I remember vividly the first time I ever had gnocchi that was befitting of the description, light and fluffy pillows. It was in Verona, at Locanda 4 Cuochi. So it was interesting to discover when researching this Gnocchi origin article (for SCMP) that Verona is not only the city of love, it is also the city of gnocchi. Continue reading Dish Origin – Gnocchi
I write the Hot Spots article for SCMP’s Good Eating Guide every issue and mostly I link it directly to the online version. This time however, I am including the original text below. Tai Kwun, an arts and heritage centre, occupying the former Central Police Station, is home to an interesting selection of restaurants, as is neighbouring Old Bailey Street. Aaharn Aaharn provides an exemplary … Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Tai Kwun
Wong Chuk Hang, once known as Hong Kong’s enclave of private kitchens hidden away in industrial buildings, now boasts an increasing number of easy-to-find – and varied – dining options. I highlight seven in my latest article for SCMP. Click here to read all about them. Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Wong Chuk Hang
Nestled between Sai Ying Pun and Kennedy Town, Shek Tong Tsui is home to busy restaurants, quirky cafes and hipster hang-outs serving all kinds of cuisines, including the best Singaporean and Malaysian food in town. I picked seven to highlight in this article for SCMP’s Good Eating magazine. Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Shek Tong Tsui
In many newer development areas dining options are often centred around malls, as is the case with West Kowloon. Both Elements and Olympian City malls feature well established favourites, that keep diners coming back for more. I featured seven of these restaurants in the article https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3005392/7-restaurants-kowloons-elements-and-olympian-malls-when Continue reading Dining Hotspot – West Kowloon
Caprice’s Guillaume Galliot, Theo Mistral’s Theo Randall and Town’s Bryan Nagao talk about their fondest holiday memories and beloved festive food @ SCMP Christmas magazine Both photos courtesy of Town Continue reading Chefs @ Christmas
Being assigned the delicious task of tasting a collection of wine inspired dishes from Arbor for Tasting Kitchen was a treat. Eric Räty, Arbor’s chef de cuisine, may seem timid in person but there is nothing timid about his inventive modern French dishes as seen in From the vine. Continue reading Hot bite – Arbor
A diverse selection of restaurants, perfectly reflecting the diversity of choice in manic Mong Kok. My two favourites from 7 of the best spots to dine out in Mong Kok are Ming Court and TAP. Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Mong Kok
Seven fabulous reasons to dine in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Causeway Bay
The neighbourhood of Sheung Wan offers a beguiling mix of cosmopolitan cuisines, including my pick for 7 of the best places to eat in Sheung Wan Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Sheung Wan
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