Author: olaf

Babaghanoush, the latest addition to Bali’s vibrant culinary scene, offers a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern barbecue with the island's freshest local produce. This new venture by renowned chef and MasterChef Singapore judge Bjorn Shen promises a playful yet refined dining experience, showcasing the vibrant flavors of both Middle Eastern cuisine and Balinese ingredients. Chef Shen launches his second international venture after the success of his flagship restaurant Artichoke in Singapore and Nep! in Penang adding his signature playful and laidback dining experience to the island's vibrant culinary scene. The restaurant name itself is a cheeky nod to the alphabetical order after the chef’s first restaurant with the letter “A”. It is also deeply rooted in Middle Eastern culture. ...

A charming new bar at The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has introduced an exciting menu replete with imaginative cocktails, homemade kombucha, tapas and ‘smoothie bowls. The 1.2 hectare resort recently opened the new Saigon Bar, in homage to the intimate Saigon bars of yesteryear on some of the resort’s most inspiring ground overlooking Mui Ne beach. Saigon Bar’s extensive drinks menu includes a broad spectrum of spirits, beers, wines, soju beverages, signature cocktails, martinis, gin cocktails and sour cocktails. Signature cocktails include ‘Mother River’ comprising Song Cai dry gin, DOM Benedictine, dill, clarified lemon juice and maple syrup, and ‘Tikki Passion’ made up of Vietnamese Rum Sampan 54°, Flor de Cana white ru...