The primordial stillness that reigns over New Zealand’s remote and pristine Dusky Sound makes an impression on seasoned traveller Victoria Burrows.

Tan Lay Koon, co-founder of Nature Squared, talks about the challenge working with natural resources like feathers, and egg and oyster shells, and finding artisans who are able to work with such delicate materials.

The Peak looks at some of the world’s best ingredients that should be the highlight of your plates.

From truffled abalone to floral-flecked tacos, today’s fusion dishes go beyond blending East and West to surprise the senses with unexpected twists.

Now’s the season to indulge and celebrate! Restaurants around the mall, including Shokutsu Ten and Mongkok precincts emulating that of the global cities, are pulling out the stops to bring great festive promotions to the table, so you can dine merrily.