Travel

Food as art

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

An exotic detox retreat

It’s never too early to look trim for Christmas. The nine-day Wellness and Photography Retreat at Koh Samui’s Absolute Sanctuary Resort may be what you need.

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.

Taste of Thai

Guest chefs Prinya Somkwarmkid and Udom Phophra from Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok, play host to a special Thai promotion at Kopi Tiam till 11 September.