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What's it like to dine at Asia's 'best' restaurant? | CNN

A Tokyo restaurant serving French cuisine created by a British chef earned the top spot on the 2024 list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. Here's what awaits diners.

How to celebrate Chinese New Year in Hong Kong

How to celebrate Chinese New Year in Hong Kong

Is Scotland the Dog-Friendliest Luxury Vacation Destination?

Dogs travel free on U.K. trains, so this couple rode the rails with their pup up from London to Scotland to luxury-hop pet-friendly hotels.

Hong Kong must-eats: Iconic Cantonese dishes and where to try them

From Tsim Chai Kee's prawn wonton noodles to char siu pork on rice at Sun Kwai Heung, head to these eight tried-and-tested spots to feast on beloved Cantonese classics.

The tastiest hotels around the world | CNN

After a great meal, it can be a trial to stagger out of the restaurant and back to your digs for the night. Enter these 20 hotels around the world, each of which is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, for a sweet stay - in every sense.

'He taught us about food': how Antony Bourdain still influences chefs

Celebrity chef Antony Bourdain, who famously ate a US$3 bowl of noodles with US President Barack Obama, died five years ago. Three Hong Kong chefs talk about how Bourdain influenced their lives and careers.

Riding the rails on board the Venice Simplon Orient Express

The Middle East's emerging fine dining destination | CNN

With restaurants listed among the region's best, Abu Dhabi's upscale dining scene is becoming a hot ticket, offering scores of cuisines from around the world, from Peruvian to Thai, French to Japanese and Indian to Ethiopian.

Bhutan's dark sense of humour

What the signs lack in punctuation, they make up for by being consistently memorable, thanks to a neat turn of phrase that's perhaps unexpected from the pens of bureaucrats.

The 11 Best New Restaurants in Hong Kong, From Agora to Yakinikumafia

Few cities anywhere can match its dramatic natural setting, iconic skyline and cultural diversity, but for those still looking for a reason to visit Hong Kong, it is hands-down one of the world's very best places to eat.

The unstoppable growth of Japanese single malt whisky and how to enjoy them

He said: "Suntory were the very first to advertise and push and spread the gospel of Japanese single malt. Even though they didn't really invent the whiskey Highball ‒ because the very first mention was actually in an American book ‒ after the war they set up a lot of small bars which specialised in serving Suntory and soda.

The world's most scenic flight?

(CNN) - HNL -- MAJ -- KWA -- KSA -- PNI - TKK -- GUM. That's Honolulu -- Majuro -- Kwajalein -- Kosrae -- Pohnpei -- Chuuk -- Guam. You'll definitely want a window seat. Aviation geeks call it "the holy grail of flight routes."

Saadiyat: Abu Dhabi's 'island of happiness' | CNN

Saadiyat, or 'island of happiness,' sits on the coast of Abu Dhabi. It's a world away from the city, with turtles nesting in sand dunes, dolphins frolicking offshore, and cultural institutions, like the first outpost of the Louvre beyond France.

Eight of Vietnam's hottest new hotels

The hospitality industry is beginning to return, too. Although Covid put the construction or opening of many hotels on hold, there are now a wide range of new or newly reopened properties to choose from.

A Sunday ritual for 300,000 women

Their plastic tubs and foil trays full of food reveal much about their background, stories and struggles living in one of the world's richest and most expensive cities.

Dining in Paradise: The 9 Hottest Restaurants in the Maldives

Soneva Fushi The Maldives is, frankly, a ridiculously pretty country. The most turquoise of the Indian Ocean's waters lap its palm-fringed coral atolls, where soft white sand leads to an underwater wonderland. After a picture-perfect sunset, watch the sky explode with stars before retreating and falling asleep to the sound of waves.

The world's most expensive restaurant experience comes to Dubai

Whether you're looking for a hip fast food chain straight out of California, or the world's most expensive restaurant experience, Dubai has sensational food options at every price point. Here are 11 recently opened spots that are worth checking out.

What's inside London's secret green shelters?

But the handful of green wooden sheds known as taxi cabmen's shelters have a fascinating history. They date to 1875, back when horse-drawn Hansom cabs were the vehicle of choice for London's first taxi drivers.

Review: The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, Tasmania

IT'S ALWAYS A TEST OF a hotel when you turn up to check-in not necessarily looking like you belong there. A case in point came at The Tasman, a Luxury Collection property in the Tasmanian capital of Hobart-known as Nipaluna by the Aboriginal people of the island's southeast.

10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI

Kyoto geisha dining, rural France wine tour - must-try culinary experiences

Travel is all about experiencing a place's culinary culture and ingredients. eating Japanese food with geisha in Kyoto to shucking oysters in Tasmania, five itineraries to make your mouth water.

