The Luxe Lens

 A new dining destination in Vietnam’s capital, Cham Cantonese Kitchen, celebrates its official launch on December 6th, with a chef takeover that will see two top female chefs teaming up in the Cham kitchen for the evening. For the launch event, created in partnership between Meliá Hanoi and Vietcetera, Summer Le, the head chef of Vietnam's first MICHELIN Green Star award winner, Nén Danang, will showcase her skills alongside Cham’s Le Thi Thai, the seasoned head dim sum chef who has nearly three decades of experience in the industry. Over the last 18 months Meliá Hanoi’s gastronomy offerings have undergone a complete reimagining. Cham now offers a dining experience that harkens back to 1960s Hong Kong with masterly chefs crafting authentic Cantonese cuisine with a modern touch. Last year Meliá Hanoi’s Garbo Bar opened, drawing inspiration from the golden era of ‘50's Hollywood with its new sleek gold and emerald green bar counter, along with Mosaico, the hotel’s all-day restau...

  Two of Vietnam’s most stylish hotels invite guests to celebrate the festive season with a host of exclusive meals, family friendly activities, special stay packages, New Year’s Eve countdowns and much more. Azerai Ke Ga Bay, a serene oceanfront resort with all suites and villas in southern Vietnam, overlooks a sweeping 5km stretch of white sand, while Azerai La Residence, Hue is situated in the former Imperial capital on the Perfume River. Both properties will transform into holiday wonderlands, full of Christmas and New Year spirit. Here are some highlights from their festive season programs: AZERAI KE GA BAY Throughout the festive season, Azerai Ke Ga Bay will host numerous daily activities, including a “Mini Carnival” games area at the activities hub by the beach (from 10am to 11am daily), yoga classes at dawn and dusk, sandcastle building and beach volleyball. Other activities include traditional kite making, Vietnamese leaf folding, surfing and bodyboarding, along with more ...

 Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai’s premier luxury 5-star hotel renowned for its refined elegance, partners with the British lifestyle brand Jo Malone London known for its unique fragrance portfolio and luxury products, to unveil an exclusive Festive Afternoon Tea experience. Taking place from now on until January 7, 2025, this collaboration invites guests to celebrate the holiday season through a blend of culinary artistry inspired by Jo Malone London’s signature scent ingredients.   Set in the refined Amber Lounge at Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai, seamlessly connected to the heart of Dubai Mall, this exclusive festive experience redefines indulgence. A seamless blend of convenience and luxury, it offers the perfect retreat to unwind in style after a day of shopping or to savour an intimate gathering with loved ones. Meticulously designed by Kempinski’s masterful culinary team, the menu is an exquisite symphony of flavours inspired by the timeless elegance of Jo Malone London...

  WAKUDA Singapore has unveiled an exciting new chapter in its culinary journey with the launch of a reimagined à la carte menu and a luxurious weekend brunch. Guided by Chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s signature culinary style, the refreshed menu blends innovation, precision, and premium ingredients to offer diners an elevated modern Japanese dining experience.   The reimagined à la carte menu features a variety of standout dishes crafted to delight discerning palates. Highlights include the Hokkaido Scallop Carpaccio, a refined dish of fresh scallops topped with uni and premium caviar, and the Tempura Corn Crunch Roll, a satisfying combination of angel prawn, Japanese corn, and avocado.  The Carabinero Prawn with Japanese Risotto pairs the delicate sweetness of Carabinero prawn with smooth risotto, accented with tarragon and parsley. For those who enjoy grilled specialties, the Wagyu Beef Tenderloin and Grilled Unagi bring bold flavours and exceptional textures, while inventive gy...

   Since opening in August 2024, Curvistan Bangkok has redefined leisure and entertainment for the Porsche community and beyond as a bar, a café, an art gallery and a hangout that celebrates car culture, art and design. Stefan Bogner (second from left), Founder and creative visionary of Curves Magazine, Chanond Ruangkritya (far right), President and Chief Executive Officer, Ananda Development, Yannick Ott (far left), Marketing Director of Porsche Asia Pacific, and Winthorn Bunnag (third from left), Acting Managing Director of Porsche Thailand by AAS Group, were pictured with Porsche Taycan Turbo S in Celestial Jade at the launch of the "Porsche Unseen Design Studies" at Curvistan Bangkok. The multihyphenate development is a collaborative effort between Stefan Bogner, creator of the internationally-acclaimed Curves magazine, and Chanond Ruangkritya, a visionary entrepreneur and the man behind the highly-anticipated Porsche Design Tower Bangkok to be constructed a stone's t...

 Saffron, a fine-dining restaurant overlooking the luxury resort of Banyan Tree Samui, has been recognised by the prestigious MICHELIN Guide in its restaurant recommendations for 2025. The French-based MICHELIN Guide, famed for its accreditation of “stars” to the most exquisite restaurants in the world, last week announced its MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 in which Saffron is listed among only a handful of dining venues on the tropical island. Opened in 2010, Saffron hosts set evening dinners in a sophisticated and tranquil ambience, and offers a culinary journey of Thailand’s most innovative cuisine. An elegant dining establishment perched on a hillside and commanding spectacular vistas across the Gulf of Thailand, its chefs are renowned for creating combinations of flavours through a delicate blending of Thai herbs and spices. This award-winning restaurant serves specialties such as: Khong Wang Ruam, an appetizer for two featuring freshly prepared crisp rice noodle-wrapped prawn; ...

 CASIO EDIFICE is thrilled to welcome a new addition to its collection in collaboration with the esteemed partner, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC). I’m delighted to introduce the EDIFICE ECB-2000HR, a model that embodies the HRC racing spirit with its iconic tricolour design, reimagining the high-performance EDIFICE watch for the racetrack. CASIO EDIFICE X HRC This exceptional timepiece pays tribute to HRC’s electrifying victories on the world’s most prestigious racetracks. The iconic red, blue, and white colours represent "passion for victory", "advanced technology", and an affinity with motorsports fans. These colours feature prominently throughout the design and are highlighted on the band loop to emphasise the racing spirit. The band also showcases a laser-etched illustration of a Honda racing engine valve and connecting rod, both key components in racing. To further enhance its premium appeal, the band is crafted from Alcantara on both sides, a luxurious materia...