Evelyn Chen

Born, bred and educated in Singapore, Evelyn Chen is a food and travel writer / editor and one of the regional academy chairs for World's 50 Best Restaurants. In between dinners and writing assignments (for the likes of Telegraph Travel, South China Morning Post and CNN Travel), the former Zagat editor blogs about food at bibikgourmand.com.

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Gourmet Food

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Behind the Scenes at a Top Caviar House

Have you ever wondered how the very best caviar is selected for Michelin star restaurants? Here we take a behind-the-scenes look at Kaviari in Paris, where some of the world's best caviar is produced.

French Food

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Artisanal French Cheeses in Danger of Extinction

Not all Camambert is genuine Camambert, but strict hygiene regulations might be killing off the authentic and traditional artisanal French cheese from Normandy cows.

Culinary Stops

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In search of exclusivity: Shoji Natsuko's six-seats restaurant

After five years of by-invitation-only, Été is moving and opening to online reserve: meet chef Natsuko, born as a pastry chef and now experimenting a new cuisine based on seasonal Japanese ingredients

Labyrinth farm-to-table restaurant in Singapore

Food Sustainability

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Farm-to-table in Singapore? "Yes, we can!"

The island imports more than 90% of its food supplies, even if there are 96 registered farms. But a sustainable tasting menu is possible: discover how chef Han Li Guang from Labyrinth restaurant manages to serve it.

Culinary Stops

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Kyoto: a tasting tour with Ignatius Chan

Explore the best that the Japanese city can offer to a foodie: follow Ignatius Chan from Iggy's and discover the venues worth a visit, from breakfast to dinner

Hong Kong dining is given a french touch

Asia 50 Best Restaurants

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Hong Kong dining is given a french touch

Odette, the new #1 of Asia's 50 Best restaurants list, takes eating French on trend again in Hong Kong. A selection of the best places with a French touch.

City Tasting Tour

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Hong Kong City Tasting Tour with Chef Vicky Cheng

Ahead of the upcoming Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Awards, we ask chef Vicky Cheng for his pick of the best places to eat in Hong Kong.

The Ryugin Tribe: Yamamoto's alumni forge their own path

Seiji Yamamoto

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The Ryugin Tribe: Yamamoto's alumni forge their own path

Some of Yamamoto's 'alumni' are now Michelin star chefs in their own right. We discover the cooking philosophy of Honda Seiichi, Hideaki Sato and Tomoya Kawada.

Culinary Stops

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Tokyo: Chef Luca Fantin’s Favourite Restaurants and Bars

After marrying a Japanese woman and spending nine years in Tokyo, Lu

City Tasting Tour

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Tokyo: a city tasting tour with chef Fantin

The executive chef of Michelin starred "Il Ristorante" shares with Fine Dining Lovers his best spots to eat in Tokyo, from breakfast to late night.

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World Cuisine

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A Nordic Take on Japanese Ingredients

Discover five unique Japanese ingredients with Thomas Frebel, the ex Noma chef who recently opened the INUA restaurant in Tokyo.

City Tasting Tour

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: a Tasting Tour with Darren Teoh

Find out an amazing Tasting Tour with Darren Teoh: from breakfast to after-dinner, you'll discover the best places to eat like a local in Kuala Lumpur.