Domani Ristorante, with its green house façade situated between the two office towers of Pacific Place, brought the award winning Chef and menu to the gourmet scene of Hong Kong. Fine dining takes on a different tone these days, the Chef is as important as the cuisine, it’s all part of the dining experience. Continue Reading »
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“We opened our first restaurant in London 6 years ago” according to the Head Chef, Patrick at ROKA Hong Kong, and he has stayed in Hong Kong since the restaurant opened in July last year.
ROKA is a contemporary style Japanese Robata Grill restaurant. I asked Patrick if he’s trained as a Japanese chef, and he told me his training span across Italian and French cuisines. The restaurant has an open kitchen and you could see the chefs all busy at the grill throughout the evening. Continue Reading »
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Red Packets
“Red is in the air” – it’s the color of love, joy, happiness, pleasure, enjoyment, celebration …… and most of all; it’s the color for Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year is a time for family gathering, time to say “Kung Hei Fat Choy” to friends and relatives that you may hardly meet during the year. Continue Reading »
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熏蛋
打從12月開始, 本小姐就是吃喝玩樂， 在聖誕、新年、生曰這三大日子已吃個不停, 再過幾天將會是虎年的來臨, 所以總是有很好的理由延續這夜夜笙歌的快活心情。
上周末, 就選擇在家中大宴親朋, 家中總厨雖不是我, 但本小姐就如一般香港人, 雖不懂下廚, 但意見多多, 參與少少, Continue Reading »
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Ch Simard
Chateau Ausone, one of the Premier Grand Crus from St Emilion is also the owner of Chateau Simard. I was so pleased to have the opportunity to taste 2 vintages from this Chateau – 1990 & 2005. It was over a European cuisine in a small cozy bistro in the quiet part of North Point.
St Emilion wines in general have softer tannins and more body as they are Merlot based red wines. The wines were 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Continue Reading »
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A movie about starting a BLOG, about finding your passion and do something with it. A few friends told me when they watched this movie, they thought of my blog.
I finally got to watch the movie and felt very hungry afterwards. As Gen X person, I did watch Julia Child on TV when I was growing up. If my memory serves me right, Julia Child was a big woman on screen with a very deep voice. Continue Reading »
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A non-commerical Bordeaux white
What does “lifestyle” mean? It was fun sharing my view with old acquaintances and new friends over a few glasses of wines in a cozy Bistro this past weekend.
While sharing our views, there was also a very interesting wine we shared over dinner, interesting because it is not a commercial wine. The owner is passionate about wine and bought a small vineyard and experimenting wine making. The 2008 Bordeaux white was from this vineyard. Continue Reading »
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Champagne is always symbolic of celebration, but personally it is not a wine I will stock up for my cellar. I always find it hard to finish a bottle of Champagne for dinner at home, maybe it’s the bubbles. But I do like to serve Champagne as an aperitif.
The Taste of Champagne was an interesting wine tasting class serving 8 distinct styles of the sparkling juice with a story behind each bottle. Continue Reading »
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Walking into a -20C Vodka Bar to enjoy a shot of Vodka reminded me of the chilly winters in the East Coast and the good old days when I always ordered mixed Spirits – Gin Tonic, Rum and coke, Vodka & lime….
The restaurant had a very cozy ambience with a Russian flair. A good place to go after work to enjoy some wines and also a shot of Vodka. Continue Reading »
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本小姐雖不至無辣不歡,但川菜的麻與辣實在甘之如貽。每隔數星期必要去狂吃一頓才心安理得。若問至愛川菜館, 最近比較喜歡花園道的三希樓。
對於外出用膳,本小姐對食物質素當然有一定的要求,但走進一間餐館,環境、服務 、餐酒種類亦同等重要,香港一般的中菜館不太着重餐酒, 所以每趟都會自攜餐酒來配主菜。 Continue Reading »
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Grape Wine Journey 