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06 cover story Kitty Chik, Shirley Tse, Purple Lau
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With countries easing their quarantines and
Publication Co-coordinator: Nana Au
lockdowns, and reopening their borders, Paper
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Magazine explores how the COVID-19 has
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reshaped the rules of travel and hospitality.
10 city window Contributors:
Allan CW Au, Gregory Louraichi, GiGi Chik,
12 fortune Jessie Huang, John Chu, Kenny Tan, Kee Lee,
Lena Liu, Peter Fenton, Roy Moorfield,
14 jetsetter Sukanya Mukherjee, Yuyao.K.
20 eureka
21 athlete
22 star chef 31 out n about
23 yummy
With Thailand already gotten the COVID-19
under control, and very likely to open its borders
to tourists over the coming months, Paper
Magazine brings you on a journey to the northern
Thai cultural enclave of Chiang Mai.
16 auto
18 muse 32 destination
34 education
enlightenment living
24 cheers 35 cotchin
26 cru witty wine
28 fighting fit 36 supremos
29 mice The Trade Commissioner of the Italian
Trade Agency in Guangzhou, Ms.
30 living Cecilia Costantino, shares her views on
the reasons for the popularity of Italian
products and the future of Sino-Italian
trade.
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41 diary
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he travel and hospitality industries are going through
unprecedented times when entire countries are closing their
borders, and large-scale social distancing is the new global
mandate of governments worldwide. With the pandemic, the
ways in which we operate and connect with one another and the
The pandemic has world around us have changed dramatically. Nowhere is this more
apparent than when looking at the current state of the world’s travel and
tourism industries.
reshaped the rules and Even as the pandemic measures are gradually eased, the world is unlikely
trends of global travel and to revert to the good old days anytime soon, at least not until a vaccine
is found. While it’s impossible to predict with complete certainty what
the future may bring, the following trends are likely to shape the ways
hospitality forever people engage with travel around the world.
07 The lone wolf traveler Group tours are out, and solo travel is in as social distancing becomes the new buzzword in the global dictionary. In the days before the pandemic, Chinese tourists have traditionally preferred travelling in groups. As a result of the new lifestyle changes being brought about, group tours will no longer be the preferred option. Packaged tours with everyone crowded together on the plane or squeezing to get into popular tourist destinations will no longer be viable as most people will increasingly opt for free-and-easy, independent travel with maximum freedom over travel tours. Staycations and domestic tourism The restrictions on international travel and the feeling of insecurity associated with flights and airports will make tourism turn its focus towards the domestic market. Increasingly, travellers will be more keen to explore staycations in their own countries. Even if they decide to venture outside of their countries, they may pick destinations that are not too far away from home. A recent survey in China also showed that more than 90 per cent of respondents would opt for domestic tours in their immediate travel plans. Instead of the usual big annual trip, they will probably be replaced by multiple short-haul trips that are closer to home throughout the year.
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More focus on hygiene and reservations
Dining-in at eateries has proven to be a highly
infectious activity as there has been one too many
instances where several people got infected
because they gathered in groups for meals.
With the heightened awareness of health and
wellness and also the requirement for social
distancing, the demand for more hygiene and
sanitation in tourist destinations will grow.
Restaurants in hotels may start presenting
personal serving spoons when delivering a shared
dish, promoting contactless delivery for in-room
dining, and designing menus in single portions
rather than a sharing size. In a bid to reduce cross-
contamination, food may also come with covers
or lids or be separated into portions before they
arrive at the dining table.
More far-flung and lesser known destinations
Due to the pandemic, many experts predict that
many more travellers will actively seek out less
crowded trips, searching for privacy and a greater
sense of calm and peacefulness. Off-the-beaten
track and natural destinations are sure to become
even more in demand. This type of tourism will
allow them to adhere to social distancing rules, as
Additionally, diners can expect to sit apart from well as discover and reconnect with nature, which
your loved ones at restaurants, nightclubs, and many travellers have been unable to benefit from
other entertainment venues as part of the new in recent weeks.
rules at public places. Reservations will also be
encouraged to prevent crowds from forming, and It is likely that as a result of the pandemic,
so that restaurants can anticipate the number people will look for travel experiences to go a
of diners and prepare the requisite seating little deeper. People will want to seek out private
arrangements. sanctuaries as compared to queuing up with the
crowds at the Vatican. They will be more likely to
Hotels will also have to increase the frequency prefer experiences over well-known destinations.
of their sanitation regime. Dean Winter, Group Simply put, "The new luxury is finding the answer
Director of Operations at Swire Hotels predicts to the question: what are you searching for when
"that people’s attention to and demand for you travel?"
hygiene and cleanliness will increase.” Dean also
elucidates that “people won’t change how they
travel but will expect hotels and airlines to be
increasing sanitisation measures.”
09
The increased uptake of Health And Wellness No more last-minute getaways
Tourism With increased uncertainty around flights and
If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, cancellations, plus longer check-in times due to
it is that health is wealth. Covid-19 has further temperature screening, you won’t be able to just
emphasised the importance of health, and we hop on the plane and get away for the weekend.
predict that travellers will prefer travel plans Instead, travellers will now have to plan their
with health and wellness in mind. Resorts and itinerary carefully and way in advance to prevent
hospitality brands need to prepare bathtubs, disruption.
revamp their spa experiences and increase the
quality and variety of their fitness classes to Air tickets will also likely no longer be as
provide tourists with more compelling reasons to affordable as before as airline are toying with the
travel. idea of leaving a space between passengers. This
means that the passengers on the flight might
Travellers increasingly want to indulge in have to pay higher ticket prices to cover the cost
experiences and learning in order to feel good. of the flight.
Wellness covers all aspects of our lives, from
mental to emotional, and of course, physical. It’s
not only your guests who will reap the benefits
of your services, because if you can change their
lives by introducing them to a new passion or by While many economic sectors are
teaching them new skills, they will be more likely expected to recover once restrictive
remember you and recommend you to others.
measures are lifted, the pandemic will
probably have a longer lasting effect
on international travel. Recovery for
tourism will be different for different
countries. Some countries are still
battling Covid-19 while others are
reopening its borders to tourists as
early as end of June and early July.
