The former chef of il Cielo takes the helm at Dolce Vita and brings with him new and inspired creations. More information at http://sg.dining.asiatatler.com/news/omar-bernardi-joins-dolce-vita-as-chef-de-cuisine. ...
Visiting Australian celebrity chef George Calombaris, soon to launch his ninth restaurant, labels margarine as “disgusting” and “wrong” in a tirade against processed foods. The full story at http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/celebrity-chef-george-calombaris-calls-for-ban-on-margarine-as-new-clean-eating-restaurant-launches/story-fnn7ma1h-1227102247021. ...
The Penang government has finalised a ban on non-local cooks at hawker stalls in a bid to preserve the local flavour of Penang's hawker fare. Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/10/24/Penang-bans-employment-of-foreigners-as-main-cooks/ ...
A survey by the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) found hawker food prices have increased by 10 to 20 per cent since 2012. Read on at http://www.case.org.sg/admin/news/pdf/217_pdf.pdf ...
Perrier-Jouët House of Champagne is unveiling the 2005 vintage of its celebrated Cuvée Belle Epoque Rosé in a limited edition bottle designed by internationally-acclaimed Brazilian visual artist, Vik Muniz. Read more at http://www.perrier-jouet.com/int-en/champagne-collection/belle-epoque-rose ...
A bottle of wine might look like a closed system, but inside there are complex chemical transformations that scientists are still unraveling. Details available at http://www.wired.com/2014/10/whats-wines-tastes-better-age/ ...
Annually, the World's 50 Best Bars awards celebrate the best drinking dens. The results are determined through votes from a global academy of acclaimed bartenders and drinks industry experts. For more details, visit http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/travel/48073/the-worlds-best-bars-2014.html ...
A medley of delightful culinary events, conferences, seminars, workshops and international showcase of hospitality-related activities, including the Battle of the Chefs 2014 competition. More details at http://asiafoodfestival.com.my ...
The 5th Singapore National Sommelier Competition will be held at the Tanglin Club on 27 October 2014. For more information, email indra@somm.com.sg ...
Fresh egg prices continued to rise as the supply shortfall expands, after another Malaysian farm was suspended — the third in six months — from exporting eggs to Singapore. More details at http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/egg-prices-continue-to/1426398.html ...
