Begin by brewing a nourishing broth, known as the Dried Octopus with Lotus Root Soup. According to Chef Vincent, this soup is good for aiding digestion, as lotus roots are rich in dietary fiber and low in cholesterol and saturated fats.

Hungry for more? Learn how to prepare the crisp and refreshing Chilled Sliced Radish in Sweet and Sour Sauce by Executive Chef Zeng Feng from our Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant.

Once you’ve made the radish rolls, you can arrange them in the shape of a lotus flower, as shown above, or let your imagination guide the way. Hashtag #ShareYourMoments to share your culinary art with us on Instagram! You can also check out Chef Zeng Feng’s recipes for Glutinous Rice Balls with Red Bean Paste and Pumpkin Pancake.

Of course, do stay safe in the kitchen as well—watch Chef Vincent’s tips on how to ensure your food is properly cooked.

Need a break from kitchen duties? Order in from the Sichuan Dou Hua Restaurant! Our à la carte menu features savoury delights such as the evergreen spicy favourite "Chong Qing" Diced Chicken with Dried Chilli, Smoked Fish with Mixed Spices, and Minced Chicken Soup with Fungus. You can also tantalise your palate with our extensive selection of Cantonese and dim sum delicacies.

Our General Manager at PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Paolo Campillo is deadly serious about his work—read his list of Lessons Every Hotelier Should Learn! Even if you’re not a hotelier, you can draw inspiration from Paolo’s work ethic, which is grounded in kindness, humility, and the desire to do better.

But we can assure you that when he’s off duty, Paolo is the expert on letting loose and having fun! Watch this video to learn how to prepare his signature Gin & Tonic:

Here’s how you can do it too:

• Place ice in a glass.

• Add a shot of Citadel Gin.

• Add three shots of tonic water.

• Add a few drops of Bittermens Hopped Grapefruit bitter or Fee Bros orange bitters.

• Add a dash of pepper. (This is Paolo’s secret recommendation!)

With your drink in hand, you’re ready to sink into your favourite chair with a good book. To take your mind to faraway places, Paolo recommends literary gems like The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho or Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. 

If you’ve already read these—and are in the mood for weightier topics—consider the suggestions on Bill Gates’s Summer Reading List.