Known for his bold open-fire cooking, chef Dave Pynt will bring The Ledge by Dave Pynt to the upcoming Waldorf Astoria Bali, set to open in Nusa Dua in 2027.

Andrew Ho of Hope & Sesame Guangzhou receives the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award, recognised by his peers for his influence on China’s modern cocktail culture.

From Lima to Bangkok, this year’s list highlights global culinary excellence—with Asia making a strong showing among the world’s top dining destinations.

Marking over a decade in Bali, Room4Dessert hosts a special 11-course dinner on 24 June 2025, reuniting founder Will Goldfarb with alumni and top chefs from across Indonesia.

Penicillin Shanghai brings the award-winning bar’s signature zero-waste mixology and experimental cocktails to Nanchang Road, marking a new chapter in sustainable drinking culture.

The Crown by Kirk Westaway, A modern British restaurant by Kirk Westaway—the chef behind Singapore’s two Michelin-starred JAAN—opens in Jakarta, offering refined British flavours rooted in tradition and shaped by innovation.