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Opened in June 2022 in central Bangkok, Villa Frantzén Restaurant & Cocktail Bar promises to take your culinary journey to a higher level.  Part of the Frantzén Group, Villa Frantzén is a 60-seat restaurant serving modern, casual Nordic cooking mixed with Asian influences over its 6-course tasting restaurant menu. On entering the restaurant, you will marvel at the impressively casual elegant interior with its open plan concept which includes the kitchen so you can watch the chef and his team in action. Craft Nordic inspired cocktails are also served at its own cocktail bar located in a separate building.  The choice of Bangkok as a destination for the Frantzén Group outpost was appealing because of the city’s rich cultural and gastronomic heritage. All the dish...

An exciting culinary journey awaits you at Andaliman Restaurant. Situated at Best Western Premier Panbil, Andaliman Restaurant is a place to enjoy Asian and International specialties in a pleasant ambience and refined service.  One of the must-try at Andaliman Restaurant is Peranakan or Baba-Nyonya cuisine executed by Chef Cahyo, the executive sous-chef.  Baba-Nyonya cuisine is a fine hybrid of Chinese and Malay flavours, using plenty of ingredients and methods from both cultures, and considered to be one of Southeast Asia's finest.  In general, Chinese dishes are adjusted with the use of Malay spices and its cooking style is a unique hybrid of Chinese and Malay culture. The restaurant definitely recommends Laksa Nyonya, a mouthwatering coconut curry soup known...

Inspired by the Cocktails of Canton menu, Vida Rica Bar at Mandarin Oriental, Macau presents Macau’s very first cocktail pairing collection that is curated by their culinary team. Carefully paired based on each cocktail profile, the menu is best complemented with dedicated concoctions from the Cocktails of Canton menu, a cocktail album which reminisces the nostalgic times and the unique taste of Canton, a province rich in history, invention and cuisine. The cocktail pairing compilation showcases 12 food pairings that accompany 10 cocktails and two mocktails. Here are the cocktail pairing collection that you should try. Hokkaido Scallops served with ceviche, green apples and wasabi dressing accompanied by the Groovy Osmanthus mocktail – seedlip (tm) grove 42, osmanthus, tonic...

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...