epicure is a monthly gourmet lifestyle magazine designed for bon vivants who share the belief that food is the ultimate universal language. We are on an enthusiastic quest to seek out the latest dining trends, sniff out remarkable wine vintages, and uncover the dynamics and intricacies of the local and international culinary scene.
epicure
A Season of Stories and Feasts
Festive joy • It’s the time of the year again to gather your loved ones for a fabulous Christmas feast.
A magical Christmas • Celebrations to remember at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Holiday heirlooms • The essence of celebratory Eurasian Christmas dishes, as told by three Eurasian chefs.
Raising the steaks • Singapore is having a sizzling steakhouse boom, and these are the three newest arrivals.
A Dialogue Between Terroirs • Franciacorta & Marennes Oléron: Cracking the Code on Wine and Oyster Alchemy
The world is their oyster • Representing Asia on the global stage, Chef Ardy Ferguson takes home the top honour at the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024–25 in Milan.
Taipei on a plate • Two standout restaurants in the city reinterpret French and Cantonese traditions with daring precision and quiet confidence.
Preserving Jeju’s culinary soul • Capturing the essence of the island’s cuisine by balancing tradition, terroir, and time.
Waking the dragon • Chinese distillers are poised to reshape Asia’s drinking culture as Kweichow Moutai becomes the world’s most valuable spirits brand.
Shaken, not overlooked • How did Bangkok become Asia’s hottest cocktail capital in just six years? Bangkok Bar Show founders Colin Chia and Niks Anuman tell us about uniting the city’s best cocktail talents while growing a community.
Above the clouds • High above the Guatemalan clouds, at 2,300m above sea level, Zacapa takes shape under the deft hand of master blender Lorena Vásquez, redefining craftsmanship and refined luxury.
Beyond the counter • Explore these omakase sushi temples in Tokyo that offer multiple course options at varying price points.
Escape to paradise • Opera legend Luciano Pavarotti once called Pangkor Laut “paradise on earth”, and it’s easy to see why. Surrounded by emerald waters and cloaked in rainforest, this private island retreat offers the kind of unspoiled beauty that feels like nature’s own aria.
Holiday feasts by the shore • Kimpton Kitalay Samui brings the spirit of a Thai fishing village to life through thoughtful design, soulful flavours, and a horizon that always invites you to linger.
Feasting in the city of eternal spring • Kunming may be known for its mild weather and blooming flowers — but for foodies eager to taste the flavours of Yunnan, the city has plenty to offer, from bustling markets to a burgeoning drinks scene.
Old Beijing, new decadence • At Mandarin Oriental, Qianmen, in-house fine-dining and proximity to Beijing’s traditional eateries make for a hyperlocal foodie holiday.
Tradition on the move • Deep dive into Guangzhou’s nostalgia, modernity and flavours.
Sail the world in style • Oceania Cruises launches new 2027–2028 voyages
Naturally decanted • A journey in Margaret River and Pemberton that goes far beyond the bottle.
A Merry Viennese Christmas