From unusual to downright peculiar, here are the most intriguing ingredients gracing Singapore’s finest tables and the best dishes to try them in.

Good chefs don't just cook, they lead.

Bite sized updates from the F&B scene.

Designer Michael Goodman has a decade of restaurant operational experience that helps him produce emotional, compelling spaces.

The latest bite-sized updates from the F&B scene.

As the world eases out of lockdowns, some restaurants are adapting to the new normal in refreshingly inventive ways.

Appetite, chef Ivan Brehm’s latest concept, aims to bring food, art and music together.

In an extraordinary turn of events, Home & Decor travel writer DEVANSHI MODY’s typical assignment to Morocco turned into an extensive three-month quarantine. Find out what happened and what the country has to offer in times of a pandemic.

The take-up rate for their tech solutions was initially slow, but these local companies – GTriip, Oddle and TiffinLabs – stuck to their guns. Now, there is no stopping their phenomenal growth.

Amassing a cult following in recent months, these homegrown cafes, eateries and home kitchens are wowing diners with innovative ideas, fresh new flavours and DIY kits that are simply mouthwatering.

BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women this year features individuals and teams who took a long, hard look at the needs of our communities and stepped up to the challenge.

What happens when food and fashion collide? Michelle Tchea explores the crossroads.

As more diners follow restaurants, bars and cafes with the dedication of groupies trailing musicians, hospitality merchandise has become a badge of honour.

How the Covid-19 pandemic has rewritten the recipes for success of Asian restaurateurs.

As part of its Single Ingredient programme, Krug sent chef ambassadors to Jaipur to create dishes using the humble onion. Zen’s executive chef Tristin Farmer shares the experience.

Meet the young chefswho are on the up and up in Singapore’s F&B industry

Selecting vino for dinner will never be the same again as sommeliers push boundaries on what a wine list should be.

With eating out not permitted during this period, finedining restaurants, which bank a significant part of the experience on service and presentation, have had to get creative.

One of the world’s best bars gets its own expression of bourbon.

Why go for vanilla when you can have Moutai and even smoked hay ice cream?

More than the heart of the entertainment industry, the city of Los Angeles is also a hot spot for design lovers to check out the latest in interior styles and architecture.

For those who never know how hungry they are or are always eyeing their friends’ food, here’s a plethora of plates to satiate every eater, big or small.

Created for children and their parents, this whimsical Beijing space comprises a sophisticated restaurant and play areas.

Eat well, live well. It used to be that doing so meant indulging in the likes of foie gras and wagyu – but not anymore.

Cookbooks are back – as evidenced by thesecompelling new tomes documenting our shared love for food.

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.

Perth steps into the limelight with a slew of luxury hotel and exciting restaurant openings.

Agri-tech might be the sexiest thing right now, but is it the solution to bettering our nation’s food security?

Run-of-the-mill Lunar New Year feasts are a thing of the past with these menus that put an inspired spin on the classics.

The Culinary Nomad.

Level up your Lunar New Year feast with these impressive recipes filled with wonderful, familiar flavours and “good luck” ingredients.

CBD favourite Maggie Joan’s gets a new head chef.

Find out what these chefs are whipping up for their family dinner this Christmas – and no, they’re not all roast turkeys and hams.

Everyone enjoys the year-end parties, but who can say they like cooking for so many people at home? Take the stress out of holiday get-togethers by catching up with the ones you love over these delicious bites at Jewel.

Getting in the mood for love is easy when the backdrop is jewel’s luscious indoor oasis. Steal twosome time with your bae amid the Christmas bustle, and complete it with a romantic dining experience.

From palm-fringed beaches to picture-perfect ocean views, these resorts in the Maldives are where you can retreat to for a slice of island paradise

Architects Hugo Toro and Maxime Liautard have given the restaurant a new lease of life with chic, modern decor that still retains all the characteristics of its glamorous past.

The latest restaurant developed by design maven Andre Fu of AFSO.

