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Singapore – Restaurants struck gold

Singapore restaurants struck gold when celebrated chefs and academy members recently visited Singapore for the announcement of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Amongst the accolades were an impressive number of restaurants from the host-city, with Restaurant Andre awarded 5th place for its delicate southern French cuisine, and 9th placing Iggy’s was heaped with praise for its […]

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Australia – Queensland

2013 sees Noosa celebrating its 10th annual Food & Wine Festival, and to mark the anniversary they have lined up 10 Guest Chefs from the 2012 San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants list. The Queensland Virtuosi Orchestra will open the event which runs from 16 – 19 May with a line-up of over 200 leading national […]

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Australia – Kangaroo Island

This new Farm Gate & Cellar Door Trail includes three suggested itineraries offering a variety of art, scenic highlights and natural delights. Kangaroo Island, renowned for products such as free range eggs, berry jams, seafood and cheeses, also has 200 hectares of vines tended by 30 growers who produce wine for 18 labels.  Cider and […]

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On the Menu – South African style

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South Africa – Rovos Rail

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A Postcard From… Doha

It’s been somewhat busy here in Doha – what with finding somewhere to live and moving in.  We have struck lucky with a super townhouse apartment on The Pearl, which is an amazing man-made ‘island’ off shore (similar to The Palm in Dubai).