Some dinners feel celebratory. Others feel instructive. And then there are rare evenings that feel quietly important, as if you are witnessing a conversation between minds rather than courses on a plate. The collaboration between Richard Ekkebus and Thomas Seifried at Mandarin Oriental Vienna belonged unmistakably to the latter. Richard Ekkebus, Culinary Director of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and the force behind Amber, brought with him the precision and depth that earned Am

The Wine Legends Dinner. When Cheval Blanc Met Santorini If the first day of Vedema was about discovery, the second was pure magic: a meeting between global legends and Greek artistry. The Atmosphere By sunset, the restaurant glowed in candlelight. Glasses sparkled, soft jazz played in the background, and you could sense something extraordinary was about to unfold. Every seat was filled with people who spoke the same language, of flavor, texture, and emotion. At the head of t

What a weekend! Selene Vedema 2025  in Santorini was, without exaggeration, a haven for wine connoisseurs and food lovers alike. Over 26–27 September, Katikies Garden in Fira transformed into a temple of taste, where world-class wines met bold cuisine, in one of the most atmospheric backdrops the Aegean can offer. Selene Vedema isn’t just a wine festival, it’s a celebration of Santorini’s soul. Hosted at the iconic Selene Restaurant  and the atmospheric St. Joseph Wine Cave

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Seeds Athens: Where Vision Takes Root In a leafy corner of Ilisia, amidst residential tranquility, Seeds Restaurant emerges as a quiet...

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An evening of inspiration, flavor, and thought-provoking conversation unfolded as star chef Alexander Herrmann, alongside renowned...

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Best Italian restaurant in Munich according to the Gambero Rosso award and guide. Munich is a city renowned for its rich history,...

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