Monica Zhao, the owner of Proust, is a renowned collector who stays true to herself with avid love for art and food.

Her brand YYCW is dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese culture. Apart from providing quality cultural experiences, Monica hopes to create a brand-new concept of the restaurant industry with her passion and insight for culture-derived fields.

I remembered I used to buy dried magnolia blossoms when I was stunned by the sight of sumptuous magnolia trees along the streets of Milan this summer.

Sitting atop a town hill in Emilia-Romagna, Magnolia, a Michelin two-starred establishment, offers gorgeous views of the gentle slopes extending all the way to the horizon and even the landlocked republic of San Marino in the distance. The region is famous for its balsamico vinegar and parmigiano reggiano cheese.

When I returned to Taiwan earlier and stayed at Grand Formosa Regent Taipei, I had a chance to catch up with my friends for lunch so I specifically chose Silks House, a Michelin Guide Cantonese cuisine restaurant on the third floor of the hotel. Despite its long establishment, the hotel is very well maintained with many senior members of staff still working and providing warm, understated service, reminding me of the elegant ambience of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.

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