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City of duality

Discover the two forms of dining that capture the essence of Shanghai: Benbang—which reflects the city’s Chinese roots, and Hai Pai—which embodies its more cosmopolitan moods.

The maverick chef

He’s known for his radical take on Sichuan cuisine, but chef Yu Bo shares how it’s all part of his plan to preserve his country’s culinary legacy.

Chinoise chic

Inspired by the traditional ways of Chinese water town Zhouzhuang, French designer Thomas Dariel gives three heritage buildings a modern makeover.

Fresh Mediterranean magic

Stephane Cocu, who has trained in Auberge du Moulin de Chameron and opened L’Olivier restaurant in Montpellier, France, has stepped in to helm Waterfall Café, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore’s newest dining establishment.

Home baked goodness

If your head is reeling from the dizzying array of new-fangled flavours this Mid-Autumn Festival, why not make your own mooncakes?

Mad about coffee in Melbourne

You don’t travel this city and leave without trying some of the best brews ever. And its residents, says Shawn Low, are increasingly getting more obsessed in their quest for the perfect brew. $9 cups of Panama Geisha anyone?

Doyenne delights

When the doyenne of Peranakan cuisine cooks, the rest of her students take copious notes.

The good cuts

The latest news for steak lovers.

The proud old guard

Sin Leong and Hooi Kok Wai, the remaining two masterchefs of the “Four Heavenly Kings” shaped Cantonese cuisine as we know it in Singapore.

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