Toronto, is a picturesque modern city of culture and history, nature, unique neighbourhoods, fabulous food and some of the best wine in the country. Here are some of my favourite picks for 24 Hours in Toronto, as originally published in AsiaSpa magazine. Continue reading 24 Hours – Toronto
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
In this article for AsiaSpa magazine I highlight ten desserts, from around the world, that are sure to fan amorous flames. Continue reading Top 10 – Romantic Desserts
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
The importance of a healthy gut is receiving increasing media attention. In this article, Go with your gut, I wrote for AsiaSpa magazine, two experts, each with a different approach, share their views on how to get and maintain a healthy gut. Continue reading A Healthy Appetite
Unexpected art, sybaritic artisans and a unique cultural history: my impressions of a tour through Zurich, Lausanne and Neuchâtel as written for Prestige Hong Kong. Not all content submitted makes it to the final version, such as – One of the best restaurants for modern art on the plate is Baur au Lac‘s stunning restaurant, Pavillion, with its star-architect designed glass rotunda that draws in … Continue reading Switzerland – three views
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
From fashionable French to the preferred cuisine of Chinese poets, from playful Seoul food to international classics, there is something for all preferences in Sha Tin. I wrote about seven of these restaurants for SCMP’s Good Eating guide, November issue. Read about them below, or click here for the SCMP online version (no images). My personal favourites of these are Fauchon, Dragon Inn, and Sushi … Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Sha Tin
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
Nigerian cuisine is influenced both by its regions, and the hundreds of ethnic groups that make up the West African country. I explore the cuisine in this article I wrote for South China Morning Post, including where to try it in Hong Kong. Continue reading Exploring Nigerian cuisine
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