Gearing up
Hello,
The long-awaited Tatler Dining Awards 2024 is almost here. Taking place next week on April 9, 2024, the awards ceremony will coincide with the release of the Tatler Dining Guide, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year; as well as the dining-themed April issue of Tatler Hong Kong, which highlights 40 individuals who have defined, and continue to define, the vibrant culinary scene of our city. Ahead of this milestone event, we've unveiled those in the running for to win our Best In Class awards, representing those who are operating at the very top of the F&B industry in Hong Kong. Get to know them here.
Also this week, we speak exclusively to fine-dining titan Hélène Darroze, get to know a new Burmese gin brand, and round up the most beautiful restaurants in Singapore.
Gavin Yeung
Senior Dining Editor, Tatler Hong Kong
Editor's Picks
The secret to chef Hélène Darroze’s longevity in the restaurant industry
The decorated chef, who has run her Michelin-starred Hélène Darroze restaurants in London and Paris for 16 years , tells us how she calls the shots in her long career
MORE DINING STORIES
The best way to cook eggs, according to chefs
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In this week's dining news, Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij joins Tam Kwok-Fung at Chef Tam’s Seasons, The St Regis celebrates its fifth anniversary, and more
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Burmese entrepreneur Ivan Pun launches Weizza gin as a tribute to Myanmar’s natural heritage
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What makes a "best" restaurant? Food journalists, chefs, and restaurant owners weigh in
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Tatler Tidbit 🍡
Helmed by promising head chef William Lau, French-Japanese fine-dining outfit Whisk at The Mira hotel has launched two unbelievably priced tasting menus available every Tuesday and Wednesday, spotlighting sake pairings and Wagyu paired with Old World wine respectively. Starting from HK$1,188 for two persons, learn more here.
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Around Asia
SINGAPORE | The most beautiful new restaurants in Singapore to dine at this year
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PHILIPPINES | Inside the Tatler Dining Awards Philippines 2024
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MALAYSIA | Why Ipoh white coffee is among the top ten best coffees in the world
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