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I know a place: Wine merchant Jason Ginsberg has a taste for adventure

Andrew Sun

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Andrew Sun

Jason Ginsberg is a partner in Wine Merchants Asia

 

My wife, Mandy Chan, and I are from Toronto. We came here four years ago to set up our business in the fine and rare wine market of the ever-booming Hong Kong wine industry. We love diversity in wine and in life.
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Without question, where we take serious wine drinkers for a big night is Amuse Bouche (22/F The Hennessy, 256 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, tel: 2891 3666). The owner, Kent Wong, and his team provide amazing food with wine service to match. They do great seasonal, typically French-inspired cuisine. One of my favourite dishes there is the truffle pasta with chicken gravy. It will blow your mind.

I love all things Japanese and Hong Kong does a good job with this cuisine. Our favourite spot is Sushi Shin (Wing Hing Court, 110-114 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang, tel: 2398 8000). It's tiny, so book well ahead.

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Everything is like art on a plate. The fish, brought in fresh every day, is the star attraction with perfectly accompanying dips, sauces or herbs, which accent everything from oysters to unagi (freshwater eel).

Tai Hang is my favourite area to explore. The streets are pedestrian-friendly, the restaurants are cosy and, in some places, you can eat alfresco. It's a lot of fun and the food is of high quality.

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