The fish, the chef, the pirates + their pursuers: The tale of the toothfish

In an extraordinary tale of derring-do, Austral CEO David Carter reveals to Forbes Australia’s Stewart Hawkins how the company battled pirates in the sub-Antarctic to build a successful export trade in an evil-looking black fish that’s become the darling of haute-cuisine chefs around the world. David Carter, Austral Fisheries’ CEO, recalls one of his company’s […]

14 of the best wine & spirit gift ideas this Christmas

Holidays are right around the corner, and with it comes a raft of events. Whether for menu planning, gifting, or drinking yourself, finding the right bottle of booze can play an important part in bringing Christmas cheer to your silly season. Bird in Hand ‘Italian Series’ Nero d’Avola 2022: $40 This medium-bodied red is part […]

Forbes Finds: A hidden culinary gem in the heart of Paris

The family who brought you the Eiffel Tower, still run Paris’ greatest hidden culinary gem. Café L’Homme, nestled in the heart of the enchanting city of Paris, is a culinary gem that seamlessly marries exquisite cuisine with an ambience steeped in history and elegance. The founders, Coco Coupérie-Eiffel and Christophe Bonnat, have crafted a dining […]

‘50 Best’ announces world’s top bars for 2023

The annual list of the world’s ‘50 Best’ Bars was revealed today in Singapore. The announcement celebrates the excellence of the international drinks sector and pays tribute to the visionary bartenders, enterprising establishment owners and trailblazing brands that lead the charge in shaping cocktail culture around the world. Chosen from an illustrious list of bars […]

Revealed: The world’s best bourbon in 2023

Earlier this year the Singapore World Spirits Competition announced its list of winners for 2023 – and the title went to: Peg Leg Porker. Over the past decade Singapore has seen its stature skyrocket to the summit of the global cocktail scene. For years, if you were talking about drinks, the city-state was associated only […]