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Inside Gaggan’s Multi-Sensory Food Opera

Meet Gaggan, the rebellious Bangkok restaurant turning fine dining upside down.It’s often called a “multi-sensory food opera” for its bold flavors and theatrical flair.Ranked No.1 in Asia’s Best Restaurants 2025, Gaggan also boasts Michelin-star acclaim.Chef Gaggan Anand merges Indian heritage with cutting-edge gastronomy to form “Progressive Indian Cuisine.”He’s famous for breaking the rules: emoji menus, […]

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D. Gruhier, Bourgogne Epineuil

Our company exports wines from small French Domains who honour their Terroirs. We adopt, with conviction, the formula of St Exupéry, the author of Le Petit Prince: “We do not inherit this land from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children.” To us, wine is more than a commodity. We are convinced that wine, a […]

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Fillets is back at One Bangkok

My return to Fillets at One Bangkok was unforgettable. Located on The Storeys’ 3rd floor, it offers an “Anatomy of Taste Theatre” under Chef Randy’s masterful touch. He guided us through inventive appetizers, fresh sashimi, cooked dishes, sublime sushi, and heavenly desserts. The special Wakaze pairing, a French-born sake, accentuated each bite. We finished four […]

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Le Clos des Arènes de Lutèce, the smallest vineyard in Paris, will bottle its wine for the first time.

♦ In previous posts, we have presented you small vineyards that have survived, or are resurrected, in the “intra-muros” Paris (inner-city), such as the Clos de Montmartre. We have the pleasure to present you a new creation, a small Clos of 200 vines plants planted at the site of one of the oldest vestiges of the […]

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The Rising Star of Asian Rum

Laos, located near the center of Southeast Asia on the Indochina Peninsula, is a landlocked country roughly the size of Japan’s Honshu, with a population of over seven million. Its cities are dotted with temples, the Mekong River flows gently through the land, and peaceful scenery surrounded by lush nature attracts visitors from around the […]

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The Legacy of Naohiko Noguchi

The Future of Japanese Sake, Guided by a Legendary TojiIn the world of Japanese sake, there is one Toji (master brewer) whose name evokes admiration and awe. That person is none other than Naohiko Noguchi. Born in Noto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture, he began his path as a sake brewer at the age of sixteen. […]

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How UNESCO Recognition Sparked a Shochu Revolution

When Shochu Takes Flight as “World’s SHOCHU”Kyushu’s leading regional treasure｜honkaku shochu｜has a rich flavor and a deep culture. Today, it is starting to attract attention on the global stage. A major milestone was reached in December 2024, when “Japan’s Traditional Sake-Brewing Techniques (using koji mold)” were officially registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. This […]

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Domaine Amirault

The Living Legacy of Loire’s Biodynamic Winemaking Domaine Amirault, a family-run winery with a history spanning more than 180 years, produces wines in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil in the Loire region of France that truly carry a “living flavor.” Their careful biodynamic farming and the grapes grown in their historic vineyards capture the rich personality that comes from […]

Why Moriizo Shochu is Known as Japan’s "Phantom Spirit"

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The “Phantom Shochu”｜How Moriizo Is Made and Its Limited Production

Moriizo is often called the "phantom shochu" in Japan. The name is not a judgement of taste: it comes from fermentation in earthenware jars buried in the ground, limited production and sales channels that bypass wholesalers. GOKUJO MORIIZO adds more than three years of ageing in an artificial cave.

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Bruno Paillard, The Champagne of Legends, Loved by Joël Robuchon

Discover why this exceptional champagne is a favorite of Michelin-starred chefs and connoisseurs worldwide. Its elegant style and high quality are highly acclaimed by many experts and connoisseurs, and it has received over 90 points in wine magazines. Its exceptional quality has earned it a strong reputation among the world’s gastronomes. The legendary chef, Joël […]

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The Global Tour of Shichiken and Alain Ducasse

The event series between Yamanashi Meijo’s Shichiken and Chef Alain Ducasse began on October 26 in Bangkok, following activities in seven cities worldwide from October 22. This program is documented as a record of collaboration between a Japanese sake producer and a global restaurant group, including menu coordination, production planning, and hospitality operations. The collaboration […]

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UNESCO’s Impact on Japanese Alcoholic Beverages

The “traditional sake brewing,” which is a source of pride for Japan and has attracted attention from around the world, is expected to be registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. This marks the beginning of a significant change for traditional Japanese alcoholic beverages such as Sake, Shochu, and Awamori. As sake brewing, deeply rooted […]

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