Travel

Go boldly

Visit Colombia and you’ll be drawn in by the locals’ exuberant hospitality, lush swathes of rainforests and incredible diversity, says Bogotá-born Fernando Arevalo.

Supermarket sweep

Visit the revamped Isetan Scotts Supermarket.

Mussels are the national dish of Belgium and absolutely essential on the table when celebrating the country’s Independence Day, which falls on 21 July. The traditional preparation method is à la marinière, which consists of white wine, shallots, parsley and butter, but the Belgians have added a twist by replacing white wine with their famous Belgian beer. Two other classic versions include à la crème where the stock is thickened with flour and generous proportions of heavy cream, and a vegetable stock with bits of celery, leek and onions seeping into the shells. These bivalves are best paired with a refreshing witbier, but feel free to try a ripe Chardonnay for mussels in red sauce, dry Riesling when they are steamed with white wine and garlic, or a semi-sweet Gewürztraminer when cooked in curry.

Fratelli

Our team goes undercover to suss out the latest and most talked about restaurants in town.

The Armoury

Our team goes undercover to suss out the latest and most talked about restaurants in town.

Aryaa

Our team goes undercover to suss out the latest and most talked about restaurants in town

Jinzakaya

Our team goes undercover to suss out the latest and most talked about restaurants in town

Carnivorous in Austin

Nothing can quite beat Austin’s unfussy, mouthwatering meats. Elliott Decker recommends his picks of the best barbecues in town, plus his favourite food trailers.

Tribute to the king

This Father’s Day, treat him to these special feasts.