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BlogsSavoring Sophistication: A Memorable Burgundy Wine Tasting Experience with Cambodia’s Top Sommelier

An unforgettable evening unfolded at the French Embassy, where a spectacular Burgundy wine tasting was orchestrated by Seyha Hak, Cambodia’s top sommelier in 2013. Alongside talented individuals such as Un Sokmean and Khantei Sok from Thalias Hospitality, Seyha expertly introduced the wines to a distinguished guest list, which included French Ambassador Jacques Pellet.   Guests were treated to a diverse selection of extraordinary wines: Champagne Gervais Gobillard, Saint-Véran Château Vitallis, Ladoix 1er Cru Domaine Maratray Dubreuil, Savigny-lès-Beaune Domaine Maratray Dubreuil, Pommard Domaine Bertrand Bachelet, and Nuits Saint-Georges Domaine Dubois. Each wine showcased its distinct character: Champagne Gervais Gobillard: A sophisticated…

BlogsAn Unforgettable Whisky Tasting Event: Bellevoye Whiskies and L’Acrobate Gin De France 44% Paired with Exquisite Culinary Creations from Topaz’s culinary team

On a fine Monday afternoon May 1, 2023, a group of 25 professionals gathered for an intimate and exclusive gin and whisky tasting event, featuring a selection of Bellevoye whiskies and L’Acrobate Gin De France 44%. Organized by the talented CDA’s Jeroen and Alexandre Sirech Bellevoye co-founder, the event was a delectable journey through the world of fine spirits and their perfect culinary counterparts. With a carefully curated menu by renowned Chef Sopheak Pov of small-sized tapas plates and drink pairings, the event was a testament to the art of food and drink pairing, as guests were treated to a…

BlogsUnleash Your Paddling Power at the 2023 Kampot River Kayak Competition: A Comprehensive Guide

Get set, paddle, and conquer! The 2023 Kampot River Kayak Challenge awaits you from May 23-25, 2023. This exhilarating competition is the perfect opportunity to showcase your kayaking prowess, forge friendships, and win a share of over $4,000 in prizes. Our comprehensive guide will equip you with all the necessary information to embark on this unforgettable adventure along the stunning Kampot River. Event Overview Immerse yourself in three adrenaline-fueled days of kayaking at the Kampot River Kayak Competition. This event caters to kayakers of varying expertise, with categories such as Fun, Semi-Pro, and Pro. Paddle your way to cash prizes,…

BlogsGive Kefir, the Elixir of Success

[Adapted from an article in Cambodge Mag: https://www.cambodgemag.com/post/siem-reap-parcours-give-kefir-l-élixir-du-succès] Almost four years after launching the brand, the small glass bottles adorned with the “Give Kefir” logo have become a staple on the Siem Reap landscape. Their creators, Jade and Adam, told us some of the secrets behind these little magic potions. In their larger, brighter new premises near Old Market, the team has continued its mission to create probiotics drinks that support a healthy lifestyle. The path to today has not always been a smooth one, but Jade and Adam’s conviction that there was a demand for this product has remained constant.…

BlogsIt’s Not You, It’s Merguez…

Sausages are the best, and you’ll find the best of the best in the North African Merguez, now a French staple for very good reason: they’re utterly delicious. If there’s anything more comforting than a hamburger, then it has to be sausages. And if you’re French, then it has to be sausages with couscous, and that means one very important thing: Merguez Sausages. For those that don’t yet know what these batons of delight are, Merguez Sausages are sausages made from ground beef and/or lamb generously with harissa and other spices such as cumin, fennel, sumac and garlic. They are…

BlogsLong Live Chardonnay

One of our favourite wines suffers, we think, from being misunderstood… A few years ago, it became fashionable to say, “Oh, no, not me, I don’t drink Chardonnay, anything but that!”. The acronym ABC, ‘Anything But Chardonnay’ was bandied about as though it were somehow clever, and an awful lot of people deprived themselves of the pleasures of one of the most popular and versatile wines in the world. But Chardonnay is one of the wine world’s greats not just because it’s easy for producers to work with but because, properly handled, it does produce a superlative wine. But the…

BlogsAn Introduction to Italian Wine, Part I

Italy has been producing wine for thousands of years. And you’ll be able to taste the fruit of all that knowledge and experience soon at Siena Italian Steakhouse. With Siena Italian Steakhouse opening its doors soon at the stupendous Flatiron Building in northern Phnom Penh, we thought it would be a good idea to offer a brief series introducing the delights of Italian wines, from the history to understanding the designations on the labels, and some of the more widely used grapes. Wine is so fundamental to Italy’s history that, in every direction, the borders of the Roman Empire stopped…

BlogsMay: a Merry Month of Celebrations in Cambodia

As things, hopefully, start to cool down a little bit, preparations are underway for the new season to come, and for Buddha’s Birthday… On 5th May this month we celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha with Visak Bochea Day, making it the most important and sacred commemoration in contemporary Buddhist calendars. The date in Cambodia is set to accord with the 15th day of the waxing (growing) moon of the month of Magha, which is the 11th month of the Hindu calendar, corresponding to January/February in the Gregorian calendar. However, different countries use different formulas to calculate…

BlogsTake a Second Look at that Wine Label…

There may be more to it than meets the eye. When it comes to wine, consumers are confronted with a dizzying array of choices from a vast number of producers, large and small, from all over the world. France alone has more than 85,000 wine growers, either independent vignerons each producing under their own label, or producers that sell their grapes to regional cooperatives such as the 33 that exist in Bordeaux. Moreover, unlike other products, wine brands do not typically advertise to their consumers. This means that, in the absence of specific knowledge, many of us tend to rely…

BlogsA Glimpse of What’s to Come at Siena…

The flavours of an Italy you’ve never imagined are coming to you soon at Siena. Opening soon, Siena Italian Steakhouse at the Flatiron Building in Phnom Penh is dedicated to bringing you the best of real Italian cooking, representing centuries of tradition from the north and south of the country. Our Executive Chef, Giuseppe Napoletano, Pino to his friends, has spent almost 40 years refining his skills in kitchens all over the world, and his dedication to original recipes using the best ingredients in order to bring you the sublime, authentic flavours of Italy is just one mark of his…