Crony, Where French-Japanese Cuisine Meets Nordic Minimalism

I’ve always loved trying fusion cuisine, but sometimes it goes wrong—novelty for novelty’s sake. Crony is the opposite: rooted firmly in French technique, showcasing Japanese produce, and taking inspiration from Nordic elements.

André Chiang's Collective Memories Lead to the Last Dance

Last month, André Chiang announced his upcoming retirement from the front line of the kitchen, officially stepping into the ranks of 'honorably discharged' chefs. From now on, his spatula might only be used to flip through textbooks, rather than food in a frying pan.

Eastern & Oriental Express, a Perankan Journey in Malaysia

When I first flipped and read the novel, Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, and again as I watched the superb film adaptation starring Johnny Depp years later, I was intrigued by the lavishness of it all.

Singapore Lolla: Asian Flavors Blended with European Cuisine

Of March, I was delighted to attend the "Asia's Best Food Power Women Lunch" at Lolla, a restaurant in Singapore, on the eve of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony.

Four Seasons Bangkok, a Jean-Michel Gathy Triumph

The avid expansion of Four Seasons hotels and resorts around the globe and all sorts of spicy pre-opening or renovating news never fail to entertain my set of hotel junkies and hoteliers. Some of the most extraordinary accommodation experiences in the previous decades utter certain acclaimed Four Seasons resorts. My fondness hardly wanes for the scenic Four Seasons Sayan by John Heah in central Bali and the idyllic Lanna paradise Four Seasons Chiangmai.

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, the Fantastic Diamond Jubilee

Since the very beginning of the year, as the pandemic finally reaches a benign new chapter and threatens no longer the right of mobility, the waterfront of Hong Kong and the riverside of Bangkok have lured me back for business and amical sojourns. The whispers at my usual trotter tete-a-tete often breathe names of the grandiose and the grande-dames whenever I return from my dash.

Michelle

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