First business trip since my return to the corporate world = (severe jetlag + low energy level) * first few days. The first week was spent in Prague where so much was happening I couldn’t figure day from night. Needless to say, I did not have the chance to experience any authentic Czech food nor breath in… Read More
Category Archives: Fine Dining
[Hong Kong] Bo Innovation vs. [Sydney] Momofuku Seiobo
Bo Innovation (BO) by Alvin Leung – This 2 Michelin starred restaurant helmed by the self-taught “Demon chef” serves extreme Chinese cuisine. Leung (An ex-engineer) is one of the two Michelin chefs in charge of a professional kitchen who did not go through formal culinary training. I met Leung in the Savour event in Singapore… Read More
Waku Ghin – Wowed
Waku Ghin was recently voted as the #2 best restaurant in the annual ranking of Asia’s top 20 restaurants held by the Miele guide. I heard many good things about Chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s second restaurant and that was my choice for a celebrity chef dinner when a dear friend returned to Singapore for a visit. THE GOOD… Read More
[Melbourne] Circa The Prince – Modern Elegance
So, here I am – nicely settled in Melbourne. In case you are wondering…nope, I am not calling this home for good. I merely believe in “Carpe Diem” – because watching a tennis grand slam LIVE has always been one of those things on my bucket list…I decided to seize the opportunity since I am… Read More
[London] Raining Celebrity Chefs
Celebrity chef restaurants are everywhere in London. I tried a couple of them during my stay. The title of the post coincides with the current weather in London - Cold & wet but I’m certainly not complaining. Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay [LEFT] Bread Street Kitchen – Located in Bread Street. Just a stone throw away from the office. … Read More
[Ho Chi Minh City] Trois Gourmands – A Date with the Truffles
I had my most value worth fine dining experience ever in Trois Gourmands. The restaurant serves good French food in a non-intimidating fine dining ambience. I introduced Trois to my friends visiting Saigon - Most of them love it so much that they returned for a second time in the same trip. Trois is opened by Gils, a Frenchman living in… Read More
[Beijing] My Perfect Fooding Day
BREAKFAST - Du Yi Chu Go local – Start the day in the century old shao mai shop at Qian Men Da Jie The menu is small - just a couple of dumpling choices and appetisers. I went straight for the highly recommended san sian (Mixture of pork, prawn & sea cucumber) shao mai. SAN SIAN SHAO MAI – The dumplings arrived piping hot after… Read More
[Sydney] When K meets P
OFF TO SYDNEY Truckload of Singapore delights arrived in Sydney - P & K love their hokkien mee! WINE & DINE [FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE] Momofuku Seiobo – Sydney, Enzo – Hunter Valley, Milk + Honey – Canberra & Alpine Larder - Snowy Mountain. P & K had tons of great food during their trip BUT… Nothing beats just having gourmet food… Read More
L’atelier Or Joel Robuchon – One of Those Tough Choices In Life?
Towards the end of last year, I made it a point to visit the Robuchon establishment at RWS before heading downunder. It was hardly any surprise that both experiences at the respective robuchons were highly satisfactory – to say the least. [LEFT] L’atelier interior famed open-kitchen concept featuring vibrant & colorful displays. Half of the… Read More