Have you ever heard of hidden bars, secret bars or speakeasy bars? These are bars which usually don’t have any signs and are situated in ordinary buildings, where you wouldn’t expect them. WNFdiary is a big fan of hidden bars […]
A few years ago, I found a video of a couple who ate durian for the first time on YouTube. They were so funny that I got curious about its taste. Does it really taste like a very sweet creamy […]
Singapore has no shortage of impressive places to drink, but few make an entrance quite like Atlas. Behind the monumental façade of Parkview Square lies an Art Deco room of soaring ceilings, polished brass and a gin collection so extensive […]
Editor’s Note: Updated September 2026. This review is based on our visit in 2018, so the food, presentation, service and price described below reflect that experience. Arteastiq still operates at Mandarin Gallery and continues to advertise afternoon high-tea sets, but […]
At Atlas Bar is not easy to choose your drink. A large collection of cocktails, wines, and spirits makes it difficult to make up your mind. Well, let’s say you choose Gin Tonic. A pure classic that is perfect for […]
Editor’s Note: Updated September 2026. We visited Anti:dote in 2018, so the dishes, teas, presentation and value assessment below reflect that experience. Anti:dote still serves afternoon tea at Fairmont Singapore, although its themed menu and price change seasonally. We have […]
ContentsAbout Michelin StarsHow Can You Achieve Michelin Stars?Getting Michelin Stars is HardMichelin stars aren’t for everyoneIt’s all about food? Our food was bad!Michelin Stars Inspectors Having FunConclusion About Michelin Stars As gourmands, we are thrilled every time we hear about […]
A beautiful room, a pot of tea and something tempting on a cake stand are usually enough to get my attention. The terminology takes a little more patience. On our travels, Ian and I have come across hotel menus calling […]
WNFdiary is not just a Cognac lover but also enjoys other great spirits. This time, we came across an extraordinary gentleman from Scotland – Macallan 1851 Inspiration. Scotch whiskies surely are some of the greatest ones in the world and […]
Do you still remember our amazing finding of a wine shop in the huge shopping mall? That little winery made our day much better and we were even lucky to meet the owner and winemaker of that masterpiece. He was […]