Meanwhile, the entire world is awaiting
the arrival of the vaccine. Until the
world is declared COVID-free, the
landscape of travel and hospitality will
continue to be reshaped radically.
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Passengers can now use Alipay Immersive interactive experience More integrated services by Nansha Library set for opening
to take the train ‘teamLab SuperNature Macao’ to Chinese airlines Covering about 11,000 sqm, as well as a
Guangdong residents can now take the open at The Venetian Macao China Southern Airlines and Sichuan building area of around 25,000 sqm, the
train as conveniently as taking the metro. teamLab SuperNature Macao represents Airlines has announced a major collabo- new Nansha Library is set to be open to
Passengers will be able to use Alipay one of Sands China Ltd.’s largest invest- ration where more air express routes will the public soon. Located at the central
to take three intercity routes, includ- ment in non-gaming attractions. It is a be created between Guangzhou, Shen- area of the Jiaomen River in Nansha, the
ing the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Intercity permanent exhibition at The Venetian zhen, Chengdu and Beijing to provide library covers six floors, including two
Railway, Guangzhou-Foshan-Zhaoqing Macao’s Cotai Expo. At over 5,000 square more travel convenience for passengers underground floors. The design includes
Intercity Railway, and Guangzhou-Hu- metres of labyrinthine floor space and starting from July. According to the 1000 seats and an overall collection of
izhou Intercity Railway, without needing with impressive eight-metre high ceil- plan, the number of flights operated by 900,000 books, expecting to serve about
to purchase paper tickets in advance. ings, the monumental ‘body immersive’ the two major Chinese airlines between 1 million users. The library will employ AI
A total of 51 railway stations in 6 cities, interactive complex offers an amazing Chengdu and Beijing will reach an aver- Facial Recognition technology as a form
including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dong- experience for families and visitors of all age of 16 a day, while the daily number of identification for visitors. It librarians
guan, Huizhou, Foshan, and Zhaoqing ages. of flights between Chengdu and Guang- will also wear special augmented reality
have adopted the mobile payment, which zhou will come to 14. The daily number of glasses during daily patrols, which will
will greatly improve the transportation Valley of Flowers and People: Lost, Im- flights between Chengdu and Shenzhen be the first trial in China’s libraries, to see
convenience of the Guangdong-Hong mersed and Reborn will reach 7. Additionally, passengers who various kinds of information, such as the
Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. If your change flights between the two airlines readers’ reservations and the books they
mobile phone runs out of power, you Photo credit: will be exempted from change fees or borrowed, to offer better services for
may exit the station through the manual teamLab, 2020, Interactive Digital Instal- refund fees. visitors.
channel where you can ask a staff to re- lation, Endless
cord the outbound information and pay Sound: Hideaki Takahashi
the fare later on Alipay. © teamLab
Spanish artist launches exhibi- Lang Lang set to perform in Bright Scholar to open Fettes Mexican Deputy Secretary Jesús
tion at Guangzhou K11 Art Mall Guangzhou College in Guangzhou Seade presents candidacy to
Guangzhou K11’s new exhibition “Kaos It’s official. World-famous Chinese pianist Founded in 1870 by Sir William Fettes, head the WTO
Trip: A Color Journey By Okuda San Lang Lang will give a piano recital at Fettes College (the “College”) is one Mexican President Andrés Manuel López
Miguel” is set to open on July 10 at chi Guangzhou Opera House on August 20th. of UK’s leading co-ed boarding schools Obrador has announced Deputy Secre-
K11 Art Space. Spanish artist Okuda San He will perform ‘J.S. Bach: Goldberg Var- steeped in rich heritage with over 150 tary Jesús Seade’s nomination to the post
Miguel will present his art masterpieces iations, BWV 988’ only. In 1999, 17-year- years of history in education. The College of Director-General of the World Trade
for the first time in China, with as many old Lang Lang captivated the world has been home to world inspirational Organization (WTO). The current chief
as 17 exhibits, and some of them will with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra leaders including Former U.K. Prime USMCA negotiator held a virtual press
debut for the first time, weaving a surreal at Ravinia as a last-minute replacement. Minister Tony Blair, 2015 Nobel Prize for conference with national reporters and
visual experience with an organic fusion After the concert, he was invited back to Economy Laureate Angus Deaton and the foreign correspondents to explain the
of colors and geometric figures. The var- the stage and performed the complete founder of Ogilvy & Mather, “the Father candidacy of the deputy secretary, who
ious compositions, characters, graphics Goldberg Variations by reciting the music of Advertising” David Ogilvy. Operated by has had a long and prominent career, as
and landscapes in the artist’s work not scores. The piano prodigy walked away Bright Scholar, Fettes College Guangzhou the next step needed to strengthen the
only reflect the diversity and creativity an international superstar and was hyped is the first overseas campus of Fettes World Trade Organization, specifically,
of technology, but also convey multiple as ‘the future of classical music.’ The College for students aged 3 to 18. FCG’s and the global multilateral architecture,
thoughts and musings about life. Okuda’s concert tickets are now open for booking educational model combines Chinese overall. As Mexico’s ambassador to the
unique color patterns cover the floor of and available at the theater or through academic excellence with the vibrancy GATT, Deputy Secretary Seade gave it
the entire space, making the audience the theatre’s official website (www. of international education and the broad important victories in trade disputes over
feel that they are part of the work from gzdjy.org) or WeChat account (WeChat education approach of Fettes College. antidumping duties on cement and the
the moment they step in to give them an ID: gzdjywx). The annual tuition and fees for students tuna embargo. He also represented Mexi-
immersive experience. range from approximately RMB200,000 co as chief negotiator to the Uruguay
to RMB300,000. Round, the origin of the current WTO.
