To all cooks, salt is life. The delicate crystals are what enhances every dish that is put out to diners—be it in soups, sauces, or as a finishing sprinkle over the top. Get to know these five variations.

Three female personalities in the wines & spirits scene speak up.

Let’s get to the nitty-gritty about your favorite Instagrammable lunch bowl.

Studies have shown that the South Koreans are set to live longer than anyone else by 2030. Here’s why.

We round up 7 ingredients as an introduction to Japan's traditional winter stew.

The Robert Parker Wine Advocate editor-in-chief states her case.

These savoury crystals come in more shades than just pure white.

From the varying doneness of noodles to the thickness of the broths, every Japanese region has their own version. Get to know them.

There's way more to the list than shiitake.

You no longer have to visit the Michelin-recommended restaurants for a taste of their food.

From Yukon golds to fingerlings, learn what these different potatoes are best used for.

One of the unsexiest words in the culinary world is also the mastermind behind some truly delicious concoctions.

Beefing up your knowledge on all things Wagyu.

The baristas from The Coffee Academics share with us their best tips and tricks for home-brewing your own cuppa.

Chef-owner Yuki Onishi talks about the making of this new dish, and tries local duck noodles from Yu Kee for a taste comparison.

Here, we get down to the nitty-gritty with Robert Parker Wine Advocate editor-in-chief, Lisa Perrotti-Brown.

They can be carved into jack-o'-lanterns, fashioned into fairytale carriages or baked into a mathematician's favourite dessert.

In this series we decipher the lexicon of bartending. First up: the basics of ordering booze.