Indulge in fabulous cuisine from China, France and the Middle East without leaving the country

After conquering China, chef Jereme Leung is back in Singapore.

These restaurants have created a variety of dishes to celebrate the unique harmony between seafood and sake. Book a table before Nov 30.

Rosewood CEO Sonia Cheng bears out her belief that she knows exactly what today’s luxury travellers want in a hotel – by building places that she herself will stay in.

Restaurants are turning to alternative pairings for diners who don’t drink.

Eiffel Tower’s legendary gourmet restaurant gets a brand-new look.

With its majestic mountains, terraced rice paddies, cultural sites and stunning coastline, breathtaking scenery is at every turn. Make time to see this less-visited area of Bali. Writer Vicki Williams

Behind the scenes of a four-hands collaboration between Julien Royer and Kenichi Takatsu.

BONNIE WONG Chief operations officer of Creative Eateries

Honest and wholesome homestylefare at this Catalan restaurant.

Art Nouveau and Art Deco meet in this trendy Parisian restaurant.

ASIAN FOOD’S FINE-DINING RENAISSANCE HAS REINVIGORATED THE TOP END OF SINGAPORE’S CULINARY LANDSCAPE. DISCOVER THE EXCITING CHANGES UNDERWAY.

Newest restaurants at Raffles Hotel includes chef Anne-Sophie Pic's first restaurant in Asia- La Dame de Pic and Alain Ducasse's first mediterranean grill concept- BBR by Alain Ducasse.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

Swop Chinese teas for wine at your next mooncake tasting.

Singapore is well and truly on the green map, thanks to these culinary destinations.

Your guide to luxury travel & wellness.

These bucket-list hotels are not only immersed in nature but also work to protect the environments they inhabit, making them memorable eco-escapes.

Hideaways for Your Next Stay.

FROM GLORIOUS BALLROOMS FOR GLAMOROUS CELEBRATIONS TO INTIMATE SPACES FOR THE MOST STYLISH WEDDINGS, THESE WINNERS IMPRESSED US THE MOST.

Fresh from his restaurant being awarded Asia’s best, chef Julien Royer is now creating dishes for Air France.

We zoom in on one chef who’s recreating well treasured recipes.

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.

Two Spanish restaurants in Singapore are eschewing familiar favourites to give us region-specific dishes: One is focused on Barcelona’s cosmopolitan cuisine, while another brings us grills from the Basque Country.

A place of unimaginable beauty, Chateau La Coste in the south of France is where art, architecture and wine converge and are in harmony with nature.

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

Shigeru Koizumi pushes the boundaries of Japanese cuisine with his food at Esora.

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.

A spot of rejuvenation might just be the tonic you need to see out the rest of the year.

Once the preserve of emperors and kings, caviar is now being farmed around the world, making the delicacy much more accessible.

Tan Ken Loon pays it forward, so as to develop the local food scene.

Lee Eng Su is more than the food nerd who wants to elevate quality local food one dish at a time – he wants to change the business approach altogether.

Headlining chefs give casual fare a shot, and diners can only benefit.

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

Chef Han Li Guang has grand plans for grown-in-Singapore products.

Conceived in the 18th century, the ryokan represents an exclusive form of rural hospitality based on treating guests as family.

Swiss high-end kitchen appliance brand V-Zug has launched its fi rst restaurant in Singapore in collaboration with chef Ryan Clift of Tippling Club.

Here's a list of the best restuarants in 2019 for a pampering meal.

Taste the esteemed Louis XIII in five ways with an exclusive food pairing created by the brand’s house chef and cellar master.

Lim Kian Chun has an appetite for risk and an eye for a good deal.

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.

Determined to veer off the tourist trail in Peru, intrepid traveller Karen Tee takes the road less travelled in the Sacred Valley to get to Machu Picchu.

Former Noma chef Thomas Frebel’s new restaurant in the heart of bustling Tokyo is an invigorating blend of Japanese and Nordic heritage.

