Travel

The final act

After 16 years of helming his eponymous restaurant at l’Hôtel de Ville in Crissier, Philippe Rochat is ready to retire. Just before curtain falls, he gives his first and last culinary performance in Singapore.

Rediscovering glory

Reduced to rubble after World War II and distanced from its noble past under communist rule, Dresden is now enjoying a resurgence as one of Germany’s most cultutrally vibrant cities.

Spotlight on: Ian Kittichai

Fate seemed to have other ideas for the man who had no intention of ever being a chef. The Golden Boy of Thai cuisine recounts his humble beginnings as a pushcart peddler in Bangkok, and his fast track up the culinary ladder.

Quest for the best

A dining experience at the new Rakuzen reveals clean, pure flavours thanks to a twice-weekly import of sashimi from Ishikawa and Kagawa prefectures, and brown rice sourced from Akita, which is freshly milled on premises.

Best sticky date pudding in Singapore

This classic British dessert is seemingly simple to execute. But it requires the right amount of moisture, density and sweetness. Here are the ones who aced our test.

Oui, oishii

Burgundy Michelin starred-chef Laurent Peugeot and Japanese chef Yoshida Tetsuya demonstrate the beauty of marrying French cuisine and Japanese flavours with the new LP + Tetsu that opens at Tanglin Mall this month.

Savouring secret Berlin

It’s not just restaurants that are part of the famous Berlin underground scene. Even the locations of hip hotels are a game of hide and seek. Here’s how to track down the covert addresses.

Cold escapades

Time to start packing your woollen socks and thermals for a chilly winter holiday. These cool ice hotels offer an opportunity to embrace winter and view the mystical Northern Lights.

Urban art movement

On a typical Friday night on Club Street, the bars are bustling with expatriates and locals alike celebrating the eve of the weekend with after-work drinks in hand.