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The restaurant business is a tough and risky business at the best of times and you need more than just a cool concept and a branding plan to succeed.
The restaurant business is a tough and risky business at the best of times and you need more than just a cool concept and a branding plan to succeed.
Bhakti Mathur, author of the ‘Amma, Tell Me’ series of illustrated children books, reveals where she eats the best biryani in Hong Kong, where to try a pork chop you won’t forget in Florence, and a place she loves in London.
Bhakti Mathur, author of the ‘Amma, Tell Me’ series of illustrated children books, reveals where she eats the best biryani in Hong Kong, where to try a pork chop you won’t forget in Florence, and a place she loves in London.
With music venues allowed to open again in Hong Kong, an exhibition of photographs of some of the city’s best jazz artists, shot by one of their own, can soon be seen by the public.
With music venues allowed to open again in Hong Kong, an exhibition of photographs of some of the city’s best jazz artists, shot by one of their own, can soon be seen by the public.
When Antonio Postacchini arrived in Hong Kong 25 years ago he only ate Italian food. Now he loves to eat Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Indonesian – and says ‘Hong Kong is the best city for food’.
When Antonio Postacchini arrived in Hong Kong 25 years ago he only ate Italian food. Now he loves to eat Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Indonesian – and says ‘Hong Kong is the best city for food’.
Vegetables are as subject to trends as anything else. Kale has been a must-have healthy option for years, but a rising star, broccolini, is taking its place as the new king of the trendy veggies.
Vegetables are as subject to trends as anything else. Kale has been a must-have healthy option for years, but a rising star, broccolini, is taking its place as the new king of the trendy veggies.
Malaysian Ronald Khoo, a wine professional working in the aviation industry, reveals where he likes to go for food and drink in Italy, Malaysia and Cambodia, and why he’s attended dinner events with rock musician Sting.
Malaysian Ronald Khoo, a wine professional working in the aviation industry, reveals where he likes to go for food and drink in Italy, Malaysia and Cambodia, and why he’s attended dinner events with rock musician Sting.
Making a movie during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 sounds improbable, but actor Byron Mann managed it. He talks about the pros and cons of his ‘love letter to Hong Kong’.
Making a movie during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 sounds improbable, but actor Byron Mann managed it. He talks about the pros and cons of his ‘love letter to Hong Kong’.
Filipino investor Kitty Go rates Iranian food the best in the world, and she can’t wait to eat saffron rice pastry and goat stew again in Tehran – and buy some tea and turquoise.
Filipino investor Kitty Go rates Iranian food the best in the world, and she can’t wait to eat saffron rice pastry and goat stew again in Tehran – and buy some tea and turquoise.
Growing up in a Hakka village in Yuen Long, chef Cheung Hong-man celebrated Lunar New Year with a communal feast of poon choi, a dish he now serves at the Hyatt Regency Sha Tin.
Growing up in a Hakka village in Yuen Long, chef Cheung Hong-man celebrated Lunar New Year with a communal feast of poon choi, a dish he now serves at the Hyatt Regency Sha Tin.
Interior designer Anthony Chan is well travelled, and his restaurant bucket list puts him in Europe’s culinary capitals. Highlights include baby squid omelette in a market restaurant in Barcelona, and a huge whisky menu in Paris.
Interior designer Anthony Chan is well travelled, and his restaurant bucket list puts him in Europe’s culinary capitals. Highlights include baby squid omelette in a market restaurant in Barcelona, and a huge whisky menu in Paris.
Local restaurants are the backbone of their communities, serving cheap warming dishes that are ideal both for winter and tough financial times. Many are fighting for survival and really need government help.
Local restaurants are the backbone of their communities, serving cheap warming dishes that are ideal both for winter and tough financial times. Many are fighting for survival and really need government help.
Keti Mazzi, the founder of Hong Kong-based Italian food and wine importer Certa, reveals where she eats and drinks in Tuscany, a place she calls ‘the heart of Italy’.
Keti Mazzi, the founder of Hong Kong-based Italian food and wine importer Certa, reveals where she eats and drinks in Tuscany, a place she calls ‘the heart of Italy’.
Karen Ng, co-founder of a collective clothing brand and an e-commerce platform, shares why her favourite kebab isn’t in Istanbul and where she thinks the best sourdough in London is.
Karen Ng, co-founder of a collective clothing brand and an e-commerce platform, shares why her favourite kebab isn’t in Istanbul and where she thinks the best sourdough in London is.
Salt is a major part of cooking pasta, and some European chefs insist on it tasting like seawater, but Asian cooks would never boil rice or noodles in heavily salted water.
Salt is a major part of cooking pasta, and some European chefs insist on it tasting like seawater, but Asian cooks would never boil rice or noodles in heavily salted water.
Ben Tang, a retailing manager, shares his favourite places to eat when he’s in his native Australia, why he misses a brand of pies that can be bought anywhere, and some boutique Aussie wines he loves.
Ben Tang, a retailing manager, shares his favourite places to eat when he’s in his native Australia, why he misses a brand of pies that can be bought anywhere, and some boutique Aussie wines he loves.