The soul of a nation's food: Vietnamese fish sauce

(CNN) - Fish sauce - nước mắm, or literally 'salted fish water' - is a Vietnamese culinary icon, an indispensable national ingredient up there with olive oil or soy sauce. But it's fair to say that the production process isn't the most fragrant, thanks to the pungent funk emanating from anchovies fermenting in vast wooden vats for a year.

7 new fine-dining restaurants and bars to try in Singapore - but book early

From a world-class French restaurant to Japanese fine dining to the city's first gin distillery, here are seven of the very best new openings for you to try.

Three restaurants in Istanbul that are redefining a cuisine as old as the city itself

8 alternative Southeast Asian destinations for a luxurious weekend getaway (that's not Bali or...

Coral reefs teeming with life surround the property, while rainforest walks with their naturalist are a delight as they explain the flora and fauna at every turn.

7 stunning new Maldives resorts to visit in 2022

Sitting serenely in the warm azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives guarantees the whitest of white sand beaches, dreamy sunsets and an unforgettable underwater world. Here are some of the top new resorts for those planning to visit in 2022.

The Best Restaurants in Manila For a Special Occasion

DAZZLINGLY DELICIOUS, endlessly inventive and always surprising, dishes from Manila's chefs wow even the most jaded of palates. That's thanks in large part to their embrace of brilliant, often unfamiliar native ingredients and age-old techniques. But don't forget to add beautiful plating, world-class global culinary experience, brilliant service and endless passion and pride into the mix.

11 Exciting New Restaurants Across Asia-Pacific We'll Be Flying in For ASAP in 2022

DINING OUT HAS NEVER BEEN more of an escape, letting us truly travel through our tastebuds, so we can't wait to get our chopsticks and forks into some of the hottest new restaurants in Asia-Pacific for 2022.

'Every chutney has a story': chefs on the Indian cuisine staple

No Indian meal is complete without a chutney, and there is one for every season, says Palash Mitra of Hong Kong group Black Sheep Restaurants. Sweet or savoury, spicy or mild, chutneys come in endless variety.

Europe's finest al fresco dining spots for this summer

Few experiences celebrate the joys of summer living like eating and drinking outdoors. From the Gritti Palace on the banks of the Venice Grand Canal, to the rooftop of London's Dorchester Hotel, here are some of the best places to eat in the open air.

'Some barrels are more than 100 years old': balsamic vinegar secrets

Balsamic vinegar has a long history in Italy. Made from wine grapes and aged in wooden barrels, the best vinegars can be eaten with almost anything, from cheese, fish, meat, fruit to desserts.

Truffle hunting in Italy and where to eat them in Hong Kong

Black and white truffles from Italy, dug up in places like Alba and Chianti, are used in some of the world's finest dishes, but experiencing them on home turf is tough to top.

World's most delicious pancakes

(CNN) - The traditional Christian feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday is celebrated as a chance to eat well before the 40 days of sacrifices in the lead-up to Easter.

Why are women hotel GMs still so rare? We ask 5 of the most high-profile

From the non-family-friendly lifestyle to male-leaning promotion paths, these women hotel general managers from Hong Kong and Vietnam give their take on the career obstacles they faced.

8 of the Most Luxurious Lunar New Year Travel Experiences to Ring in the Tiger Year

IT'S BEEN A COUPLE OF YEARS since Southeast Asia saw the annual Lunar New Year travel spike, but we're pretty sure those with means will find a way to ring in the upcoming Tiger year in over-the-top style. It's practically preordained: Like their animal namesakes, those born in the Year of The Tiger are fearless, loyal, well-loved...

Talking Travel With the General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

AMANDA HYNDMAN DEFINITELY has her work cut out as general manager of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong , one of the world's most iconic hotels with 494 rooms and 9 restaurants and bars over 25 floors in the beating heart of the +852.

A foodie tour of Bologna, Italy, where Spaghetti Bolognese doesn't exist

From a session with a home cook to scouring local markets for fresh produce and street food, one writer delves into the rich culinary offerings of Bologna, and discovers that locals will only use ragu alla bolognese in lasagne, never spaghetti.

Vietnam is increasingly on top of many travel lists - here's where to stay in style from north to...

is undoubtedly the city's hottest place to stay, thanks to its location near the Hanoi Opera House in the Old Quarter. Indeed, the ultra-luxurious 47-suite property is housed in a building that was formerly an opera theatre, allowing creative maestro Bill Bensley to work his whimsical magic on interior design which is truly jaw-dropping in imagination and execution.

Seoul Man: Massimo Bottura On His Latest Gucci Osteria in Asia

The kitchen of each Gucci Osteria outside of Italy is led by a local chef and an Italian chef, who work together to create a menu that reflects the encounter of the two cultures.

