, Chef Lau moved to […]
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Dominique Bouchet Tokyo, 2 Michelin Stars & Relais & Châteaux, Tokyo
Awarded 2 Michelin Stars, Dominique Bouchet Tokyo a member of Relais & Châteaux serves up classic French cuisine with ingredients from Japan and France in the most stylish of settings. Main dining room and private dining options are available at this exquisite venue in the heart of Ginza. The intimate and snazzy ambiance is enhanced with fresh flowers and modern lamps over white table clothes as well as semi translucent shades that allows those sitting near the windows views of […]
Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s Favourite Suite Class – Air France’s Designer La Première
Air France’s La Première suite invites you to enjoy precious moments, where serenity, peace and tranquility will be the watchwords of your trip. Well-being and relaxation go hand in hand, for an exceptional trip. On board, each suite ensures optimum privacy and enables customers to be totally or partially alone, in absolute comfort. Passengers can relax in their own private lounge where time stands still, fall asleep as if they were in their own bed and enjoy total privacy. Innovation In […]
Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s Top 3 Michelin Picks at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
Sense Cantonise Dining, 1 Michelin Star, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Offering spectacular views of Tokyo with luxurious seating, this award-winning Cantonese restaurant transforms into the perfect venue to take in the glow of the city at dusk. Tuck into delectable starters, famous mains but be sure to leave space for the delicious desserts. As night falls, sip premium teas or wines and indulge in special moments with family, friends as well as business associates, all while taking in the twinkling lights from 37 […]
Sheena Liam, Asia’s Next Top Model Winner
Hailing from Malaysia, Sheena Liam beat 16 finalists in the second cycle of Asia’s Next Top Model to come out tops. As the winner of Cycle 2, Sheena Liam was catapulted from a girl from the suburbs of Kajang into a household name. Her petite stature and distinct wide-set doe eyes captured the hearts of judges as well as the hundreds of thousands of viewers. An international model and globetrotter, Savour BlackBookAsia interviews Sheena as she shares her experiences as well as her tips and […]
Top 10 Accor Hotels – Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine Readers Choice
The Accor Group is a world-leading, augmented hospitality group. With the industry’s widest portfolio, Accor has a brand for every lifestyle. The Accor Group unlocks experiences and possibilities not just in travel, to offer lifestyle experiences with activities clustered into three categories — Live, Work, Play — and, lastly, « Business Accelerators ». Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine readers chose their Top 10 Accor Hotels. Please click the hotel name for full stories and images. 1. Raffles Hotel Singapore Housed in a […]
T’ang Court, 3 Michelin Stars, Hong Kong
What better way to spend time with love ones than with the sumptuous, multiple award winning cuisine at T’ang Court. Washed down the amazing food with a wide selection of invigorating drinks, both alcoholic and non alcoholic at this famous hotel restaurant. Critically acclaimed The Langham Hong Kong Hotel houses this amazing establishment that has been awarded 3 Michelin stars since 2009 and is only one of five Cantonese establishments around the globe to hold this distinction. Lovely large format […]
BlackBookAsia x New Zealand Tourism Board
In an epic collaboration between BlackBookAsia and New Zealand Tourism Board, bringing under one roof the best of both North and South island’s cuisine and experiences, thoroughly enjoyed by invited dignitaries. In the presence of the High Commissioner of New Zealand and CEO of BlackBookAsia and Savour BlackBookAsia. Read more at: https://savourblackbookasia.com/category/new-zealand-hotels/ Savour BlackBookAsia, The epitome of all fine things associated with Lifestyle, Travel, Spa, Wining & Dining. Media arm of BlackBookAsia Group. Facebook: www.facebook.com/svrblackbookasia Instagram: @svr_blackbookasia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpt45yh_mar2Y2e82o5kIzQ www.savourblackbookasia.com #blackbookasia […]
Chef Prasertchai Trongvanichnam, Iron Chef Thailand Winner, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel
The Winner of Iron Chef Thailand, the rising star Chef Prasertchai Trongvanichnam also known as Chef Jack, 34, dynamic and talented Chef de Cuisine at Flavor Restaurant, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel. A native Thai Chef Prasertchai has over decade experience in the Hospitality Industry. After his graduation from International Tourism and Hotel Management School (I-TIM), Chef Prasertchai followed his heart and attended culinary school in Australia where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce in Hospitality Management at Blue Mountains […]
Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s Travel Interview With Singapore’s National Swimmer, Jonathan Tan
Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine interviews Jonathan Tan, a 18 year-old student athlete from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and member of Singapore’s national swim team. He learnt to swim when he was 5 and started competitive swimming at the age of 8. Since then, he has always enjoyed the feeling of water and the adrenaline rush during competitions. Jonathan train 10 times a week before and after school with the National Training Squad. Swimming has provided him numerous opportunities to travel overseas, either […]