What a sensational year 2018 has been for Savour (SVR) BlackBookAsia, touring the world for the most sought after fine dining establishments to present you the very best restaurants with an amazing collective of 30 Michelin stars. In no order of preference, our top choices as follows. Click on the restaurant’s name for the full article. Les Amis, 2 Michelin Stars & 16th In Asia’s 50 Best, Singapore Opened in 1994, Les Amis (Translates to “The Friends” from French) is […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dom Pérignon Plenitude Suite At Stellar 1-Altitude
The long awaited launch of Dom Pérignon Plenitude Suite at Stellar 1-Altitude does not disappoint with a dining experience unlike any other. The first of its kind in the whole of Asia, the celebrated opening in gastronomic hot spot Singapore leaves even the most discerning of gourmets speechless at the spell-binding sensory journey. The culinary team led by veteran chef Christopher Millar has a combined kitchen experience of many years that makes even Michelin starred restaurants envious. Using only premium […]
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 […]