EAT > JULIA, Shibuya, Tokyo (19/20)

Tucked away in the residential fringes of Jingumae, just beyond Omotesando's designer bustle, JULIA remains a Shibuya gem for those seeking Japan's seasonal essence through innovative fine dining. Returning after our acclaimed 2024 visit to the expanded space—where Chef Nao and Sommelier Kenichiro elevated their husband-and-wife intimacy to a poised team operation—this latest meal reaffirms…

ByCrispyDecember 20, 20250Comments

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DRINK > Gracie Melbourne, Hardware Lane (15/20)

Hardware Lane is a place that many Melburnians stay away from (largely given a bad reputation by the touts that stand outside the largely formulaic but popular tourist restaurants that fill most of the laneway). Gracie Melbourne is a stylish little venue in a part of the city that has almost too many…

ByCrispyNovember 22, 20250Comments

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EAT > Mūn, Paris (16/20)

Nestled in the heart of Paris’s 8th arrondissement, Mūn offers a captivating dining experience that seamlessly blends Asian mystique with Parisian sophistication. This culinary gem has quickly established itself as a must-visit destination for those seeking an extraordinary gastronomic journey in the City of Lights. In the style of Buddah Bar and Hotel Côstes…

ByEd ItorOctober 8, 20240Comments

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EAT > Ishizuka (Melbourne)

It's not easy to find Ishizuka, there are few discreet signs near the street entrance, leading down a narrow lane, to a door and what looks like an apartment complex lift lobby. Take the lift to the basement and you are ushered into a very special room where you are elevated to one…

ByCrispyMay 3, 20230Comments

EAT > JULIA, Shibuya, Tokyo (19/20)

DRINK > Gracie Melbourne, Hardware Lane (15/20)

EAT > Mūn, Paris (16/20)

EAT > Ishizuka (Melbourne)

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