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Time to wine and dine in hong kong

It’s hairy crab season in Hong Kong but non-fans of the da zha xie can still find plenty of gastronomic thrills in the city. Mark your calendar for the second Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival which is now in full swing and ends on 30 November.

Spotlight on: Tom Aikens

Reputed for his fiery temper and a Stakhanovite work ethic, Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens was recently at Raffles Hotel Singapore for a five-day guest stint.

Time for thanksgiving

It’s not celebrated with much aplomb on this side of the globe, but if you’d like to commemorate the harvest festival with turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, here are some places that dole out the Thanksgiving delights.

Putting the w in wanderlust

The first W Retreat in Southeast Asia debuts in Koh Samui with attractive opening deals.

Taste of fame & gastronomy

Scott Webster recounts the glamorous early days of his career and shares the hidden gems of Newcastle and Hunter Valley.

Best cheesecakes in Singapore

Rich, thick and creamy or light, fluffy and spongy? Japanese, French or New York? Here are our top picks of this dessert favourite.

A photographic essay

The Italian Kitchen & Bar looks up-to-the-minute with an accessible and comfortable vibe. Lin Weiwen studies its relaxed, mod style.

Convinced and converted

A fresh perspective on South Asian cuisine was what guests at epicure’s recent tutorial received, alongside a glimpse of Song of India master chef Milind Sovani‘s cooking finesse.

Earth gem

If truffles smell like old socks and sex, why are they so highly prized? Claire Hanson hunts for the elusive French black truffle—in Western Australia—and unearths a mystery dating back to antiquity.

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