Hot Spots – Times Square
Any shopping area worth its salt is surrounded by a multitude of dining options and this is true of Causeway Bay’s Times Square and its neighbouring streets, where the variety of cuisines satisfies all cravings. I selected 7 of those in this article Hot Spots – Times Square Continue reading Hot Spots – Times Square
The future of fine dining
With an increasing global focus on eating sustainably and environmentally consciously, more diners are turning to alternative, and, in some cases, unusual, protein sources. This allows them to indulge and feel guilt-free about doing so. This is leading to more fine-dining chefs presenting creative dishes that showcase non-processed alternatives, from completely plant-based to more ‘meaty’ protein options, such as insects. To read more about the … Continue reading The future of fine dining
Hot Spots – Harbour City
As a dining destination, Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui has a lot of draw factors, including Michelin starred restaurants, celebrity chefs, overseas imports, cuisine variety and constant new openings. Click HotSpots_HarbourCity to read more about six of the best, plus a Canton Road favourite. Below image courtesy of Epure, cover image courtesy of Amelia. Continue reading Hot Spots – Harbour City
Michelin Chefs @ Home
At home since the coronavirus outbreak, many award-winning chefs such as Massimo Bottura, Jason Atherton, Eric Ripert and Giancarlo Perbellini are using Instagram to highlight their culinary skills and also teach willing fans how to make simple dishes at home. To learn more and for an easy link to their Insta pages click here. Below photo from Massimo Bottura and cover image Jason Atherton. Continue reading Michelin Chefs @ Home
Interview: Bonnae Gokson
Interviewing style icon, Bonnae Gokson, was a true pleasure. Passionate and creative, and with high attention to detail, she spoke about creating an ambience that resulted in the South China Morning Post’s 100 Top Tables 2020 Best Ambience award for Sevva. Running the venue like a five-star hotel – she has curated every single element, from the smallest to the largest. Click here to learn … Continue reading Interview: Bonnae Gokson
Dish Origin – Prawn Crackers
Did prawn crackers originate from Malaysia or Indonesia, and which country has the better version? Find out the answer and more fascinating info about this classic Asian snack, click here to read more. Published as part of my ongoing origin series for South China Morning Post. Photos courtesy of chef Will Meyrick. Continue reading Dish Origin – Prawn Crackers
Dish Origin – Pavlova
Did Australia really plagiarise the pavlova recipe from New Zealand? Or does the beloved meringue-based dessert have its origins in royal Germanic kitchens? Find out what I discovered in this origin series article for South China Morning Post. Click here to read more. Spoiler alert below: this did not make it to the final article – New Research While we will have to wait until … Continue reading Dish Origin – Pavlova
Dish Origin – Balut
To the uninitiated, consuming an embryonic duck egg may not sound particularly tempting. Yet balut is so popular in the Philippines that it is often referred to as a national street food. Find out more about this protein rich snack and what I thought when I tried it. Click here for more. Continue reading Dish Origin – Balut
Dish Origin – Edible Bird’s Nest
Said to have anti-ageing properties, and to promote cell regeneration, boost immunity and enhance sex drive, edible bird’s nests have become popular with Chinese millennials. In my latest origin series for South China Morning Post I deep dive into this Chinese delicacy with a fascinating history dating back more than a thousand years ago. Continue reading Dish Origin – Edible Bird’s Nest
Dish Origin – Rice Paper Rolls
One of the most popular dishes associated with Vietnamese cuisine has its origin in China. Learn more about this and what makes a rice paper roll truly authentic in my latest origin series article for SCMP. Continue reading Dish Origin – Rice Paper Rolls
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