Down a hall that leads to a hotel, behind an unmarked black door, is Handshake Speakeasy. Tonight, according to The World’s 50 Best Bars, it is also the best place to drink on the planet. The bar in Mexico City is hidden behind an unmarked door; inside, the elegant, art deco-inspired speakeasy is buzzing. Marcos … Read more
Asia is a dining destination on par with Europe, judged by the number of international accolades its restaurants and bars have earned, a new report on food industry trends says. Luxury Group, the collective of high-end hotels within the Marriott International portfolio, recently launched its Future of Food report for the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region. The … Read more
The longlist of bars ranked 51-100 by the World’s 50 Best Bars in 2024 has been announced ahead of an awards ceremony later this month in the Spanish capital, Madrid. Two Hong Kong bars, The Savory Project in Central and the Four Seasons Hong Kong hotel’s Argo are placed 82nd and 58th respectively. It is … Read more
Chefs Mikey Silva, David Holmberg and Tara Villanueva will be cooking a seven-course family-style feast that includes dishes such as potato salad, mochi doughnut, bone marrow croquette and even a seafood tower. Unit A, 5/F, Sum Lung Industrial Building, 11 Sun Yip Street, Hong Kong The afternoon tea set at Artisan Lounge by Lubuds is … Read more
It is a searing 34 degrees Celsius (93 degrees Fahrenheit) in Hong Kong on the day we meet, but Gokan’s interior is invitingly cool. Past the vintage-American-style brick facade there are subtle nods to Hong Kong’s bing sutt (traditional-style cafes) in the front salon, while other elements are inspired by Japanese culture, such as the … Read more
For two nights, on July 17 and 18, Tsai will bring a taste of Taipei to Hong Kong at Carlyle & Co, a private members’ club in the Rosewood hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, as part of its Street Food Series: Taiwan event. Inside Indulge Experimental Bistro in Da’an, Taipei. Photo: Indulge Experimental Bistro Indulge … Read more
“Since introducing the extended list in 2021, we have been consistently impressed by the innovative drinking experiences Asia has to offer, and it is beyond exciting to see the large number of new entries and new destinations that have made the list this year,” said Emma Sleight, Asia’s 50 Best Bars head of content. “With … Read more
Wong says the judges assessed drinks from different angles: “Antonio [Lai] was more on the technical side, Jay [Khan] was more on improving the flavours and I focused more on the presentation. But of course, we had other [criteria] as well.” Lai explains that his requirements for a masterful cocktail included “a combination of performance, … Read more
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