Michelin Guide Singapore 2021 Awards Stars To 49 Restaurants, With Les Amis, Odette And Zén Clinching 3 Stars

Epicure interviews Will Meyrick to finds out about his upcoming restaurant, Will St in Leederville, Perth; the reason behind his move to Australia; and why Bali will always be home

Up till less than a decade ago, foreigners in Vietnam were not allowed to own private enterprises. This meant owning a restaurant or bar in Saigon was quite the feat which necessitated meandering through grey areas of government rules, regulation and red tape.

Young and passionate, Executive Chef Julio Gomez joined Mia Saigon in March 2021. In just a few short months, he has shared his Mexican flair with a love for Vietnamese ingredients to provide his guests with exceptional food and service.

Young, female and alone in a foreign country, Marina Tran-Vu talks about her inspirational journey and some of the challenges she’s faced as a start-up entrepreneur and founder of EQUO in Vietnam’s eco-business space.

Since childhood, French Chef Adrien Guenzi has been fascinated by culinary art andhas honed his knowledge and expertise working with the world’s top Michelin chefs.

Chef Jason Tan further elevates the role of botanicals with his recently unveiled Gastro-Botanica 2.0 at his newly opened Restaurant Euphoria. Once again, the culinary maestro seamlessly melds classic, traditional flavours with cutting-edge innovation for botanicals re-imagined.

Sichuan cuisine offers a complex mix of flavours and mastering the fundamentals requires years of training. Deng Huadong shares with Destin Tay what it takes to be a chef extraordinaire. 

AutoCAD software and 3D printers are allowing bakers to take their creative visions to new heights. Dinara Kasko shares the finer details of her architectural cakes with Destin Tay.

After graduating from Yale University and training at some of the best restaurants in Hong Kong, Chicago, and Bangkok, Peter Cuong Franklin moved back to his motherland with one goal – to make Vietnamese cuisine the newest contender on the fine dining scene.

From humble beginnings, world-renowned Chef, Mark Molnar brings two decades of experience at some of the world’s top restaurants to inspire the kitchens and palates of Saigon’s most experienced foodies.

Food is a literal labour of love for John and Karen Urie Shields of Smyth+Loyalist. They share with Destin Tay on the ins and outs of balancing two stars, two restaurants and two kids.

Mr Danh founded Laang after the success of the Quan Bui restaurants in Saigon. Laang is Saigon’s dining sanctuary and is widely-celebrated for its tranquility and innovative Vietnamese menu. Now, Mr Danh is determined that Laang and all it embodies is the perfect concept to promote the excellence of Vietnamese cuisine to a global audience.

Jacques and Laurent Pourcel, the inspiration behind some of the top gastronomic restaurants around the world, focus on producing truly inspirational cuisine from their Mediterranean homeland.

The entrepreneurs of the food world – exuding more than just cooking expertise but ideas, business acumen and personality – Gordon Ramsay, Wolfgang Puck and Jamie Oliver are the statesmen in their chosen professions.

Chef Mauro Colagreco of three - Michelin - starred Mirazur shares his vision for following the cyclical changes of the moon and why biodynamic farming matters.

Le Du’s Thitid Tassanakajohn shares with Eve Tedja about his commitment to work with local food producers and his latest Thai kaiseki venture.

As a war immigrant growing up in the US, Chef Jack Lee’s childhood was a far cry from the life of glamour he lives today. His tenacity, hunger and drive saw him rise to stardom.

“Health & happiness for our guests: it’s our mission”. Giovanni Parrella’s deep-rooted passion for cooking, dedication to hard work and wealth of experience have earned the Napoli-born chef

With nearly three decades of experience under his belt, an exceptional eye for detail and a passion for cooking that runs through his blood, the role of Executive Chef of Le Méridien Saigon