The new David Thompson restaurant Aksorn is open in Bangkok’s hip historic Charoenkrung neighbourhood. I caught up with the Thailand-based Australian-born Thai chef yesterday to find out what it’s like to open a restaurant in Bangkok during a global pandemic, what he’s cooking, and how he’s enjoying clearing tables. Thailand-based Australian chef David Thompson opened … Read more
Our Guildford heritage walk takes you on a self-guided stroll around the historic Swan Valley town. Just 25 minutes from the centre of Perth, the Western Australian capital, Guildford warrants a stop before you start the Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail and the best way to explore the charming town is on foot. Our … Read more
Asian wet markets are essentially where people across the region shop for their food – everything from fresh seafood to smoked fish, from fruit and vegetables to herbs, spices and condiments. Not every wet market in Asia sells wildlife, so why is there a movement to shut them down? As Wuhan in China recently emerged … Read more
Here are some ideas as to how to help save your favourite restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic from ordering home delivery and takeaway meals to buying gift vouchers, purchasing restaurant cookbooks, and making donations to support chef-led initiatives to feed the hungry and less fortunate. For food-lovers privileged to be able to afford the luxury … Read more
Siem Reap dishes you must try in Cambodia’s culinary capital include everything from Cambodia’s quintessential noodle dish nom banh chok at Pachok, a traditional kuy teav soup at Chep Por’s, a beautiful Cambodian fish ceviche at Lum Orng farm to table restaurant, and a sublime Kampot scallop seaweed salad at Mie Cafe. Siem Reap is … Read more