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Enter the compound where one of the black and white colonial houses along Scotts Road sits and you’ll be surprised by a quaint wooden structure fashioned after a kyo machiya, or a Kyoto-style wooden townhouse. 

What are the new rules of business that today’s generation of business leaders follow? In this post of Epicure, big bosses from various industries like technology, F&B, and hospitality dish leadership advise and reveal how they walk the talk.

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.

“I completed the Water Sommelier course at the renowned Doemens Academy in Munich two years ago. The intensive two-week program covered a wide range of topics, including water tasting, water harvesting methods, legal regulations surrounding water, packaging, label interpretation, health benefits, the role of water in gastronomy, glassware, and water pairing with various foods and wines. One of the most fascinating aspects of the course was the field trips to water bottling plants, which allowed us to witness the entire water production process from its source.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay exceptional chef series is back for another week of foodie fun from February 29 to March 5, 2024, starting with all four chefs coming together on opening night to share their culinary passions and curate an exclusive 8-hand dinner. Over the remaining days, each chef will individually showcase their distinctive culinary artistry, providing guests with an unforgettable journey through the world of flavors and innovation.

The Lunar New Year, also known as Tet in Vietnam, is a joyous festival celebrated with much enthusiasm and anticipation. As families come together to welcome the new year and bid farewell to the old, food remains a central element in the annual festivities, as people honour centuries-old culinary traditions to bring forth health, wealth and prosperity. From the delicately wrapped banh chung made to express gratitude to ancestors, to the lucky red melon seeds symbolising good fortune, these culinary traditions hold a special place in the hearts of Vietnamese people, as a significant part of their cultural heritage.