Travis Swikard is Executive Chef at Boulud Sud in New York City. He was awarded the Best Dish North America winner at the 2017 Ōra King Awards. Watch Travis describe his dish, and read about his inspiration below. Japanese Whisper I called my entry “Japanese Whisper” because everything about the dish looks like a beautiful,…[Read more]
Guest Blogger Lauraine Jacobs “A True Japanese Cultural Experience”
Food writer and Ōra King Best Dish New Zealand Judge, Lauraine Jacobs, travelled to Japan as part of the fifth annual Ōra King Awards. Below is her experience of Mikawaya Ryokan. No cuisine on this planet exhibits as much careful design, attention to detail, focus on the seasons and the finest ingredients as Japanese restaurant…[Read more]
Marc Soper’s Head to Tail Approach
Marc Soper is Executive Chef at Wharekauhau Country Estate in Featherston. He was awarded the Best Dish New Zealand winner at both the 2016 and 2017 Ōra King Awards. Marc explains how he incorporated his love for foraging and a ‘Head to Tail’ approach in his 2017 winning entry. Japanese Inspired Ōra King Salmon Served…[Read more]