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$16 for a muffin?! That’s a bargain… welcome to the $107,000 cupcake!

ByPaul Johnson September 22, 2011September 22, 2011

There’s been a lot of media uproar recently surrounding the $16 cupcakes ordered by the US Justice Department. We’d…

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The world’s most expensive whisky

ByPaul Johnson September 21, 2011

A bottle of Scotch whisky priced at 250,000 Singapore dollars (around 200,000 USD or £125,000) and displayed at a…

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Special feature: Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

ByKay McMahon September 20, 2011September 20, 2011

The prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel contains several restaurants offering different cuisines. All are renowned for their excellence and Le…

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Recipe of the week: King Crab Risotto

ByPaul Johnson September 16, 2011September 14, 2011

Ingredients: Crab shredded pulp 200 gr. “Arborio” Rice  130 gr. Minced garlic 20 gr. Chopped onion 80 gr. Olive…

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Cocktail menu from Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize

ByPaul Johnson September 15, 2011September 15, 2011

Just in time for fashion season this September, Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize is delighted to announce the launch of…

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London on a plate

ByPaul Johnson September 15, 2011

London on a plate is an unique map of London for adventurous palates, curated by author and journalist Charmain Ponnuthurai…

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Recipe of the week: Singapore Chilli Crab

ByPaul Johnson August 26, 2011

Ingredients: 450g Mud Crab, quartered and claws cracked 3 tblspn vegetable oil 8 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped 8…

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Interview with Helen Howitt, Co-Founder of Sheepskin

ByPaul Johnson August 2, 2011

Helen Howitt is co-founder, with her partner Adam, of Sheepskin, a small collection of unique holiday properties located in…

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Bordeaux – enjoy wine, arts and fine dining

ByAndy Butler July 21, 2011

Nothing can match the joy of going on a trip to France. The options you have here for dining,…

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Tasting the forbidden fruit in Ontario

ByJames Street July 17, 2011August 8, 2011

Wine is without a doubt one of life’s little luxuries. The drinks of the Gods and our modern day…

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Luxury and fried silkworms in Northeast Thailand

ByCharles Coleman July 11, 2011July 10, 2011

Silk-weaving is a well-established, traditional craft in the rural villages of Northeast Thailand (or “Isan” as the locals call…

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Interview with George Tyshchenko, Head of Sales & Marketing at Gill’s Cruise Centre

ByPaul Johnson July 9, 2011August 25, 2011

George Tyshchenko is Head of Sales & Marketing at national cruise specialist Gill’s Cruise Centre, which is head-quartered in Cardiff…

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5 secrets to discovering the colonial charms of Vietnam

ByJean Wethmar July 9, 2011July 7, 2011

1. Secure a booking in a suite at any of the marvelous Colonial hotels across Vietnam, oozing charm and…

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Top 10 places every food lover should visit

ByPaul Johnson July 5, 2011

This might not seem the most obvious list going but here – according to Tripadvisor – are the top…

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10 hidden gems for wining and dining

ByPaul Johnson June 22, 2011June 22, 2011

Tripadvisor has released its ’10 hidden gems for wining and dining’. Making the shortlist are the following: 1. Enoteca…

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One of the world’s best cognacs: Louis XIII Remy Martin

ByPaul Johnson June 22, 2011

I was fortunate enough to be sent a miniature of Louis XIII Remy Martin cognac last week, from the…

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