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Tetsuya Wakuda from Singapore’s Waku Ghin wins Asia’s 50 Best’s Lifetime Achievement Award

The talented chef, whose restaurant at the Marina Bay Shoppes has prospered for half a decade, bagged the Diners Club accolade for bringing his native cuisine to extraordinary heights. Full story at http://goo.gl/7CKMUz ...

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The bar is the best spot in restaurants: David Chang

The average customer is used to the creature comforts of a table, but chef and restaurateur David Chang of Momofuku makes a very persuasive case why the bar seats are becoming the chicest (and safest) options in fine dining. Find...

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US restaurant performance hits 10-year high

Following a series of positive trends for the F&B/hospitality scenes in the States comes uplifting news that the restaurant business has recovered well from its lowest point and will continue to boom in the next half-decade. See the figures at...

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AirBnB establishments to collect hotel taxes in some states

The tech startup which blurred a fair few legal lines is implementing hotel taxes in some cities and states to stay on the right side of the law. Read more at http://goo.gl/xnGxBg. ...

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Robot-run hotel now operational in… where else? Japan.

Naturally, the 10 breathing and blinking robots are shaped and clothed as young Japanese women, and can run the reception, clean rooms and offer porter services. They’re also multilingual and always polite. Boon or bane? See them for yourself at...

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Overwhelming vote count for WGS Awards of Excellence 2015

With an increase of 40% in daily votes over AOE 2014, this year’s preliminary rounds have been the most exciting yet! A big thank you to voters, and stay tuned for news of the press conference in March. More details...

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Hot beer redux: why warm brews might make a comeback

It’s almost unthinkable to have a respectable beer in a mug that isn’t pre-chilled – but the days of warm tankards of mulled wine and ale could not have been for nothing. A writer points out health benefits and tasty...

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Valentine Photobooth at Royal Plaza on Scotts

Immortalise your love with Royal Plaza on Scotts’ photobooth! All snaps will be added to a Collage of Happiness on a 2-meter-tall L-O-V-E sculpture – and any and all proceeds will go to charity. ...

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Pasarbella Food & Wine Pairing

The best of Pasarbella’s fare meets wines from Merchants Wine Cellar and Store on the night of 15 Feb – book now to secure your place in this epicurean adventure! Details at http://goo.gl/MliKMx ...

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2nd Penang International Halal Chefs Challenge

Nearly 300 participant chefs from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore toughed it out for 3 days in an exciting display of talent and skill. Check out the exciting scenes at http://pghalalchefschallenge.com/gallery/ ...