They’re niche, arguably hipster and definitely random.

A trio of resorts is subverting expectations of Sri Lanka by offering highly distinctive experiences.

Ever wondered what it’d be like to hang out with an old flame? Two ex-couples went for dinner and tell us how it went.

No animals are harmed in the production of these juicy meat-tasting burgers.

Sundays are best spent with your loved ones over good food and fun. ELISA CHIA reviews three family-friendly hotel brunches.

Situated at the top of a mountain in Tamil Nadu is a 160-year-old bungalow offering the perfect retreat.

The formality of Equinox makes way for the more casual Skai.

SATISFYING SLURPS GUARANTEED.

Chef dharshan munidasa has been practising sustainability in his restaurants long before the term became an industry buzzword.

There’s no better time for vegetarians than now, with a new wave of innovative restaurateurs and chefs out to seduce both converts and cynics alike with novel dishes in which greens truly shine. And many delicious veggie friendly options are popping up at regular joints. It’s truly the best of both worlds.

Mixologist Akshar Chalwadi challenges your perception of what makes a drink with plated cocktails that look and taste like food – but still give you the right buzz.

One chef’s gamble on local small-scale producers.

Just how much effort goes into producing a dish? The Peak steps into the kitchens of Singapore’s most celebrated restaurants to take notes.

Despite a hectic travel schedule, Singapore-born businesswoman Kashma Budhrani makes it a point to have chicken rice once a week.

Magic Square might be the hottest new restaurant trending on social media, but there is a lot more than meets the eye to this pop-up helmed by three previously unknown local chefs.

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.

SATISFY YOUR CRAVINGS FOR THE LATEST FOOD TREND IN TOWN.

Offering healthier and more wholesome dishes, these hotels in Singapore are ready to support you and your clean-eating goals.

JUST FOR THE GROWN-UPS.

Opulent Art Deco design, circa 1930s + authentic Chinese cuisine = Madame Fan’s old-world intimate dining.

What to expect from a chef whose flair for cuisine comes out of left field.

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.

Platform 1094, Kumoya Cafe, Hello Kitty Orchid Garden Cafe, Soup Spoon Union X Cartoon

Singapore’s very own celebrity chef, Justin Quek, is starting a new culinary chapter with two restaurant openings at Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

When you step into Ushidoki’s main dining room in a shophouse on Tras Street, it’s clear that chef Hirohashi Nobuaki is not one to stick with tradition for the sake of it. The kaiseki master shifted his specialisation from seafood to beef two and a half years ago, based on one main approach: “(I applied) the ways I handle fish/ seafood to the way I handle the beef.”

Three culinary pros dissect their fondness for fine watches.

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.

Ishi is the latest outfit to join the bevy of fine-dining Japanese restaurants in Singapore. Located on the second level of the new Intercontinental Robertson Quay, it serves Kappo cuisine, which features both cold and hot preparation using the season’s best ingredients.

Mezza9 has long been a standardbearer for champagne brunch and it continues to do so with Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut Champagne served by the bottle – or so it promises. During our visit, we don’t find our champagne bucket sitting tableside, but it doesn’t bother us as our glasses are vigilantly refilled. Our waiter, it seems, has made it his personal mission to ensure that no one leaves thirsty. Not once do we see the bottom of our vessel.

Marco Pierre White, renowned chef and restaurateur, has successfully breathed new life into two old-world shop houses in Mohamed Sultan Road, converting them into a stunning restaurant and hotel.

These new menus featuring vegan offerings, natural produce and sustainable whole foods are not only good for you, but are wonderfully satisfying.

A MODERN EUROPEAN RESTAURANT AND BAR

Japan delicacies such as Kurobuta pork Shabu-shabu, Red Wagyu Donburi, Take Torisashii and Karashi Renkon

Score a table at one of these modern Chinese restaurants that have been recently launched, refurbished or relocated.

