Indian gastronomy (and a bit of cocktails)
It is said that Indian food is like a classical Raga: it takes time to reach a crescendo. Or, at least, they say so. In my opinion, the Indian gastronomy emanates such a big fusion of...
Dhara Devi - A blessed realm
Can you remember the touching love story between the English teacher and the king of Siam (the present–day Thailand), in the book ”Anna and the King”? Some scenes with incredibly beautiful landscapes around here remained stamped on my...
Of all kinds, with all kinds, for everybody
I don’t know if Chinese cuisine has any mantra, but the one above mentioned would fit it to a T. It is the only place in the world where the jokes with "fried scorpions sandwiches" would not be ...
"Worthy of an emperor"
That’s what you hear when you meet them, when they welcome you, glowing with pride in Yi Long Court restaurant of Peninsula Hotel, one of the most exclusive restaurants in Shanghai. And they are ...
