Zuma Restaurant
JAPANESE IZAKAYA WITH A TWIST Let the sounds of laughter and the smell of freshly-grilled seafood lead you down Zuma's Cinderella spiral staircase, where the relaxed vibe of Japan's izakaya style of dining meets first-class cuisine. The friendly buzz of the cool-but-casual dining room tells you this is an izakaya, yet the contemporary, gourmet dishes sizzling in the open kitchens suggests...
Hotel ICON
TAKING DINING TO NEW HEIGHTS Sophisticated and effortlessly stylish, Above & Beyond at the prized Hotel ICON presents Chinese fine dining at its very best – with a sky-high view to boot. With so many impressive Chinese restaurants on the culinary scene, diners need a very good reason to favour one above the rest. Luckily, Above and Beyond has many –...
Embarking on a Journey of Exquisite Taste
On April 26th, friends, colleagues and our loyal sponsors travelled from throughout the Asia Pacific region for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Chez Gado Gado to join Exquisite Publishing’s launch of ‘Exquisite Taste’, the premiere issue of our gourmet food and wine magazine. Showcasing Chef Quib’s international fusion of European and Asian cuisine, dramatic food stations and...
Beyond Expectation
Synonymous with the rituals, innovations and luxuries of its founders, the aristocratic Astor family, America’s legendary philanthropists and creators of the bespoke service hotel concept, The St. Regis Bali Resort continues the brand’s hundred-year tradition of going beyond expectation with Remède Spa’s Bloody Mary Ritual, a fresh approach to holistic wellness on the inside and out. Known for creating trend-setting...
The Supercontinental Club
Pangaea reigns supreme as Singapore’s poshest “ultra lounge,” where the super rich come to play, drink and dance the night away Singapore was once thought of as the stiff, boring uncle of Southeast Asia, famous mostly for its fine hawker food and strict regulations. But that image has been completely transformed over the last decade or so, with Singapore becoming...
Parisian Authenticity New-World Artistry
Despite his soaring career as the master pâtissier and chocolatier at the iconic St. Regis Bali Resort, Pastry Chef Vincent Stopin is a humble man, as sweet as his caramelised Crème Chiboust. Hailing from France, Chef Vincent's intricate treats will trick your taste buds into thinking you're at the most prestigious patisserie in Paris. His melt-in-your-mouth macaroons are the best...
Restaurant ANDRE
AN ODE TO ART A DEDICATION TO CRAFTMANSHIP Philosophy and art may not be the first things that spring to mind when you think of an award-winning fine dining restaurant. But for chef and owner, André Chiang, it is these that have built the foundations for his prized French nouvelle cuisine at the prestigious, Restaurant ANDRE. Philosophy and art may not be...
Lantern at Fullerton Bay Hotel
OASIS IN THE CITY A rooftop bar with everything you could desire, this happening spot is the place to be day or night. The elevator doors open to the rooftop at Fullerton Bay Hotel to reveal Lantern, named by CNNGo.com as one of the world’s best hotel bars. Singapore’s trade winds blow softly across the vast infinity pool carrying the soothing...
Gunther’s Restaurant
COOKING FROM THE HEART “Cooking is my passion,” confesses Chef Gunther Hubrechsen “What I’m doing here is simple, honest food; cooking that comes from the heart.” It is something of a phenomenon when a restaurant is able to preserve and even intensify the passion and energy that sparked its very creation. Or when the heartfelt devotion to creating fantastic food can...
Merah Putih Restoran
AN ICON IN THE MAKING Although the dining experience at Merah Putih on Bali’s uber-trendy Jalan Petitenget in Seminyak feels as if it has been a staple on the island’s must-see, must-do culinary scene for years, the architecturally stunning eatery only recently opened its doors in April. The restaurant’s name says it all — classic Indonesian cuisine. Yet, the cutting-edge architecture,...