AUN KOH AND WEE TENG WEN ARE DEFINING A NEW GENERATION OF PRIVATE MEMBERS’ CLUBS WITH STRAITS CLAN.

In which we ask three men to get candid on a very hot topic.

We all check online reviews before going to a new restaurant, a new bar, and even a new movie. But just how much can you trust these crowd-sourced ratings, really? Like the hard-hitting journalists we are, the CLEO team members put their guts on the line to find out.

There’s a new reason to head to Keppel Marina, and it’s not just for family-friendly Prive.

Guests at new Bayswater Kitchen have the option of taking home the lobster shells from their seafood meal, in order to make broth with it, using a recipe provided by the restaurant.

Restaurants are climbing on board with more inclusive chef’s table experiences for diners.

BEING A YACHT CHEF IS A FLOATING WORLD AWAY FROM COOKING IN A RESTAURANT.

These restaurants are turning healthy eating into delicious aff airs.

Despite a dingy facade and racy associations, Orchard Road’s Cuppage Plaza hides a Japanese gastronomic haven.

The white-sand beaches, ancient culture and incredible food of Mexico’s Caribbean Coast make it the perfect getaway.

Getting away from it all on board Genting Dream.

Writer Vicki Williams.

HIDEAWAYS FOR YOUR NEXT STAY.

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

The wildly popular Vintage Champagne brunch at Colony is the most spectacular Sunday champagne brunch in town.

We expected to be treated to premium ingredients such as chutoro, otoro and uni in an omakase meal at Ki-sho.

If you are seeking a quality dining experience.

When a restaurant and chef both lay claim to a signature dish, who reserves the right to continue serving it?

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.

While most itamae (sushi chefs) wield a 27cm-long yanagi ba (sushi knife), chef Yuji Sato’s weapon of choice is a sustained 32cm.

From a place of exile to a sun-and-beach paradise, Hainan has it all. 流放地蜕变度假天堂，拥抱海南的阳光海滩.

Showcasing Guenpin at Maxwell Road, Venue by Sebastian at Downtown Gallery, The Carbon Collective at South Bridge Road or Ce La Vi at Marina Bay Sands Skypark

It is almost impossible to feel stressed in this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town. The blend of Franco-Asian history, culture and architecture, the glacial pace of life and calm of the Lao people create a retreat of an entire destination, rather than simply hotel or resort retreats. Escape for a long weekend and suddenly deadlines, pressures and plans seem blissfully far away.

A fascinating, culturally diverse Canadian city with a distinctly French heart and soul.

Take time to savour the paradise of Hurawalhi.

Spa heaven framed by nature.

After a three-year hiatus, Restaurant Ember’s former chef-owner, Sebastian Ng, is back with a new 80-seater contemporary European restaurant.

MEET THE DESIGNERS CRAFTING INSPIRED SPACES FOR SOME OF SINGAPORE'S TOP REASTAURANTS.

Have the holidays got your kids working up an appetite? These familyfriendly restaurants are perfect for hungry little ones

They certainly do at these family-friendly eateries.

Tired of going to the same old places? Switch things up with some new kids on the block.

Diners searching for South American fare could consider boCHINche, an Argentinian restaurant

From fruit based to decadent chocolate indulgences, there is something inherently romantic about dessert, especially one that is shared with that special someone. The following 10 desserts are sure to fan amorous flames.

Don’t just blindly wander around in Melbourne. Take your cue from these Singapore-based Melburnian chefs, who share their favourite F&B spots in Australia’s food capital.

Italian farmers are revitalising a culinary tradition, thanks to global interest in artisanal food.

If you have even the slightest interest in living life in the wellness lane, travelling with fitness in mind, eating and drinking healthily, sleeping optimally, living wholeheartedly, then Scandinavia should be in your sights.

What are some of the hottest things to know, eat and splurge on? Here are TAN MIN YAN’s favourites.

Consider having your next business retreat at these new multi-concept restaurants that come with all the right fixings.

