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When people hear “Wagyu”, its birthplace Japan springs to mind, along with Australia – now the world’s second largest Wagyu producer. But over the past two decades, Wagyu cattle have been raised in many other parts of the globe. And while purists still swear by Kobe or Mishima, the Wagyu gene pool has officially gone global. 

Across Asia, drinking culture is in transformation. Craft beer and traditional wine are no longer fringe indulgences; they have become markers of taste, identity, and lifestyle. From Tokyo’s neighbourhood breweries to Vietnam’s rising natural wines, the movement blends innovation with heritage, shaping how Asia drinks today and tomorrow.

As longer days beckon us outdoors and evenings stretch into firelit feasts, the humble barbecue has undergone an evolution. No longer just the domain of charred sausages and burnt corn, today’s grill masters demand precision, versatility, and design as sleek as their indoor counterparts. Whether you’re orchestrating a sunset dinner party or simply upgrading your weekend ritual, these five top-tier grills represent the new language of outdoor culinary excellence.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Spike your white chocolate dessert and temper its saccharinity with Cointreau Blood Orange, which possesses a graceful bitterness and subtle, summery flavours contributed by the mellower tangy sweetness of the fruit.

Once again, the Spanish gastronomic event “Open Day” reaffirmed its role as a key gourmet milestone of the year. Held on Friday, July 18th at the Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, the event gathered over 200 professionals from the food and beverage industry. 

Following a tranquil transformation led by design studio FARM, Amara Sanctuary Sentosa unveils a renewed vision of rest and refinement. Nestled in Sentosa’s lush hillside, the resort celebrates heritage, nature, and soulful connection—setting a new benchmark in hospitality and hosting the closing cocktails of IMM Asia 2024 with TravMedia. 

As host of IMM Asia 2024, Resorts World Sentosa elevated Singapore’s status on the luxury travel map uniting global media, creators, and industry leaders in an immersive showcase of world-class hospitality, curated experience, and seamless connection. More than a venue, RWS proved itself a destination where stories and futures converge.