5 Top Tables
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
Fu Lu Shou
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
Aberdeen Street Social
Aberdeen Street Social is the latest opening by the dream-team — Yenn Wong and Jason Atherton. I was invited to join a small group of media on the first day it was open for lunch — less than a week after opening, as Atherton was in town. The restaurant serves Modern British cuisine. What is Modern British cuisine? I asked Atherton after the lunch, and … Continue reading Aberdeen Street Social
Dinner with a chef – Koh Samui
During a week-long visit to Koh Samui in late 2012 I was disappointed with the food, – I knew there must be authentic Thai food around, but most restaurants I tried were catering to the tourist palate. I mentioned this to the wonderful PR pro, Nicola, when I was arranging a stay at the Four Seasons Resort (divine) on the island, and before I knew … Continue reading Dinner with a chef – Koh Samui
Macau – Top 5 Macanese & Portuguese Restaurants
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
Siem Reap – A mini guide
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
Tea Pairing – The Dilmah Way
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
Hong Kong Dim Sum – Old-School Classics
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
Art in Hong Kong
There is more art in Hong Kong than many visitors realise, and sometimes in the most unexpected places, as the following article I wrote for Singapore Airlines reveals. Here is the link to the article, Art Trove. Continue reading Art in Hong Kong
Macau – 10 Must-Try Foods
In determining this list of 10 Must-Try Foods in Macau for CNN Travel I intentionally stayed away from Portuguese and Macanese restaurants, because I have another article coming soon that reviews five. Many of the must-try foods on this list are from street-food vendors – which means you could, if you were hungry enough, try all of these in one day. Here is the link to the article, … Continue reading Macau – 10 Must-Try Foods
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