I Know a Place: Donna Nguyen Phuoc, Damina Art Showroom and Damina Gallery

It sometimes feels like I eat out eight nights a week for business, from drinks and light food to multicourse meals. Luckily, Hong Kong is a foodie city with a lot of choices. I like to try everything, but I always enjoy eating Italian.

(10/F The L Place, 139 Queen's Road Central, tel: 2555 9100) is an understated and hidden gem. Managed by Michelin two-star chef Philippe Léveillé, it has the best Italian cuisine, infused with a French touch. The ambience is comfortable and not too formal, offering interesting traditional Brescian foods and more elaborate options. You'll also find delicious seasonal dishes. Every dining experience is a memorable one.

For lunch or happy hour, , (8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, tel: 2851 2281) is the place to be. This is where I go for Piedmontese dishes. I like the friendly staff, who always serve me with a smile. Try the veal carpaccio.

I was sad when Goccia closed, but happy when its ex-chef Fabrizio Napolitano opened (1-5 Elgin Street, Central, tel: 2540 7988). It's like going to a friend's place, they always make you feel welcome. The menu is what I call "mama's home-cooked food": simple, yummy and comforting. Known for mouth-watering meatballs and sliders, the prawn slider with house-made foie gras and beetroot relish is a must.

A regular meeting place is (49/F The Upper House, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, tel: 3968 1106). It has the perfect combination of a spectacular view, cocktails and and bar snacks, such as foie gras and Peking duck buns.

(163 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, tel: 2956 3188) recently became another hangout. The menu is fine dining, but the feel is casual. Working in the arts, I appreciate the amazing artwork on the wall.