Chefs from some of the world’s best restaurants are teaming up for high-end culinary events in Hong Kong, from a four-hands dinner at Noi to 11 alumni of Amber joining Richard Ekkebus for three nights.
Sake, once the dominant alcoholic drink in Japan, is fighting to keep up with the times. In 2019, shipments in Japan were less than 30 per cent of their mid-1970s peak. Faced with competition and labour shortages, sake breweries are seeking out new, creative ways to thrive. For some, the key to success lies in collaboration. Five years ago, Yasutaka.