The nomination of Undersecretary Seade
to the post of WTO Director-General by
the Government of Mexico comes in
recognition of his experience and abilities
but, above all, is a sign of the country’s
commitment to the multilateral order.12 / FortunePAPER MAGAZINE
CHINA’S GREATER BAY AREA IN 2020:
Opening up the Financial
Industry, Promoting Integration
On
May 14, 2020, the People’s Bank of
China, along with three other central
authorities, unveiled new guidelines
to support the financial reform and opening-up of
the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay
Area (“GBA”).
The Opinions Concerning Financial Support
for the Establishment of the Guangdong-Hong
Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (“the guidelines”)
transcribe a series of 26 new measures aimed at
liberalizing China’s controls on foreign exchange
and foreign currency remittance, to boost cross-
border capital flows in the GBA.
Understanding the renewed focus on the Greater Policymakers are now addressing this. The latest
Bay Area guidelines are some of the most important
The guidelines will encourage more cross-border reforms targeting the GBA, since early 2019, and
business activities between Hong Kong, Macao, lay out a blueprint for the structural transformation
and mainland China to optimize the allocation of of and deeper cooperation within the regional
financial resources in the region, and to improve financial industry.
its individual efficiency and quality over time.
26 measures to facilitate financial cooperation
As a result, new opportunities now exist for The guiding document lays out a series of 26
businesses operating in the insurance, securities, measures, that are guided by five policy goals
and wealth management sectors. Additionally, and supported by the overarching objective of
businesses in fintech, blockchain, big data, and deepening the financial cooperation between
artificial intelligence (AI) will also benefit. The Hong Kong, Macao, and nine cities in the Pearl
government is keen to promote the use of new River Delta region.
technology and business models to facilitate the
growth of emerging industries. On a macro-level, the document introduces
measures to promote the offshore use of RMB in
Already, the Greater Bay Area (GBA) is one Hong Kong and Macao, while strengthening the
of China’s most important financial hubs - it leading role of Hong Kong and Macao as financial
includes Hong Kong (a well-established hubs.
international financial center) and Shenzhen (an
emerging global financial powerhouse home At a more micro-level, the guiding document
to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and some introduces new pilot programs that will test new
of the world’s leading fintech and technology reform measures, such as Chinese bank account
companies). reforms to allow the pooling of multiple currencies
in one account. Most notably, the document looks
However, integration has long been a sticking at common recurring hurdles for businesses like
point as the region uses three different currencies cross-border foreign exchange, foreign currency
(the Hong Kong Dollar, Macanese Pataca, and cash pooling, internationalization of RMB, and the
Chinese Yuan) and is governed under three cross-border exchange of financial products.
distinct administrative systems.Further integration will increase opportunities in
the GBA
The Greater Bay Area is an ambitious national
plan aimed at integrating the two Special
Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao,
together with the nine cities across the Pearl River
Delta, namely Guangzhou, Huizhou, Dongguan,
Shenzhen, Jiangmen, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Foshan,
and Zhaoqing.
The GBA region encompasses a total population
of 71 million people and has an economy worth
an estimated US$1.6 trillion - making it the world’s
13th-largest if it were a stand-alone economic
entity. The principal goal of the region is to ease
the flow of goods, people, and capital within the
region.
Under the newly released guidelines, the financial and trade. Together, the new measures are well-
industry, which already plays a prominent role placed to allow the GBA to rival other well-known
here, will receive more support for its cross-border city clusters, such as the San Francisco Bay Area
financial services, transactions, and investments and the Tokyo Bay area.
through relaxation of restrictions, piloting cross-
border processes, and upgrading financial Foreign businesses should act now to leverage
infrastructure. the growing opportunities within the GBA as the
plans in the blueprint start to come into fruition.
This boost in intraregional connectivity and Businesses that tailor their strategy to the plan’s
more cross-border transactions will spur on priorities will be best placed to benefit from its
other dominant industries in the region as well, ambitious agenda.
including advanced manufacturing, technologyjetsetter
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THAILAND’S ‘ROSE OF THE NORTH’:
CHIANG MAI
This Thai northern city offers an escape from the hustle and
F
bustle of Bangkok
ar away from its culturally drained southern counterparts is the captivating treasure of
Chiang Mai. The city’s position in the middle of the Thai Highlands has allowed Chiang
Mai to preserve much of its unmistakable charm throughout history, earning it the
nickname, ‘the Rose of the North’. There's a cultural vibe in the city that captivates those
who visit, whether they seek a trekking adventure or a spiritual awakening as they travel
from temple to temple. With Thailand already gotten the COVID-19 under control, and
very likely to open its borders to tourists over the coming months, Paper Magazine brings you on
a journey to the northern Thai cultural enclave of Chiang Mai.
Stand in awe of the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
This mountaintop temple is a must-visit in Chiang
Mai. Wat Doi Suthep's central shrine contains a
much-revered seated Buddha and is one of the
most popular tourist attractions in the city. You
can reach the temple by hiking up the mountain,
renting a motorbike, or hopping into a songthaew
(red trucks which serve as communal cabs).
Brace yourself for the climb because the staircase Embark on a cultural odyssey at Doi Pui
is steep, but the effort is well worth it. Statues of Hmong Tribal Village
two demons guard the entrance to the temple Doi Pui Hmong Tribal Village is located on Doi
precinct. Usually, only two of the six gates leading Suthep, a 1676-metre high mountain that is the
to the gallery and the chedis are open. The gallery focal point of Doi Suthep and Doi Pui National
is adorned with statues of Buddha in the Chiang Park. The village is about 4 kilometres away from
Mai and Sukhothai styles. The temple itself is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep and despite being a key
ornate, with many representations of the Buddha, tourist attraction, and therefore probably not as
detailed dragon statues, and elephant carvings. authentic as it could be, it still offers an insight
There is also a small museum on the premises. into how Thailand tribes live.
After the wholesome cultural immersion, you will The villagers wear traditional Hmong clothes,
be rewarded with spectacular views of the entire sell traditional Hmong handicrafts, and live in
city. traditional Hmong-style homes. However, those
looking for a less contrived view of the Hmong
may have to go deeper into Chiang Mai! Worth
a visit if you have the time. A visit to the Tribal
Village is often combined with a visit to Wat
Phrathat Doi Suthep and some of the waterfalls
in the area, as well as a jaunt to the Hilltribes
Museum.
