We take you inside the best restaurants and destinations worldwide, bringing fine dining and luxury travel to life through high-production storytelling. From Michelin-starred kitchens to hidden gems, our YouTube and Instagram showcase immersive, cinematic experiences, while our Substack dives deep with in-depth reviews. Join us as we explore the art of food, travel, and culture—one unforgettable story at a time.

S3 lifestyle

S3 lifestyle

see our work

See some of our sample photography portfolio & YouTube videos below

  • Gourmet dish featuring raw diced meat with caviar, edible flowers, and herbs on a white plate.

    Dream it.

  • Chefs plating dishes under heat lamps in a restaurant kitchen.

    Build it.

  • Hand drizzling liquid over a bowl of crushed ice on a wooden tray

    Grow it.

  • A bowl of shaved ice garnished with herbs on a wooden tray, accompanied by a small cup of green liquid with a spoon.

    our portfolio.

  • Gourmet appetizers on plates with prosciutto on crispy bases, garnished, and a glass of water in the background.

    dream it.

  • Three fish heads in a bowl with smoke, one holding a cone.

    build it.

  • Chefs working in a modern, artistic kitchen with a cloud-like ceiling design and metallic surfaces.

    grow it.

  • Chefs preparing food in a restaurant kitchen with brick walls, focused under warm lighting.

    our portfolio.

  • A decorative glass orb with embedded silver bubbles and swirls, topped with a textured reddish-brown sphere adorned with a beaded band and a crumpled brown paper or fabric resembling a flower. The background is a blurred indoor setting.

    dream it.

  • Chef giving thumbs up in a commercial kitchen with stainless steel surfaces and hanging lights.

    build it.

Who are we?

we’re laila & adrian

We've spent the last few years obsessively fine dining, capturing our journey through the lens, and learning along the way. What started as a passion turned into a mission—to bring you into the experience with us. We’re always searching for the best and most curated experiences, from world-class restaurants to hidden gems, the perfect drink spots, and where to stay.

People always ask if we’re chefs, if we come from the industry, or who we are to cover these dining destinations. The truth? We’re just two food-obsessed diners who have eaten at enough top restaurants to believe our palates have evolved into something pretty special.

A woman sitting in a modern room with contemporary art, wooden chairs, a small table, and a large ceramic vase.
A man in a blue blazer and white pants stands in a modern dining area, holding a camera. A round table with a white tablecloth is set with wine glasses, water glasses, and floral centerpieces.

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See some of our YouTube films!

Chef preparing a dish, surrounded by images of gourmet foods like kebabs, oysters, dim sum, and caviar. Text reads "Where a *** Chef Eats."
Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler restaurant, exterior view and chef working in kitchen, with three red stars.
Collage of chefs cooking, dumplings, a sandwich, and tofu dish, with text 'WHERE A 3*** CHEF EATS' overlayed.
Woman dining in upscale restaurant kitchen with chefs in background, labeled '#1 Restaurant in the World' with three asterisk symbols.

SUBSTACK

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