Heading to Seoul? These are 6 new dining hotspots you shouldn't miss

From their charcoal-fired Pira oven, a Sichuan spiced lamb chop, Jeju black pork chop or Hanwoo beef striploin all tempt, but it's their signature seafood stew that really tempts thanks to clams, mussels and a choice of two broths, Korean rice wine or Singapore laksa -

Cognac and cigars: The golden age of inflight meals

(CNN) - Inflight dining was far from its glory days even before Covid ensured everything was plastic-wrapped and pre-ordered. On long-haul international flights, the question "chicken or fish" is often met with resigned acceptance of a nuked, tiny meal in an aluminum foil tray. A limp salad -- with half a cherry tomato.

A Hong Kong restaurant group is shelling out $650K to let 250 staff fly to see their families

Hong Kong (CNN) - For Sandeep Arora, home is the ancient city of Jalandhar in India's Punjab region. His wife, son and parents live there, but he hasn't seen them since March 2020. Amy Stott hasn't seen her parents -- or eaten at her beloved local fish and chip shop -- in Manchester, England since June 2019.

Stuck in Hong Kong, 8 chefs on what they miss most from home

From chicken rice in Singapore and fish and chips in Britain to white sandy beaches in India, these kitchen artists rave about things they can't wait to get back to in their homelands.

This is What It's Like to Fly Into the Maldives During COVID (VIDEO) | Travel+Leisure Asia

ALL YOU NEEDED to complete the picture at HongKong airport were tumbleweeds. At 5 p.m. on a Thursday, there were no other cars, buses or passengers to be seen at the vast drop-off for departures. None. Just me, my wife and our equally bemused Uber driver.

The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Just Launched a Japanese Restolounge

FROM THE BEATLES TO BEYONCÉ and Princess Diana to Andy Warhol, pretty much every superstar passing through Hong Kong 's Fragrant Harbour has walked its marble floors, taken in the legendary views-and maybe enjoyed a tipple or two in the famous watering holes.

The Singaporean chef serving 'high-class Hainanese chicken rice' to Hong Kong diners

At one of Hong Kong's hottest restaurants, Batard - which has a three-month wait list - chef Aven Lau is dishing up big plates to pair with the fine wine selection. One of the signature dishes? Lau's take on Hainanese chicken rice.

'I'm in charge at home': the couples who work together in restaurants

Three couples who work together in top Hong Kong restaurants, talk about the chemistry that allows their relationships to thrive amid the pressures of their trade.

Here's what to expect for a holiday in the Maldives during COVID

It started with an epic checklist but ended in a profound reminder why we travel in the first place. This was no usual trip abroad, no direct hop for a week away. After extensive researching and checking government, tourism authority, news, airline and resort websites, we decided to take the plunge and proactively leave Hong Kong to travel.

Luxury hotels in Asia offering stellar deals for travelers amid coronavirus

(CNN) - As the world continues to ease lockdown measures, opportunities abound for the first wave of intrepid travelers who are willing -- and legally able -- to hit the road again. After months of closure, resorts and hotels alike are understandably very keen to get local and international business back in, meaning there are some stellar deals to be had for staycations or longer breaks.

How Hong Kongers are taking to the skies with aviation-themed staycations

With cabin fever having taken on a whole new resonance in 2020, citizens in densely-populated, compact Hong Kong are paying top dollar to fly high.

Lucky 7 Valentine's Dinners to Help You Get Lucky | Travel+Leisure Asia

ALTHOUGH WE'RE SURE ROSES, CHOCOLATES and chilled Champagne will still be out in force, Valentine's Day this year (like all the other holidays of the past year) is truly like no other. Ever since the first lockdowns kicked in, fine-diners have looked for creative ways to unfurl those white tablecloths on our own tables.

8 of Asia's Most 'Bling Empire' Valentine's Days | Travel+Leisure Asia

BLING EMPIRE'S CHRISTINE CHIU MAY HAVE seriously raised the bar for extravagant spending, but here in Asia we're not exactly short on ways to splash the cash when it comes to travel-especially when love is in the air. In time for Valentine's Day, we present eight over-the-top trysts-ranked in ascending order of nightly room rate per couple.

The surprising cuisine of Mongolia

Mongolia's weather defines its food like few other destinations, with meals heavy in meat and dairy products and full of unique flavours Visitors can arrange to stay in tents next to families and dine with them

Chefs spill the tea on cooking for the super-rich and famous

A cup of tea with Prince Charles, forgotten lemon tarts passed under London's Tower Bridge - chefs who have catered for the super-rich look back at the exclusive events they've been a part of.

Frequent fliers discover destinations on their doorsteps

Grounded by the coronavirus, travellers are looking at where they live through fresh eyes and finding new ways to satisfy their appetites for journeys.

Mac and cheese? Noodle soup? Top chefs share their go-to comfort foods

Comfort food knows no geographical boundaries. Wherever you are in the world, there will always be a dish that your fellow citizens are more than happy to gravitate towards. Here are 10 such dishes from around the world, as recommended by top chefs.