The village is committed to educating visitors on
Hmong culture and customs; When the foreign
tourists seem more interested in the cultural
aspects while Thai tourists are more interested in
nature. The community is committed to keeping
their traditions and culture alive and have a rule
forbidding exploitation by tourists. A must-visit for
culture buffs and budding anthropologists.
Try being an elephant keeper at the Elephant
Nature Park
Due to its Buddhist influences, elephants are
sacred animals in Thailand, which probably
explains why Chiang Mai’s Elephant Nature Park
is one of the most revered elephant conservation15
parks in Thailand, home to many of the country’s The stunning scenery of this huge reservoir is
elephants which were rescued from poachers. one of the highlights of Huay Tung Tao Lake. It
Once they come to this park, they are no longer is surrounded by wonderful nature and there’s a
exploited, and are treated humanely, so do not sand coast along the reservoir which is beautiful
worry about the credentials of this park. like seashores. If you are a fishing lover, you
will love water rafts provided for fishing activity.
Visitors are invited to spend a day volunteering Moreover, you can look forward to a variety of
with the elephants, feeding them, and bathing activities such as a parachute jump, game zones,
them in the river. A day spent here is an eye- paintball, ATV car ride, zipline and so on.
opening experience, as you get to spend time vendors selling handcrafted lamps, dolls, soaps,
up close with the elephants and learn about jewellery, clothes, Christmas ornaments, local WHERE TO STAY
their plight. The cost of volunteering includes handicrafts, and just about every other keepsake Villa Mahabhirom
transportation and lunch, and the money goes you can imagine. Be sure to take the whole Set inside a lush garden, this small but opulent
toward maintaining the grounds and providing for evening to practise your skills in bargaining and property consists of 23 historical Thai houses
the animals. Be sure to book in advance, as the negotiation. sourced from villages in the central region.
volunteer spots do fill up ahead of time. Each one was dismantled, then meticulously
As you reach the end of the first block of reconstructed and fitted with mod-cons such as
If you are lucky enough, some visitors have Rachadamnoen, you'll find yourself flanked by Italian marble bathrooms with high-tech Toto
reportedly snapped photos with the elephants two temples. The courtyards of both are filled toilets. Surrounding the villas, a carefully selected
which smiled for the cameras. with food stalls offering a grand mix of pad mix of antiques, contemporary furniture, and
Thai, Japanese curry, sushi for 15 cents apiece, artworks from the owner’s private collection
samosas, fried bananas, and dumplings. We adorn the common areas. Dining options include
would like to advise foreign visitors to exercise the chic Mahabhirom Tea Room and the Krua
caution here with the street food, as not everyone Mahabhirom restaurant, specializing in Thai home-
has the stomach for Thai exotic flavours. style cuisine with a focus on fresh, locally sourced
ingredients. The hotel’s khao soi, a northern Thai
Relax and chill out by the lake coconut curry soup, will blow your palate away.
Huay Tung Tao Lake is a giant man-made reservoir
located at the foot of Doi Suthep. The shallow Address: 62 Moo. 10, Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai,
lake’s good for swimming and the grassy banks 50200 Chiang Mai, Thailand
are dotted by little wooden huts for picnic areas, Tel: +66 53 271 200
drink and food stalls plus the view are awesome.
HOW TO GET THERE
Pre-COVID-19, there are direct flights from
Guangzhou to Chiang Mai but we would advise
travellers to check the flight schedules for regular
Get a glimpse of Chiang Mai’s version of the updates due to COVID-19 flight disruptions.
“farmer’s market” Travellers should also consult the Thai consulate
Every country has its own rendition of the in Guangzhou as to resumption of travel between
“farmer’s market” and Thailand is no exception. China and Thailand.
CHIANG MAI
For Chiang Mai, this would be the Sunday Walking
Street, a place for grabbing your Thai street food
and shopping for souvenirs and all kinds of Thai
fashion wear and gadgets. The main market
thoroughfare is Rachadamnoen Road, which
begins just behind Thapae Gate, where you'll find16 / Auto PAPER MAGAZINE
PRIVATE LUXURY ON THE HIGH SEA:
Ferretti Yachts 720
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illionaires like Jeff Bezos and David
Geffen are rumoured to be isolating
themselves in the privacy of their luxury
yachts on the high seas, away from the
clutches of COVID-19. With cruise liners reeling
from new social distancing rules and regulations,
the demand for private luxury yachts has
skyrocketed since the pandemic.
Designed by architect Filippo Salvetti. in
collaboration with Ferretti Group, the Ferretti
Yachts 720, makes you feel right at home with
all the comforts of a yacht at sea with style and
a sense of wellbeing never experienced before,
and setting a new standard on your navigation
and sea adventure experiences. Sporting a
more luxurious and trendier exterior, it retains
the hallmarks of the same highly popular
aerodynamic design revolving around taut, finely
poised forms that help to make the deckhouse
lines extremely clean.
