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A Table Worth Remembering<br>Best Fine Dining Restaurant Nominees

Events

A Table Worth Remembering
Best Fine Dining Restaurant Nominees

Following the success of its first season, Gourmet Vietnam Awards returns for Season 2 with a new collection of names and stories to celebrate. The Best Fine Dining Restaurant nominees reflect a dining scene that is becoming more confident, more personal and, above all, more exciting. 

Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel<br>Celestial Wonders And The Craft Of Reunion

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Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Celestial Wonders And The Craft Of Reunion

For Mid-Autumn 2026, Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel unveils Celestial Wonders, a collection shaped by the poetry of the night sky and a 23-year tradition of handcrafted mooncakes at Li Bai. Four collectible gift boxes, eight signature flavours and enduring craftsmanship come together in a celebration of reunion and memory.

Save Turtles Run 2026<br>Five Years Of Footsteps For Nature

Events

Save Turtles Run 2026
Five Years Of Footsteps For Nature

Set against the striking sunrise of Con Dao, the fifth annual Save Turtles Run united more than 750 passionate athletes. Hosted by AKYN Hospitality Group and The Secret Con Dao Hotel, this milestone event seamlessly combined thrilling competitive sports with an enduring commitment to marine conservation and responsible island ecotourism.

The Reverie Saigon<br>A Garden Beneath the Moon

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The Reverie Saigon
A Garden Beneath the Moon

For Mid-Autumn 2026, The Reverie Saigon transforms the season’s most familiar ritual into a study of beauty, symbolism and craft. The Moonlit Blossoms collection pairs peony and osmanthus with lacquered finishes, gilded detailing and a refined spectrum of flavours.

The Art Of The Journey<br>Luxury Luggage That Defines Contemporary Travel

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The Art Of The Journey
Luxury Luggage That Defines Contemporary Travel

Long before a destination reveals itself, the journey has already begun. Today, the world's finest luggage transcends practicality, becoming a statement of craftsmanship, heritage and refined living. From historic maisons to contemporary innovators, these exceptional collections embody the timeless art of travelling in unmistakable style.

Sip and Connect<br>Journey Through Taiwan’s Teahouse Culture

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Sip and Connect
Journey Through Taiwan’s Teahouse Culture

“Follow the tea leaf, from an organic farm in Pinglin to the fog-draped teahouses of Jiufen and Taipei’s quietly radical new wave, to discover that what holds the tea matters just as much as what’s in it”, by Stephanie Zheng.

Irish Produce<br>Where The Grass Is Greener

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Irish Produce
Where The Grass Is Greener

“Great food begins long before it lands on a menu, and nowhere is this understood more than in Ireland. These are some of the island’s most compelling produce, and the best places to try them transformed on a plate.” - by Kissa Castañeda

Beyond The Suite<br>The Luxury Hotels Transforming Fashion into a Travel Experience

Gourmet Traveller

Beyond The Suite
The Luxury Hotels Transforming Fashion into a Travel Experience

Luxury hospitality is no longer defined solely by architecture, service, or destination. Across the world, iconic hotels are entering the world of fashion through exclusive capsule collections that translate the atmosphere, elegance, and emotional identity of a property into wearable pieces, allowing guests to carry the spirit of travel long after departure.

What’s On

Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel<br>Celestial Wonders And The Craft Of Reunion
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Celestial Wonders And The Craft Of Reunion

For Mid-Autumn 2026, Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel unveils Celestial Wonders, a collection shaped by the poetry of the night sky and a 23-year tradition of handcrafted mooncakes at Li Bai. Four collectible gift boxes, eight signature flavours and enduring craftsmanship come together in a celebration of reunion and memory.

Bucket-List Restaurants 2026 <br> When Things Are Measured In Flavours
Bucket-List Restaurants 2026
When Things Are Measured In Flavours
There are restaurants that satisfy hunger, and then there are restaurants that alter the way we remember a place. In 2026, the world’s most extraordinary dining destinations are no longer defined solely by Michelin stars or rare ingredients, but by the emotional landscapes they create around the table. From medieval castles in Switzerland to rooftop palaces in Jaipur and wind-swept islands in the North Atlantic, these bucket-list restaurants invite travellers into deeply personal expressions of culture, nature, and craft. 
Colombo’s Coffee Awakening <br> A Quiet Revival Of Taste
Colombo’s Coffee Awakening
A Quiet Revival Of Taste
In Colombo, coffee is no longer a passing indulgence but a rediscovery, one that carries the weight of history and the lightness of possibility. Long before tea defined Sri Lanka’s global identity, coffee once flourished across its highlands. Today, that legacy returns with renewed clarity, shaped by passionate growers, meticulous roasters, and a city ready to embrace its own narrative again.

