Legendary French chef Marc Veyrat, born in 1950, hails from the picturesque Haute-Savoie region. A trailblazer in molecular gastronomy, he elevates his culinary artistry by incorporating mountain plants and herbs. With an extraordinary nine Michelin Stars to his name, Veyrat stands as the first chef to achieve a flawless 20/20…

It’s not often that you get the chance to speak with a chef who has over 70 years experience in cooking. The phenomenal Jacques Pépin is one such man. Born in France, he worked in some of the finest kitchens in Paris (as well as working as the private chef…

Since 2013, I’ve been selecting my 20 favourite dishes each year — moments at the table that truly stood out for their flavour, craft, and feeling. Here’s my personal roundup of the top 20 dishes of 2025, listed in no particular order. Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful…

ADLER Lodge RITTEN sits on the Ritten plateau above Bolzano, set within a protected forest clearing in South Tyrol. Arrival is intentionally understated. The approach follows a wooded path before the site opens suddenly onto a wide alpine panorama. Buildings appear at the edge of the clearing, framed by trees and…

In the quiet, historic village of Puligny-Montrachet, COMO Le Montrachet occupies three beautifully restored 19th-century buildings on the main square — the former inn, La Résidence and Villa Christine — now forming a unified retreat. Just a short walk from the hotel brings you to the cluster of legendary Grand…

Wellness trending in a glass Matcha has become the drink of the new generation — luminously green, photogenic, and, perhaps most importantly, healthy. Among younger consumers, it has replaced coffee as the new “it” drink, while doubling up as a wellness ritual: bright, vegetal, and clean. On TikTok and in…

Lisbon’s Four Seasons Hotel Ritz goes beyond the perfected formulas of understated luxury, characteristic of the Four Seasons brand, to bring something very special and rather particular. A jewel of Portuguese mid-century modernism, the hotel is as much an art museum as a place to stay, housing one of the…

On the pine-shaded Lemos peninsula, 30 minutes by car from central Athens and 25 km from Elefthérios-Venizélos Airport, the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens offers a modern revival of a 1960s icon. Once frequented by the likes of Aristotle Onassis and Frank Sinatra, the property reopened in 2019 following…

Kalesma Mykonos: a Cycladic sanctuary Set on a bougainvillea-covered hillside above Ornos Bay, Kalesma Mykonos stands on land once belonging to co-founder Makis Kousathanas’ grandfather. Born from a 20-year friendship between Kousathanas and Aby Saltiel, the retreat is an expression of elegant Greek atmosphere: generous, refined, and deeply rooted in…

When it comes to wine, sommeliers always have a few hidden gems up their sleeves. We asked six experts to share their favourite under-the-radar bottles—unique, exciting wines that deserve more attention. Here are their top picks. Mohamed Benabdallah Head Sommelier at Asador Etxebarri, Spain. Terry Kandylis Group Head Sommelier at…

The last 140 years have seen a slow and steady increase in interest and production of wine in Japan. Initiated under the Meiji government as a way to foster economic innovation, Japan is becoming a significant niche in the international wine landscape with over 500 wineries. Only wines made entirely…

Since 2013, I’ve been selecting my 20 favorite dishes each year. Here’s my roundup of the top 20 dishes from 2024 (Not in particular order). Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful 2025! Check out my previous lists here.