Food and drink from the cities we follow around the world, from Dubai, London and Paris to India, Morocco and Singapore. You will find restaurant guides, festivals, seasonal menus, street food and gluten-free dining, each written for people who live in a place or are about to visit.
August tomatoes are at their most vivid, most fragrant, and most generous peak right now, and New York City’s farm-to-table restaurants are the best place on earth to taste them at their finest. Why August tomatoes matter so much in NYC The best farm-to-table chefs focus on micro-seasons, those short windows when certain produce is … Read more
EU wines carry within them the memory of the land, and the most sophisticated act of European gastronomy is to place them beside a cheese born from that same soil. The logic behind regional pairing The principle that makes regional pairing so reliable is terroir as a shared vocabulary. The same limestone soils that produce … Read more
Private clubs in New York City have always rewarded those who seek them out, but rooftop access transforms a membership from a convenience into a genuine summer ritual worth planning around. What makes a rooftop membership worth the investment A rooftop changes the rhythm of a club. Members move from a dining room to open … Read more
Summer menus Dubai restaurants create right now are some of the most personal, creative, and unhurried dining experiences the city offers all year, and this quiet window before September is exactly the moment to use them. Why summer is the right time to book Locals know something that visitors often miss. When the temperature climbs … Read more
National Day dishes make August 9 in Singapore feel like nothing else on earth, and every table, whether in a Tiong Bahru flat or a Sentosa resort, deserves the full spread. Why food is the real national anthem Singapore takes its food seriously all year. But August calls for something more. Food is integral to … Read more
Depachika, the gourmet basement halls of Tokyo’s great department stores, offer gluten-free shoppers something rare: a full week of elegant, naturally safe, ready-to-eat food gathered in one beautifully orchestrated space. What makes depachika safe for gluten-free shopping A depachika is a premium food hall located on the B1, and sometimes B2, floor of department stores … Read more
Beach clubs in Dubai have become something more personal than a day out, they are the place where residents build their rhythm, host their friends, and find quiet between the city’s pace. Why membership changes everything For residents who love the coast, Dubai’s beach clubs reward loyalty. A single day pass at a premium venue … Read more
Cold soba is Tokyo’s most honest summer pleasure: a bowl of buckwheat discipline that asks nothing of you except attention, appetite, and the willingness to sit still. Why cold soba belongs to summer in Tokyo Among all noodle types, soba has the longest history of being eaten cold. That history feels present in every bowl. … Read more
Gluten-free flours are not a new discovery for Indian kitchens. They are a homecoming, and understanding how to bake with them connects your daily wellness routine directly to one of the world’s oldest food traditions. Why India was always ahead on gluten-free cooking This movement is not new. For centuries, Indian kitchens have relied on … Read more
Laksa stalls in Singapore are not just food stops. They are small theatres of culture, memory, and seriously good broth, and these 8 deliver bowls worth every queue minute. What makes Singapore laksa different Laksa is a popular dish in Singapore, shaped by Chinese, Malay, and other cultures. At its core, it is a spicy … Read more
