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Knowledge

The Allure Of Macarons
Macarons are a delightful and irresistible dessert that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. These delicate French pastries are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. With their smooth, crispy shells and soft, chewy interiors, macarons are a perfect balance of texture and flavor. 

Dining

Abura Kappo
Housed within a cosy room at the back of Hashida Singapore, Abura Kappo is a restaurant-in-restaurant concept dreamt up by Chef Kenjiro “Hatch” Hashida, who is known his for boundary-bending take on Japanese gastronomy. 

Dining

Revolver Private Experience Room
Revolver’s hidden Private Experience Room is a vision in red, making it the perfect location for those looking to host unforgettable celebrations. The spacious yet intimate setting, which is housed above the buzzing modern Indian restaurant, is clad in plush, fiery fabrics and is equipped with a fully operational bar, wine cabinet, state-of-the-art sound system, relaxing loungers, and a communal dining table. 

Gourmet Traveller

Experience The Bawah Blues
The sign the co-pilot of Bawah Reserve’s amphibious seaplane was holding up jolted me out of my sleepy state, having just woken up from a nap. It read: “10 minutes to paradise”.

Bars & Clubs

Dome: A Futuristic Homage To The Earth At Desa Potato Head
Aptly rechristened as Dome, the futuristic space at Desa Potato Head is now a casual restaurant and natural wine bar. Led by head chef Diego Recarte, one will find small plates and funky ferments inside a dome that will make Buckminster Fuller proud.
Be Spellbound By Super Giant Cake More Than 1 Meter To Recreating Vietnamese Scenic Beauty
The final competition to find the Super Cake Champion was held very fiercely and attractively at the 5-star Sofitel Saigon Plaza hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Displaying remarkable skill and boundless creativity, bakers Bao Khanh and Phuong Nguyen metamorphosed into true artists, orchestrating a harmonious blend of flavors that evoked a captivating and unforgettable tasting journey.
“Rumari And Friends” At Raffles Bali Welcomes Butcher’s Block
Following the resounding success of the latest “Rumari and Friends” gastronomic event, Rumari at Raffles Bali unveils yet another exquisite Four Hand dinner in April. This time, a masterful feat of Butcher’s Block from Raffles Singapore will be shown together with Rumari, highlighting the curation of polished contemporary culinary. This upcoming joint event is set to delight the senses, crossing borders, and exceeding expectations.
Dome: A Futuristic Homage To The Earth At Desa Potato Head
Aptly rechristened as Dome, the futuristic space at Desa Potato Head is now a casual restaurant and natural wine bar. Led by head chef Diego Recarte, one will find small plates and funky ferments inside a dome that will make Buckminster Fuller proud.
Meet The Chef From Kappa Senses Ubud
Guests of Kappa Senses Ubud are in for a gourmet treat when they stay at the French-inspired boutique resort. The lush natural surroundings of the resort, rice field terraces, and occasional dance of fireflies in the evening are the setting of culinary offerings of this serene luxury resort in Kedewatan, Ubud.
Diary Of An Italian Executive Chef
Ivan Barone, the culinary maestro behind the epicurean delights at MGallery’s Hôtel des Arts Saigon, is no stranger to luxury dining. Take a peek inside the mind of an Executive Chef living his dreams.
Vietnam Radiates With French Culinary Excellence
Cambodian-French Executive Chef Sakal Phoeung, with over a quarter-century in luxury hospitality, has become a culinary star in Ho Chi Minh City. His journey includes leading roles at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra and Sofitel Saigon Plaza. Now at Le Corto & P’ti Saigon, he blends traditional French cuisine with innovative approaches, and as President of les Disciples d’Escoffier Vietnam, Sakal fosters community and culinary excellence. We had the opportunity to chat with Chef Sakal about his illustrious career in Gastronomy.
An Immersion In Fermentation
At InterContinental Phuket’s fine dining restaurant, hom, Chef Ricardo Nunes and team are unlocking flavor profiles of locally sourced ingredients through various fermentation methods, resulting in creative and inventive dishes worth flying in for.
Unveiling The Most Expensive Wine Collections Ever Auctioned
Wine enthusiasts, known as oenophiles, meticulously curate their collections, often showcasing exquisite burgundies, whites, and rosés. Within these collections, certain bottles have garnered significant attention for the staggering prices they fetched at auctions. Building such a remarkable assemblage demands unwavering dedication and a profound passion for wine, as these exceptional collections hold a captivating legacy that transcends their monetary value, reaching millions of dollars.
How 3 Top Champagne Houses Are Championing Sustainability
These three maison are at the forefront of green practices – from increasing biodiversity to eliminating packaging, and reducing bottle weight, they are finding ways to reduce carbon footprint in their own ways. Find out how these champagne houses are doggedly championing sustainability today for the benefit of future generations.
Bentley And The Macallan Launch Rare New Whisky: The Macallan Horizon
The Macallan Horizon, is the first release designed and crafted in collaboration with Bentley Motors, fusing expertise from the worlds of exceptional single malt whisky and extraordinary automotive design. Fusing both traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge precision engineering technology, The Macallan Horizon pushes the art of the possible – where purpose meets innovation, craftsmanship and beauty.
Limited Edition Spirits & Wines For Collectors This Lunar New Year 2024
Gift-giving is a big part of the Lunar New Year – where hampers, sweet treats as well as fine liquors and wines are exchanged to usher in good luck, fortune, and prosperity. Here are some ultra impressive gifting options for loved ones: limited edition spirits and wines that are perfect for Collectors this Lunar New Year 2024.
The Encyclopedia Of Vietnamese Coffee
Vietnamese coffee is a caffeinated artform, and is enjoyed in a variety of alluring ways across the country. Find your perfect cuppa with this guide to the 10 different types of coffee served in Vietnam. 
Stylish Entertaining
Slogging over the stove is no fun, especially during the festive season, when there are guests that need entertaining. The right kitchen appliance can make a world of difference, saving you from lengthy hours of preparation and giving you more time to mingle. Here are some of the latest must-have kitchen gadgets that make cooking and entertaining a breeze.
Hotelier Memoir
In an exclusive interview with Epicure Vietnam, life-long hotelier Herbert Laubichler-Pichler reminisces highlights of his hospitality career spanning more than 50 years, working with the mega famous such as Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Arnie Schwarzenegger, Prince and Michael Jackson. 
Eat Well, Feel Well: Introducing Milaidhoo Island Maldives New ‘Mood Dining’ Programmes
Milaidhoo Island Maldives is a private oasis set over 13 acres (5.2 hectares) atop the Baa Atoll’s beautiful UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. While it’s already an incredible location to fully switch off from the outside world, the resort wants to further boost your experience with its new and improved wellness programmes that pair food with spa sessions and meditation.
Galangal Panna Cotta

