Culinary heritage versus modernity
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Everywhere you look in modern gastronomy, there is a constant churn—a push and pull between tradition and innovation. It's at this meeting point where the world's best culinary minds thrive; even more so in Asia, where so many cultures existing in close proximity often leads to metaphorical sparks flying. Dining editor Fontaine Cheng dug into this phenomenon in her story on the interaction between history and modernity, speaking to chefs across Asia to get closer to the heart of the matter. Read more here.
Also in this week’s line up:
- We round up the most affordable tasting menus should your wallet be in a bind
- Food YouTuber Inga Lam speaks to us on the secret to recreating some of animation's most mouth-watering dishes
- The founder of cult NYC ice cream brand Van Leeuwen recounts his journey to sweet success
Gavin Yeung
Senior Dining Editor, Tatler Hong Kong
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