The Quintessence of Japan II

(Continued from “The Quintessence of Japan” on 11 December 2015) Although the origin of sake remains shrouded in mystery, it is commonly held that it did not come into being without

Food | Classically French

Under the direction of Chef Elie Khalife, the restaurant’s menu continues to include everlasting traditional favorites yet with an overall emphasis on seasonality, yet there is another element that I

Moore ‘invades’ Europe to teach us all some lessons

Of course Michael Moore exaggerates. Of course he engages in cheerful, unabashed cherry-picking. Of course he sees black and white where most of us see shades of gray. That doesn’t necessarily

New book chronicles real bear behind ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ 

Lindsay Mattick's great-grandfather was on his way to fight in World War I when he bought a bear cub he named Winnie, inspiring author A.A. Milne to create the timeless

News of the World | Chinese medicinal herbs provide niche market for US farmers 

Expanding interest in traditional Chinese medicine in the United States is fostering a potentially lucrative new niche market for farmers who plant the varieties of herbs, flowers and trees sought

The Mongolian Symbol

Mongolia’s most famous son Genghis Khan – and his descendants – may have created the largest contiguous empire in world history and reigned supreme along the Silk Road, but the

Food | Sumptuous celebration

Sheraton Macao Hotel is offering a myriad of unforgettable dining experiences. From a sumptuous seafood menu at Xin; a five-course Valentine’s Day dinner at Bene; an abalone ‘poon choi’ at

Travel machine

You can parasail and paddle-board using virtual reality content produced by Florida’s Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Tourism Board. You can land a jet on Hamilton Island in Queensland, Australia, then go

A sensitive Will Smith anchors worthy ‘Concussion’

One of the most impactful scenes in “Concussion” is a brief and wordless one: Just a few seconds, really, of a high school football team going through its drills. We don’t

An unvarnished portrait of Pablo Iglesias, Spain’s enfant terrible

Pablo Iglesias is a master of political communication. The Spanish politician can fire up a live audience of thousands with a brief speech, charm millions of viewers through the television

Chris Brown is multi-dimensional on ‘Royalty’

Chris Brown knows his strengths, and on his seventh studio album, “Royalty,” the singer plays to them with solid success. It’s a feat worth applauding, considering how disparate the multi-dimensional

Holidays | Travel industry embraces virtual reality as marketing tool

From roller coasters to cruises to destinations, virtual reality is exploding as a way to market travel. You can parasail and paddle-board using virtual reality content produced by Florida’s Visit St.

The Golden State IV

(Continued from “The Golden State III” on 27 November 2015) For long periods in its viticultural history, the US did not have any formal appellation system in place, and the perimeters

Food | European Sophistication

The Ritz-Carlton, Macau has taken the sophistication of afternoon tea into the next level with spectacular views over the Cotai skyline at the classic Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, an exclusive

Scuba paradise in the open Pacific

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Holocaust tale ‘Son of Saul’ haunts and provokes

Son of Saul" doesn't just get under your skin — it goes straight to the bloodstream. There, it churns and festers as you try to make sense out of the

Grammy-nominated country singer Cam shines on debut

A Southern California native who spent time shoveling manure on her grandfather's horse ranch, Cam — born Camaron Ochs — blends earthy, from-the-heart sentiments and urban pop rhythms on her

Travelog | Diving in the Marshall Islands with tuna, turtles and wrecks

It was clear right away it was a tuna swimming past because of the distinctive bumps along its back that lead to its angular tail. And what a whopper. It

The Cisalpine Ethos

Situated in northwestern Italy, Piemonte (or Piedmont in English) neighbours France to its west and Switzerland to its north. As revealed by its name, which literally means “at the foot

Food | A modern take on Japanese tradition

Hotel Okura Macau’s Japanese restaurant, Yamazato, has been moved from its original 2nd floor location into the newly renovated space on the 28th floor. Although the new location does not

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