EXTERIORS The spacious 31m² flybridge, made of carbon fibre
At the swim platform, a large door swings open and composite material, is fitted with a second
to reveal a convivial area at sea level that can be helm station in the forward-starboard area, framed
further expanded by making use of the electro- by a massive sea-facing sun pad. Amidships, a
hydraulically controlled swim platform that reveals central dinette is served by the bar area.
further steps down to the transom, making it
possible to house a tender up to 3.95 metres long INTERIORS
or a three-seat jet ski. At the cockpit, an aft sofa accompanies a table
for 8. The convivial zone can be further expanded
The external forward area stands out for its ample, by adding another sofa or a small bar unit on the
interchangeable living spaces that make it possible right-hand side adjacent to the glass door leading
to have an area that can be transformed from a to the full-beam lounge. The lounge is a 27m²
large sun pad into a comfortable dining space with open space, with ceiling heights that exceed 2
central table. Or simply have your own private metres, divided into 3 zones: the living area with
BBQ gathering at sea. two large facing sofas; the open space layoutaffords enough room for a transverse table for 8; forward, behind the dining area, is the galley, conceived as an open, minimalist space, which features a cooking top facing a hidden sink. Next to the helm station are the stairways that lead down to the lower deck, which has a 4-cabin layout. Here, too, the ceiling heights exceed 2 metres. Amidships, the owner’s suite, situated on a dedicated level, is a full- beam space of 20m², preceded by a space for relaxation with a large sofa. These then lead to the bed and, behind it, towards the stern, a walk-in closet on the port side and a large bathroom to starboard with two basins and separate head and shower. Regardless of whichever adventures you seek on the high seas, Ferretti Yachts 720 gives birth to high-end sailing, an unprecedented experience of luxury, comfort, and well-being, the result of meticulous attention to the quality of the design, the furnishings, and the details.
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The Enduring Legacy of
Hermès
ELEGANCE NEVER
GOES OUT OF STYLE
M
ore than just designers, the creative brains at Hermès are better recognised as seasoned storytellers.
From its whimsical storefronts to the artisanal production of its handstitched leather gloves and bags,
each carefully crafted item or product carries a tale of the artists behind the fantastical designs,
techniques used by Hermès craftsmen, or simply an imaginative concept that has captivated the
brand’s tastemakers.
Since its inception as a harness workshop in Paris in 1837 by founder, Thierry Hermès, the Hermès brand has become
synonymous with luxury fashion with an extensive portfolio including i leather goods, lifestyle accessories, perfumes
and ready-to-wear fashion pieces. Today, the brand enjoys an iconic status in the world of luxury due to its combination
of rich heritage, exquisite craftsmanship, eye for detail and high levels of quality and professionalism through the entire
manufacturing process.
The meteoric rise of the Hermès brand can be attributed to many factors but one of its main contributing factors can
be summarised by a quote from former CEO Jean-Louis Dumas - “We don’t have a policy of image, we have a policy of
product”. The brand philosophy is deeply entrenched in the platforms of “quality” and “refinement”. It is for these very
principles that the brand has always shunned mass production, manufacturing lines and outsourcing. For Hermès, each
and every product coming out under the brand’s name should reflect the hard work put into it by the artisan.
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WORLD’S HIGHEST
PAID FEMALE ATHLETE:
NAOMI OSAKA
The Japanese-American tennis star dethrones Serena Williams
I
t’s official. The great Serena William has been "To those outside the tennis world, Osaka is
knocked off the tennis throne by 22-year-old a relatively fresh face with a great back story,"
tennis phenom, Naomi Osaka. Besides having David Carter, a sports business professor at USC’s
bagged 2 Grand Slams, the Japanese-American Marshall School of Business said. "Combine that
is now officially a tennis superstar both on and off with being youthful and bicultural, two attributes
the tennis court, having eclipsed Serena Williams that help her resonate with younger, global
as the highest paid female athlete in the history audiences, and the result is the emergence of a
of the world. With USD$37.4 million in prize global sports marketing icon."
money and endorsements, Naomi Osaka broke
the all-time earnings record for a female athlete in It also helped that Naomi Osaka’s performances
a single year, even besting the record previously and achievements on the tennis court have
held by Maria Sharapova, who earned USD$29.7 garnered the attention of the tennis fraternity.
million in 2015. Over the last few years, Osaka, whose parents
are from Japan and Haiti, was propelled into the
This record-breaking feat boils down to Osaka's limelight when she won the 2018 U.S. Open and
broad appeal and unique presence in the sporting the 2019 Australian Open. Her championship
world. In addition to the prize money she earned victories enabled her to become world No. 1 in
in a hugely successful 2019-20 season, she also the women's singles rankings in January 2019
inked a unique USD$10 million contract with Nike after winning her second Grand Slam.
that, unlike the majority of their other athletes,
allowed her to wear patches of her other sponsors Although the rising tennis star has had a few
on her playing gear. This allowed her to sign setbacks recently with below-par performances,
"patch" deals with the likes of Nippon Airways, the 22-year-old is looking forward to next year’s
MasterCard and Nissin Foods, adding to a Olympic tournament. By officially choosing of Japanese supporters cheering her on. This
lucrative list of sponsors she already had with the Japanese citizenship over the USA ahead of ensured that she continues to be a marketable
likes of Nissan, Shiseido and her racquet sponsor, her 22nd birthday, Naomi Osaka will not only name for the big commercial market in Asia.
Yonex. be competing on home ground, with millions With the Tokyo Games imminent, many Olympic
sponsors also tied up with her as she was the
global face of the event.
At only 22, Naomi Osaka is well-poised to smash
more records both on and off the tennis court in
the years to come.22 / Star Chef
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GRAND HYATT GUANGZHOU
FELIX LEE
Executive Chef of Grand Hyatt Guangzhou
SCALING NEW CULINARY HEIGHTS
A
lthough he hails from a mechanical then awarded the Best Hotel Executive
engineering background, Felix Chef of the Year by Best China Hotel Chef
Lee detoured with his gastronomy Award in 2019.
passion at the age of 25 when he enrolled
as a student at the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary In 2020, Felix joined Grand Hyatt
Arts Institute. Being a student of Le Cordon Guangzhou as the Executive Chef,
Bleu is hard work, especially when Felix helming the kitchen operations of the
expedited his graduation within 1.5years hotel’s five restaurants and bars, as well as
- with 1-year study and half year working room service and banquet. Instead of pre-
experience in Michelin restaurants as part opening planning, Felix now relishes the
of his internship program. new challenge of elevating the restaurants
to greater heights in a market with intense
Everyone enrolled at the Le Cordon Bleu competition.
starts with the most basic chores. His hard
work, however, paid dividends when Felix To gather inspirations, he spends a lot
eventually graduated as the second-best of time with his team to check out local
student. “Working in a Michelin restaurant restaurants and their preferred tastes.
from 8:30am to 12:00am is hard,” said “There are a lot that we can improve,” said
Felix, “but I saw(learned) a lot, which was Felix, “Yet, we need to pace ourselves and
very useful.” add new elements one at a time.”