From minced pork rice to smoked fish, dishes inspired by grandma

Where do chefs get their inspiration from? If you ask these three Hong Kong chefs, they will tell you it's their grandmother's cooking - from a Taiwanese rice dish to a grilled fish that would be marinated for a full day.

Five celebrity chefs in Asia on the places they'll go once travel is back

More importantly, the chefs also reveal the first thing they'd eat once they arrive at their chosen destinations.

20 new Asia Pacific luxury hotels for 2020

(CNN) - Whether you're on the sun-kissed beaches of the Maldives or in the mountains of Bhutan, enjoying the energetic buzz of Bangkokor relaxing in a quiet retreat in rural Japan, there's somewhere new for everyone looking to lay their head in style during their Asia Pacific travels this year.

In a city famous for pork and poultry, why are Hong Kongers eating so much beef?

Suppliers and restaurateurs say that strong demand for beef, especially wagyu, owes to its versatility and the inability of Hong Kong residents to travel to Japan.

Six classic cocktails to make at home - and the stories behind them

This year marks 100 years since the start of an era which was to define 1920s America, help usher in the Jazz Age and even unexpectedly boost organized crime: Prohibition. Described by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson as "a great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far-reaching in purpose," Prohibition ushered in laws banning the manufacture, sale and transport of alcoholic beverages.

Remote Asia: take your pick of mountains, islands, or steppe

For off-grid experiences that offer solitude and the chance for reflection, try the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar, the grasslands of Mongolia, and the Himalayan vistas of Bhutan.

Secrets of four Italian regional dishes, from the chefs who serve them

Cappelletti with a white ragu, a homage to Florentine garganelli, deconstructed vitello tonnato - Italian chefs in Hong Kong on the secrets to four regional Italian dishes.

Celebrity chef Rachel Khoo: Can eating a plant-based diet really save the world?

In her new eight-part documentary podcast series, A Carnivore's Crisis, Rachel Khoo weighs the arguments for and against plant-based diets, asking if there is any merit to going vegan.

Travel back in time at one of these 11 historic English pubs

Historic England is the country's official list keeper of the most historically and architecturally significant places in England - places such as monuments, shipwrecks and battlefields. And pubs. Earlier this month, the heritage organization updated 11 English pub listings to reflect their cultural heritage and national importance, with one receiving a coveted Grade I designation.

The 7 Most Delicious Train Rides in the World

Photo: Courtesy Shaun Fenn It's hardly breaking news that long-haul airline food makes you lose the will to live-or certainly wish you'd eaten before boarding. Once a reheated foil tomb of unidentifiable slop is thrust in front of you, you then enjoy the absurdly awkward ballet of endeavoring to eat it without your elbow taking out a fellow passenger's tray-or indeed the passenger themselves.

20 of the world's best new restaurants for 2020

(CNN) - From Mexican dishes with a stellar view across the rooftops of London to Ethiopian cuisine in upstate New York, Mediterranean creativity in Bangkok to a Texas-inspired grill in Hong Kong, many of the most exciting new restaurants opening this year take their cue from global cuisines.

Under-the-Radar Places to Travel in 2020 - Discovery

Although Maine is the biggest state in the New England region of the US, it's arguably one of the least well-known and well-traversed. That should change in 2020 with the state's headline-making bicentennial. What visitors to the city of Portland can expect to encounter is a thriving yet laid-back destination with outsize culinary talent.

What it's like to eat at world's best restaurant

Situated in the elegant seaside town of Menton in the French Riviera, the clue is in its name. Mirazur roughly translates as "look at the blue," suggesting a vantage point over the water. And it certainly has one, reached by a winding incline of a road.

Dining in La La Land

Where to eat in Niseko

Wagyumafia: Japan's hottest restaurant serves world's most expensive beef

(CNN) - Welcoming diners such as Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, sporting icon David Beckham and superstar musician Ed Sheeran would be enough to make any restaurateur weep with joy. But for Hisato Hamada, the 42-year-old co-founder of Tokyo's white-hot Wagyumafia restaurant brand, which serves the world's finest cuts of Kobe beef, it's all in a day's work.

Niseko's best eats

The definitive winter playground for those seeking to ski some of the finest powder on the planet, Niseko, Japan is also home to eats which go way beyond just fuel to sustain you on the slopes.

Northern exposure: Summer in the coolest US state

The (CNN) - United States' 49th state, the country's largest, is famed for snowy landscapes, wintry weather and frigid temperatures. But the long days of summer -- most of the state has almost 24-hour daylight for two months each year -- mean that there's no shortage of time to experience the wilderness, people and culture that make this a truly special destination.

Capital Gains: Five Tokyo restaurants at the very top of their craft

With visitors arriving in ever greater numbers in the lead-up to the 2020 Olympics, five sure-fire Tokyo spots offer masterclasses in produce, taste, technique and experience.

