It was supposed to be a tour de force of Italian food, but “Italian June” largely passed us by without teaching us much about one of the world’s greatest cuisines and one of Hong Kong’s favorite imports. Part of the reason? Ask any Italian about the greatest dish they’...
1. Lumiere (Shop 3101-3107, Podium Level 3, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, 2393-3933). “This restaurant creates a comfortable ambience delightful for eating.
I love how they present Sichuan cuisine in a western manner.”
2. Yung Kee Restaurant (32-40 Wellington Street, Central,...
The Butcher
Name: Pork Wing
Occupation: Pork chopper
So what’s hot and what’s not on the butchery circuit?
Going topless is pretty “in” at the moment but I feel the need to cover my modesty. It’s all about durability. You want clothes that last, and style that lasts....
In your pocket:
Cell phone, headache pills and pocket change.
Stupidest trend:
Homeboy wannabes; so sad.
Favorite audience:
Jazz music lovers - they appreciate your talent so much more.
Happiest moment:
Home asleep with my two fat cats.
As a child:
An angel... so I was told.
In 20 years:...
Balalaika
The world is full of idiots, isn’t it? Sometimes it just makes you so angry. If you could, you’d turn a bright shade of green, and smash and hurl things indiscriminately. Well, you can get smashed, turn a pale shade of green and hurl indiscriminately instead. Take it easy...
CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): This will be an excellent time—maybe one of the best weeks ever—to try herding cats, coaxing hermits to do karaoke, and getting anorexics to eat veggie burgers with all the fixings. In other words, Cancerian, the once-inconceivable may become likely. The...
A New Groove
The folks at Life have opened a cool new lounge terrace at Mingle Place, 8 Observatory Court, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2155-8777. There must have been a few late-night sessions to come up with their name: Mingle@life. It surrounds a pool and we’ll have more next week in the Open Bar...
The French thriller “The Hidden” is not for everybody. It’s a cold film, with gloomy colors and an unsettling plot focusing on a marriage practically tearing at the seams. But those who brave it will become engrossed in a chilling, unpredictable experience that keeps unraveling...
“Re-cycle?” More like bin it. The Pang Brothers latest film may be big on elaborate and often breathtaking special effects, but the overall storyline and pacing for this supposedly spooky fantasy tale is duller than a dead body.Lee Sinje stars as Ting Yin, a successful author who has...
HK Magazine: You started your music career at a very young age. What did your family think?
Jody Wisternoff: They were very supportive. It didn’t matter that I’d have to take time out from school. They just encouraged me to follow my passion. Besides it brings in money and they got 20...
