Embark on a transcendent culinary voyage to the northern expanse of Japan, where Hokkaido beckons just a 2-hour flight from the bustling metropolis of Tokyo. This captivating island offers a unique opportunity to savour some of the finest foods Japan has to offer, set against the backdrop of a majestic…

Continuing our series From Yuki’s Kitchen, I joined Yuki Gomi, to bring you a tasty yet time-friendly recipe – Seafood Ramen (シーフードラーメン).In the world of ramen, slow-cooked meat and bones typically steal the spotlight however this seafood rendition takes a different approach. Harnessing the rich flavours of fish and seafood, this…

Anything by Emmanuel Renaut, whether his 3 Michelin starred restaurant Flocons de Sel, gourmet shop Le Garde Manger or the bistro in the village Flocons Village. Jerusalem artichoke “cake” with truffles at Flocons de Sel in the video. Skiing with the best view of Mont-Blanc. Excellent Alpine cooking at Le Relais Mont-Blanc by Les…

Nestled near Lausanne, restaurant l’Hôtel de Ville Crissier, affectionately known as “Crissier,” has been defining the standard since achieving three Michelin stars under the helm of chef Frédy Girardet back in 1994. Founded in 1955 by Frédy’s parents, it upholds a tradition steeped in classic French cuisine but elevates it…

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…

Nestled in the heart of France’s alpine wonderland Megève, Les Fermes de Marie is a five-star haven, seamlessly blending the delights of authentic mountain life and refined luxury. The construction and restoration of the spaces, including that of rescued alpine farmhouses integrate seamlessly into the seasonally changing mountain landscape. The…

By elevating traditional, warming and often rugged, mountain cooking to the heights of Michelin 3-stars, father and son duo René and Maxime Meilleur, live up to their name, which in French means the best. La Bouitte in Les Menuires, in the French Alpine Savoie region proposes such interpretations as their…

Like every year since 2013, I select 20 of myfavourite dishes of the year. Here is my annual 20 best dishes list in 2023. Happy, healthy and successful 2024 to all of you! You can see my previous listshere.

32 best ingredients-focused restaurants in Spain by Borja Beneyto, author of “Templos del Producto” and one of the most influential people in food industry in Spain. *In no particular order. D´Berto, Galicia – Fish & Shellfish Río Ulla, Galicia – Fish & Shellfish O´Pazo, Galicia – Grilled selected ingredients Elkano,…

The Washoku World Challenge is organised by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan and included on UNESCO’s on the Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. This prestigious cooking contest held its 11th edition in early November. As Luxeat’s founder and Japanese food lover and explorer, I had the…