June 2019

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Life's Refinements

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Walk On The Child’s Side
For parents of children and adolescents, the month of June is either a wonderful or mildly dreaded time of the year. It’s break time (no exams) and the kids are ready for some serious entertainment. What are the 101 activities that they are going to
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Epicure News
With just 20 covers a night, everyone who steps into Restaurant Zén is treated as a friend from the moment they ring the doorbell. The tasting menu ($450) comprises five canapés in the kitchen, eight courses in the Dining Room, and a multitude of swe
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To The Unsung Hero
Hai Tien Lo provides a choice between a six-course set menu ($138/adult) and a dim sum buffet ($88/adult). The former features New Zealand Rack of Lamb in Mushroom Sauce, Wok-Fried Lobster with Crispy Fermented Garlic, and comes with a complimentary
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10 Mins With…
What is the business model of Miniwiz? Miniwiz is a research design and development company that drives the circular economy. We look at ways of taking existing waste materials and resources, and turning them – through design – into high-quality prod
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Globetrotting Epicure
The St. Regis Hong Kong has officially opened its doors, unveiling an enchanting space designed by André Fu, whose vision was to blend architecture, creativity and cultural diversity in one place. The 112-room property, offers two distinct dining est
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24 Hours In Fremantle
When it comes to coffee, you are spoilt for choice in Fremantle. It’s a tough call, but my favourite spot has to be Little Stove. It’s a coffee shop about 6km from the heart of Fremantle. (You can rent a bike and enjoy a scenic ride.) Located within
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Indonesia
Jakarta’s dining scene hits up with the opening of its first Argentinian asador, Sudestada. Helmed by chef-owner Victor Taborda, the cavernous all-day dining, two-storey restaurant consists of an indoor and outdoor area which can take in 200 people.
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Pull Up To The Club
Picture this; you are in Bali with your children to enjoy the best the island has to offer. With an average attention span of 15 minutes, you need a gamut of activities to keep them engaged. Adrenaline-charged lads want a trip to Waterbom Bali, follo
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Greek Expectations
Take in the cool Mediterranean sea breeze, feel the sand between your toes and bask in the natural sun light when you are at Casa Cook Chania. It is the newest luxury hotel to open in the harbour city in Crete, and is owned by premium travel agency T
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Child’s Play
The ultimate ‘one-and-done’ outfit for your little girl, this breezy jumpsuit is a chic all-rounder that works equally well at the beach or brunch with mum. $69 The eyes have it in this psychedelic backpack, which will spark great conversations when
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He Kids You Not
At the age when most boys would be picking out the latest Nintendo Switch consoles or camera drones as toys, 10-year-old Flynn McGarry had his eyes set on vacuum sealers, immersion circulators and binchotan grills. Fed on a diet of cookbooks, includi
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Delectable Cantonese fare
Astalwart on the Cantonese fine dining scene, Man Fu Yuan has rolled out 13 new signature dishes that are set to please palates. A feast for the eyes, the Roma Tomatoes, Crab Meat, Ikura with Yuzu Dressing, sits on a basket of dramatic tea-infused sm
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Raise The Curtains
Spring time in South Africa is spectacular. You’ve got the perfect weather and excuse to bring out your check suit blazer and camel trench coat and, most importantly for wine fiends, it is when the prestigious Nederburg Auction is held. The annual af
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Dining Highlights
The 20-minute ride from Cape Town’s city centre rewards you with a panoramic view of Table Mountain, complete with an unforgettable meat-heavy meal from head chef Louisa Greeff. The restaurant boasts a collectors Reserve Range from their own vineyard
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Burgundy Will Break Your Heart
François Carillon’s wines are in Singapore, but the winemaker has been delayed by a cancelled connecting flight. Nicolas Deneux, area director of wine at Rosewood Hong Kong, is quickly despatched to Singapore to cover the first tasting event. The rea
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The Spirit Of The Speakeasy
b bar, a progressive cocktail bar by Honestbee, is accessed via the mirrored Wine and Spirits alley inside the spirits shop. Bar manager Anton Gornev has access to an eye-popping variety of spirits and uses his own modern techniques to bring out new
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Still Sorting Out Your Father’s Day Gift? Consider A Lebanese Or Italian Red.
Singapore is one of the most avid markets for Burgundy, and this Grand Cru will take dad from business lunch to black tie event with ease. Hand-harvested and punched down daily for better extraction of colour and tannin, the wines are aged in selecte
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An Exquisite European Experience
A perfect European getaway to consider is one that offers an immersive cultural tasting menu of four equally beguiling countries—Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia. With that, what could be better than a cruise down the Danube river, where you could
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Mastering… Bucatini Carbonara And Chicken Parmigiana
Kids eat the darndest things. Unsupervised, they would probably consume their weight’s worth in nuggets, hot dogs and fries everyday. Vegetables would be nothing but a distant memory. Of course, that is no way to raise a growing child, which is why m
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Cooking With Love
It is said that a couple that eats together, stays together. For Cintia Tavella and her husband Gilberto Gaeta, they have taken this one step further – by also cooking together. Nowhere is their passion for the culinary arts more obvious than in thei
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The Call Of Niseko
With four rambunctious school-age boys to take care of in Singapore, Niseko becomes our home away from home during the school holidays. As a chef, I connect deeply with the Japanese’s commitment and approach to treating nature and ingredients with re
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Around The World With Kids In Tow
Moving constantly between countries may be a disruptive experience, but not for Katja Gaskell. After a childhood spent shifting between international cities, Gaskell naturally became a travel writer, writing for Mr & Mrs Smith and other global public
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Behind The bamboo Curtain
Bamboo grows all around the world, in more than 1,000 varieties, from Russia’s Sakhalin island to southern Argentina. Fast-growing and tough, it has been used for millennia by people everywhere, both as a building material and for a wide range of too
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A Heart For Local Flavours
Over the Labour Day weekend, my husband and I had ‘grand’ plans - along with scores of other eager Singaporean families - to explore the spanking new Jewel Changi Airport and some of the food and beverage outlets with our daughters, Keila, 6 and Emma
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Epicure’s Choice
You’ve heard of dive bars but what about an ink bar? The first in Southeast Asia, the newly refreshed Montblanc boutique at Marina Bay Sands has rolled out a Montblanc Ink Bar which allows you to customise your Montblanc pen. Find the perfect combina

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