Culinary Culture

“To me, food is as much about the moment, the occasion, the location and the company as it is about the taste.” — Heston Blumenthal

Cinematic Feasts: 8 Must-Watch Films for Gastro Film Buffs

Nicholas Ng
Cinematic Feasts - 8 Must-Watch Films for Foodies and Film Buffs | Food For Thought

For film lovers who are also foodies, there’s nothing quite like a movie that combines the magic of cinema with the art of cooking. These films take you behind the scenes of kitchens, explore the intense passion for food, and celebrate the joys and challenges of culinary creativity. Whether you’re a gourmet chef or someone who simply enjoys a good meal, these movies will tantalise your taste buds and warm your heart. Here are eight must-watch films about the culinary world, each offering a unique flavour of its own. Continue reading →

Michelin Guide Singapore 2024: Meta Gets Its Two Michelin Star

Nicholas Ng
Meta - Chef Sun Kim | Michelin Guide Singapore 2024 | Food For Thought

The Michelin Guide Singapore has revealed its 2024 lineup with one restaurant promoted to Two Stars and four restaurants newly awarded One Star. This year sees 3 Three Stars, 6 Two Stars, 42 One Stars, 151 Michelin Selected, 81 Bib Gourmands, and 2 Green Stars, totalling 283 establishments. Here’s the breakdown and some food for thought. Continue reading →

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024: Disfrutar In First Place

Nicholas Ng
World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 | W50BR2024 | Food For Thought

The 2024 edition of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards was held in Las Vegas, USA, on 5th June 2024 at the Wynn Las Vegas, with Disfrutar from Barcelona taking the top spot. This prestigious event celebrated the finest in global gastronomy, highlighting a diverse range of culinary talents from across 26 territories on five continents. Continue reading →

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024: Sézanne Sizzles In First Place

Nicholas Ng
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 Group shot | Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 | A50BR2024 | Food For Thought

The 12th edition of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards was held for the first time in Seoul, South Korea on 26th March 2024 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas with Cezanne from Tokyo taking home the top spot. This prestigious event celebrated the finest in Asian gastronomy, highlighting a diverse range of culinary talents from across the continent. Continue reading →

To Eat Or Not To Eat: Food Trends for 2024

Nicholas Ng
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

Nicholas Ng
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 →

Kita Food Festival 2023: Everything You Need To Know

Nicholas Ng
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 →

Michelin Guide Singapore Awards Its First Green Star

Nicholas Ng
All Chefs| Michelin Guide Singapore 2023 | Food For Thought

The Michelin Guide Singapore has revealed its 2023 lineup, with 5 new restaurants awarded One Star, and the revelation of the first ever green star for Singapore. This year saw 3 Three Stars, 6 Two Stars, 46 One Stars, 152 Michelin Selected, 79 Bib Gourmands and 1 Green Star, a total of 286 establishments. Here’s the breakdown and some food for thought. Continue reading →

Marina Bay Sands: A Destination For The Gourmet Traveller

Nicholas Ng

The recent Where The Senses Feast Food And Wine Festival saw a number of big names from across the region showcasing some of the best offerings in the culinary world, including Chef Ton of Le Du Bangkok and Tetsuya Wakuda of WakuGhin. In addition to that we will explore some of the many facets of dining and drink at Marina Bay Sands. Continue reading →