The foie gras raspberry lollipop was my first impression of Amber. Rich, silken foie gras melted on the tongue like chocolate, while the sweetness of raspberry unfurled slowly in the finish, brightening the overall richness of the dish. The two melded together in the mouth and turned impossibly light.

For a food lover, describing Asador Etxebarri is extraordinarily difficult.Over the years, I have dined at countless restaurants, but only a handful make me look forward to my next visit the moment I leave. Hidden away in the Atxondo Valley of Spain’s Basque Country, Asador Etxebarri has always been one of them.

I had the opportunity this time, invited by City of Dreams, to attend the collaboration dinner between Jade Dragon and Chao Shang Chao. Jade Dragon, eight consecutive years of three Michelin stars, three Black Pearl diamonds, the only Cantonese restaurant in Greater China holding both top ratings at once. 

It was spring when I returned to Suzhou's the House of Xiding.I walked through that familiar wooden door, and once again came the greeting: “Welcome home.” Last time, I took it as nothing more than a heartfelt pleasantry. But hearing it now, I realized I trulyhadcome back.

For the first time, the Michelin Guide for Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang has been released as a combined edition.