Female chefs in Australia: Alla Wolf-Tasker from Lake House and Neisha Woo from Spice Temple are...

For urbanites living in constantly bustling Asia, it's difficult to imagine a more idyllic scene than lunch on the terrace at Lake House in Daylesford, a small town an hour northwest of Melbourne. Trees provide gentle cover from sunlight, covering the deck in warmth, while the lake in question is a perfect shade of blue and super-elegant suites and villas overlook the water.

A Food Lover's Guide To Hoi An

This vibrant town in Central Vietnam has plenty of charms Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get all our top stories delivered We're on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us for the latest news, events and happenings Maybe it was Hoi An's history as a maritime merchant's crossroads, one where flavours and ingredients from across Asia and around the world would meld in delicious harmony.

The Australian farm where cows eat chocolate

(CNN) - It's the only flight I've ever been on where the attendant walked down the narrow aisle holding a notepad asking, "Does anyone need a taxi booking for when we land?" As introductions go to this quiet corner of South Australia, it speaks volumes.

Luxury hotels curating fine art: The Belmond Cadogan in London, Dolder Grand in Zurich, The...

There was a time when imes have changed significantly, and to our delight, we're seeing an increasing number of hotels that care enough to surround itself with art in collections that are good enough to rival an established art museum. Love art? Look no further.

Unmissable flavours in Hong Kong and Macao

Hong Kong and Macao are two vibrant and dynamic cities, where tantalizing aromas of food await at every turn.

The soul of real Balinese food

Food writer Maya Kerthyasa is endeavouring to record Bali's huge array of culinary traditions before they disappear: "Food here is considered like a religion". By Chris Dwyer on The paradise destination of has grown so much as a destination that it can feel impossible to keep up with the genuine and unique soul of the island's cuisine.

The extraordinary woman behind Veuve Clicquot

(CNN) - Veuve Clicquot's famous yellow label may be immediately recognizable around the world, but the remarkable woman behind the brand? Less so. The French champagne house takes its name (which translates as "Widow Clicquot") from an extraordinary, pioneering lady who overcame unimaginable hurdles to transform Veuve Clicquot into one of the world's most sought-after fine wines.

Nicole Ponseca: 'I am a Filipino and I'm proud of it'

Meet the chef and writer whose cookbook was named by The New Yorker, The Los Angeles Times and The New York Times Book Review as one of their books of the year.

Paris is finally undergoing a Chinese restaurant revolution

For decades, Chinese food in Paris consisted largely of buffet trays of meats, rice and vegetables, all sweet and slightly cloying. Luckily things are changing, with restaurants introducing Parisians to genuine regional Chinese cuisines.

Duck soup for the soul: Cambodia chefs are on a food renaissance

Chefs revitalising the country's food industry cook use traditional local produce and techniques but incorporate global influences.

Why 4 women - not the men - are Hong Kong's 'masters of wine'

Jeannie Cho Lee, Debra Meiburg, Jennifer Docherty and Sarah Heller are part of exclusive worldwide group of only 384 people

9 of the most luxurious travel experiences in the US

(CNN) - Bobsledding in Utah with Olympic medalists, a $50,000 per night penthouse in New York and the chance to throw the first pitch at a Cubs game. If you're one of the lucky few happy to drop some serious coin on travel experiences in the United States, then there are almost no limits to what you can find yourself doing.

The ultimate wine bucket list for oenophiles seeking unusual wineries

The journey to a fine winery providing something a little different - in terms of history, setting or artistic offerings - is well worth making

5 ways to live like 'Crazy Rich Europeans' in Monaco

The Mediterranean city state, known for its luxury yachts, hotels and casinos has been a playground of the rich and famous for more than a century

A gourmet traveller's guide to the best of Sonoma County

Three restaurants - Edge, Backyard and SingleThread - all use locally grown produce, in some cases their own and serve Sonoma wines. Their menus are heavily influenced by the seasons and change regularly.

6 of Melbourne's hottest new restaurants

From 'MasterChef Australia' mentor Shannon Bennett's Ike-Jime Seafood by Vue to Sunda's fusion fare, the dining scene in the Australian city is bursting with novel flavours

Travel like a rich millennial: 4 bespoke experiences in Asia

A private Indonesian cruise, tailor-made tour in Mongolia and an island-resort stay in the Philippines are among holiday delights

Female chefs in Australia: Alla Wolf-Tasker from Lake House and Neisha Woo from Spice Temple are...

For urbanites living in constantly bustling Asia, it's difficult to imagine a more idyllic scene than lunch on the terrace at Lake House in Daylesford, a small town an hour northwest of Melbourne. Trees provide gentle cover from sunlight, covering the deck in warmth, while the lake in question is a perfect shade of blue and super-elegant suites and villas overlook the water.

