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July 06, 2018

World's 50 Best Restaurants: A Visit to Azurmendi!

July 06, 2018/ Kolby Kayworth

In photos: a peek into my visit to one of Spain’s top sustainable restaurants, nestled above the rolling green hills outside Bilbao.

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July 06, 2018

Special Judge at the World Cup International Oyster Competition

July 06, 2018/ Kolby Kayworth
Special Judge at the World Cup International Oyster Competition

I am judging the World Cup international oyster shucking competition in Beijing today, (as you do...). The world's top oyster shuckers from around…

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July 05, 2018

World's 50 Best White Rabbit Pops Up in Taipei

July 05, 2018/ Kolby Kayworth
World's 50 Best White Rabbit Pops Up in Taipei

White Rabbit's Vladimir Mukhin popped up at Orchid Restaurant in Taipei this weekend. Vladimir is one of my favorite chefs inspiring me with his…

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July 05, 2018

Wrap-up: Shanghai's Movers & Shakers at Chef's Trends and Tastes Talk

July 05, 2018/ Kolby Kayworth
Wrap-up: Shanghai's Movers & Shakers at Chef's Trends and Tastes Talk

Thank you to all the amazing movers and shakers who came to my talk last night on global trends in fine dining. It was a thrill…

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September 28, 2017

Good Taste Chef Competition by Hyatt in Shanghai, China

September 28, 2017/ Ariel Dong
Good Taste Chef Competition by Hyatt in Shanghai, China

Tonight's Good Taste chef competition hosted at the Andaz Xintiandi was a showcase of chef talent from Hyatt hotels across China. Was an honor to be on the judging panel with old friends Stefan Stiller and Shen Hongfei.

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September 01, 2017

Miele Global Launch of Dialog Oven in Berlin, Germany

September 01, 2017/ Ariel Dong
Miele Global Launch of Dialog Oven in Berlin, Germany

Chefs and colleagues from around the world invited to Berlin today for Miele global launch of revolutionary new Dialog Oven. Fish perfectly cooked in a block of ice, no problem.

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June 27, 2017

Mas Marce Sheep Dairy in Girona, Spain

June 27, 2017/ Crystyl Mo
Mas Marce Sheep Dairy in Girona, Spain

Mas Marce, in the province of Girona, Spain is a sheep dairy with a long history and commitment to natural milking and care of their flock. Six generations of shepherds have raised this unique breed of sheep which produces just half a liter of milk a day (compare to ~25 liters of milk/day from a commercial dairy cow).

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June 11, 2017

Dinner in Xintiandi, Shanghai, China

June 11, 2017/ Ariel Dong
Dinner in Xintiandi, Shanghai, China

Could have sworn I was in Italy, but I was in Xintiandi.

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June 10, 2017

Den in Tokyo, Japan

June 10, 2017/ Crystyl Mo
Den in Tokyo, Japan

Fun. Whimsy. Hard work. Devotion. And a little dog named Pichu whose enthusiasm in greeting guests rivals that of his celebrity chef owner, Zaiyu Hasegawa. In a culture where spontaneity and silliness are rarely seen in fine dining, Den infuses humor into nearly every course.

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June 08, 2017

Florilege, #14 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2017, Tokyo, Japan

June 08, 2017/ Ariel Dong
Florilege, #14 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2017, Tokyo, Japan

Florilege came out of nearly nowhere to debut at #14 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2017. Chef Hiroyasu Kawate interprets French cuisine speaking in seasonal Japanese ingredients. 

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June 04, 2017

Ben Fiddich in Shinjuku and Orchard in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

June 04, 2017/ Ariel Dong
Ben Fiddich in Shinjuku and Orchard in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

Many thanks to Shingo Gokan for the bar suggestions for tonight: Ben Fiddich in Shinjuku and Orchard in Ginza. With awesome street snacks in between!

