whine & dine

Public voting for The Miele Guide is open. Here’s a little excerpt about The Miele Guide that a representative from Ate Media emailed me, so if you’re interested in the regional food scene – or know of a place that you think deserves the recognition of such a publication – now is the time to vote!

“The Miele Guide was created in 2008 in order to better recognise and celebrate Asia’s best chefs and restaurants. This annual publication evaluates restaurants across the region and releases an annual ranking of Asia’s Top 20 restaurants in addition to profiling the best restaurants across Asia. The inaugural 2008/2009 edition profiled 320 restaurants in Asia as based upon the opinions of the region’s most respected restaurant critics and food writers, popular public vote, the votes of The Miele Guide’s invited jury, as well as anonymous tastings conducted by The Miele Guide’s contributing editors and editorial team. Through this rigorous system, The Miele Guide showcases establishments that deliver excellence and exceptional dining by Asian standards.

As an independent guide, The Miele Guide does not accept any advertising, sponsorship or free meals from the restaurants reviewed. The Miele Guide is published by Ate Media and sponsored by Miele, a German manufacturer of premium and innovative cooking appliances for the home. While a naming sponsor of this guide, Miele does not exert any influence over the selection and judging process that determines which restaurants appear in The Miele Guide.”