 

Dining

Bars & Clubs

Prada’s Newest Creative Genius <br> Rhythm In A Cocktail Glass
Prada’s Newest Creative Genius
Rhythm In A Cocktail Glass
Fashion has long understood the power of atmosphere. Today, that atmosphere no longer ends at the runway, the table, or the artfully plated dessert. With the appointment of Remy Savage as its own mixologist, Prada has taken a bold step into a new language of luxury, one where couture, philosophy, design, and cocktails meet in a single glass.

Video

Bollinger 007 <br> A Golden Signature Of Cinematic Legend
Bollinger 007
A Golden Signature Of Cinematic Legend
Mandarin Oriental In Singapore
Mandarin Oriental In Singapore
Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 <br> Gala Dinner On HTV9 5
Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025
Gala Dinner On HTV9 5
Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025 <br> Gala Dinner On HTV9 4
Gourmet Vietnam Awards 2025
Gala Dinner On HTV9 4

Interviews

Chef Eddie <br> On the Art of Omakase
Chef Eddie
On the Art of Omakase

For Chef Nguyễn Đăng Kỷ Cương, better known as Chef Eddie, omakase is more than a tasting menu, it is a relationship built on trust. Blending Japanese precision with Vietnamese memory, his quietly confident cuisine transforms familiar flavours into deeply personal expressions of craftsmanship, culture and contemporary fine dining.

Chef Jonathan Koh <br> The Art of Cooking with Emotion
Chef Jonathan Koh
The Art of Cooking with Emotion
For Chef Jonathan Koh, cooking has always been deeply tied to memory, emotion, and human connection. From humble family kitchens to Michelin starred restaurants in France and the evolving identity of VOYAGE in Saigon, his cuisine reflects a philosophy where refinement is expressed not through excess, but through sincerity, balance, and feeling.
Chef Jaiden Nghiem <br> The Man Who Tames Fire
Chef Jaiden Nghiem
The Man Who Tames Fire
At El Toro, dining unfolds with quiet precision, where fire, technique, and restraint come together to shape something deeply personal. In this conversation, Chef Jaiden Nghiem reflects on his journey, his evolving philosophy, and the art of creating spaces where guests can slow down, connect, and simply feel at ease.
Julian Moore <br> Inside the Gentle Luxury of Azerai Ke Ga Bay
Julian Moore
Inside the Gentle Luxury of Azerai Ke Ga Bay
For Mr Julian Moore, hospitality is defined by alignment - between people, place, and purpose. At Azerai Ke Ga Bay, his leadership prioritises calm over control and authenticity over display. In this conversation, he reflects on restraint, cultural connection, and the subtle discipline of allowing a resort to breathe.
Mario Mendis <br> The Long Game of Hospitality
Mario Mendis
The Long Game of Hospitality
As General Manager of Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang, Mario Mendis approaches hospitality as a long game shaped by people, purpose, and place. With a career spanning operations, advocacy, and mentorship, his leadership reflects a belief that true luxury lies not in excess, but in intention. In this conversation, he shares reflections on responsibility, wellness as a way of thinking, and the evolving role of hospitality in shaping communities as much as destinations.

Wine Cellar

Buffalo Trace Whiskeys<br>From Experiment to Legacy
Buffalo Trace Whiskeys
From Experiment to Legacy

Buffalo Trace continues to push the boundaries of American whiskey with two highly anticipated releases. By transforming its legendary Single Oak Project into a permanent line and unveiling a rare 15-year Experimental Wheated Bourbon, the distillery proves that decades of patience and innovation yield extraordinary, uniquely accessible results.

Beyond the Glass<br>How WE Vietnam Is Redefining the Business of Wine in Southeast Asia
Beyond the Glass
How WE Vietnam Is Redefining the Business of Wine in Southeast Asia

More than 550 wine professionals from six countries gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for the inaugural WE Vietnam 2026, where meaningful conversations replaced crowded exhibition halls. Bringing together over 80 Italian producers, the event demonstrated that trust, education and authentic relationships remain the true foundations of Southeast Asia's evolving premium wine industry.

How to Store Wine at Home
How to Store Wine at Home
You do not need a professional, climate-controlled cellar to care for your wine properly. A bottle can retain its intended depth, balance, and character when protected by three quiet disciplines: keeping it cool, keeping it dark, and keeping it still.

Knowledge

A Refined Pour <br> How UK Spirits Are Elevating Vietnam’s Gourmet Lifestyle
A Refined Pour
How UK Spirits Are Elevating Vietnam’s Gourmet Lifestyle
From the smoky depth of Scotch whisky to the vibrant botanicals of English craft gin, premium UK spirits are finding a natural place within Vietnam’s evolving dining culture. Combining trusted provenance, craftsmanship, and modern flavours, UK food and drink is increasingly shaping sophisticated entertaining, refined gastronomy, and contemporary luxury living.
The Art Of The Journey<br>Luxury Luggage That Defines Contemporary Travel
The Art Of The Journey
Luxury Luggage That Defines Contemporary Travel

Long before a destination reveals itself, the journey has already begun. Today, the world's finest luggage transcends practicality, becoming a statement of craftsmanship, heritage and refined living. From historic maisons to contemporary innovators, these exceptional collections embody the timeless art of travelling in unmistakable style.

