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Canggu dining scene has welcomed some excellent new eateries and here we tell you which one is worth the visit.   MIL'S KITCHEN BALI  Founded by Chef Mili Hendratno, Mil's Kitchen brings you a modern Indonesian dining experience and serves mouth-watering dishes crafted with the best quality ingredients sourced from local farms and organic products to ensure sustainability. With his past experiences making modern dishes at 5-star hotels and leading restaurants, Chef Mili is both a culinary artist and a storyteller. Opened a branch in Bali in late 2022, Chef Daniel Edward has joined forces with Chef Mili to bring the magical delights of Mil’s Kitchen to the Island of Gods. Mil's Kitchen is known for its delectable menu choices including Baked Bone Marrow “Sate Sapi K...

Marina Bay Sands will present ‘Where Your Senses Feast’ from 15 to 28 May, a two-week- long spirited gastronomic celebration featuring more than 30 dynamic events happening across the IR. From a first-ever Michelin-starred chef collaboration and an experiential dining affair set in Marquee Singapore, to a series of over 10 exciting in-restaurant specials, food lovers can excite their senses and fuel their curiosities at the gourmet escapade.  The festival begins with an unprecedented culinary experience at ArtScience Museum. Dining in the World of teamLab, hosted within the iconic exhibition, Future World: Where Art Meets Science, is set to launch on 17 May. Embark on a wondrous journey which starts with exquisite canapés inside the scintillating artwork, Crystal Universe, before co...

For those looking to delight the senses with finest whiskey, Batique located at Alila Villas Uluwatu is indeed the place to go.  Batique is new on the scene, having just opened its door in January that houses one of the most extensive collections of single malt whiskies on the island, including some real rarities that will tantalise the senses of ardent whisky lovers. These liquid treasures are complemented by some variety of fine cigars, allowing guests to indulge in the exquisite tradition of this timeless pairing. Besides savouring their favourite tipple, guests can expand their palate with a specially curated “Whisky Journey” tasting experience guided by Batique’s resident whisky sommelier, who will take them through a sampling of impeccable selections spanning different...

To celebrate the hotel’s first anniversary in April, Meliá Chiang Mai, the first five-star hotel to open in Chiang Mai presents a variety of exciting new experiences to mark the milestone including a purple-themed afternoon tea, roast dinner buffet and spa journey dedicated to coconuts. Ruen Kaew Lounge will serve Summer Purple Afternoon Tea, a new afternoon tea for two that is available daily from 1 April until 30 June 2023 at 2pm - 5pm. Crispy butterfly pea flowers with purple hummus, lavender mousse with mirror glaze and purple potato mont blanc are among the visually compelling savoury and sweet treats served with a selection of teas or freshly brewed coffee. Replete with slow-roasted beef tenderloin, whole roast chicken, and braised lamb shanks, Laan Na Kitchen will host...

Bulgari Resort Bali under the guidance of the new Executive Chef, Stefano Nicodemo, reveals its latest collection of handmade precious chocolates, II Cioccolato.  A special Balinese cacao chocolate praline, inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal is introduced alongside the II Cioccolato classic flavours marking both the launch & San Valentino day. Giving back and tapping into more sustainable practice, the praline is 100% made from Bali local chocolate sourced from West Bali, where II Cioccolato maitre chocolatier visited the cacao farm in Bali in 2022 to develop Bulgari II Cioccolato original cacao blend. An assessment is currently in progress where the chocolate blend will be the first fair trade certified cacao in Indonesia. Starting from 14 Februa...

Recently nominated for Cambodia’s Top 30 Bar Awards, The iconic Elephant Bar at the 90-year-old Raffles Hotel Le Royal offers a new “World Gin Tour” showcasing highlights from one of Southeast Asia’s most diverse and thoughtfully curated gin collections. The yearlong “World Gin Tour” spotlights select labels from Elephant Bar’s collection of more than 150 distinctive gins from around the world. Whether classic concoctions or modern inventions, Elephant Bar’s expert bartenders can make them all. Each month the bar will introduce a new special cocktail menu featuring refreshing drinks made with a different country’s gin, in addition to a “gin masterclass” that includes cocktail flights for two hours highlighting the featured gin (priced at $28). Upcoming stops on the tour include A...