Happenings

On tap: caffeine and malt

40 Hands’ coffee-inspired craft beer is the artisanal product of a brewmaster and barista.

Never heard of a Falsche Prinzregententorte? Chef Otto Koch, from one Michelin-starred Restaurant 181 at the Olympic Tower in Munich, Germany, will not only explain his spin on the buttercream layered torte, he’ll personally make and serve you one at The Gourmet Towers of the World gala dinner in Equinox Restaurant on 16 and 18 March.

Go Thai at aquamarine

Chef Jareuk Sriaroon is set to charm palates at AquaMarine with his tantalising brand of Thai cuisine.

Charged by apéritifs

With a décor characterised by vintage electrical circuit boards, rubber flooring and hanging light bulbs, Bar Ampère appears more like a clandestine R&R club in a factory than a watering hole for Melbourne’s thirsty urbanites.

In a class of its own

Tenderly nurtured in the Alpes Cote Azur of Vaucluse in Provence, the Robert Blanc white asparagus on show at Raffles Grill is served with lemon mousseline and Perigord winter black truffle vinaigrette to draw out its refined nuances.

Of yuzu & udon

Triple Three presents the best of the Kochi and Kagawa prefectures, with dishes made from specially sourced ingredients, flown in fresh from the island of Shikoku.

Where to dine this valentine’s

If you want to recreate a scene straight out from a romantic movie, these places will provide a suitable backdrop.

Going viet

Her cooking classes have been reckoned by Lonely Planet as one of the best in Vietnam, so now’s the time to glean some culinary tips from master chef, Trinh Diem Vy, who is serving as a guest chef at The Garden till 12 February.

Dining in-house

Whether it’s enjoying a cocktail on an open-air roof top restaurant, the best of Thai cuisine or a romantic French dinner for two, Furama Chiang Mai has all your culinary needs covered.