CULTURED TIME

The Best Counterside Seats in Singapore to Snag Now

Skip the private booth or the table right smack in the middle of the dining area. The best seats in the house at these restaurants are by the counter, so make a note of that the next time you make reservations. Not only do you get up close and personal with the food, you'll also get an opportunity to speak to the chef and their team to find out more about your meal.

Yan's Dining Makes Mooncake Magic

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/external/cimage/img.php?src=YDFSC%20Mooncake_02.jpg&amp;w=600&amp;h=315&amp;crop-to-fit" style="width: 100%;"><div>For the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, Yan’s Dining boasts a selection of mooncakes as you’ve never had them before, which include decadent savory flavors, as well as the Bird’s Nest Momoyama Skin variety.</div></div></div>

A Feat of Alchemy

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/media/uploads/Cartier-Bureau%20de%20Mathilde%20Laurent,%20parfumeur%20Cartier-3.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><div>Cartier’s official perfumer and one of the most respected “noses” in the world, Mathilde Laurent aims to light up people’s lives through perfume that results from the meticulous assembly of just the right ingredients.</div></div></div>

Gaza Lives

<div><div><img src="https://cdn-media.kontinentalist.com/gaza-lives/gaza-lives-1727812079.png" style="width: 100%;"><div>In this story in collaboration with Visualizing Palestine, we look at the devastating impact of the ongoing genocide on Palestinian culture.</div></div></div>

Greasy—and good for the planet

<div><div><img src="https://assets.gatesnotes.com/8a5ac0b3-6095-00af-c50a-89056fbe4642/479d726e-3e9b-46f4-9c4a-168ce8e53a7e/20240130-PalmOil-TGN_Assets-001-social_share_1200x630.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><div>Bill Gates writes about two companies that are creating alternatives to animal fats and palm oil, which contribute massively to climate change.</div></div></div>

A Space for All with Cesar

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/external/cimage/img.php?src=Showroom_7.jpg&amp;w=600&amp;h=315&amp;crop-to-fit" style="width: 100%;"><div>Cesar understands that a kitchen is more than just a space for cooking – it is a place for endless possibilities.</div></div></div>

Taste: Season's Best

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/media/uploads/NAEUM%20-%20doeji-galbi%20bap%20(credit%20John%20Heng_Da%20Photographer).jpg" style="width: 100%;"><div>These Michelin-starred restaurants warmly welcome spring/summer and deliver sublime dishes and inspired concepts by taking advantage of the season’s best bounties.</div></div></div>

Ahead of The Curve

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/media/uploads/helloooo_auto_xsssss2-Nf9h.png" style="width: 100%;"><div>Rado’s most popular watch is about to gain an even bigger following.</div></div></div>

Harnessing the Power of Dual Technologies for Reverse Aging

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/external/cimage/img.php?src=230808_Dr-Mendis_0147-72-scaled.png&amp;w=600&amp;h=315&amp;crop-to-fit" style="width: 100%;"><div>Non-invasive procedures Emface and Emsculpt NEO deliver targeted and customisable treatments for effective and lasting results</div></div></div>

A Fusion of Flavors

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/external/cimage/img.php?src=Chef_Edward_Chong_2.png&amp;w=600&amp;h=315&amp;crop-to-fit" style="width: 100%;"><div>Enter a world where traditional food is infused with an unexpected twist – from Chinese signatures to seasonal mooncakes – that’s creatively made by Chef Edward Chong.</div></div></div>

Experience the Bawah Blues

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/external/cimage/img.php?src=aerial_couple_walking_on_west_overwater_suites_pathway_with_lidi_view.jpg&amp;w=600&amp;h=315&amp;crop-to-fit" style="width: 100%;"><div>Bring all your private island fantasies to life with an escape to Bawah Reserve, which is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Singapore.</div></div></div>

The Michelin Hotel Guide Unveiled – Luxury Travelers' New Bible

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/external/cimage/img.php?src=_DSC4831.jpg&amp;w=600&amp;h=315&amp;crop-to-fit" style="width: 100%;"><div>Michelin has always been synonymous with two things: Tyres and food — until now, that is.</div></div></div>

Future-proofing Democracy In the Age of AI with Audrey Tang

<div><div><img src="https://assets-global.website-files.com/5f0e1294f002b1bb26e1f304/65dfacc063200a4f78dbb11b_85-your-undivided-attention-audrey-tang-social.png" style="width: 100%;"><div>Is there a vision of our future where AI can help our democracies thrive rather than just survive? With election season underway, Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs, Audrey Tang, returns to the podcast to discuss how to create a resilient democracy in the age of AI.</div></div></div>

I’m in Wyoming to celebrate the next nuclear breakthrough

<div><div><img src="https://assets.gatesnotes.com/8a5ac0b3-6095-00af-c50a-89056fbe4642/117a1f8c-8153-451c-a955-7247c255e28b/terrapower_2023_module_1200x580_01.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><div>Bill Gates writes about visiting Kemmerer, Wyoming, the future site of the fourth-generation Natrium nuclear power plant being designed by TerraPower.</div></div></div>

AI Myths and Misconceptions

A few episodes back, we presented Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin’s talk The AI Dilemma. The talk resonated - over 1.6 million people have viewed it on YouTube as of this episode’s release date. However, now that so many people have watched or listened to the talk, we’ve found that there are some AI myths getting in the way of making progress. On this episode of Your Undivided Attention, we debunk five of those misconceptions.

Oktoberfest at Brotzeit is a Party Not to be Missed

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/external/cimage/img.php?src=Brotzeit296931a.jpg&amp;w=600&amp;h=315&amp;crop-to-fit" style="width: 100%;"><div>Be it at one of the restaurant’s events or your office party, Brotzeit is ready to bring the Oktoberfest revelry to you.</div></div></div>

Grand Seiko: Force of Nature

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/media/uploads/Grand_Seiko.png" style="width: 100%;"><div>With new headquarters in Singapore, Grand Seiko Asia Pacific is all set to build on the brand’s visibility in the region, showcasing the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Japanese excellence.</div></div></div>

Golden Travel Opportunities

<div><div><img src="https://www.portfoliomagsg.com/media/uploads/Sunset%20at%20Le%20Cinque%20Terre%20in%20Italy.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><div>High-end tour company Luxury Gold announces a timely rebranding for a new golden age of travel – one that is luxurious, authentic, and unforgettable.</div></div></div>

My holiday Spotify playlist

<div><div><img src="https://assets.gatesnotes.com/8a5ac0b3-6095-00af-c50a-89056fbe4642/12eac844-3de9-4425-a046-6d039e486bcf/20231023-Spotify-TGN_Assets-001-social_share_1200x630.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><div>Bill Gates shares his soundtrack to the holiday season of music from around the world including Bing Crosby, Madonna, Nat King Cole, Gloria Estefan, and more.</div></div></div>

Great books, courses, and music for the holidays

<div><div><img src="https://assets.gatesnotes.com/8a5ac0b3-6095-00af-c50a-89056fbe4642/669ef0d9-ad6a-4ef7-9f77-f412fe3c4033/20231114-HolidayList-SummaryPost-TGN_Assets-001-social_share_1200x630.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><div>My annual year-end roundup of some of the best things I read, watched, and listened to. I even put together a playlist of great holiday songs.</div></div></div>