A sprinkling of Middle Eastern spice
This article appeared in SCMP’s Food & Wine. A brief glimpse into the complex world of quintessential Middle Eastern spices. Middle Eastern spices Continue reading A sprinkling of Middle Eastern spice
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Culinary Plagiarism or Homage?
Is recreating the same dish as a famous chef culinary plagiarism or an homage? Or is it a case of a chef too lazy to come up with his own dishes for his restaurant? I recently asked myself these questions when after having a foie gras dish at a new opening in Hong Kong. It was per chance as a follower of Ferran Adria on … Continue reading Culinary Plagiarism or Homage?
First Taste of VIEW 62
VIEW 62 by Paco Roncero has been one of the most anticipated new restaurant openings in Hong Kong so far this year. At a recent media dinner I sampled the 13-dish Tasting Menu. The menu is divided into Snacks, Tapas, Main Course, and Dessert. Here are a few thoughts on what worked, what didn’t, and what was neither here nor there for me. Plus a … Continue reading First Taste of VIEW 62
Peruvian Cuisine in Hong Kong
Peruvian Cuisine is taking the culinary world by storm, including Hong Kong, with the recent opening of Chicha. This is an article I wrote for South China Morning Post about the cuisine’s signature dishes. Peru Continue reading Peruvian Cuisine in Hong Kong
Dining in Chicago
I selected these restaurants to review as they are the city on a plate, from the classic to the new I had an excellent meal at them all. The article appeared in Business Traveller Asia Pacific. A few images: Images courtesy of the restaurants included and Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau. Continue reading Dining in Chicago
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