On returning to Taiwan after his graduation Under his leadership, guests can look
in 1996, Felix Lee chose Grand Hyatt forward to the Ice-cream Station with
Taipei to kick off his culinary journey. He more ice-cream flavors, sauces and
prepared dishes during working hours and toppings. G at G, a mini cake shop which
sharpened his dessert-making skills during offers delicate dessert, coffee, and fresh
his spare time. His effort was recognized, bread, will be open at the end of July.
and he was promoted to Executive Chef Additionally, guests can look forward to
after four years. a tailor-made set menu which fuses the
use of local seasonal ingredients with the
From there, he gained a lot of restaurant French art-de-vivre.
pre-opening experiences from a local
restaurant chain in Taipei, Mandarin “French cuisine should be simple and
Oriental, Grand Hyatt Chengdu and Xian. elegant,” said Felix, “The presentation is
After 6 years of working in China, Felix was important, and the taste speaks the truth.”
IBERICO PORK
Crispy belly, fillet, apricot chutney, mustard seed sauce, quinoa
Ingredients
Iberico pork tenderloin 80g Extra virgin olive oil 10cc
Iberico pork belly 100g Crispy bacon 5g
apricot chutney 50g Red wine sauce 30cc
Cherry fresh seedless 2pc Pommery mustard 5g
Crushed Pistachio 50g Thyme 5g
Quinoa 30g Garlic 5g
Celery brunoise 10g Salt and pepper for taste
Onion brunoise 10g
COOKING METHOD
• Marinate the pork tenderloin with thyme and garlic Then,
sear and cook in the 180-degree oven for 12 minutes.
• Cook the pork belly using Cantonese crispy style and
then, cut it into 4x4 cm cubes.
• Boil quinoa in water and then season with salt & pepper
before mixing with diced celery.
• Coat the fresh cherries with crushed Pistachio, and then
deep fry the mixture.
• Plate the quinoa salad in the middle of the plate.
• Cut the pork tenderloin into 2 pieces.
• Reheat the red wine sauce and add to the mustard
before dressing it around the plate.
12 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China, 510623
+86 20 8396 1234Yummy / 23
BEEF TATAKI
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RECIPE: 1 Person
Will
Casual Dining
INGREDIENTS UNIT QTY
Beef Fillet GR 120
Olive Oil GR 5
Survive COVID-19?
PEACH SALAD
Peach GR 40
Feta Cheese GR 20
Olive Oil GR 5
Oregan GR 0.2
SAUCE
Orange Juice GR 45
Lemon Juice GR 20
Soy Sauce GR 15
Sesame GR 8
Olive Oil GR 10
Shallot GR 30
Oil GR 100
Herbs GR
D
ue to the pandemic, social-distancing, coronavirus and Covid-19 are
three key phrases now permanently etched into our lexicon. There
RECIPE is no doubt that the food and drink industry is one of the worst hit
1. Slice the beef and cook it in a pan.
2. Add olive oil in a pan and cook each
by worldwide measures taken to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The
side of the beef for 5 minutes. lingering question remains, will restaurants survive this crisis?
3. Ice the beef for a few seconds and
place it on the absorb paper. Before the onset of the
4. TAKE THE BEEF AND START TO CUT pandemic, food delivery apps in
VERY THIN
5. Clean and slice the peach.
China like Meituan and Ele.me
6. Add the feta cheese, oilive oil and have already revolutionised the
dry oregan. food and beverage industry with
7. Mix all the ingredients. their seamless delivery services
8. Peel and slice the shallot.
that can enable consumers to
9. Add the olive oil in a sauce pan enjoy their meals with the tap
and when the oil reach 150 degree of their finger or the click of a
celsius, add the shallot. mouse. With the COVID-19 still
10. After a few minutes, remove the pan out there, food delivery apps
for a while and then cook the oil at
a higher temperature of 180 degree
have become indispensable with even hotel groups and Michelin restaurants
celsius. turning to these online platforms to Ensure their relevancy. This has led many
11. Clean the herbs to predict a doom and gloom scenario for brick-and-mortar restaurants which
and put them will be eliminated by central kitchens merely focusing on delivery services.
on the absorb
paper. However, despite the threats to the brick-and-mortar restaurants, industry
experts think that restaurants with dining-in options are still relevant post
COVID-19, if they adhere to seating arrangements that adhere to social
distancing rules. If anything, the COVID-19 has actually compelled many
restaurants to adopt a stricter regime of food safety and sanitisation measures,
with greater transparency in the ingredients and food preparation so as
PRESENTATION to assuage consumer worries. Some restaurant chains have even installed
• Add the sliced beef on a nice plate. disinfection machines at the entrance of their shopfronts so that patrons can
• Add the sauce followed by peach salad, fresh
herbs, peanut crust and fried shallot. undergo further disinfecting routines upon entry and exit.
• Add some flowers to enhance the colours of
the dish. Moreover, dining out at a restaurant
with its décor and ambience is an
experience that somehow heightens
your senses and enhances the flavours
of your cuisine, something which
dining at home via a delivery service
will be very hard and tedious to
replicate. Hence, experts believe that
restaurants will still be relevant (alongside online food platforms), if they can
offer diners a unique gastronomy experience. Therefore, instead of outright
lying replacing casual dining, restaurants should use the food delivery services
as an accompaniment to their dining-in options.