Deliciously Down To Earth

Brilliant Taiwanese produce discovered with an award-winning chef

13 of the world's most romantic places

(CNN) - Maybe you'd choose the white sands and turquoise waters of a deserted tropical beach. Perhaps it's the lure of iconic cultural cities such as Paris, Venice or Istanbul. Then again, the call of the wild from a safari is a pretty special way to spend time with your beloved.

14 hot new global restaurants for 2018

(CNN) - French haute cuisine in Macau, Mediterranean mezze in New York, European classics in Nairobi and refined beach shack seafood in Bali are just some of the options enticing global diners to new restaurants in 2018. Here are 14 additions to the culinary must-try list for those keen to get in first at the hottest tables around the world.

Hong Kong: The Definitive Shopping Guide

Hong Kong is the fashion capital of Asia - and for good reason. Here are the best places to shop, from boutiques to megamalls to street markets.

A Hard Day's Night Hotel

Located in a Grade II listed building dating back to 1884, the property is filled with photographs, pop art, memorabilia and more

A Food Lover's Guide To Manila

The capital of The Philippines has come into its own in recent years as the nation's culinary traditions have finally started to receive long-overdue kudos. Filipino restaurants have been winning rave reviews and awards from D.C.

Spam sushi to seafood ceviche - explore Hawaii's culinary diversity

Hawaiian food is as delicious as it is diverse. From fusion fine dining to comforting fast food, the unique flavours found on Oahu represent the multicultural US state

Deliciously down to earth: Produce of Taiwan

Spam sushi to seafood ceviche - explore Hawaii's culinary diversity

Hawaiian food is as delicious as it is diverse. From fusion fine dining to comforting fast food, the unique flavours found on Oahu represent the multicultural US state

From caponata to cavatelli, a Sicily food journey you hope never ends

Mind-blowing ingredients grown in the volcanic soils of Mount Etna or fished from the Mediterranean Sea, piquant flavours of a cuisine shaped by waves of invaders, all savoured at an alfresco lunch put on by villagers: Sicily is the promised land

12 lavish Valentine's Day experiences for 2018

(CNN) - For many of us, February 14 usually involves picking up some flowers on the way home from the office and hoping the best ones haven't already gone (they usually have). Or showing your special someone how much you care by attempting to bake for the first -- and last -- time.

Nha Trang's simple dishes highlight the beauty of Vietnamese cuisine

Be it pancakes, fish noodle soup, grilled sausages or the outstanding local noodle dish mi quang, there's something for everyone at the city's countless street food stalls, modest restaurants and high-end resorts

Private yacht charters in Southeast Asia: Boats you should book for your next holiday out of...

If there's a more relaxing or luxurious vacation than kicking back on the deck of your own sleek yacht in the warm azure waters of Southeast Asia, then we've yet to find it.

A dish to die for? The facts about Japan's deadly fugu, or pufferfish

The fish is so poisonous it can lead to agonising death by respiratory failure, but it is a rare and expensive delicacy in Japan, and is sold at a curious auction that involves only secret hand signals and gestures

A Sunday ritual for 300,000 women

It was just after 11am on a Sunday morning in Hong Kong and already 32C in the shade. The dazzling sun reflected off the steel-and-glass skyscrapers in the city's central business district, while opposite the Bank of America Tower down below, Rachel untied the knot on a small plastic bag containing chicken-feet adobo.

Everyday elegance: the Michelin-starred chefs at top London hotels

Marcus Wareing in Knightsbridge, Jean-Georges Vongerichten in Mayfair and Alain Ducasse in Park Lane serve extraordinary meals in opulent surroundings, and at prices which represent remarkably good value

Top vineyards in Italy where wine lovers can drink, dine and stay for the night | Robb Report...

There are few travel experiences more enticing than a late summer afternoon in a beautiful Italian vineyard, a glass of wine in hand from grapes that you can see on the nearby vines. Perhaps some olives from the property, a nugget of local cheese or home-cured salumi can accompany as the prospect of dinner gets even more enticing.

Nha Trang's simple dishes highlight the beauty of Vietnamese cuisine

Be it pancakes, fish noodle soup, grilled sausages or the outstanding local noodle dish mi quang, there's something for everyone at the city's countless street food stalls, modest restaurants and high-end resorts

Three of the best, most fun contemporary restaurants in Berlin

Glass, Ora and Mrs Robinson's are three restaurants that epitomise Berlin's dining scene - passionate, fun and vibrant. They serve exciting, well-presented dishes in relaxed settings with an emphasis on techniques and flavours

Reims: France's champagne capital and hometown of Veuve Clicquot

The portrait of an elderly lady with slightly stern features, dressed in black with a white lace veil, which has adorned countless corks, is one that perfectly fits the cultural notion of a widow. It is easy to neglect the fact, however, that in the early 19th century, many women were widowed when still decades from their dotage.

