Comfort Meets Creativity: Fine-Casual Takes Centre Stage Forget stiff fine dining. Across Asia Pacific, chefs are reimagining beloved comfort foods with upscale twists. Think fried chicken with caviar or creative à la carte menus offering diners more flexibility. 59% of Marriott’s surveyed properties report a clear shift toward casual dining over formal experiences, with guests...
Sunshine Bakeries is introducing a limited-edition loaf that’s anything but ordinary — the Sunshine KOMUGI GOLD Hana Ocha Komugi Loaf. Launching on 10 October 2025, this is the brand’s first-ever floral tea–infused bread, marrying Japanese flavour philosophy with artisanal breadmaking. Inspired by Japanese elegance Drawing on Japanese tea culture, this loaf combines the aromatic notes...
From 27 October to 3 November 2025, Austrian Gourmet Week Singapore 2025 returns to Andaz Singapore in collaboration with the Austrian Embassy Singapore. This year’s event spotlights the diversity of Austria’s gastronomy, with a strong nod to Vienna’s café culture and Burgenland’s rustic, seasonal cuisine. The highlight: exclusive menus curated by celebrated chef Max Stiegl,...
For two nights only this November, gastronomes in Hong Kong will be treated to a remarkable culinary partnership between Yong Fu Hong Kong and Hansik Goo, both MICHELIN-starred and DIAMOND-recognised restaurants. Marking their first-ever collaboration, this exclusive event will take place on 4 November at Yong Fu and 5 November at Hansik Goo, featuring an...
From 15 October to 15 November 2025, Singapore diners can savour a unique blend of Irish heritage and modern gastronomy as Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) launches A Taste of Ireland: Samhain Edition. In partnership with six of Singapore’s top restaurants, the event honours the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain – the original Halloween...
ATLAS: House of Dolls Halloween Night Step into a sultry playground of decadence this Halloween as ATLAS transforms into a “House of Dolls” for one night only — Saturday, 1 November, from 8pm to 2am. The grand Art Deco bar will play host to some of Hong Kong’s top bartending names: Beckaly Franks and J....
This Halloween, thrill-seekers and night owls are invited to descend into the spine-tingling depths of The Alkaff Mansion’s historic dungeon for a night of gothic revelry and immersive horror. Happening on Friday, 31 October 2025, Dungeon of the Damned is a one-night-only haunted party hosted by nightlife queen Nixalina and powered by The Orientalist Spirits....
For one night only on 16 November 2025, Hong Kong’s acclaimed Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic will host an exclusive culinary showcase with Vivant, the rising star of Shanghai’s dining scene led by Chef Johnny Pham. This high-calibre collaboration celebrates the meeting of French culinary elegance with modern Asian influences. East Meets West on the...
The St. Regis Singapore has introduced a fresh culinary destination to its dining portfolio: Sophia, a restaurant dedicated to modern Italian cuisine. Nestled at the city’s most prestigious address, Sophia captures the essence of Italian hospitality — combining classic recipes, convivial rituals, and regional variety with elegant, contemporary execution. Authenticity with a Modern Touch Headed...
This November, Leela Hong Kong is bringing the bold flavours of India’s coastal regions to the city in an exciting two-night culinary collaboration with JHOL Bangkok. Scheduled for 9 and 10 November 2025, the exclusive dinner takeover will see Chef Gaurav Gupta of JHOL helm Leela’s kitchen, presenting a tasting menu that fuses contemporary Indian...