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Jakarta. Singapore. Tokyo. Hong Kong. Taipei. Lawry’s The Prime Rib has also arrived in Shanghai.
Treat yourself to prime rib cuts, carved before you on your tableside. Whether it’s for business meetings, special celebrations, family gatherings, or even wedding banquets, Lawry’s is a great choice for people who know their steaks. Check out this review from […]
When traveling in a foreign country, how do you know which restaurant serves the best local cuisine? Your travel guidebook might have some recommendations, but often I find that those digs are less authentic, probably because most of these establishments cater to tourists, and the flavors are already adjusted according to the targeted clientele’s tastes.
One […]
Thanksgiving is not a big thing in Asia, but if you find yourself in the region (or even at home) and would like to try a Thanksgiving meal with an Asian flavor, here’s a great Thanksgiving feast:
Indian-Spiced Pickled Vegetables
Pickled Daikon and Red Radishes with Ginger
Pickled Napa Cabbage with Umeboshi Plums
Pumpkin, Corn, and Lemongrass Soup
Spiced Roasted […]
Have a taste of Southeast Asian cuisine without leaving Singapore! In addition to the ongoing Singapore Food Festival, you can have a sampling of delectable Asian dishes from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam at the ASEAN Food Trail. This sumptuous event is held as part of the ASEAN […]
Have a taste of Singapore’s culinary delights this coming month of July during the Singapore Food Festival!
Comprising of weekly core events, themed celebrations, culinary workshops and competitions organised island-wide, this month-long festival celebrates the local perennial food favourites that have given Singapore an international reputation of a diverse food Mecca.
If you’re visiting Singapore anytime next […]
The Mandarin Oriental in Manila has opened a new bar: the Martinis.
Martinis is more than the city’s newest hotspot for drinks, it’s also become the place to go for live jazz in a sophisticated Art Deco setting. World-class jazz performed by a talented chanteuse-led band is on offer every night as is a martini menu […]
If you’re going to be traipsing across Thailand for quite a while, it might be a worth to get the Dusit Hotels & Resorts’ brand new membership card: the Dusit Dine and Wine Card. In addition to discounts on food and drinks, members can also enjoy special accommodation rates, including discount vouchers at each of […]
Here’s a new bar in Bangkok where you can chill out and get “probably the best steaks in Bangkok”: The Rib Room & Bar on the 31st floor of the Landmark Bangkok Hotel.
From its contemporary design, exhilarating interiors and incredible
Sweeping views of Bangkok to its cutting edge kitchens serving the very Best steaks and gourmet […]
Ah, there’s almost just as many varieties of coffee and tea in Singapore as there is in your regular Starbucks menu. Here’s a basic phrasebook to help you choose:
kopi/teh: coffee/tea with sugar and condensed milk
kopi/teh C: coffee/tea with sugar and evaporated milk
kopi/teh kosong: coffee/tea with milk, without sugar
kopi/teh O: coffee/tea with sugar only
kopi/teh O kosong: […]
In cities where it’s almost normal to see the air you breathe, al fresco dining may be disastrous to your health. At least in Bangkok, you may have an option: to go waaay up there where smog can’t reach you. The Sirocco atop the State Tower happens to sit on top of Bangkok’s second tallest […]
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