Some chefs are creating dishes with a priority to make an impact on social media sites, is this a good thing? The Plate Show, asks three chefs and a foodie what they think. This article first appeared in the Food & Drink section of the South China Morning Post. The article can also be read at SCMP website www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/1831692/instagram-food-how-hong-kong-restaurants-are-making-dishes-more Continue reading Social media plating
Dynamic, best sums up Hong Kong, with its ever shifting restaurant scene, expanding creative side, area revitalisation, and breathtaking natural beauty juxtaposed by towering modern structures. Booming Hong Kong is an insider’s guide to the city and is the cover story for the June edition of SWISS Universe magazine. Continue reading Hong Kong – An insider’s guide
Peru is a fabulous country to visit. Its diversity one of its most appealing factors – from dining at some of the best restaurants in the world in Lima, to searching for anaconda in The Amazon, or watching the sunrise at magical Machu Picchu – there is so much that captivates and beckons you to return. From The Amazon to The Andes is an article I wrote for … Continue reading Peru – three ways
I am a fan of alfresco dining anytime, but right now is one the best times of the year to do so in Hong Kong – here are a few suggestions. This article, Chill Out, first appeared in Good Eating by South China Morning Post. Cover pic – cheese board from Quayside Continue reading Alfresco Dining Hong Kong
In this article, For the Very Few, I explore five of the best dining options in Hong Kong when exclusivity, personalisation and discretion are as important as the food. Continue reading 5 Top Tables
When I took a bite of the sesame prawn toast at Fu Lu Shou I was immediately transported to eating Chinese takeaway as a child, this snack of prawn paste and toast a treasured favourite. So many memories came flooding back with just that one dish, it was surprising. It is that nostalgia experience that is the draw for many of the regulars of this casual … Continue reading Fu Lu Shou
To narrow it down to five restaurants in Macau that serve memorable Macanese and/or Portuguese cuisine for CNN Travel required, not surprisingly, a great deal of eating. Those chosen stood out for authenticity and deliciousness, with bonus points for the presence of Macanese and Portuguese diners. For those that may not know, one of the outcomes of Macau having been a Portuguese colony has been the … Continue reading Macau – Top 5 Macanese & Portuguese Restaurants
As the introduction to my article for Fah Thai magazine says, Siem Reap is often dismissed as little more than a gateway to Angkor Wat, but this vibrant Cambodian city is well worth exploring. Beyond Temple Visits, is a mini guide (ends page 84) to the city, featuring a few of my personal favourites. Continue reading Siem Reap – A mini guide
I had the privilege of traveling to Sri Lanka late last year to attend the Dilmah School of Tea, run by the ethical family-tea company Dilmah. From a foodie view point it was a fascinating insight into tea, particularly tea pairing, and the difference the right tea can make to a dish and vice versa. The breakfast pairing in particular intrigued me. It was therefore … Continue reading Tea Pairing – The Dilmah Way
One of the great things about writing this article for CNN Travel was eating dim sum, in this case dim sum that is fast disappearing. For info on some of these retro dim sum and where to find them in Hong Kong read, Hong Kong dim sum classics make comeback … for now Continue reading Hong Kong Dim Sum – Old-School Classics
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