Gossip: tapas times two and secret chefs
Spanish food, especially tapas, is hot news at the moment. Boqueria from New York is opening at the end of September in LKF serving traditional tapas and larger dishes designed for sharing, such as paella. The team behind the HK outlet includes the former chef of Uno Mas, and chef Chris Mark, formerly with Dining Concepts restaurant group. In October another Spanish restaurant will open … Continue reading Gossip: tapas times two and secret chefs
Doppio Zero — a review
Doppio Zero, a popular Italian trattoria, has been open for just over a year. At a recent dinner I had the opportunity to sample 13 dishes, some signatures and some newish, here a few brief thoughts. A slideshow of dishes appears at the end. What worked Burrata – eggplant jam, watercress, pickled red onion, 15-year aged balsamic. While the burrata was not as creamy as … Continue reading Doppio Zero — a review
Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central
Checking In – facts and first impressions The 1,224-room hotel (website) opened in April and is the largest Holiday Inn in the world. Mixed first impressions – I thought the exterior looked decidedly odd and then my travelling companion, who had worked on the project which houses the hotel, explained that the Mongol-style exterior of the Holiday Inn, Conrad and Sheraton, is to represent the … Continue reading Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central
Catering onboard junks goes upmarket
Spending the day on a junk is a popular summer pastime in Hong Kong. The sun, the sailing, the swimming, the drinking, have all taken precedent over food, until now. Read about the new and old onboard dining options in this cover article that appeared in last week in SCMP‘s Food & Wine section. Part 1 Part 2 Continue reading Catering onboard junks goes upmarket
Technology issues abound
This week I have been hampered by one technology issue after the other, which has prevented me from uploading new content that has images or video or links. Just wanted to let you know. Next week things will go back to full speed and will include a review of Macau’s Holiday Inn, a review of Doppio Zero, an article on catering going upmarket onboard junks and more if I … Continue reading Technology issues abound
Random Rant – I want to eat my food while it is still hot
I found myself at a media dinner for food bloggers just recently. On the plus side, I enjoyed being thought of as new media, having only recently launched my blog. On the negative side, what a bunch of time wasters. Don’t get me wrong they were lovely people, and I enjoyed their company. But every time a dish arrived at the table out came the … Continue reading Random Rant – I want to eat my food while it is still hot
Sybarite Unlimited goes public
So the day has finally come to officially launch Sybarite Unlimited. Here are a few highlights of posts so far, which include new pieces for the blog and published articles that are related to food and travel. Chefs: Links to my favourite interviews that I have done with noted chefs, including Pierre Gagnaire and Thomas Keller, and a link to a column I used to … Continue reading Sybarite Unlimited goes public
Five restaurants, four meals
A story published in SCMP‘s Food & Wine on dining out in Tai Mei Tuk. I had limited time for research but wanted to write about authentic experiences so I spent the day eating at four restaurants with a friend, having already eaten at one just recently. Tai Mei Tuk Continue reading Five restaurants, four meals
Gourmandise: Gaddi’s new chef, Spoon’s new dishes
Dining highlights for the week of July 16. It has been a while since I last ate at Gaddi’s and was curious about the new French chef. When I first heard about the new chef and also new French front of house team I wondered if the changes were introduced in a bid to secure a Michelin rating. Gaddi’s non-inclusion has always been something I … Continue reading Gourmandise: Gaddi’s new chef, Spoon’s new dishes
Two TST hotels to introduce major changes
Two of TST’s grandest hotels are soon to launch major changes. One will unveil phase 1 of its room refurbishment in September. Included will be new high tech features that are predicted to put it ahead of the competition, and a redefined level of luxury. The hotel is also expanding one of its restaurants and moving the bar. The other is doing a complete makeover … Continue reading Two TST hotels to introduce major changes
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