Aromatic and fruity, this gochujang-spiked dessert has a piquant, Korean cuisine-inspired kick in addition to its galangal and apricot notes.

Calisson

Trinkets and bijou usually sit pretty in trays, but these shallow receptacles can be statement pieces too. Mould your own beautiful – edible – vessels to present delicate morsels.

Sun-Gria

Cuca’s take on the classic summer cocktail is refreshing and punchy. As the tropical fruit ice cubes melts, the flavour intensify and it transforms the cocktail, from sparkling red wine into a fruity punch.

Classic Daiquiri

This three-ingredient drink is so easy to put together. Here, Davide Boncimino, bar operations manager of Sugarhall, brings herbal and citrus nuances to a classic with the addition of two rums in equal portions.

The Paloma

Shelley Tai at Nutmeg & Clove puts a tropical spin on the Paloma, for an ideal hot weather thirst-quencher

 

Redefining Authentic Malaysian Cuisine
On the evening of Saturday, March 9th, Saigon’s uber-foodie social scene witnessed a remarkable event in the grand opening celebration of Lesung in District 3. This much-anticipated restaurant drew an illustrious crowd of Ho Chi Minh City and Malaysian luminaries, introducing the rich and authentic flavours of Malaysia to the city, and marking a significant addition to its fabulous global dining landscape.
Akuna Launches Mate’s Mash-Up, A Series Of Star-Studded Chef Collaborations
Akuna at the Le Méridien Saigon presents Mates’ Mash-Up, an exciting series of chef collaborations featuring internationally acclaimed names such as Rishi Naleendra of Cloudstreet, Sun Kim of Meta and Peter Gilmore of Quay amongst others. This will be the first time these chefs will be cooking together in Vietnam.
A Comprehensive International Event Of The Food & Beverage Industry
Vietnam Foodtech 2023 is a comprehensive international event on products, machinery, equipment and technology for the production, processing and packaging of the food & beverage industry. The exhibition would take place for 4 days, from December 13 - 16, 2023 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) - 799 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7, City. Ho Chi Minh. With a total display area of more than 8,000 square meters, the exhibition attracts more than 300 booths from more than 250 domestic and foreign units to display products, services and modern advanced machinery technologies, contributing to the innovative development trend of the food industry 4.0 worldwide.
275 Travel Industry Thought Leaders Gather for the Fourth Annual TravMedia Summit Asia
The fourth annual TravMedia Summit Asia, sponsored by Expedia, brought together 275 of Asia's best travel editors, writers, influencers and international travel and tourism brands from hotel groups, destinations, airlines, cruise lines, travel operators and attractions to network and discuss the challenges and opportunities defining the industry today.