Category Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators, Food & Beverage

This Lunar New Year, The Peninsula London invites guests to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with an elegant fusion of time-honoured customs, immersive experiences, and contemporary artistry. From Tuesday 3rd February to Saturday 3rd March, the hotel will present a curated calendar of celebrations inspired by The Peninsula’s rich Asian heritage, ranging from exquisite culinary offerings and dim sum masterclasses to a striking new art installation by Chinese textile artist Lin Fanglu, lent by The Peninsula’s Art in Resonance programme.

With the majestic Horse taking over the zodiac, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes Chinese New Year with a burst of vibrant celebrations from January 15 to March 3, 2026. Yun House anchors the festive celebrations with a refined Cantonese Chinese New Year dining experience, thoughtfully crafted to honour tradition and delight the senses. In addition, guests can also enjoy festive menus at Curate and The Lounge.

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort proudly announces the launch of the Colonial Dining Experience, a seven-course chef’s table journey inspired by the cultural convergence that once defined the historic 1921 House. Originally built as the British Consulate more than a century ago, the 1921 House has long stood as a quiet testament to Chiang Mai’s role as a meeting point between Lanna tradition and British refinement. Today, its teak-lined halls and river-facing verandahs provide the setting for an immersive dining experience that brings this shared heritage to life through storytelling, flavour, and contemporary culinary craftsmanship.

Alila Villas Uluwatu invites guests to an extraordinary three-day culinary residency at CIRE with Michelin-starred Chef Stéphane Carrade, a celebrated gastronomic figure from Gascony, region of France’s South West, revered for its deep culinary heritage. From 15 to 17 January 2026, CIRE becomes the stage for a rare dining series shaped by a chef whose craft is rooted in terroir, memory, and the quiet poetry of the ingredients he chooses to honour.

An official attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest showcase of cheese varieties in one place will be held in Dubai at the Radisson Blu Hotel Deira Creek on January 28, 2026, in conjunction with Gulfood, the world’s biggest food show.

The record to beat is 1,001 varieties of cheese, which was achieved in Lyon, France in October 2023, and currently holds the world record.

This December, the spirit of Ibiza meets the slopes of the French Alps as beloved Thai restaurant Pom Thaï officially opens its doors in Courchevel 1850. After years of building a cult following among Ibiza’s gastronomes, DJs, and creatives, the restaurant is proud to bring its signature blend of authentic Thai flavours, artful ambience and wine-centric hospitality to one of Europe’s most sought-after ski resorts.