Our Hanoi street photography outing began with a tripod, a tree-lined avenue, and a photograph I had in mind. It ended with us wondering whether someone was following us. Somewhere between those two moments, an ordinary walk acquired the plot […]
Editor’s Note: Updated September 2026. We visited the Authors’ Lounge in 2018, so the Oriental afternoon tea set, individual dishes and impressions below reflect that experience. The practical details near the end of …
After Hibiki Japanese Harmony, I was curious to explore another side of Japan’s whisky industry through Nikka and its founder, Masataka Taketsuru. Nikka From the Barrel won me over with honey and dried fruit on …
Editor’s Note: Updated October 2026. The WoodShed is now listed as permanently closed. This article preserves our earlier visit, first published in December 2018; prices and music schedules describe that period. The WoodShed Bar …
Planning a romantic getaway in Kuala Lumpur took a little more imagination than I expected. The city had not won me over as a romantic destination, and I had not found a place I was …
Editor’s Note: Updated September 2026. Harvest Restaurant had permanently closed by 2024. This review preserves our earlier visit; the restaurant is no longer available to book. Harvest Restaurant Bangkok is permanently closed, but our …
Last updated: August 2026 The first thing I noticed at Mosaic was not the seafood, the dessert room or even the Peranakan-inspired interiors, but how naturally everything seemed to flow together inside a restaurant that could …
A Billiard Game with a Pro at The Smoke House Have you ever played a billiard game with a pro? I have, and I still remember it very clearly. We were staying at The Majestic Hotel …
Black Ivory Coffee arrived with the sort of story that makes skepticism almost unavoidable. It is one of the rarest and most expensive coffees in the world, its beans pass through elephants before roasting, and …
Editor's Note: This review is based on our visit in 2018 and describes the afternoon tea served at that time. We refreshed the practical details in September 2026; the current menu and price …