Ultimate luxury travel experiences - CNN.com

Nothing was too grand for the recent Shanghai International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), where the biggest and most exclusive names in hospitality battled for a slice of the lucrative and growing Chinese outbound travel pie. Money not an issue? Here are a few of the more incredible experiences that were on show.

East African elephants a highlight for tourists, a livelihood for locals

Clouds of red dust rise up through the distant under­growth followed by a growing crescendo of rustling and shuffling before the first attempt at a fearsome trump. It sounds more like a children's party trumpet. Baby elephants are cute enough, but when red-brown from hours out playing and foraging in the dry Nairobi National Park, they look like they've been dusted in cocoa powder.

How to celebrate the royal wedding in style

(CNN) - If you haven't received an invitation by now, the chances are there won't be a seat for you at St. George's Chapel at Britain's Windsor Castle on May 19. From getting up close-ish on their brief processional route to having your own royal getaway, here are some travel options to allow you to say you were there -- at least in spirit.

Cricket on ice unites old foes India and Pakistan in St Moritz

Switzerland has long been a popular travel destination with Indian tourists, largely thanks to its use as a backdrop in Bollywood films, its hills coming alive with perfectly choreographed and synchronised dancers. The young couple from Mumbai, however, sitting next to me on the Glacier Express train, are visiting the chic Swiss resort of St Moritz for a very different and highly unusual reason: a cricket tournament ...

Hong Kong Food Heroes

Venture into the Ryokans, Onsens and Forests of Japan

As we wend our way from the station in Nakatsu, 120km east of Fukuoka on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, it quickly becomes clear that my week with Walk Japan has one critical element: being naked among strangers. As a Brit, this prospect is absolutely terrifying.

Best in-flight drinks on airlines: Signature cocktails and spirits to order when flying in to or...

In 2017, Changi Airport registered a record 62.2 million passenger movements. It's an impressive figure that also translates as an awful lot of in-flight drinks. The growing range of crafted beverages and special drinks on offer has never been more impressive - or enticing.

Hong Kong's love for Spanish jamon, and place that makes it special

Jamon Iberico de bellota is loved by gastronomes in Hong Kong and around the world. We visit the unique Mediterranean environment where the pigs that are the source of the dry-cured delicacy roam

Perth: Australia's new capital of cool

(CNN) - It was the unlikely setting of a dark basement rock bar named Alfred's Pizzeria that confirmed our suspicions about Perth. Under a tongue-in-cheek sign proclaiming "No Stairway to Heaven," brilliant cocktails, the perfect playlist and impeccable handmade pizzas came together in one of the coolest bars in what's definitely one of the coolest cities in the Southern Hemisphere.

Dining on the Edge: Kazakhstan and Georgia

Como Uma Bhutan - stay in 'paradise' on one of the last luxury tourism frontiers

Helicopter rides, archery classes and yak dumplings make for a highly memorable visit to the mysterious Himalayan kingdom By Chris Dwyer There's a Como in Bhutan? No - there are two in the landlocked, mysterious Himalayan Buddhist kingdom whose name means "land of the thunder dragon".

Georgian cuisine: a cultural kaleidoscope of utterly delicious food

Sitting at a geographical crossroads between continents, Georgia's dishes reflect the nation's long history as a melting pot of Asian, Persian, Arab and European cultures

Manila's Culinary Moment

Forget what you think you know about Philippine food. Here, we visit four restaurants in the nation's capital that are pushing the boundaries of the local cuisine well beyond the standard sisig and adobo.

Hippest food trend of 2017: Filipino cuisine - Discovery

All of a sudden, everyone's talking about the cuisine of the Philippines. In Manila, we find out why. Words by CHRIS DWYER

Top chefs on tour: 10 global culinary pop-ups

Chris Dwyer, CNN * Updated 17th July 2017 (CNN) - Pop-ups have taken the culinary world by storm in recent years, allowing chefs of repute to bring their unique experience and talent to shine in someone else's kitchen.

Simply sensational - a €15 private feast in Spain's Basque country

The ultimate tortilla, the tomatoes of your dreams, and more, washed down with white wine - the humble fare cooked by amateurs at a San Sebastian private dining club is top-drawer

World's best dishes: Sichuan peppercorn - Discovery

It's an obsession shared by many who love Chinese food: Sichuan peppercorns, or hua jiao. The tiny, woody jewels that famously numb the lips are not peppercorns at all, but seed pods of the prickly ash tree.

World's 50 best restaurants of 2017

New York's Eleven Madison Park knocked Italy's Osteria Francescana into second place and pushed Spain's El Celler de Can Roca into third, after seven years climbing the leader board. The 2017 ceremony took place in Melbourne, Australia on April 5, having moved from New York the year before.

