Chef Masterclass

The Essence Of South African Braai
The Essence Of South African Braai
Set within a grand and immaculately restored residential villa, smack in the centre of the vibrant and highly trendy culinary hub of Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, a new gastronomic barbeque experience has immerged in Vietnam, in the form of an African safari themed restaurant aptly named Carnivore.
From The Passion Of Ocean To The Seafood Business
From The Passion Of Ocean To The Seafood Business
Hervé Blanes is not simply a seafood purveyor, he is a genuine seafood lover. Born and raised in Marseille, and now residing in Ho Chi Minh City, he’s the CEO of Nine Indochinese Dragons Co Ltd, the leading premium seafood supplier in Vietnam, as well as the owner of both La Poissonnerie and Duke&Oyster Bar in District 2. Having grown up on the beach, his passion for the ocean and commitment to all things seafood is unparalleled. We had the chance to chat with Monsieur Blanes about his business practices, and his devotion to the industry in Vietnam.
The Happy Baker
The Happy Baker
Executive pastry chef Richard Long at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore tells us how he and his team balance consistency and innovation in everything they do.
A Fine Dining Chef Grounded In Sustainability
A Fine Dining Chef Grounded In Sustainability

Chef Si Toan of Sam Dining views the Culinary Arts as a fully sensory experience. Inspired by the beauty of Đà Lạt, and its bounty of sustainable and locally sourced ingredients, his restaurant offers an unparalleled fine dining experience to its patrons. Chef Toan’s passion for developing innovative flavours, led to the establishment of Sam Dining's Cookbook Tasting Menu, a singular dining experience that encourages guests to read the cookbook, while simultaneously tasting its dishes. We had a chance to speak with Chef Si Toan about his culinary journey and truly inspired food.

Ask A Chef
Ask A Chef
The experts from Humble Bakery – known for their artisanal scones and burnt cheesecakes – are here to help solve your kitchen woes.
Antipodal Tendencies
Antipodal Tendencies
A conversation with Peruvian superstar chef Virgilio Martinez. With his lanky frame, boyish features, and laid-back (as much as a chef can be) manner, Virgilio Martinez could still very easily be the same semi-pro skateboarder that he was decades ago – except that at 45 today, he's one of Latin America's most important chefs.