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Its Simple Fare, But very fresh,” says Ben Ripple of the organic cuisine he whips tip at his Firefly SUpper Series, held every weekend front August to December. The dinners began as a way for Ripple and his wife to showcase the products of their Big Tree Farms (62-361/461-978; bigtreebali.com), which operates six organic farms around Bali. The fresh food on Offer, coupled with the fairytale location-amid rice paddies and jungle lit up with hundreds of candles and tiki torches on Ripple’s Bali Alami farm just outside Ubud-has seen the dinner series develop a cult following over the years.

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Also in Insadong, this bar’s unwieldy name draws inspiration from a Korean legend about a sparrow that rewards a kind farmer wi magical fruit. At Parksee, patrons are rewarded with a magical home brew: the insam (ginseng) dongdongju here is the best in the city-slightly tart, deliciously chilled, dangerously easy to drink. Read the rest of this entry »

With a name that translates as “when my Dad was young,” this is a one of a kind spot tucked down a narrow alley in the culture-rich Insadong district. Paying homage to postwar Korea, the gravel-floored bar is decorated with old train tracks, film posters from the ’60s and ’70s, yellowing album covers, and even school uniform The crowd that crams the intimate booths is probably too young to appreciate th significance of the paraphernalia, but obviously value the wide range of wines and teas on offer at very reasonable prices. Gwanhoon dong, Jongno; 82-2/733-3126.

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Located in the heart of Beijing’s bustling central business district, the 228 stylish apartments command impressive views of the surrounding modern cityscape. Inside, from the exclusive elevator access to the separate living room, dining and kitchen areas, each detail is meticulously considered to create a comfortable and cozy haven. Read the rest of this entry »

Occupying an enviable place in the heart of Hong Kong’s famous Wanchai business and entertainment district at the edge of the CBD, Fraser Suites Hong Kong is coveted for its location as well as its service-related excellence. For busy executives, the serviced residence offers easy access to key business areas like Causeway Bay and Central; it is also close to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai Ferry Terminal and Wanchai Waterfront business district. Read the rest of this entry »

Like the panoramic vistas outside the picture windows, the interior of the property’s 317 Gold Standard serviced residences is equally impressive. With major international shopping malls and an array of cuisine at every turn, the serviced residence is truly set in the heart of Shanghai’s vibrant urban milieu.

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