Just Desserts
It was two days of eating some of the best desserts in Macau in order to research this story, Just Desserts. All photos feature the delicious desserts from Le Buffet, at The Parisian Macao. Continue reading Just Desserts
Category: Chefs
Regional Vietnamese Cuisine
In this article for South China Morning Post, Why a Vietnamese food journey is sure to tantalise diners from north to south, I spoke to two chefs about the differences in regional cuisine in Vietnam, and what unites. Continue reading Regional Vietnamese Cuisine
Chefs on sustainability
Talented chefs, Richard Ekkebus, Nate Green and Grey Kuntz discuss sustainability in the article, Eating Long Term, published in AsiaSpa magazine. There is also a delicious recipe from Cafe Gray Deluxe. Continue reading Chefs on sustainability
Truffles @ Arcane
Arcane is one of my favourite restaurants in Hong Kong, and Shane Osborn one of the city’s most talented chefs. I was therefore thrilled to receive an invitation from Shane and Jason from Waves Pacific (distributors of premium foods) to try the new truffle menu, featuring Australian black truffles (Tuber Melanosporum) from the country’s leading supplier, The Truffle & Wine Co. What enticed me even further … Continue reading Truffles @ Arcane
Visual Review – Nadaman
Nadaman at the Kowloon Shangri-La has a new chef, Nobuo Tsuji. I had the pleasure of sampling a range of his visually stunning, contemporary signature dishes, and think this is the best the food has been at this Japanese restaurant for years. My photos, taken with my old phone do not do the plates justice – everything looked twice as beautiful as seen here. If I had … Continue reading Visual Review – Nadaman
Dining Hotspot – Happy Valley
Happy Valley, unlike its bustling neighbours, such as Causeway Bay, has more a residential than commercial feel to it. Its restaurants reflect this, tending to be more intimate, relaxed with a neighbourhood ambience, with many offering all-day dining. The seven restaurants, reviewed below, first appeared in a Hot Spots article in Good Eating magazine (the SCMP online version is a tad confusing so for full … Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Happy Valley
Impressive chefs – Enrico Bartolini
As the standfirst for this article, The bold and the beautiful in Prestige Hong Kong reads, Three days in Milan with Enrico Bartolini convinces Vicki Williams that this rising-star chef is in possession of some exceptional powers. It was fascinating to spend this length of time with Enrico, in and out, of the kitchen. There was so much to say, this article is just a … Continue reading Impressive chefs – Enrico Bartolini
Opening Exclusive – Spiga
Being sent to Italy on assignment to spend three days with Italy’s star chef, Enrico Bartolini was without doubt the best job all year! In this first-look article for Prestige Hong Kong I introduce the talented chef and his aims for new opening Spiga. Continue reading Opening Exclusive – Spiga
Celebrity Chefs’ view
Like London, Hong Kong has a vibrant dining scene which, combined with its eating-out culture, makes it an appealing destination for international celebrity chefs. Some of those championing great British cuisine here are Jason Atherton, Gordon Ramsay and Tom Aikens – all with Michelin-starred restaurants – plus protégés of these chefs, such as Nate Green. Read what they think is “great” about British cuisine. Originally published … Continue reading Celebrity Chefs’ view
Singapore Star Dining
When the first Singapore Michelin Guide was released on July 21st, negative reactions from local food critics, journalists and bloggers was similar to that of Hong Kong (each and every year) – many questioning certain entries and the exclusion of others. Controversy aside, shining the international spotlight on dining in Singapore, including some homegrown talent can only be a good thing. Eateries in city see stars is … Continue reading Singapore Star Dining
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