The editor's note
French lawyer, politician and gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote in his famed 1852 work The Physiology of Taste: 'Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are'.
Food is indeed a way of defining who we are and what we like, and so this edition of Good Eating features restaurants that will suit the personalities and tastes of a range of diners.
First up is the VIP - someone who enjoys classic, elegant and sophisticated dining - while places that will appeal to diners who like down-to-earth neighbourhood venues conclude the reviews.
There are restaurants that will keep even the most thrill-seeking diner entertained, the bohemian entranced, and the out-of-town guests wowed. There are also options for where to take friends and family with the healthiest of appetites.
In the Hot New Spots section, the 10 biggest openings, since the April edition of the magazine, are featured. Many of these venues, and some of the newest restaurants that are reviewed, are in Central - perhaps a sign of the times that only the venues with the biggest backers are taking the risk of trying something new.
Beyond Hong Kong, Michael Taylor provides an expert look at how the eight great cuisines of China are available in our increasingly sexy sister city Shenzhen, while Mathew Scott finds the ideal places to keep your energy levels up during a 24-hour stint in Macau.
For tips on wine to match your dine, Robin Lynam takes a look at Italian vintages, while Andrea Zavadszky explains the intricacies of how sake is made and best enjoyed.
Buon appetito! Itadakimasu!
