Nick Picks: Ski, Sip and Savour at Niseko Village

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Nisekoyo at Niseko Village | Food For Thought

Niseko Village, located in Hokkaido, Japan, is celebrated for its blend of culinary excellence, scenic beauty and its powdery champagne snow. Overlooking Mount Yōtei and described as the Aspen of the East, this contemporary luxury winter sports destination offers a meeting of eastern hospitality with western après ski traditions, and what’s interesting is the duality of some of their outlets, like Gogyo, a ramenya by day and izakaya by night, and Chuya, a teahouse in the morning and cocktail bar in the evening. Continue reading →

To Eat Or Not To Eat: Food Trends for 2024

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Fine Dining | To Eat Or Not To Eat Food Trends for 2024 | Food For Thought

Monkey head mushroom. Seiyo ryori. Locuterie. If these buzzwords pique your interest, you might have your fingers on the pulse of the dining scene. As the world resets itself after the pandemic, we start to see changes in the relationship between people and what they eat as food cost rises. From the evolution of Malaysian Fine Dining 2.0 to the use of alternative fowls, these are some predictions which we think will make an appearance. Continue reading →

Michelin Guide Malaysia 2024 Reveals Dewakan’s Two Stars and Beta’s One Star

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MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang Malaysia | Food For Thought

With the conclusion of the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024 contemporary Malaysian Dewakan is crowned 2 stars while Beta Kuala Lumpur appears as the only new star awarded in this years list. This year sees 4 one stars, 45 Bib Gourmands, 77 Michelin Selected and 4 Special Awards. Here’s the complete breakdown of all the data you need. Continue reading →

The World’s 50 Best Hotels: Luxury Defined Across The Globe

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The World's 50 Best Hotels 2023 Group shot

The inaugural World’s 50 Best Hotels makes its debut at the historical Guild Hall, London, highlighting the best in defined best hotel experiences represented by 35 different locations across six continents, with the independently owned Passalacqua in Moltrasio Italy taking the coveted top spot. Continue reading →

Penang Cocktail Week 2023: The Complete Event List

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Penang Cocktail Week | Tipple.my | Food For Thought

The bar scene in Malaysia is one of the quickest growing in Asia, with Penang Cocktail Week set to debut on the 20th October running until the 29th October for 10 days with a lineup of international guest shifts, masterclasses and competitions and parties, hosted by 10 bars across Georgetown. Here’s the complete lineup and what you need to know. Continue reading →

The Zest Is Yet To Come: Krug Ambassade James Won

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Krug x Lemon - Guests Toasting | James Won | ShinLabo | Krug Ambassade | Food For Thought

James Won is a Krug Ambassade, one of the few who have been chosen globally to showcase the complexity and uniqueness of the Krug champagnes. Currently housed at Shin’Labo, his flagship “transcendental dining”,  we speak to him to find out how he has approached this year’s Krug selected ingredient… the lemon. Continue reading →

Next Level Hospitality: Marina Bay Sands’ Butler Academy

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The Marina Bay Sands Butler Academy | Marina Bay Sand's Butler Academy | Food For Thought

Have you ever wondered what is required of a Butler at a hotel? From assisting in arranging for an itinerary to packing your luggage for you, the job of a butler is one that can be challenging but also rewarding. We learn from the Marina Bay Sand’s Butler Academy on what it takes to become a butler at the prestigious hotel. Continue reading →

Jun Wong of Yellow Fin Horse

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Jun Wong is easily recognised as one of Kuala Lumpur’s best chefs, know for her very delicate and nuanced approach to her cooking style. Her new residence at the whimsically named Yellow Fin Horse at Else Kuala Lumpur sees a markedly different change to her style from before, which switches her Japanese leaning style to what she terms elemental cooking. We speak to her to find out more. Continue reading →

Kita Food Festival 2023: Everything You Need To Know

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Kita Food Festival 2023 | Food For Thought

The Kita Food Festival is back, with a stellar lineup that is crossing states and borders. In addition to Penang and Kuala Lumpur, this year sees the addition of Kuching, a state that doesn’t get as much time in the sun as it should deserve, as well as the gastronomic city of Singapore. This year also sees the expansion of the Kita Conversations which will be held both in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Here’s the complete rundown including the lineup of who is visiting, collaborations, takeovers and prices for events. Continue reading →