This casual-chic Italian bistro in Keong Saik Road instantly transports you to the cobblestoned streets of Europe.

The 17th edition of the London Design Festival was, once again, a celebration of talent from the UK – which has one of the biggest creative economies in the world – and beyond with over 400 different events, exhibitions and installations.

Diageo debuts the first-ever collection curated by master blender Dr Jim Beveridge – and it’s a doozy.

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An avant-garde tap company in Northern Italy is also the home to Casa Fantini Lake Time, an intimate luxury boutique hotel overlooking Lake Orta, one of Italy’s unsung jewels. Welcome to paradise.

THEY WERE IMPOSSIBLE TO MISS: THOSE DRAMATIC WHITE DRESSES THAT BLOOMED ALL OVER THE SPRING/SUMMER 2020 RUNWAYS, EVOKING A CERTAIN SWEET NOSTALGIA.

For lighting designers around the world, Euroluce is nothing less than the industry’s equivalent of what the Oscars mean to established actors in Hollywood.

Caffe Cicheti offers Italian cuisine tweaked for local palates alongside an exciting drinks programme.

The food and beverage industry in Singapore is brutal – the competition is intense, there is a dearth of skilled professionals, the consumers are fickle and the burnout is all too real.

Indosuez’s polyglot chief of Asia didn’t get to where he was today by having things easy.

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Gracia Phang experiences the magic of Italian Renaissance under the historic arches of the Summer Palace in Beijing.

A Venetian palace remade as a hip boutique hotel.

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There’s no better time or place for yacht makers to unveil their latest creations than at the world’s most prestigious events on water at the Côte d’Azur this autumn. Here, we preview just a few of the head-turners at Cannes Yachting Festival (Sept 10-15) and Monaco Yacht Show (Sept 25-28).

LUXURY SUPERYACHT BUILDER Baglietto revealed its newest and largest 55-metre (180-foot) motor yacht Severin°s at its shipyard in La Spezia, Italy.

THE WORLD’S FIRST ASYMMETRICAL YACHT design, the Sanlorenzo SL102 Asymmetric, has recently made its first Asian appearance in Singapore after its official launch in Viareggio, Italy.

The rise of local design competitions brings opportunity for young designers to showcase their talent. Here are some of the brand initiatives to get the creative juices going.

Try these two Singapore restaurants serving seasonal produce in creative and delicious ways!

The luxurious sports car is one step ahead in impeccable craftsmanship and has kept its racing DNA intact.

In southern Italy, a charming family palazzo has been transformed into an exclusive hotel.

Name Morocco as a travel destination, and you’ll hear high praise for the riad.

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The Keong Saik neighbourhood’s revamped shophouses now boast more culinary diversity than most hotspots, from European to African or Caribbean. That makes this the current ’hood of choice for bon vivants.

Savvy restaurateur finds space in Venetian “little plates” and sees big opportunity.

Restaurants are doing their part with farm-to-table offerings, biodegradable packaging and certified produce.

Restaurants championing a more rustic style of European cooking are popping up all over the island – some giving patrons a taste of mama’s cooking, others emulating the buzzy, everyday cafes that populate the continent.

The Peak asks gourmets for their dining picks here and abroad. Here, in their own words...

Whether you are staying in town or heading overseas for Valentine’s Day, these new luxurious lodgings will give you and bae endless reasons to stay in.

M-sized, embroidered canvas Baguette, $9,600. All Baguettes have a card slot.

T Factory is an exciting initiative by Tod’s that aims to inject fresh perspectives to its ethos of quality and craftsmanship.

It's not just about performance any more, smartphones are reaching peak luxury lifestyle.

If you're houseproud and love to entertain at home, you'll want the very best for your family and guests!

Milan-based Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro believes that slow and steady wins the race, and goes about his work with quiet confidence, determination, passion and purpose.

Massimo Bottura on breaking – and rebuilding – tradition and perceptions.

Massimo Bottura on breaking – and rebuilding – tradition and perceptions.

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Forget greasy nuggets made from mystery meat and salty, cheese-laden pasta dishes. SASHA GONZALES finds eateries that serve healthier children’s meals that will have your little ones asking for seconds.

Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

Freshly-minted gourmet spots that have risen to the top of the food chain.

Move over, whisky, vodka and gin. Bartenders are now swirling Italian amari – including fernet – as well as Japanese liqueurs, Mexican mescal and Turkish raki into potent concoctions. But the newest, hippest cocktail bars are serving more than these exotic regional spirits – they’re pairing them with region-specific food.

Now into its 9th year, the annual G Restaurant Awards continues to celebrate the vibrancy of Singapore’s culinary landscape by recognising stellar dining experiences delivered by top restaurants in Singapore.

The chic Mohamed Sultan district has seen its fair share of changes over the years, from being lined with rows of pubs and clubs, to becoming the locale of boutique hotels and expats.

The renovation for his third home propelled this homeowner into the world of Italian design.

This futuristic-looking home is a colossal sculpture that houses generous spaces and elements inspired by fengshui principles. LYNN TAN finds out more from Mercurio Design Lab.

MIA DANCED INTO THE SPOTLIGHT AT THE MCY 96 WORLD PREMIERE IN VENICE, PIROUETTING IN FRONT OF A CAPTIVE AUDIENCE AND REAFFIRMING MONTE CARLO YACHTS’ STYLE AND SHOWMANSHIP.

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After modern Australian restaurant Whitegrass opened at Chijmes in 2016, the fine-dining circle waxed lyrical.

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The calm outside Maxwell Chambers is deceptive.

There has to be a reason for Andre Chiang’s longevity in our dining scene, from the time he carved out his memorable creations at Jaan to his current full-fledged restaurant at Bukit Pasoh.

LAMBORGHINI’S FAMILY OF HURACAN SUPERCARS HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE THE PERFORMANTE, THE FASTEST PRODUCTION CAR AROUND GERMANY’S NURBURGRING CIRCUIT.

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WITH 580 EXHIBITORS showing 125 superyachts, Monaco Yacht Show Sept 28-Oct 1 at Port Hercules received 34,500 visitors. The show unveiled its app – MYS 2016 – for the first time for visitors and launched its new 230sqm car deck for luxury auto brands. Luxury watch brand Ulysse Nardin was the official sponsor of the event.

Rustic Italian pizza to liven up your family meal time in only 10 minutes.

This fall’s maximalist aesthetic harks back to the glory days of Italy’s big screen grandeur.

Head of asia pacific automobili Lamborghini.

French film noir meets Italian la dolce vita for Chanel’s latest pre-fall fashion collection in Rome.

Ferretti group’s sporty new flybridge is part of the tai he ban collection fine-tuned for the asian market.

AZIMUT YACHTS recently announced the exclusive dealership Azimut Yachts Singapore, which is part of the Italian yacht builder’s Asian distribution partnership strategy and follows the successful launch of Azimut Yachts Indonesia.

Even as the global economic forecast remains downbeat, furniture and product producers and designers gathered at the 55th edition of the Salone del Mobile in Milan in April to celebrate innovative design.

Design and performance feature prominently in the luxurious 63-metre motor yacht 11.11, the second vessel produced by benetti with a vertical bow designed by the yard’s naval architects.

Sanlorenzo’s latest entry-level yacht should prove popular in asia – just like the builder’s other recent models. By Angelo Colombo