After subsequent stints with Sofitel in Dongguan and Xiamen, Gregory finally
decided to embark on his own entrepreneurial venture and start his own Despite the doomsday scenarios for the industry, restauranteurs remain
restaurant in Xiamen to promote creative and authentic French cuisines. Contact optimistic that the situation will improve eventually, provided they can tide
Gregory at: Fuel by Greg Louraichi | Level 5, Party Pier Sector B (Take lift next to over the next few months. Food connoisseurs have always been very fussy
7-11 convenience store), No. 118, Yue Jiang Xi Road | Tel: 020-80922169 | Greg's about the entire gastronomy package and even COVID-19 is unlikely to
Restaurant | 1c, No.10 Hubin Bei Road, Xingang Square Xiamen, Fujian, P.R. China change that anytime soon.
| TEL: (+86)592-531660024 / Yummy PAPER MAGAZINE
Address: 72F, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou,
5 Zhujiang West Road Pearl River New City,
Guangzhou, Tianhe District 510623, China
Tel: +86 20 8883 3372
Kumoi New Age Japanese Cuisine
D
uring a quick chat with Giancarlo di
Francesco before my dinner, I was
impressed with his experience and
knowledge of Japanese cuisine. When he talked
about the blue fin tuna, and even the Big Eye Tuna
and Big Eye Snapper, it enlightened me. As the
executive chef of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou,
when it comes to Japanese food, he has all the
answers.
“Luxury Japanese cuisine uses premium products,
yet the variety is limited. We take off from here
to create the ‘new age’ Japanese cuisine, which
enlivens the traditional style.” Kumoi, located at
the 72th floor of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou,
creates a fine dining experience with Japanese
cuisine. Kumoi means cloud in Japanese and here,
you can have a great view of Guangzhou through
its glass walls, and even feel like dining in the sky
because sometimes, the clouds are indeed under
your feet.
True to its Japanese decor style, the wooden chair
and the stone table at the entrance draws your
attention from the Hotel’s neoteric Lobby to the
oriental theme - a long sushi bar, sake bottles,
ceramic dining sets on wood-board table.
World Class Mixology and Entertainment:
LN Hotel Five Roo
M
any veteran bar owners and restauranteurs
will tell you just how difficult it is to
achieve a fine balance between elegance
and playfulness, which was why the Roof Top Bar at
LN Hotel Five, Guangzhou completely took us by
surprise. Located on the 7th floor of LN Hotel Five,
one of the city’s most distinguished hospitality
icons, Roof Top Bar is open to both hotel guests
and visitors who are looking for an evening of fun
and laughs.
Upon reaching the bar, you cannot help but that
feel like you have been whisked to somewhere
special. With its vibrant graffiti walls blending
seamlessly with traditional Lingnan elements, the
venue is chic, while still managing to be colourful
and fun, affording its visitors sweeping views of
Guangzhou’s iconic Pearl River that will simply
take your breath away. The ambience and vibes
immediately set you at ease and you somehow
feel like you are in a friend’s penthouse apartment
Address: 7th Floor, LN Hotel Five, 277 Yanjiang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China rather than a hotel bar.
Tel: 86 20 8931 0505We chose a set dinner menu: Eel and Cucumber
Salad; Grill Black Cod Fish; Slow Cooked Beef
Tongue Miso Soup; Grilled Prawn, Bell Pepper,
and Mushroom; Teppanyaki Tenderloin Steak,
Foie Gras, Carrot, Asparagus, Sweet Potato with
assorted dipping; and “Dai-fuku Mochi” Rice
Cake, and Seasonal Fruits.
This smart combination is an amazing Japanese
culinary expedition. All the premium products -
eel, cod fish, beef tongue, prawn, tenderloin, foie Teppanyaki Tenderloin Steak, Foie Gras, Carrot,
gras - are prepared with different cooking skills. Asparagus, Sweet Potato with Assort Dipping
With the right potion and maximum varieties, this In addition to all the teppanyaki selections on my
delicate dinner set is a perfect option to taste all plate, I have a dipping plate filled with the western
the signature dishes from Kumoi. Among them, style salt and pepper, and the Japanese-style
these two dishes are my favorites. wasabi, mustard, and Teppanyaki sauce. This “free
style” indeed warmed up my palate. As suggested
Grilled Black Cod Fish by Giancarlo, I mixed wasabi and mustard with
Kumoi imported fresh seafood from Japan weekly, Teppanyaki sauce, and it brought out the
so the black cod fish is really fresh and tender. With freshness of the meat!
light sweetness, the beautiful gingerroot on top
spices up the flavour of the grilled cod, making it a Last but not the least, all the dishes
great first course after the salad. come with some extras - the seaweed
jelly adds a bit sour taste to the
salad, which opens up the palate;
the slow cooked beef tongue
increases the savoury of the
miso soup; the black pepper and
seasonings on the grilled prawn, the
bell pepper and mushroom leave
a wonderful aftertaste; and the tiny
orange cube inside the red bean pastry
wrapped in the mochi was a magical
discovery!
With a bit of ‘extra’, Kumoi takes premium
Japanese cuisine to a new age, from ordinary to
extraordinary.
Cheers / 25
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of Top Bar
Then, from a relaxed and chillax mode, you are
transposed to a different space altogether when
the hotel’s resident band – “Three Lines”, starts
their performances. Every Tuesday to Saturday,
from 7.30pm to 12am, the incredibly talented trio
of April (Vocalist), Jake (Drummer) and Christian
(Guitarist), have never failed to bring the house
down with their impressive live performances
featuring the latest hits or take you down memory
lane with unique renditions of sentimental
crafted from bamboo sticks accompanied by a
Cantonese ballads. It just makes you want to
bamboo canister, and each stick carved with the
loosen your tie on an off-night in the summer.
name of a signature cocktail. Take your time and
have fun browsing and making your order. We
Amidst the electric entertainment, the mixology
guarantee that you will definitely find something
at this bar is as exclusive as the venue itself, with
to quench your thirst and elevate your spirits for a
stunning cocktails being churned out by bartenders
night of ultimate chill.
who practise molecular mixology alongside class
cocktails. One of the unique cocktails that you
A chic rooftop retreat in Guangzhou, Roof
must try is the bar’s signature Baijiu Cocktails
Top Bar will elevate you to cloud nine with its
which energises you with its refreshing blend of
combination of sweeping views, unforgettable live
eastern and western spirits. Guests will also be
entertainment and cocktails concocted with both
fascinated by the unique drinks “list”, which is
skill and style. Cheers!26 / Cru PAPER MAGAZINE
The Quest For
China’s Bordeaux:
Silver Heights
Vineyard
A CHINESE VINEYARD’S MISSION TO
PUT CHINESE WINES
ON THE WORLD MAP
As
early as 2008, England’s oldest to grow any decent grapes in such challenging
independent wine merchant Berry terroir, but for Emma Gao, Chinese winery’s fast
Brothers & Rudd waxed lyrical about rising star, where there is a will, there is a way.
