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When people hear “Wagyu”, its birthplace Japan springs to mind, along with Australia – now the world’s second largest Wagyu producer. But over the past two decades, Wagyu cattle have been raised in many other parts of the globe. And while purists still swear by Kobe or Mishima, the Wagyu gene pool has officially gone global. 

Across Asia, drinking culture is in transformation. Craft beer and traditional wine are no longer fringe indulgences; they have become markers of taste, identity, and lifestyle. From Tokyo’s neighbourhood breweries to Vietnam’s rising natural wines, the movement blends innovation with heritage, shaping how Asia drinks today and tomorrow.

As longer days beckon us outdoors and evenings stretch into firelit feasts, the humble barbecue has undergone an evolution. No longer just the domain of charred sausages and burnt corn, today’s grill masters demand precision, versatility, and design as sleek as their indoor counterparts. Whether you’re orchestrating a sunset dinner party or simply upgrading your weekend ritual, these five top-tier grills represent the new language of outdoor culinary excellence.

Cuca’s take on the classic summer cocktail is refreshing and punchy. As the tropical fruit ice cubes melts, the flavour intensify and it transforms the cocktail, from sparkling red wine into a fruity punch.

This three-ingredient drink is so easy to put together. Here, Davide Boncimino, bar operations manager of Sugarhall, brings herbal and citrus nuances to a classic with the addition of two rums in equal portions.

Shelley Tai at Nutmeg & Clove puts a tropical spin on the Paloma, for an ideal hot weather thirst-quencher

Aromatic and fruity, this gochujang-spiked dessert has a piquant, Korean cuisine-inspired kick in addition to its galangal and apricot notes.

Trinkets and bijou usually sit pretty in trays, but these shallow receptacles can be statement pieces too. Mould your own beautiful – edible – vessels to present delicate morsels.

Spike your white chocolate dessert and temper its saccharinity with Cointreau Blood Orange, which possesses a graceful bitterness and subtle, summery flavours contributed by the mellower tangy sweetness of the fruit.

This most beautiful time of the year, Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort & Spa invites esteemed guests to immerse in A Coastal Wonderland, where the holiday joy embraces the gentle beauty of the sea. Under the canopy of swaying palms and a sky glittering full of stars, the golden glow of festivity blends seamlessly with the deep navy calm of the ocean. 

On October 25, a select circle of New York’s most discerning tastemakers gathered for an evening where legacy, artistry, and the rarest expressions of champagne converged. Hosted by Haute Wine Society and Haute Living, the intimate dinner at Zuma New York honored Mathieu Billecart—seventh-generation custodian of Champagne Billecart-Salmon, one of France’s most revered family maisons since 1818.

Following a tranquil transformation led by design studio FARM, Amara Sanctuary Sentosa unveils a renewed vision of rest and refinement. Nestled in Sentosa’s lush hillside, the resort celebrates heritage, nature, and soulful connection—setting a new benchmark in hospitality and hosting the closing cocktails of IMM Asia 2024 with TravMedia.