My 17 eats of 2017
As 2017 winds down, it’s that time of the year again where I recount my top eats over the past 12 months. This year’s stand out dishes span from London to Lisbon… San Sebastian… Continue reading
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The Laksa Diaries II: the search for the best Sarawak Laksa in Kuching
“Breakfast of the Gods…” – Anthony Bourdain on Sarawak Laksa Laksa is one of the most popular dishes in Malaysian street food culture. You will find many versions across the country’s 13 states,… Continue reading
EATING CHICAGO: where to eat in the Windy City
Chicago. Land of Obama, towering skyscrapers and the reigning World Series winning Chicago Cubs. Home to awe-inspiring architecture, world-class museums and one of America’s most dynamic food scenes. It’s rare that such a… Continue reading
Logrono: Tapas crawling in the capital of La Rioja
Logrono. Capital of La Rioja. The gorgeous River Ebro running through its heart. Awash with green spaces and quaint squares aplenty. Heaving with tapas bars and restaurants. It was the perfect base for… Continue reading
Olá Lisboa! Where to eat in Lisbon
Out of all of Europe’s capital cities I’ve visited, few have exceeded expectations quite as much as Lisbon did on our recent trip. The contrast between Lisbon’s hilly landscape, historic architecture and Rio Tejo in the… Continue reading
Hej hej Stockholm! Where to eat in the Swedish capital
Effortlessly stylish, Stockholm’s elegant buildings, cobblestone streets and vast open spaces make for one of Europe’s best looking cities. Despite numerous islands and connecting bridges, the city still feels very compact and is… Continue reading
Kotteri Ramen Naritake: the best Ramen in Paris?
It was a bitterly cold, late December evening. And there we found ourselves – the better half and I – stuck at the end of an hour long queue which snaked from the… Continue reading
Chasing Char Koay Teow: the search for the best Char Koay Teow in Penang
Out of all of Penang’s countless street food dishes, few require more skill and technique than a plate of Char Koay Teow. I love the stories and idiosyncracies behind each plate of this… Continue reading
My 15 Eats of 2015
2015. What a ride it has been! Thanks to all of you, what began as a fortnightly hobby of cooking for friends a couple years ago is now a fully fledged, sold-out fixture… Continue reading
The allure of Asturias: sights & eats in Spain’s best kept secret
If there was one thing which really struck me as I set foot in Asturias for the first time this summer, it was just how incredibly green it was. This lush strip along… Continue reading
Spectacular Sarawak: The Kuching Chronicles
Despite growing up in Malaysia’s capital of KL, I never quite got round in my younger days to discovering what Sarawak and the rest of East Malaysia had to offer before moving over… Continue reading
My 14 eats of 2014
2014. What an incredible year you have been. As far as milestone years go, you’ve definitely set the bar for future years to come. From the many Nyonya Supper Clubs & Pop Ups hosted throughout… Continue reading
San Francisco: the golden gate to foodie heaven
Speak to anyone who has been to San Francisco and you will almost certainly find it on their shortlist of favourite cities in the world. But there’s more to the San Francisco’s charm than… Continue reading
Pintxos crawling off the beaten track in San Sebastian: The Gros district
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – San Sebastian has got to be one of my favourite places on the planet. With Michelin stars and Pintxos bars galore, the charm of… Continue reading
Le Gastrotour de France: the Paris weekend stage
With its prolific culinary heritage, the French capital has long had a reputation as one of the top cities in the world for gastronomy. However, I’ve found that eating well in Paris doesn’t… Continue reading
The Chianti Crawl: a round up of the best eats from an epic Tuscan road trip
Chianti. Land of the wild boar. Truffle. Bistecca. And of course… the Chianti Classico. With its seemingly endless backdrop of emerald green hills lined with grapevines and olive groves, it has got to… Continue reading
The Pig, Brockenhurst: from kitchen garden and the surrounding New Forest straight to your plate
Set in the heart of the New Forest, The Pig is a gorgeous country house hotel and restaurant that prides itself on serving up produce that comes straight from its very own grounds.… Continue reading
The Laksa diaries: the hunt for the best bowl of Penang Laksa
For me, no trip back home to Malaysia is complete without a visit to the hawker food haven of Penang. This was my second time back on the island this year and the… Continue reading