Gourmet Traveller

Beyond The Suite<br>The Luxury Hotels Transforming Fashion into a Travel Experience
Beyond The Suite
The Luxury Hotels Transforming Fashion into a Travel Experience

Luxury hospitality is no longer defined solely by architecture, service, or destination. Across the world, iconic hotels are entering the world of fashion through exclusive capsule collections that translate the atmosphere, elegance, and emotional identity of a property into wearable pieces, allowing guests to carry the spirit of travel long after departure.

Beyond The Suite<br>The Luxury Hotels Transforming Fashion into a Travel Experience
Beyond The Suite
The Luxury Hotels Transforming Fashion into a Travel Experience

Luxury hospitality is no longer defined solely by architecture, service, or destination. Across the world, iconic hotels are entering the world of fashion through exclusive capsule collections that translate the atmosphere, elegance, and emotional identity of a property into wearable pieces, allowing guests to carry the spirit of travel long after departure.

Recipes

Sting & Blossom
Sting & Blossom
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay raises a glass to nature’s sweetest artisans – the bees – with a trio of honey-inspired cocktails crafted to give back. A portion of proceeds from each sip of Sting & Blossom, Emerald Nectar, and the Golden Hive mocktail supports the resort’s Beehive Adoption Program, which empowers local farmers and sustains Bali’s delicate ecosystems. 
Crimson Reverie
Crimson Reverie
As the calendar turns, Waatu embraces a moment of grand celebration – a pause to honour the journey past and welcome the promise of what lies ahead. From this spirit of renewal emerges an exclusive cocktail trilogy crafted by Waatu Mixologist Eka Adi Putra: Crimson Reverie, Ember Whisper, and Aurora Reflection. Together, these creations trace a sensory journey through the essence of the New Year – anticipation, reflection, warmth, and vibrant growth. 
Sun-Gria
Sun-Gria

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.

Steamboat Sophistication
Steamboat Sophistication
Turn your annual Lunar New Year tradition into a luxe affair by making your broths, dips and meatballs from scratch with the best possible ingredients. 
 
Galangal Panna Cotta
Galangal Panna Cotta

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

Calisson
Calisson

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.

Events

Sequin Kay <br> The Artist Of Illuminated Inner Worlds
Sequin Kay
The Artist Of Illuminated Inner Worlds
Across painting and mixed media, Sequin Kay builds a visual language of light, colour and reflection. Influenced by her South London upbringing and Moroccan-Irish heritage, her work explores the hidden emotional landscapes that connect personal experience with a wider sense of wonder.
Quinn Ryan Mattingly <br> The Photographer Of Untold Journeys
Quinn Ryan Mattingly
The Photographer Of Untold Journeys
For Quinn Ryan Mattingly, photography begins with attention. It is not only about composing a beautiful frame, but about entering a place with patience, understanding its rhythm, and allowing its people, spaces and stories to reveal themselves with honesty.
Adrien Jean <br> A Photographer’s Passage Through Saigon
Adrien Jean
A Photographer’s Passage Through Saigon
Through the lens of Adrien Jean, Saigon reveals itself not only through movement, colour, and architecture, but through the fleeting poetry of everyday life. His photography tours and workshops invite others to move beyond the tourist path and discover the city through light, human connection, and the quiet beauty of ordinary moments.
A Table Worth Remembering<br>Best Fine Dining Restaurant Nominees
A Table Worth Remembering
Best Fine Dining Restaurant Nominees

Following the success of its first season, Gourmet Vietnam Awards returns for Season 2 with a new collection of names and stories to celebrate. The Best Fine Dining Restaurant nominees reflect a dining scene that is becoming more confident, more personal and, above all, more exciting. 

Save Turtles Run 2026<br>Five Years Of Footsteps For Nature
Save Turtles Run 2026
Five Years Of Footsteps For Nature

Set against the striking sunrise of Con Dao, the fifth annual Save Turtles Run united more than 750 passionate athletes. Hosted by AKYN Hospitality Group and The Secret Con Dao Hotel, this milestone event seamlessly combined thrilling competitive sports with an enduring commitment to marine conservation and responsible island ecotourism.

Billecart-Salmon Shines at Zuma New York
Billecart-Salmon Shines at Zuma New York

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.

Singapore Scores 7 Spots At Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
Singapore Scores 7 Spots At Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
For the second year running, Seoul played host to one of Asia’s most prestigious culinary events — the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards — held on 25 March 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. With chefs, critics, and restaurateurs flying in from across the region, the evening cemented the South Korean capital’s growing status as a dynamic food destination — not just for Korean cuisine, but as a hub for cross-cultural innovation and excellence.
The Soul of Sentosa<br> Amara Sanctuary’s Biophilic Rebirth
The Soul of Sentosa
Amara Sanctuary’s Biophilic Rebirth

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.