In celebration of World Book Day tomorrow, here are some food themed books that go beyond what’s on the plate.

Sailing from Singapore, Disney Adventure Cruise unfolds as a five-night journey of food and discovery, where more than 20 dining options shape the experience from morning to midnight.

From barback in Dubai to Beverage Manager at AQUA Bangkok, Ryan Dela Vega brings a philosophy of restraint, balance, and people-first hospitality to The Secret Garden menu at Anantara Siam, where cocktails are crafted to feel calm, intentional, and quietly memorable.

From Indonesian regional spreads to international and Middle Eastern–influenced feasts, these hotel iftar buffets in Jakarta offer different ways to break fast throughout Ramadan.

At Lennon’s, direction is shaped less by spectacle than by conviction. Under Director of Bars KT Lam at Rosewood Bangkok, the bar leans into music as structure, classic cocktails as language, and hospitality designed to linger rather than impress.

Nutmeg & Clove introduces a new cocktail menu inspired by Singlish, using illustrated stories and familiar phrases to express Singaporean culture through flavour.