2020 was a year like no other. A global pandemic took a human and economic toll, with restaurants and the hospitality industry being hit especially hard. Mass layoffs, temporary and permanent shutdowns, pivoting to delivery models, and donating free meals to healthcare workers were just some of the things that took place in hotels and restaurants across the country. Everywhere you looked, there were stories of struggle and heartbreak, but there were also stories of hope — moments that reinvigorated that passion for cooking and hospitality.

February marks Black History Month with this year’s 2021 theme being “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity,” chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History to explore the African diaspora, and the spread of Black families across the United States. To kick off this month and to follow our commitment to amplifying black voices, we created a list of chefs and food influencers that we truly admire.

A few months ago we flew to Singapore for the first time to check out the diverse and booming culinary scene there. These are our top picks for some of the best restaurants in Singapore where you can find delicious food and of course, #TheArtOfPlating.

Miguel Andrade, a Lisbon-based writer and researcher, chef connector and all-around bon vivant took over our Instagram to show us where go on a Perfect Weekend in Lisbon. Here’s what you missed.