Phnom Penh

Been there, Dan Tat – the Art of Eating Hong Kong’s Iconic Egg Tart

Dan Tat “To a mind that is still, the entire universe surrenders.” ― Chuang Tzu The art of eating an egg tart in Hong Kong is a ritual centred on freshness, timing, and sensory indulgence, characterised by...

Samai -PX Marks the Spot

Samai “Our poets are not rum drinkers; poets arrive much later to recast the scene. It is the rum drinkers who are the risk takers, the romantics, the revolutionaries, the pirates who ride the...

Prancing with Fire

Prancing with Fire The Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) is the most significant holiday among the Chinese community, representing family reunion, gratitude, and a fresh, prosperous start. It signifies the end of winter, fostering...

On the Bench – Value in Bordeaux and a Fronton

  On the Bench -four French wines that beautifully balance tradition, freshness, and value. Château Faget, Saint-Estèphe 2023 Chevalier Noël, Bordeaux Supérieur 2020 Château Hauterive, Médoc 2022 Château Bellevue la Forêt, Fronton 2024 Château Faget, Saint-Estèphe 2023 A small, high-quality producer...

Il Panino di Pepe di Phnom Penh

  Il Panino di Pepe di Phnom Penh ‘From the shores of Isola d’Elba into the hearts of Phnom Penh’ Marco di Lonardo was born on Isola d’Elba, a place that drifts between sapphire and sun, where...

Kuy Teav: A Morning Ritual in a Bowl of Phnom Penh Noodles

Kuy Teav: A Morning Ritual in a Bowl of Phnom Penh Noodles As the first light of dawn touches the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers, Phnom Penh stirs to the sound...

A Wine for One’s Home

  A Wine for One’s Home   Cambodian businessman and entrepreneur Edward Chea has taken a long and somewhat circuitous route to wine. It is a journey that has involved travelling the world over and cultivating...

Yi Sang Flying High

Bright and Clear Skies As someone who has used Phnom Penh’s airport to depart and return every couple of weeks for most of the last twenty years, I was as pleased and proud as any...

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