PIZZA IS BELIEVED TO have originated in Naples in the late 18th century. But what we find in Hong Kong today – cheese-filled crusts and toppings of imitation crab, pineapple and Thousand Island...
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As a junior minister taking your first steps in politics, it is generally thought wise to steer away from touchy subjects. Especially when your brief is culture, your country is Italy - and the...
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The high ceilings, pale walls, tasteful fixtures and accordion doors, which were fully open on the night of our visit, made this small restaurant comfortable rather than claustrophobic.
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26 Nov 2012
Sabatini Ristorante Italiano in Tsim Sha Tsui celebrated its 20th anniversary with the appearance of two of the founders, brothers Silvestro and Francesco Sabatini, making it more special.
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Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East has opened with a fine-dining Italian restaurant on the top floor. The chef previously worked at Gaia and the reasonably-priced menu offers standard Italian...
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11 Nov 2012
Fontina is one of those cheeses whose name has been co-opted for use by cheesemakers in countries other than its homeland.
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"What you do is memorable, when you put your heart in it," grandmother Elda used to tell me.
As a young boy, I spent long afternoons amid the warmth of her stoves, waiting in anticipation...
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Paying more than HK$30 for a cup of coffee would once have been unthinkable, but many Hongkongers now dip into their pockets on a daily basis to get their caffeine fix.
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A few weeks ago, I wrote about how healthy food can and should be tasty. This is contrary to a common perception that healthy food is unexciting and antisocial.
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G/F Tsun Wing Lane, SoHo
Tel: 2530 2779
Open: 11am-midnight (Friday and Saturday until 2am)
Cuisine: Italian
Price: less than HK$100 without drinks. There's no...
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Shop R011, Elements, Civic Square, Kowloon Station
Tel: 2811 2681
Open: 11.30am-11.30pm (until late on Friday and Saturday)
Cuisine: Italian
Price: about HK$370...
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If you like spaghetti, eat it together with meaty tomato, creamy seafood or sauces made from olive oil. Add some mushrooms and sweet bell peppers and you may never...
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