From producing a megawatt music festival and having their restaurant clinch a Michelin star, to launching an executive business lounge, Alex Chew and Raj Datwani have morphed their lifestyles into the hottest businesses around town. This year, the prolific duo are set to get the city buzzing once again.

AN EAST-MEETS-WEST ALL-DAY DINING RESTAURANT, CAFE AND BAR

Shopping can take a lot out of you. Fuel up with delicious, wallet-friendly nosh at these restaurants at 313@somerset before you hit the stores again for your Christmas shopping.

How do you bowl over a food connoisseur? Eke unexpected flavours from everyday ingredients. Here, we spotlight familiar foods that have caught the attention of the most progressive palates: those of the chefs.

A day of discovery in the Icelandic capital

Madeira is best known for its sub-tropical climate, beautiful gardens and lush mountainous terrain, a hotspot for walkers and nature lovers. A mere dot in the Atlantic Ocean, it’s a well-established port for cruise liners which is shaking off its reputation for sedate holidays as visitors discover its wild side

The Netherlands’ half-submerged Zeeland province has emerged as a culinary hotspot and Michelin favourite, thanks to its bounty of fresh produce.

You don’t need to feel guilty about indulging in mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival. After trying 23 low-sugar ones, Team Simply Her rounds up the top 13.

Tick off luxury hotels and art museums in one go Writer Kate Whitehead

A trip to Italy would be incomplete without a stopover in the Mediterranean’s largest island Writer Danielle Parla

With good fats back in vogue, chefs from fine-dining restaurants are buttering guests up with this rich staple.

Food personality Angela May juggles many plates in the air.

Guy Martin shares what it’s like cooking for the rich and famous in Paris’ oldest restaurant.

Much more than a honeymoon destination, Mauritius is a jewel floating in the Indian Ocean. With incredible beaches and a growing reputation for adventure sports, this lush tropical island is also home to some of the world’s best spas.

Sure, it’s not considered the most important meal of the day, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t grant yourself a midday indulgence.

From fast cars to luxury boats, Edward Tan steers Hong Seh on a journey that beg an 80 years ago. The peak takes a glimpse into a not-so-typical day for the executive director as he sits in the cockpit of the company.

Lobster lovers can get their fill of Maine lobsters at Lime, which is located in Parkroyal On Pickering. The restaurant’s Lobsterfest promotion features dishes such as the Lobster Bisque Risotto and Lobster Salad With Wasabi Aioli (above). Lobsterfest is available daily from 6:30pm to 10:30pm and ends on June 19, 2016.

Renew the surface of your wooden spoons by boiling them in water, and then sunning them.

You fell in love with her in Finding Nemo;

More than just blue skies and clear lakes, bavaria’s warm hospitality is another reason to visit.

Opposites attract in spa land.

Rainforest and rough seas, surfing and storms – vancouver island is a rugged and wonderful destination for adventure or relaxation.

Some hotels are accommodation, others are experiences. The La Maison Champs Elysees hotel in Paris fits firmly in the latter category, with its unconventional interiors.

Can’t figure out where to bring the folks this CNY? We’ve got it sorted.

The next time you’re planning a trip Down Under, don’t just opt for the obvious cities and itineraries. Do like the Her World team does and choose the road less travelled. Here, we share our favourite alternative hotspots.

Enjoy a fun night out with family or friends, or savour a romantic meal for two. At 313@somerset, you’ll find a range of gastronomic delights that’ ll satisfy your taste buds.

Seafood lovers who also love getting away from the city may wish to check out Smith Marine, a modern kelong-style restaurant located off the coast of Pulau Ubin

Barbecue lovers looking for a hearty (and smoky) meal could check out Smokey’s BBQ, a restaurant that not only makes its own sauces and seasonings but its own smokers, too.

Jack’s Place, a popular 49-year-old Singaporean restaurant chain with 17 outlets, has revamped its menu, decor and food presentation.