From the perfectly crunchy baguette tradition to a fluffy croissant, good bread is abundant in France, but Alex Croquet pushes the art of baking to a whole other level. Based in the small village of Wattignies in the outskirts of Lille, Alex Croquet has refused proposals to expand from all over the world whether it's in London, Paris or Tokyo. In the style of a true artisan, a shokunin, he wakes early every morning to make bread at his boulangerie in Wattignies village, which also supplies the bread to his Lille bakery ..read more

The Peninsula Tokyo holds a special place in my heart as one of my all-time favourites. Its location is truly unbeatable, right in the centre of Tokyo, close to both the Marunouchi and Ginza districts, which makes exploring the city so convenient. From the moment one enters, it feels like… The post The Peninsula, Tokyo appeared first on Luxeat ..read more

Entering through the historic Kajiimiya Gate, which has stood for over 300 years, I was enveloped in an atmosphere that felt almost spiritual. The Mitsui Kyoto creates a sort of parallel world where history and modern luxury coexist in the perfect harmony of contemporary design. Situated on the site of… The post The Mitsui, Kyoto appeared first on Luxeat ..read more

Where can you do poem tracing, where you carefully transcribe the words of master poets of the Meiji era, to imagine the gestures of those who lived over 100 years ago and then take a stroll next to Hozu river the Arashiyama with a bottomless glass of Japanese wine. Or take… The post Retreat in the City: Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto appeared first on Luxeat ..read more

At Casa Pepe, nestled in the Teramo countryside of Torano Nuovo, wine production has been a tradition since 1899, handed down through five generations. At 30-years old, Chiara De Iulis Pepe, embodies the spirit of this, now, predominantly female run family business. The daughters and granddaughters of Emidio Pepe navigate… The post A Deep Dive into Chiara De Iulis Pepe’s Philosophy and Practices appeared first on Luxeat ..read more

Heinz Beck, the German-born chef who has been at the helm of La Pergola for 30 years, brings a new-level of  lightness of touch to traditional Mediterranean ingredients. La Pergola was the first restaurant in Rome to be awarded three Michelin stars, and it remains the only one in the… The post Health and Innovation by Heinz Beck appeared first on Luxeat ..read more

No coffee or wine! This is not my usual way of enjoying a few days away. Yet my recent stay at Palazzo Fiuggi was one of intense enjoyment, incredible food and full relaxation. This health and medical resort takes wellness to a whole new level and my recent 4 day stay… The post Palazzo Fiuggi, a wellness retreat like no other appeared first on Luxeat ..read more

Miami is about to get just a little closer to Japan with the upcoming opening of Ura, a 1700 square-foot members-only club led by renowned Tokyo sushi master, Hidefumi Namba. Meaning “back” or “reverse side” in Japanese, Ura aims to offer a one-of-a-kind experience combining Japanese aesthetics, relaxation, and entertainment, all centered around the art of authentic sushi crafted by a top shokunin. Entrepreneur brothers Samuel and Jose Tcherassi have brought this vision to life, with the design by Colombian firm, 5 Sōlidos, featuring a listening lounge, bar, and a lush Japanese garden. The hig ..read more

ANA partnered with luxury Food Blogger Aiste Miseviciute of Luxeat as she journeyed through the Tokyo region, exploring delicious restaurants and exquisite crafts, a thousand years in the making. Head to www.luxeat.com/blog/seven-days-in-japan/ to discover my recent trip to Japan with ANA and start exploring. Subscribe to get monthly Luxeat newsletters here: www.luxeat.com The post Tokyo with ANA appeared first on Luxeat ..read more

Jad Ibrahim is a sushi lover from Paris, who runs @nigiri.paris one of my favourite Instagram accounts about the best sushi shops around the world he visits. Here are his favourite recent discoveries in Tokyo, which are easy and possible to book not too long in advance. Sushi Udatsu A small and beautiful shop located in Naka Meguro. The head chef Udatsu-san is an innovative chef who aims at preserving tradition while pursuing his own style. He is very careful when it comes to ingredient selection as he chooses to serve many organic products and non endangered species. The shop itself has ..read more