Having been in Hong Kong for eight years, Chef Vittorio Lucariello has worked at the Grissini at the Grand Hyatt, as well as the Angelini at the Shangri-la. Now a chef at the Tosca Restaurant in Ritz Carlton, Lucariello mainly prepares Italian cuisine at the open kitchen.
The cooking class will...
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I haven’t been back to Stanley since the wonderfully refreshing World of Food and Music festival at Stanley Plaza late last year, but it seems like things are still buzzing down there. One of the latest developments is Stan Café (Shop 505, Stanley Plaza, 23 Carmel...
They go well with wine and crackers, and are an awesome snack on their own or as an after-meal treat—but cheeses come in such a dizzying array of varieties and flavors that sometimes it’s hard to keep track. Mostly a European-dominated specialty (although some American and Japanese...
My recent trip to Melbourne was definitely not intended as a foodie quest, but that’s not to say I didn’t have a chance to sample some lip-smacking fare from Down Under. I think Melbourne’s one of those cities that’s really got it right when it comes to food culture; there...
With a hot and humid summer in full swing, all we crave in this unbearable heat is a light and healthy bowl of greens. Sounds boring, but with a bunch of creative salad restaurants out there, you’ll find no limit to the innovative and health-conscious options.
Grassroots Pantry...
Talk of the Town…
My my, seems like there’s a bit of rivalry going on between Shore’s (3/F-4/F, L Place, 139 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2915-1638) chef, Jason Black, and Strip House’s (5/F, Grand Progress Building, 15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2521-8638) Harlan Goldstein,...
Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Hotel Icon is a hotel designed by celebrated architects Terence Conran, Rocco Yim, and William Lim, known for its modern and international environment, open space, and its vertical garden. Above & Beyond, the Chinese restaurant of Hotel Icon located on the...
Founded in 2004, Vero is a highly recognized chocolate brand in Asia, providing quality chocolates with its ingredients selected from around the world. After its four year stay at Fenwick Pier, Vero Lounge will be closing on July 6. However, its store in The Landmark will operate as usual, where...
Early last year, steak lovers rejoiced when they discovered that the Grand Hyatt in Wan Chai had launched a no-nonsense steakhouse serving USDA Prime and top-quality Canadian and Japanese beef. This meant that established big shots like Ruth’s Chris, Morton’s and The Steak House at the...
Talk of the Town
We were chatting happily at a media lunch at Yunyan (4/F, Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2375-0800) with the Mira Group ladies the other day, when all of a sudden, poof, this brilliant jet of orangey blue flames shoots up from our table, stopping our...
