My nominations for Top 10 – Private Islands for AsiaSpa magazine. From islands with celebrity connections to those offering more survivor luxury than barefoot, a stay on any of these breathtaking islands would be paradise. Continue reading Top 10 – Private Islands
1 Night, 3 Chefs, 7 Courses, 8 Michelin Stars! In May, Caprice, is hosting a seven-course dinner, prepared by three talented chefs from three restaurants, for a combined eight Michelin stars. Christian Le Squer (Four Seasons Hotel Georges V, Paris), Fabrice Vulin (Caprice), and Chan Yan Tak (Lung King Heen) have been working on the menu together for months, and each will present diners with multiple … Continue reading Caprice – 8 Michelin Stars
Grand Designs is my guide to Berlin, with a focus on design. It includes recommendations for where to stay, what to see and do, and more. This article was originally published in AsiaSpa magazine. Image Credit – © visitBerlin, Photo: Wolfgang Scholvien Continue reading A design guide to Berlin
Checking In – First Impressions & Facts My notes, taken in the moment, read — if first impressions are the indication of a stay, my stay at Amari Phuket is going to be great, stunning and tasteful. The stunning began with the spacious lobby with its tasteful decorative art, including the hanging rose light feature from a local artist, creating a Modern Thai ambience. Then … Continue reading Amari Phuket – A Review
Checking In – Facts & First Impressions Situated on secluded Tub Kaek beach, Amari Vogue Krabi is a 57-room property, that includes 39 deluxe, eight grand deluxe jacuzzi, four grand deluxe, four one-bedroom villas and two spa suites — all rooms have a balcony or terrace. The architecture and interiors are based on the Northern Thailand Lanna style. The first impression is welcoming, with a … Continue reading Amari Vogue Krabi – A Review
When asked to do a review of restaurants in Lai Chi Kok for South China Morning Post, I was skeptical, it was not an area known for its dining, but as it turned out this is changing. There are seven restaurants included in the article, Industrial Revolution from the Good Eating guide, covering a range of cuisines. The one that stands out the most for me was the … Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Lai Chi Kok
New York is one of my favourite places, there is always something exciting to see, to do, and to eat and drink. Below is a link to an article I wrote for South China Morning Post about visiting New York in Autumn, however much of what is included (from the tours to the dining recommendations, to the art and culture) can be enjoyed at any time of … Continue reading New York, my kind of town
Macau is on its way to becoming a fine-dining destination, Privately Yours, an article co-written by me and published in The Peak Hong Kong, explores private room dining options at six of Macau’s best restaurants. Continue reading Private Room Dining – Macau
I have enjoyed many great meals at Italian restaurant, Angelini, over the years, and was excited to be invited back recently to try some of the new dishes from the new chef, Alessandro Angelini. The fact that the restaurant and its new chef share the same name is pure coincidence. These are the dishes I tried (all images are clickable). I also tried the lamb with mixed … Continue reading Angelini – a visual review
Some chefs are creating dishes with a priority to make an impact on social media sites, is this a good thing? The Plate Show, asks three chefs and a foodie what they think. This article first appeared in the Food & Drink section of the South China Morning Post. The article can also be read at SCMP website www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/1831692/instagram-food-how-hong-kong-restaurants-are-making-dishes-more Continue reading Social media plating
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