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June 04, 2017

Sashimi for Breakfast at Tsukiji Fish Market

June 04, 2017/ Crystyl Mo
Sashimi for Breakfast at Tsukiji Fish Market

Good morning Tsukiji! Stayed up all night for the 5am tuna auction. Uni, toro and ikura kaisendon 海鲜丼 for breakfast. Now time for bed!

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June 04, 2017

Narisawa in Tokyo, Japan

June 04, 2017/ Crystyl Mo
Narisawa in Tokyo, Japan

Lunch with the great Narisawa. Meticulous, thoughtful, hyper seasonal. Clean, bright, green, forest, ocean. He visits farms nearly every week.

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May 08, 2017

World's #14 Chef, Andre Chang Speaks in Shanghai

May 08, 2017/ Crystyl Mo
World's #14 Chef, Andre Chang Speaks in Shanghai

Thank you Chef Andre for volunteering to come to Shanghai today to talk to 300+ young Chinese chefs to inspire them to be more creative, ambitious and international—like you! Was wonderful to get a chance to share a bit myself. I told them: Shanghai has 180,000 restaurants, how come we don't have a single international star chef?

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April 14, 2017

Outstanding Orana in Adelaide, Australia

April 14, 2017/ Crystyl Mo
Outstanding Orana in Adelaide, Australia

Orana: one of my life's most intriguing meals. Scottish chef Jock Zonfrillo “the Nomad Chef” champions aboriginal and foraged foods at his Adelaide restaurant.

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Archive

  • July 2018
    • Jul 6, 2018 World's 50 Best Restaurants: A Visit to Azurmendi!
    • Jul 6, 2018 Special Judge at the World Cup International Oyster Competition
    • Jul 5, 2018 World's 50 Best White Rabbit Pops Up in Taipei
    • Jul 5, 2018 Wrap-up: Shanghai's Movers & Shakers at Chef's Trends and Tastes Talk
  • September 2017
    • Sep 28, 2017 Good Taste Chef Competition by Hyatt in Shanghai, China
    • Sep 1, 2017 Miele Global Launch of Dialog Oven in Berlin, Germany
  • June 2017
    • Jun 27, 2017 Mas Marce Sheep Dairy in Girona, Spain
    • Jun 11, 2017 Dinner in Xintiandi, Shanghai, China
    • Jun 10, 2017 Den in Tokyo, Japan
    • Jun 8, 2017 Florilege, #14 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2017, Tokyo, Japan
    • Jun 4, 2017 Ben Fiddich in Shinjuku and Orchard in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
    • Jun 4, 2017 Sashimi for Breakfast at Tsukiji Fish Market
    • Jun 4, 2017 Narisawa in Tokyo, Japan
  • May 2017
    • May 8, 2017 World's #14 Chef, Andre Chang Speaks in Shanghai
  • April 2017
    • Apr 14, 2017 Outstanding Orana in Adelaide, Australia
    • Apr 8, 2017 Wild Adelaide Welcome Feast, Australia
    • Apr 3, 2017 Brae by Chef Dan Hunter, Victoria, Australia
    • Apr 2, 2017 Day at Mount Zero, Victoria, Australia
  • March 2017
    • Mar 6, 2017 Chef Richard Ekkebus' at 58 Degree Grill, Shanghai China
  • February 2017
    • Feb 28, 2017 Local Market in Phuket
    • Feb 21, 2017 2017 Asia's 50 Best Restaurant Awards Night
    • Feb 20, 2017 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Awards: Spice of Life
    • Feb 20, 2017 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Awards Week Begins!
  • December 2016
    • Dec 22, 2016 Culinary Tour of Istanbul
    • Dec 22, 2016 Mehmet Gürs of Mikla
    • Dec 10, 2016 Karokoy Gulluoglu Baklava in Istanbul
  • November 2016
    • Nov 14, 2016 Weekend with Chef Virgilio Martinez in Shanghai
  • October 2016
    • Oct 26, 2016 Majerija
    • Oct 21, 2016 Hiša Franko in Kobarid, Slovenia
    • Oct 20, 2016 Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy
    • Oct 9, 2016 World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards 2016
 

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