Michael Yung, general manager of Hong Kong coffee roastery Cupping Room, reveals his favourite banh mi stand in Ho Chi Minh City as well as a not-so-secret sushi hotspot in his hometown, Vancouver.
Michael Yung, general manager of Hong Kong coffee roastery Cupping Room, reveals his favourite banh mi stand in Ho Chi Minh City as well as a not-so-secret sushi hotspot in his hometown, Vancouver.
Covid-19 changed the way we think about food. As restaurants and bars closed, home cooking and baking took off, five-star food deliveries became a thing, and Nigella Lawson showed us a new way to say ‘microwave’.
Covid-19 changed the way we think about food. As restaurants and bars closed, home cooking and baking took off, five-star food deliveries became a thing, and Nigella Lawson showed us a new way to say ‘microwave’.
Architect and art centre director Tim Li Man-wai reveals his favourite places to eat around the world, from the Maldives to Japan and Hong Kong.
Architect and art centre director Tim Li Man-wai reveals his favourite places to eat around the world, from the Maldives to Japan and Hong Kong.
When model, TV personality and author Vanessa Yeung Tsang is in the French capital, she likes to buy her ingredients at an outdoor farmers’ market and gets her mochi fix at a vegan pastry shop.
When model, TV personality and author Vanessa Yeung Tsang is in the French capital, she likes to buy her ingredients at an outdoor farmers’ market and gets her mochi fix at a vegan pastry shop.
An action-movie star couple used their enforced down time to create a reality-TV show, Fight’n Chance, in which complete novices learn a martial art and fight a veteran practitioner of it.
An action-movie star couple used their enforced down time to create a reality-TV show, Fight’n Chance, in which complete novices learn a martial art and fight a veteran practitioner of it.
Turkey at Christmas has never been much of a thing in Asia. The Japanese go for KFC, in India it could be Coca-Cola and butter chicken, while in South Korea and Vietnam the day is more about family than food.
Turkey at Christmas has never been much of a thing in Asia. The Japanese go for KFC, in India it could be Coca-Cola and butter chicken, while in South Korea and Vietnam the day is more about family than food.
Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Cozy Corner in Memphis, some hometown chillies in Albuquerque – a barbecue chef in Hong Kong, Chris Tuthill, is a long way from home but licking his lips for a trip stateside, however far off it may be.
Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Cozy Corner in Memphis, some hometown chillies in Albuquerque – a barbecue chef in Hong Kong, Chris Tuthill, is a long way from home but licking his lips for a trip stateside, however far off it may be.
Harbourside Grill’s Armand Sablon always had capon chicken at Christmas and Hue’s Anthony Hammel swears by his father’s trifle, while Cobo House’s Ray Choi and Devon Hou take an innovative approach with Asian flavours
Harbourside Grill’s Armand Sablon always had capon chicken at Christmas and Hue’s Anthony Hammel swears by his father’s trifle, while Cobo House’s Ray Choi and Devon Hou take an innovative approach with Asian flavours
Winter is here and our thoughts turn to rich, indulgent food. With the excuse that we need the calories, we tuck into hotpots, fondues, roast dinners and dishes most of us wouldn’t consider during the summer.
Winter is here and our thoughts turn to rich, indulgent food. With the excuse that we need the calories, we tuck into hotpots, fondues, roast dinners and dishes most of us wouldn’t consider during the summer.
Venus Chi, founder of co-baking studio Bakebe, reveals where she likes to go in Hong Kong for 3am dim sum, where to splurge on Italian food and where she can’t wait to travel to once the pandemic is over.
Venus Chi, founder of co-baking studio Bakebe, reveals where she likes to go in Hong Kong for 3am dim sum, where to splurge on Italian food and where she can’t wait to travel to once the pandemic is over.
Stefano Fossati, director of the Italian Cultural Institute of Hong Kong, reveals where he goes for great dim sum, authentic Italian food, wonton soup and celebratory meals.
Stefano Fossati, director of the Italian Cultural Institute of Hong Kong, reveals where he goes for great dim sum, authentic Italian food, wonton soup and celebratory meals.
Social distancing may change how Thanksgiving is celebrated this year, but it won’t stop the traditions of turkey, pumpkin pie and excess.
Social distancing may change how Thanksgiving is celebrated this year, but it won’t stop the traditions of turkey, pumpkin pie and excess.
Italian chef Omar Agostini knows where to find the best restaurants in Hong Kong for dishes from his own country and some popular Asian favourites too.
Italian chef Omar Agostini knows where to find the best restaurants in Hong Kong for dishes from his own country and some popular Asian favourites too.
Chef and designer Kevin Lim reveals his go-to destinations for pho, ramen and burgers in Hong Kong, and recommends places to eat the next time you’re in Kuala Lumpur.
Chef and designer Kevin Lim reveals his go-to destinations for pho, ramen and burgers in Hong Kong, and recommends places to eat the next time you’re in Kuala Lumpur.
Kerry Tsang, an entrepreneur and food lover, knows the best restaurants in Hong Kong – from a place that serves a ‘beyond delicious’ mock pork chop to an omakase spot for a celebration.
Kerry Tsang, an entrepreneur and food lover, knows the best restaurants in Hong Kong – from a place that serves a ‘beyond delicious’ mock pork chop to an omakase spot for a celebration.