Events

2021 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants

The ninth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards was announced via a virtual ceremony to global audiences on March 25, 2021. Part of the iconic World’s 50 Best Restaurants portfolio, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants highlights the broad culinary scene across Asia and highlights the chefs, restaurants and teams that make up the heart and ...

5 minutes with Chef Julien Royer

Since its opening in late 2015, Odette is the up and coming starlet of the dining scene in little red dot, Singapore. Odette is named after Chef Julien Royer’s grandmother, one of his greatest influences in life and in the kitchen. His belief in the thoughtful delivery of each meal is manifested through the sourcing ...

Shane Delia – TV Superstar and Chef Owner

Shane Delia is best known as Chef and Owner of Maha Restaurant & Biggie Smalls. Shane is a presenter on Channel 9 Postcards, host of his own TV show, Shane Delia’s Spice Journey, author of Maha Middle Eastern Home Cooking & Spice Journey – Adventures in Middle Eastern Cooking, and a charity ambassador. Shane’s flagship ...

Asia’s Rising Star – Florilege

Positioned at No.14 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2017, Florilège is certainly one to watch as a rising star of the region. The One To Watch Award for Asia 2016 was also awarded for the first time to Florilège, to a restaurant outside the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list. We catch up with Chef Hiroyasu ...

Chef Lennox Hastie and his fascination with Fire

Lennox Hastie, chef and owner of Firedoor in Sydney, is fascinated by fire. His restaurant, Australia’s only fully wood fuelled kitchen, offers a dining experience like no other in town. Born in the United Kingdom to a Scottish mother and an Australian father, Lennox had a structured upbringing at odds with the raw unpredictable nature ...

5 minutes with Chef Kazakov Anatoly

Chef Kazakov Anatoly seem to be in high spirits as his restaurant “Selfie” has been ranked No.88, making its debut, on the 51-100 list of The World’s Best Restaurants 2017. With 18 years of experience under his belt, Chef Anatoly was named “Best Young Chef in Russia” during his stint at Bon Restaurant in 2011 ...

5 Minutes with Chef Peter Gilmore

Peter Gilmore, Executive Chef at two of Australia’s most exciting dining experiences; Bennelong and Quay Restaurant, was born and bred in Sydney. He was inspired to cook at a young age and started his apprenticeship since the young age of 16. Critical recognition came in 2000 when Peter was the Head Chef at De Beers ...

5 minutes with Chef Alejandro Cancino

At just 33, Argentinean born Alejandro has captured the Australian dining scene with his dynamic and internationally trained palate. His worldwide experience, including in the world’s fourth ranked restaurant, Mugaritz, in Spain has served him well. His accolades include “Young Chef of the Year 2008” in the U.K. and one Michelin Star during his tenure ...

5 minutes with Chef Olivier Limousin

Chef Olivier Limousin is no stranger to Thailand, having spent a number of years there now with L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon.  His list of accolades, besides recently having clinched a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017, also includes 2 Michelin stars with both L’Atelier – London and La Table de Joël Robuchon , as well ...

5 Minutes with Chef John Offenhauser

One of the most awarded restaurants in Brisbane, Customs House Heritage surrounds offers a choice of indoor or outdoor dining overlooking the Brisbane river and the Story Bridge. Indulge in fresh seasonal produce and local seafood that is sourced daily by the kitchen team led by Chef John Offenhauser. We catch up with Chef Offenhauser ...