Mark Robinson
Bowled over
In a remote part of South Korea, 84-year-old Lee Bong-ju is reviving the tradition of making beautiful, unique Korean bronzeware, from elegant cutlery to white-gold dishes that have served presidents and royalty.
Sugar rush
Started in 1983, Royce' is one of Japan’s most beloved chocolatiers. In a sweet market all about tiny details, it has charmed its way around Asia and now has its sights on Europe.
Keep on trucking
In Paris's 7th arrondissement, Jean-Luc Poujauran abandoned his celebrated bakery to pursue a singular obsession: supplying 200 restaurants with sourdough born from his father's ancient starter.
Room to improve
As many predict a tough year ahead, we look at the managers, designers and concepts transforming the hotel sector and rethinking the whole concept of hospitality for today’s informed guests.
Dead simple
Tokyo-based design guru Kenya Hara advises companies, including Muji, on their aesthetic direction. He also runs his own design institute and collaborates with designers. Here, he describes his last meal.
