Drinks

Tipple Tips: Vanida at CHAR Rooftop Bar

Inspired by Thailand’s fragrant jasmine garlands, head bartender Akarapon “Boat” Hanphanichphan created Vanida, an enchanting cocktail that harmoniously blends delicate floral notes with vibrant flavours. Named after the Thai word for “beautiful woman,” each sip of Vanida at CHAR Rooftop Bar reveals refreshingly tropical and sophisticated layers, best savoured from the 26th floor bar at…

ByRizki A. Pradana

Bali’s Café Scene Heats Up with MILKLAB Café Creation 2025

Vote for your favourite at MILKLAB Café Creations in Bali sip on free MILKLAB coffee throughout this July and August.

ByRuni Indrani

Bali Drinks Indonesia

Jumeirah Bali Introduces Mawedangan: A Soulful Tea Ritual Honouring Javanese and Balinese Heritage

Jumeirah Bali unveils Mawedangan, a Curated Ritual inspired by Javanese royal tea ceremonies, inviting guests to reconnect through tea and tradition.

ByRuni Indrani

Bali Drinks Indonesia Wine & Drinks

Marriott International Crowns Indonesia and Malaysia’s Rising Stars at 2025 APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship

Two bartenders from Bali and Kuala Lumpur win Marriott International’s 2025 APEC Sustainablility Bartender Championship.

ByRuni Indrani

Drinks Vietnam

Sips Above the Clouds

High in Vietnam’s misty mountains, Hotel de la Coupole Sapa – MGallery Collection celebrates World Cocktail Month with creative flair. A rooftop bar inspired by the elegance of 1920s–1930s French Indochine and the allure of French haute couture, featuring limited-edition glassware and a curated menu of exquisite cocktails, offers guests not just a drink, but…

ByEpicure Vietnam

Drinks Food Singapore

Kissaten Culture: Exploring Tokyo’s Vintage Coffee Shops

Tokyo’s kissaten offer a slow, nostalgic escape from the modern city—with strong brews, velvet booths, and Showa-era charm in every cup. Text and photos by CK Japan’s kissaten are more than just coffee shops; they are cultural artifacts, reflecting the nation’s complex history of Western influence and domestic reinvention. Born in the Meiji era (1868–1912), as…

ByAmy

Drinks Singapore

Vietnam’s Craft Rhum Celebrates Innovation and Quality

Vietnam’s premium small-batch craft rhums made with high quality, sustainably farmed local sugar cane are waiting to be uncorked.

ByAmy

Drinks Indonesia

Island Spirits, Global Spotlight: Nusantara Cold Brew and East Indies Gin Win Big on the International Stage

Two Indonesian craft spirits, Nusantara Cold Brew and East Indies Gin, brought home new medals from London and San Francisco’s prestigious competitions.

ByEpicure

Drinks Singapore

Cocktail Trends: Making Vermouth Cool Again

Roberto Bava owner of Cocchi is known for leading a movement to revive vermouth, transforming it from a product once considered extinct into a contemporary, trendy drink favoured by a new generation of bartenders. Roberto Bava is head of his family-owned Giulio Cocchi winery, a boutique house of premium sparkling wines, Italian vermouth, and aperitifs…

ByAmy

Drinks Singapore

The Legacy of Hennessy: A Conversation with Maurice Hennessy

Maurice (III) Hennessy on heritage, the timeless appeal of Hennessy cognac and a life well-lived.

ByAmy

Tipple Tips: Vanida at CHAR Rooftop Bar

Bali’s Café Scene Heats Up with MILKLAB Café Creation 2025

Jumeirah Bali Introduces Mawedangan: A Soulful Tea Ritual Honouring Javanese and Balinese Heritage

Marriott International Crowns Indonesia and Malaysia’s Rising Stars at 2025 APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship

Sips Above the Clouds

Kissaten Culture: Exploring Tokyo’s Vintage Coffee Shops

Vietnam’s Craft Rhum Celebrates Innovation and Quality

Island Spirits, Global Spotlight: Nusantara Cold Brew and East Indies Gin Win Big on the International Stage

Cocktail Trends: Making Vermouth Cool Again

The Legacy of Hennessy: A Conversation with Maurice Hennessy

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