The number of chocolate shops in Singapore has stayed more or less steady over the last few years. Yet the quality of the options has undoubtedly risen, and that's one thing definitely worth celebrating. There are Godiva in Singapore, just all over …
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Amsterdam’s Chocoa Festival: What’s New In 2020
Unlike in coffee, the chocolate industry has relatively few large conferences open to the public. The industry is still quite secretive, except for one segment— craft. The specialty, or bean to bar chocolate industry is a subset which has built its …
Where To Find Affordable Kobe Beef In Kobe, Japan
Japan is a place where people will pay a eighty bucks for a melon, five dollars for a chocolate truffle, and fork over hundreds for less than a pound of beef. I've never before witnessed such absurdity in pursuit of exclusivity. But I don't blame …
29 Best Melbourne Chocolate Shops & Destinations
Melbourne is known for its exceptional culinary scene, from local wines to modern Asian fusion. But chocolate? Not so much. So I decided to jump into the scene of Melbourne chocolate shops, as well as several chocolateries within walking distance of …
Where To Stay In Busan + Itinerary From A Local
For Koreans, Busan is a popular weekend getaway, especially from Seoul. It's got the beach & ocean vistas, abundant seafood, and the most famous living village in Korea: Gamcheon Culture Village. Planning your Busan itinerary is easier than ever, …
What Is Ruby Chocolate? How It’s Made, Ruby Cocoa, & FAQ.
Ever since the controversial new ruby chocolate was revealed at a Shanghai trade show in September 2017, the ever-wandering eye of the public has been curious about pink chocolate. China's not exactly a hub for chocolate making (yet). But one of the …
Malaysian Chocolate & Cacao Culture
Flying into Kuala Lumpur, all you can see from above are oil palm trees, an emerald green that's quietly choking Malaysian forests. These trees bear the fruits from which palm oil is extracted, and they don't invite company, a fact which has proved …
Convenience Store Chocolate in Sri Lanka (Taste Test)
Sri Lanka is a beautiful island with lots of tasty foods and very nice inhabitants. But there's already so much information out there about Sri Lankan cuisine and getting around and where to visit, that I decided to write about something different: …
Sabah Chocolate: Kota Kinabalu Chocolate Shop Guide
Malaysian Borneo is an absolutely stunning place. I can't speak to any of the rest of the island, as I've never been, but I was floored by the island's natural beauty— and the historical abundance of cacao. Malaysia's been growing cocoa for over two …
Malaysia Chocolate: Guide to Penang Chocolate Shops
The city of George Town on Penang Island is known for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a foodie's paradise. While there are plenty of local Indian, Malay, and Chinese food options, what we really came to check out was the chocolate. Penang has …
