As one of Imperial Treasure Group’s restaurants, Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine at Yifeng Galleria in Shanghai has been awarded Two Stars in the Michelin Guide Shanghai, Jiangsu & Zhejiang 2026, marking a milestone that cements a remarkable decade of culinary recognition. For ten consecutive years, the restaurant has demonstrated unwavering elegance and a profound […]
Quinta do Noval has officially declared its 2024 Vintage Ports, with Managing Director Christian Seely confirming the release of Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2024, Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2024, and Quinta do Passadouro Vintage Port 2024, calling all three “exceptional”. According to Seely, the 2024 growing cycle was characterised by unusually favourable […]
Co-CEOs of Champagne Laurent-Perrier Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt (left) and Stephanie Meneux de Nonancourt have been named Wine Family of the Year 2026 by Meininger Verlag’s Excellence in Wine & Spirit Award. Photographed at ProWein Düsseldorf 16 March 2026. Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt and Stephanie Meneux de Nonancourt, co‑CEOs of Champagne Laurent‑Perrier, have been named Wine Family of […]
The Singapore Association of Sommeliers (SAS) is hosting Taiwine Night Market, a Taiwanese night market‑style fundraiser on 3 May 2026, to raise S$10,000 for the World Sommelier General Assembly, which will take place in Taipei from 18 to 21 May 2026. Taiwine Night Market will be held at Iru Den, located at 27 Scotts Road. […]
Yumi Tanabe, founder of SAKURA Japan Women’s Wine Awards. With over 40 years in the industry, Tanabe is one of the most influential figures in wine in Japan and Japanese wine. She is a writer, educator, and importer. In 1992, Tanabe founded Yumi Tanabe’s Wine School where many sommeliers have studied. More than 10,000 students have […]
Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine Paris, located inside the Hotel La Clef Champs-Élysées, has been awarded its first Michelin star in the newly released MICHELIN Guide France 2026. It is now the only Chinese restaurant in Paris holding a Michelin star. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for the restaurant and further cements the Imperial […]
Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan is baguette champion of Grand Prix de la Baguette de Tradition Française de la Ville de Paris 2026. It was his first attempt at the contest where he beat out 142 other competitors. The daughter of the Sri Lankan immigrant had ‘warned’ her father “If you don’t win, don’t come home!” The heading to […]
Legendary Architect Frank Gehry (1929–2025) Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain (1997) Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle (2000) Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles (2003) Frank Gehry, the legendary architect who reshaped our skylines and imagination, passed away in Santa Monica, California, on 5 December 2025 at the age of 96. As we reflect on a […]
Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group, renowned for its Michelin-starred Chinese dining experiences, launched its first-ever Chinese Wine List at their 2-Star Michelin Shanghai restaurant in Yi Feng Galleria, and 2-Star Michelin and 1-Star Michelin Guangzhou restaurants, which together hold an impressive 5 Michelin stars! Chinese Wine List is available at the following Michelin-starred Imperial Treasure restaurants: […]
For the first time ever, a Portuguese artist has created an artwork for the label of Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Joana Vasconcelos joins the contemporary artists who have contributed to the chateau’s iconic label series. Her “Paraíso” (Paradise) illustrates the 2023 vintage. Joana Vasconcelos Born in 1971, Joana Vasconcelos made history as the first woman and youngest […]
