Nordic cuisine has of late truly taken the culinary world by storm, thanks in large part to Noma, the Copenhagen phenomenon that has put the term ‘foraging’ on every foodie glossary and taken the…

Sometimes sequels are worth waiting for, at least that’s how I felt when leaving Mission Chinese Food the other night. I had been meaning to try this East Coast counterpart to the popular San…

Whether or not you’re traveling to an exotic beach this season, it’s always nice to channel the island life at home in the summer and shake off that hamburger and hot dog rut from…

After being charmed by the geisha district and its surroundings (see previous post), there is still a lot of stunning sights to contemplate and edible delicacies to bite into in the centre of the…

Japan’s imperial capital for over 1,000 years, Kyoto has thankfully been spared the wartime bombings and is filled with stunning remains of its past glory. It’s a delight to explore its exquisite temples, gardens and…