Dish Origin – Gnocchi
I remember vividly the first time I ever had gnocchi that was befitting of the description, light and fluffy pillows. It was in Verona, at Locanda 4 Cuochi. So it was […]
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Dining Hotspot – Tai Kwun
I write the Hot Spots article for SCMP’s Good Eating Guide every issue and mostly I link it directly to the online version. This time however, I am including the […]
24 Hours – Coastal East Bali
East Bali – the lesser visited part, is home to breathtaking scenery is at every turn, including majestic mountains, terraced rice paddies, cultural sites and stunning coastline. It is also […]
Dish Origin – Satay
As Disney’s Mickey Mouse makes an unlikely turn as a satay-serving street hawker, I explore the origins of the marinated meat found skewered on street corners across Southeast Asia, in […]
Dish Origin – Wonton Noodles
In my latest dish origin series for South China Morning Post, I delve into wonton noodles and reveal the regional differences between Hong Kong, Singapore & Malaysia. Click here to […]
Dish Origin – Laksa
Focusing on Nyonya and Singapore laksa, this article looks at the similarities, the differences, which came first, and how laksa got its name. Plus recommendations for eating the dish in […]
Dish Origin – Century Egg
The second article in my weekly food origin series for South China Morning Post. This time it is century eggs – How are they really made, where are they from and […]
Dish Origin – Nasi Lemak
Is nasi lemak from Malaysia or Singapore – and how did it get its name? I answer both these questions, with help from the experts, in this new origin series […]
Dining Hotspot – West Kowloon
In many newer development areas dining options are often centred around malls, as is the case with West Kowloon. Both Elements and Olympian City malls feature well established favourites, that […]
Amandari – a review
Boasting Ubud’s first infinity pool that still holds its own, Amandari is celebrating three decades with a year of festivities, click the link to read my review https://destinationdeluxe.com/amandari-aman-bali-indonesia/
