Edouard Amoiel

Jacky Piraud, Bombar’s man in the shadows

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He seeks neither pose nor fame. Yet wherever he goes, he’s remembered. Here’s a portrait of a waiter who’s been through Paris, wine by nature, kitchens without menus, and now keeps the Bombar’s dining room on course.

Chef Gaggan Anand changes course

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In 2026, Gaggan Anand dares to set a new course: renovating his iconic Bangkok restaurant, banning photographs at the table and developing an entirely new culinary concept.