Shiki Japanese restaurant at Hilton Bali Resort is inspired by the four seasons of Japan, which are reflected in talented Chef Goda Katsumi’s exquisite creations. Each dining experience comes with a special touch, including the lunch, dinner and the one-and-only Japanese brunch on the island. This April, the charming Japanese restaurant welcomes spring by offering the Haru set menu prepared...

The last few months have seen some terrific new restaurant openings in Singapore and none is more exciting than FOO’D by Davide Oldani. One of Italy’s most distinguished celebrity chefs, such is his popularity people have been known to wait up to eight months for a reservation at his Michelin-starred boutique restaurant near Milan. His first venture into Asia, FOO’D...

One of the most awaited events in the region’s culinary scene has just taken place at W Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The publication of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017, sponsored by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, saw the most celebrated chefs and industry VIPs from Asian countries – including, but not limited to, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan,...

The spirit of wellness for the people at The Legian Bali is all about holistic fulfilment. Join them in their private Club Villas and embark on a journey of rejuvenation and perhaps discover a whole new level of personal consciousness brought about through a tailored program of activities such as pranayama, water pilates and yoga, plus enjoy a range...

Last February, Arwana restaurant at The Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali, hosted its first wine dinner of the year. This time, the luxurious property brought in the Italian brand Talamonti. Founded in 2001 by the Di Tonno family in a pristine part of Abruzzi, southern Italy, Talamonti has expanded greatly since then and produces fine...

As Ubud Food Festival (UFF) 2017 nears, it’s exciting to see more of the line-up being announced. Food enthusiasts can expect to rub elbows with more of the culinary who’s who from all over the world. To name a few, Frenchman Joannès Rivière from Cuisine Wat Damnak in Cambodia, Sicilian Lino Sauro from Gattorpardo in Singapore and Manjunath Mural...

On 23rd and 24th February, the famed Indonesian hotelier Aryaduta Hotel Group made its first step in its major revamp by holding a menu launch event at Aryaduta Jakarta. As a key part of the group’s rebranding, talented local chef and restaurateur Chef Rinrin Marinka worked together with Aryaduta Hotels to design a signature menu of contemporary Indonesian cuisine...

From 20th to 26th February, Olivier restaurant had the pleasure of hosting Brockmans gin and creating some exclusive gin and tonic cocktails made with Brockmans delightfully botanical blend of gin. Crafted by master distillers driven by a passion for the fascinating spirit, Brockmans is a gin like no other; so silky and sensuous that it’s a delight taken neat or on...

On 9th March, Negev: Gastronomy & Art gracefully hosted GNOTA Celebrity Charity Dinner. The National Movement for Foster Parents (GNOTA) is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to ensure that underprivileged children all over Indonesia have access to basic education for a brighter future. Since 1996, GNOTA has dedicated itself wholeheartedly by partnering up with philanthropists and like-minded foundations...

All through March, The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali proudly presents an appetising culinary journey. The property’s all-day dining favourite, The Cafe, highlights the wonderful flavours of Thai cuisine, from people’s favourite pad thai, to guay tiew gai toon and other scrumptious noodle dishes. Meanwhile Mulia Deli is in the carnival mood and has created...