I was born in Zhongshan, China in 1950. But because of the war, I had to leave my hometown and move to Macau, then later settle down here in Hong Kong. My primary education was done in eight different primary schools. When I graduated, I was already 16. I didn’t go to secondary school at all...
Hong Kong’s a city obsessed with the latest crazes, and while tapas restaurants have been around since forever, there’s a new crop of stylish, modern tapas bars popping up like mushrooms and offering diners bold new plates that are a world away from sliced chorizo and roasted potato...
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As if Causeway Bay wasn’t congested enough already, it’s going to get much busier now. The much-anticipated mega shopping-dining complex Hysan Place will have opened its doors by the time you read this, and foodies will be happy to know there are now several floors...
The art of sushi making is all about subtlety and precision—and we’re not just talking about the fish. From the ambience of the sushi bar to the very first cut offered by the chef behind the counter; from the garnishes that go with each intricate slice to the temperament of the chef,...
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Last week, after receiving a promotional flyer from new brother-and-sister-owned enterprise Honey Pie (www.honeypiehk.com), which delivers homemade American-style cookies and muffins to offices and homes around the Central and Sheung Wan area, I decided to order a couple...
There’s breakfast, there’s lunch, and then there’s brunch—the meal of choice for the city’s hungover late-risers, of which there are many. There’s no shortage of options when it comes to picking and choosing where to go and what to eat, so here are a few newer...
A total of 10 guest chefs from around the world will be joining the hotel group’s head chefs to serve some top-of-the-class exotic lunches, dinners and tastings at restaurants located in both The Langham and Langham Place.
The renowned hospitality group is calling in an impressive line-up of...
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I discovered a whole new world the other day while media-lunching at Divino Patio (Shop 11, 1/F, Brim 28, Causeway Centre, 28 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 2877-3552), Divino Group’s latest Italian venture in a little-known dining haven on the outskirts of the Wanch.
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There isn’t one cohesive term for this phenomenon that’s creeping in, slowly but surely, via the city’s trendiest restos. Some call it “nouvelle”; some say “progressive”; others stick to the vague and foggy “modern.” Most stay away from the term...
On School
I attended a school of hospitality in Madrid from 1998 to 1999. It was there that I met my mentor Ferran Adria, a renowned Spanish Michelin three-star chef, who taught me the basics of Spanish cuisine. I was also very fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel around the world and...
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