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From south side seclusion, to the mountains of Lantau, or the vibrancy of the city, take your pick and stay at one of these three recent Hong Kong hotel openings. To read all about them click here Continue reading Three New Hong Kong Hotels
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“It’s easy to become sarcastic hearing ‘sustainability’ all the time but the truth is, sustainability, is the bare minimum needed. The future needs to be based in recovery and reclamation,” chef Darren MacLean. For a restaurant’s longevity, and the planet’s, a culinary shift is needed. Additionally, what is being served to diners now and what will be served in the future will by necessity need to evolve. For … Continue reading A Recipe for Recovery
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Does a chef’s Instagram account play an active role in a restaurant’s longevity? Five of Hong Kong’s most talented chefs share their thoughts on IG and its link to success. Click here for more. Continue reading 5 Hong Kong Chefs’ view on Insta
So many great choices for a memorable dining experience in this super old neighbourhood including the 7 I picked, based on personal visits, for this article in SCMP’s Good Eating guide. From on-trend independent cafes to Japanese eateries and dai pai dongs to handmade noodle and wonton shops. Click here to read more. Continue reading Hot Spots – Sham Shui Po
Sai Ying Pun, particular the area from High Street down to First Street, is a great option for foodies, with an extensive and growing number of restaurants. High Street, for example, is home to restaurants offering such broad cuisine variety that many of the world’s most popular dishes can be found in one street. Click here for 7 of my top picks. Continue reading Hot Spots – High Street
In this article I spoke to five leading food professionals about what are the dishes that define Hong Kong for them and where to eat them. The restaurants recommended, are on the whole, truly insider recommendations. To read more click here Continue reading Iconic Dishes – Hong Kong
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
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
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
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