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Zen & science

With his interest and respect for Asian cuisine and culture, his French roots and mounting fame, it is little wonder that Thierry Marx attracted the attention of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group who was looking for a chef to head the kitchen at Sur Mesure, within their newly-opened Paris hotel on Rue Saint Honoré.

Arabian splendour

Patrick Waring, designer of Silverfox Studios—the interior architecture design firm tasked to create Anar’s look and feel—wants diners to feel like they have stepped into a palatial, Arabic world; a vibe that matches the restaurant’s cuisine.

Food as art

It didn’t seem so long ago that food was meant for nourishment or the pleasure of taste.

More michelin magic

Those who missed two Michelin-starred chef Lai Yau Tim’s Braised Pomelo Peel with Prawn Roe at the World Gourmet Summit last year will have another chance at sampling his signature dish at Feng Shui Inn from 30 September to 9 October.

Child’s play

Family friendly facilities at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa make Kota Kinabalu a fun, short getaway with the kids this Children’s Day.

Brunch & bubbly

Dolce Vita’s weekend champagne brunch by Mandarin Oriental Singapore’s landscaped poolside features chef Marco Pedrelli’s light handed take on Italian cuisine as well as handcrafted pastas that exude homemade goodness.

Spotlight on: james martin

He prepared a meal for The Queen Mother when he was just—get this—11 years old. Since then, chef James Martin, has been cooking for millions more as the livewire of BBC’s Saturday Kitchen.

Party like a rockstar

Catch world-renowned DJs like Tina T, M.O.S and Rock-it! Scientists, who will rock this year’s Johnny Walker Jet Black party from 24 to 25 September.

Filipino favourites

Three reasons why you’ll love Triple Three’s Halo Halo promotion at Mandarin Orchard Singapore—authentic Pinoy fare, cultural dance performances to accompany your feast, and a chance to win a three day two night stay at Philippines’ premier hotel, Dusit Thani Manila. Click here to find how out.

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