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For diners curious about two of Chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn’s most personal restaurants, a grandmother-meets-ocean collaboration was a special, limited-time dining experience that offered the rare opportunity to encounter both in one sitting. Hosted at Lahnyai, the collaboration brought the Bangkok restaurant together with Samut from Phuket, weaving family recipes and the flavours of Central Thailand into the latter’s confident exploration of Southern seafood. The premise

There are collaborative dinners that exist simply to showcase celebrated names, and there are those that reveal how chefs think when they cook together. Reunion Across the Sea belonged firmly to the latter. Bringing together Chef Tsai Shih Wei of Chai Jia Chai, Chef Naka Xiong of Odette and Chef Byi of La Bourriche 133, the evening marked the opening of Odette while reconnecting three chefs whose professional journeys have crossed over many years. Representing Bangkok, Singap

When the final envelope was opened in Wynn Palace Macau, applause echoed across a room filled with many of Asia's most influential bartenders. For Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou, it marked the culmination of a decade-long journey. For everyone gathered, it was another reminder that Asia's cocktail scene has entered a new era—one where the continent's finest bars are no longer defined by imitation, but by identity. For more than a decade, Asia's 50 Best Bars has documented the rem

Bartending competitions are often described in the language of victory: one champion, one trophy and one ticket to the global stage. Yet across two full days of competition, the final result can begin to feel almost secondary to the process itself. The more interesting story lies in how 38 bartenders respond when their knowledge, technique, creativity and ability to think under pressure are tested in entirely different ways. That was the case at Diageo World Class Thailand 20

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 concluded in Bangkok after five days of intensive business activity, reaffirming its position as one of the most influential food and beverage trade exhibitions in Asia. Held from 26–30 May 2026 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, the event welcomed 94,685 unique trade visitors from 148 countries and regions and brought together 3,590 exhibitors representing 56 countries and regions. As one of the official media partners of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026, PLATT

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia has long functioned as one of the region’s most important barometers for the food and beverage industry, but the scale of its 2026 edition signals something more decisive. Returning to IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok from 26–30 May 2026, the trade fair expands to 12 halls and more than 140,000 square metres, making this its largest edition to date. At a time when sourcing strategies are becoming increasingly tied to speed, precision, and adaptability, t

The return of Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) 2026 marked more than just another edition of the region’s leading trade show—it signalled a recalibration of scale, ambition, and industry convergence. Across four days at Singapore Expo, the event unfolded as its most expansive iteration in over a decade, merging FHA–Food & Beverage and FHA–HoReCa into a single, unified platform that reflected the increasingly interconnected nature of hospitality today. As an official media partne

There was a time when finding Rabbit Hole Bangkok felt almost conspiratorial. Before Bangkok's cocktail bars began multiplying across every neighbourhood with Edison bulbs, terrazzo counters and lists of clarified drinks long enough to resemble short novels, Rabbit Hole Bangkok stood behind an unmarked wooden door in Thonglor and asked guests to make a little effort. There was no glowing sign outside, no obvious entrance and certainly no queue of people taking photos in fron

Hong Kong's return as host city for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 felt both fitting and symbolic. Few cities in Asia understand the tension between tradition and reinvention quite like Hong Kong. It is a place where old tea houses sit beneath luxury malls, where Cantonese banquet culture coexists with French tasting menus, and where diners continue to debate whether heritage is best preserved through nostalgia or evolution. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that the city's

PLATTER Magazine attended #50BestTalks 2026 in Hong Kong as part of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants week, where some of the region's most influential voices in gastronomy and hospitality gathered to reflect on what it means to be rooted. Held on 24 March 2026 at Tiffin, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, the annual forum once again served as the intellectual and emotional prelude to the awards ceremony itself, inviting chefs, sommeliers, sustainability advocates and restaurateurs to move beyo

Grey Goose Moments returned to Bangkok with the second season of On The Guestlist, an invitation-only celebration staged at The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon . Conceived as a cultural gathering rather than a conventional brand event, the evening brought together leading figures from Thailand's fashion, culinary, music and bar scenes, framing pleasure and presence as a lifestyle philosophy rooted in intention, craftsmanship and contemporary social ritual. At the core of the exp

Following the launch of its new culinary direction—Grill, Fire, Smoke—and the appointment of Phillip Taylor as Executive Chef, ALATI Bangkok entered a new phase of expression through CARNE DIEM GRILL by Dharshan pop-up. This pop-up ran from 22 to 25 January 2026. For Thailand's community of meat lovers and long-time followers of Chef Dharshan Munidasa, the Japanese–Sri Lankan chef behind Ministry of Crabs, the pop-up offered a rare opportunity to experience his fire-driven

MICHELIN has officially unveiled the 2026 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Thailand, highlighting the much-anticipated recognitions within the culinary world: the esteemed MICHELIN Stars. This year's accolades feature two restaurants awarded the prestigious Three MICHELIN Stars, including one that has been elevated from Two MICHELIN Stars. Additionally, there are eight restaurants holding Two MICHELIN Stars, with two having been promoted from One MICHELIN Star. Finally, the list

The wine community gathered in Margaret River, Western Australia, on 19 November 2025 to celebrate The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025. Chile's Vik was named The World's Best Vineyard, sponsored by Resy and Tock. The awards ceremony, held at Amelia Park Wines, recognises the finest vineyard experiences from 15 destinations across six continents. Vik, a vineyard located in Chile's Millahue Valley and founded in 2006 by the husband-and-wife team of Alexander and Carrie Vik, has

The third annual announcement of The World's 50 Best Hotels was made during a prestigious awards ceremony that celebrates exceptional and groundbreaking hospitality from across the globe. Leaders and enthusiasts in the travel industry gathered at Old Billingsgate in London to honour outstanding hotel experiences worldwide, setting new benchmarks for excellence and inspiring both travellers and hospitality professionals. Topping the list for 2025 is Rosewood Hong Kong (No.1),

The Bangkok Bar Show made a spectacular comeback this year! Hosted at the luxurious Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, the festival showcased a wide variety of products and activities, allowing attendees to not only sample different offerings but also connect directly with the brands involved. The crowd was a vibrant mix of industry professionals from across the globe and enthusiastic drinkers—ranging from seasoned experts to eager newcomers ready to soak up knowledge. Beyond being

In July 2025, Bar Leone achieved the remarkable feat of being crowned the number one bar in Asia for the second time, further solidifying its place in history by also being named the number one bar in the world for 2025. Nestled in the vibrant Central district of Hong Kong, Bar Leone is the brainchild of renowned bartender Lorenzo Antinori. With an impressive track record at prestigious hotel bars across Europe and Asia—such as London's iconic American Bar at The Savoy and th