At Meta Singapore, Tradition Finds a New Language in Korean Cuisine
Some restaurants begin with a cuisine. Others begin with a memory. At Meta Singapore, those two things meet somewhere between […]
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Why the Best Part of Dinner Might Happen After Dessert
Dessert has disappeared. The spoons have been taken away. There is nothing else coming. And suddenly, nobody is in a […]
After Hours
Praelum Wine Bistro Duxton: The Case for Drinking More Slowly
Most wine bars want you to order quickly. A list arrives, a bottle is chosen, and the evening carries on […]
Aftertaste
The First Five Minutes of Dinner Tell You More Than You Think
The first dish has not arrived. I have not opened the menu properly. And yet, somehow, I already have a […]
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What A Table Says Before Dinner
Before anything arrives from the kitchen, there is the table. Sometimes almost bare. Sometimes covered in linen. One glass. Three […]
The Tables
At Shoukouwa, Omakase Begins With the Ingredient
At a good sushi counter, there is very little to hide behind. No elaborate plating, no sauce-heavy drama, no long […]
Aftertaste
The Glass That Is Never Empty
I did not notice when the water was poured. That was probably the point. I had been talking. Somewhere in […]
After Hours
Before Your First Sake: What It Is, How Strong It Is and What to Order
Here’s what I wish someone had told me that night: sake is a Japanese alcoholic drink brewed from sake rice, […]
Aftertaste
When Dinner Has No Occasion
There was no birthday. No anniversary. Nobody had been promoted. Nobody was leaving the country. There was nothing to toast […]
Long Evenings
What Is a Michelin Star: What the Michelin Guide Really Means
The first time I saw a small red star next to a restaurant’s name, I did what most people do. […]
Aftertaste
The Seat Facing the Kitchen 1
There is a particular seat I tend to notice. The one facing the kitchen. From there, dinner has two stories. […]
