Despite the hectic weeks and months, I tried my best to spare some time for my mom during my weekends. And very likely, we would be doing what we both enjoy – having a nice dim sum breakfast (usually it’s more like a brunch) in a Chinese restaurant. Continue reading
It bothered me quite a bit when L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Hong Kong was crowned with a three star rating. My first visit to the restaurant was in 2010. The food was great but I wasn’t astonished by its lunch menu. Continue reading
Just before the Lunar New Year, I joined my friend for lunch at the 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, a newly crowned three Michelin star Italian restaurant here in Hong Kong. Apparently, it’s the first and only Three Michelin-starred Italian restaurant outside Italy. It created a global buzz when the 2012 Michelin Guide was released. Continue reading
Apparently these two weeks has been quite busy for me, and undoubtedly, for a lot of food and wine reporters too. First of all, quite some guest chefs marched in to Hong Kong’s Michelin restaurants starting from October. Second of all, as the tax haven for wine in Asia, wine events are held almost every single day. With the arrival of the distinguish wine critic (or maybe a wine addict who drink 5 bottles of wine a day) Robert Parker tomorrow, I could foresee that another long week is ahead of me. Continue reading
The only restaurant under Alain Ducasse in UK would be Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester. Located in Park Lane, Mayfair, a 5-star hotel in London – the Dorchester – Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester was awarded with Michelin three star. After the starter, I have already love the style of Alain Ducasse. Everything is simple, neat, very subtle and contemporary. Simple on the outside, yet surprising on the palate. The interior design of every Alain Ducasse’s restaurant is a representation of the his unique style – often dominated by angelic white from ceiling to floor, ending with a soft touch of crystal pink, grayish white, pale beige, gentle Khaki green or amber yellow on the cushioned sofa and glassware – all worked very well together under its homey lighting arrangement. Continue reading
On an early Saturday morning, I wandered in Macau, trying to look for a decent and quiet place for breakfast after a long week. And somehow I was quite determined to have some Chinese food. But there’s one thing that I didn’t expect – running into a Michelin star Chinese restaurant – 8. Continue reading
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