Numb and number: a trip through Sichuan peppercorn country

Travelling through China's southwest province, we uncover the truth behind this extraordinary ingredient (it's actually a berry), and search Chengdu for the ultimate in ma la

Cherry blossom time in Kyoto: where to go and what to eat

Hanami, or watching the cherry blossoms, is a Japanese institution. Here's our guide to the best restaurants and locations to sit, eat and enjoy sakura season in Japan's beautiful former imperial capital

The gloriously empty Top End of Australia's Northern Territory, home to giant crocs and the pub...

Nearer Jakarta than Sydney, Darwin, with its laid back vibe, is a great starting point to explore a huge area where hardly any humans, but plenty of crocodiles and other exotic fauna, live - such as Danish bush bar owner King Kai

The rules to enjoying tapas in Madrid, and six of the best places to try

After an awkward start, Chris Dwyer lifts the lid on Spain's hugely popular snack culture, sampling classic and modern dishes in the nation's capital

Best of the Basque

The very best of the Basque jewel, San Sebastian.

Forget the Hemingway trail - dine like locals at Havana's hidden gems

Food rationing persists in Cuba's capital, and most places can't offer exceptional cuisine, but adventurous visitors can find plenty to write home about, including shrimp, pork and rice dishes to keep Hongkongers happy

Hong Kong's Most Lavish Tour for Foodies

A five-star tour of some no-frills Kowloon eateries whets the appetite for what could be the best Cantonese dinner in Hong Kong. By Chris Dwyer Photographs by Callaghan Walsh In the center of the wooden workbench sits a metal bowl of sweet and fragrant char siu pork topped with pine nuts.

Crazy Foodie Asians

The hottest new restaurants for 2017

Located on Albermarle Street in swanky Mayfair, it promises a fun and modern take on the country's cooking with dishes that include hoedeopbap: slices of raw and fresh seafood with signature Korean dressing and marinated skewers of Ibérico pork and prime rib, cooked in the classic Korean barbecue style.

12 beautiful new hotels to check into in 2016 - CNN.com

A heritage-listed former pub in Sydney? Whether you like your hotels opulent, classy, off-the-wall or flashy, these top new properties -- some already open -- are worth checking into in 2016. Opened: December 1, 2015 Quirky Keemala is designed around both nature and culture, making it one of Phuket's most unique properties.

Marco Pierre White interview

The Godfather of contemporary British cuisine, Marco Pierre White once held three Michelin stars at a younger age than any other chef in history. His mercurial talents and life story are laid bare in an in-depth interview for Hong Kong's leading luxury magazine.

The Rolls-Royce of ham: jamon iberico de bellota - Robb Report Singapore

If you're a gourmand and a connoisseur of the finest produce, there's a good chance that jamon iberico de bellota - otherwise known as ham from acorn-fed Iberian pigs - is already a go-to at home or when dining out.

Dishing up Da Nang

Central Vietnam is home to some of the richest and most diverse cuisine in Asia, with brilliant, iconic dishes at every turn. From street-side eats to fine dining, the stretch of coast around Da Nang and Hoi An is revealed as a true culinary paradise.

Tulum, Mexico: Technicolor

I visit the culinary hotspot of Tulum in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula for Hong Kong gourmet publication Crave magazine.

Dishing Up Da Nang

Vietnam's third largest city is second to none when it comes to homegrown cuisine, as a tour of eateries both here and in nearby Hoi An reveals. By Chris Dwyer Photographs by Liem Tran Quang Vietnam famously enchanted both the author Graham Greene and his protagonist Thomas Fowler in The Quiet American.

Covid-19 is killing restaurants. So why is Michelin still obsessing about star ratings?

(CNN) - Walk into almost any fine dining kitchen and the chances are its chefs would say there's only one holy grail of achievement in their profession: to be awarded a Michelin star. Since 1926 in France, and more recently around the world, these accolades have come to represent the pinnacle of cuisine and also helped raise the profile of French tire giant Michelin.

'Every chutney has a story': chefs on the Indian cuisine staple

No Indian meal is complete without a chutney, and there is one for every season, says Palash Mitra of Hong Kong group Black Sheep Restaurants. Sweet or savoury, spicy or mild, chutneys come in endless variety.

Six outrageously opulent Dubai experiences - CNN.com

Opulence is everywhere. A McLaren F1 sits casually behind a Ferrari F150 at the stoplight, certain hotels offer guests a 24-carat gold iPad to use during their stay, while gold leaf and marble often seem the only materials interior designers have to work with.

Alain Ducasse: "French Cuisine? It's Plural"

A chat with French top chef Alain Ducasse, who shared his thoughts on the state of contemporary French cooking and produce - inside and outside France. By Chris Dwyer on There can be few dining rooms around the world with a more impressive view than Alain Ducasse 's Spoon at the Intercontinental Hotel in Hong Kong.