Category: Gourmet
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Moutai luxury liquor in center of the public outcry over Chinese government spending
Debate is raging in China about officials’ spending on wining and dining, funded by public money. This year particular attention has been paid to Moutai, Chinese liquor also known as baijiu, a high-priced drink beloved of China’s wealthy businesspeople and officials. Recently ranked the fourth-most valuable luxury brand in China on the Hurun Report’s 2011…
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dunhill opens a new Alfie’s restaurant and lounge
dunhill Opens Alfie’s Restaurant and Lounge in Jumeirah Emirates Towers Men’s luxury brand Alfred Dunhill opened Alfie’s Dubai, a Restaurant and Lounge found alongside the new dunhill store in the Boulevard at Jumeirah Emirates Tower. Alfie’s is a place where people will want to spend money, time and experiences. A place where guests will feel…
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The world’s greatest sushi chef – Jiro Dreams of Sushi
He is the first sushi chef to receive 3 Michelin stars and considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. 85 year-old Jiro Ono works at a tiny sushi bar in Tokyo. He is the owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Jiro Ono became…
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Jean Paul Gaultier – therapist, journalist and a private detective for Diet Coke
Jean Paul Gaultier is the latest designer to collaborate with Diet Coke. The French designer has been named the beverage’s European creative director and is appearing in a series of short films for the brand. Gaultier is a therapist, a journalist and a private detective solving a puppet’s wardrobe dilemmas. Gaultier follows in the footsteps…
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Private dining to new heights with world’s highest chef’s table
World’s highest chef’s table The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong takes private dining to new heights with world’s highest chef’s table located on the 102nd floor of the hotel at 420 metres above sea level. It is an interactive dining exploration in a private dining room with separate sofa area, open kitchen and a spectacular harbour view.…
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Ephemeral Cointreau Privé by Alexis Mabille
Cointreau Privé Pariscomes back with a second edition for 2 month next to Place Vendôme. 2012 edition of the pop-up bar is hosted by Fashion designer Alexis Mabille. The place will exist for 2 months beginning Feb 28 and the design aims to be a revival of the 1920s Parisian Salons. Cointreau Privé has a…