China’s wine-making potential and postulated
that China’s favourable soil and soaring domestic The story of Silvery Heights began when her
demand gave it “all the essential ingredients to father, Gao Lin experimented with planting
make fine wine to rival the best of Bordeaux.” Cabernet Sauvignon vines from France, and
Although Chinese vineyards still have quite a subsequently persuaded Emma to venture abroad
distance to go before producing vintages to rival to Bordeaux and enrol in a Masters of Oenology
the Bordeaux, things have gotten quite interesting program. She eventually made it back to Shanghai
over the last few years with the emergence of where she started working for Spanish wine
daring wine entrepreneurs who have ventured merchant, Torres. Her boss blind-tasted one of her
forth to try and put China on the wine map. family’s wine, saw the potential in it, and the rest
is history.
One of the Chinese vineyards spearheading this
mission is the Silver Heights Vineyard, a privately- From a mere 3000 bottles to more than 100,000
held winery in Ningxia, a dry and arid region bottles a year, the winery, which is now located
which is predominantly more renowned for its coal in Helanshan Mountains, also served as a model
production. It would seem like mission impossible success story for the other winemakers aroundNingxia who started to emulate Silver Heights. While winemaking is transforming Ningxia’s
Back in the day, she recalled, “it was all barren dusty belts into a hippy wine tourist meccas,
deserts, so hot that nothing could grow. There Silver Height’s ultimate goal is to evoke a visceral
were no buildings, no trees, only shrubs, the response to itswines and ignite a lasting emotional
type with tiny thorns.” But the elevation at 1,350 connection. Every detail of this small-scale,
meters is ideal for growing wine. What’s more, slow-spun operation is carefully considered. The
the Helanshan Mountains are positioned north to result is the distinctive point of view-and standout
south, so the escarpment blocks the Siberian cold. wines-that has seen Silver Heights challenge the
“The stones and sand washed down and settled status quo and compete with the world’s greatest
here for 100 million years,” Emma noted, “it’s a estates.
treasured land with good Feng Shui.”
With the grapes primed for harvest, Emma is
Now, after more than a decade since she secure in the knowledge that she’s slowly building
produced her first vintage of 10 barrels, Gao’s not just a business but a holistic wine experience
operation has grown to cover some 70 hectares, that has helped to transform this remote corner of
which produces, by her count, about 100,000 China. Ningxia might still have some distance to
bottles. It remains a resolutely family affair: The go before it can replicate the scale of Bordeaux or
signature Silver Heights Emma’s Reserve cabernet Napa Valley, but with Silver Heights and Emma, it
sauvignon is affectionately called “Little Emma” is slowly and surely getting there.
after her 12-year-old daughter, who Emma
imagines will eventually inherit the business.
Tasty Destinations
Contributed by Roy Moorfield
T here are two ways to get the best
enjoyment from the flavors of wine:
Surrounded by friends, at a meal where
Bordeaux is being recognized as the mini
Paris in France.The city has a lot to offer - art
galleries, restaurants and the stunning La Cité
owns a great little
restaurant, just a
short walk from the Chateau.
wine and food interact to produce pleasant du Vin, which is a must-do wine experience.
or contrasting combinations that create a Bordeaux is also surrounded by some of It might seem a stretch, but Melbourne
memorable taste. the most famous wine properties in the has been called the Paris of the southern Roy Moorfield is a wine
world.The new trend among the owners is hemisphere. It nearly was, if French explorers consultant based in
The other way is to succumb to the to group visit opportunities. It is worthwhile Nicolas Baudin and Jules d’Urville had been Melbourne. He has been
ambience of the cellar. Everything about it following them on their websites and social a bit more proactive in the early 1800s. Like a global wine industry
makes wine tastes better.The aromas of media. Bordeaux, Melbourne is strong in the arts authority and identity for
the barrels and old wines permeate the and is recognized as the “foodies” capital of 42 years. Roy's influence on
atmosphere.Your senses become alive; you One enticing program on offer is from Australia. It also has fine wine producers on the Australian and Hong
are experiencing something new. Simply put, the revitalized Chateau Siran in Margaux. its doorstep in every direction. Kong wine business cannot
wine tastes better when you’re having fun! The energetic Édouard Miailhe, one of the be underestimated. For many
owners, has currently grouped with four It will probably be 2021 before it will fully years, he has been a wine
Modern winemakers know this so the other properties: Ch Carbonnieux (Pressac- open again, but some tasty destinations that advisor to Cathay Pacific
“cellar door” has become an import part of Léognan), Ch de Ferrand (St Emilion), Ch will welcome visitors. Mitchelton Winery Airways.
their image and sales.Tourist wine regions Lafon-Rochet (St Estéphe) and Ch Haut- and Resort to the north has a great range of
therefore offer this added bonus. So apart Bages Libéral (Pauillac).They are offering a wines and local foods. If you are interested in
from enjoying the local sites, wine regions can tasting tour package to explore their wines Pinot Noir and Shiraz with a distinct leaning
introduce you to the local cuisine and culture. with the opportunity to taste the 2019 to the French weight and style, try the
vintage that is still in barrels. Bellarine Peninsula to the south.
Chateau Siran is a great place to start a tour The world of wine awaits but remember
as it is close to Bordeaux. It boasts gardens the rules to experience the best taste of the
and a panoramic rooftop tasting bar. It even wines is to taste them in the ambience of
has a nuclear bomb shelter - converted to a a cellar; or enjoy them with good food and
vintage wine collection cellar.The family also good friends.You can also read
