A Sizzling Show, Bagels, Steak Frites, Hawaiian Poke Bowls, and a Whole Lot More
On the Grill
Food guru Janice Leung Hayes and chef Jason Black have teamed up for an exciting new project: an F&B-focused TV show that (figuratively) grills its guests on any and every topic imaginable. I’m honored to have been on the very first episode of the Sizzle and Fry Show, where I say a bunch of things that sound pretty reasonable, and other media personalities (such as SCMP food editor Susan Jung) also make some pretty interesting points.
Meat, Meat, Meat
Two new steak-frites restaurants hopefully means that we no longer have to beg at La Vache when the cravings come. First is L’Entrecôte de Paris (3/F, 46-48 Wyndham St., Central, 3182-0105), right above Mama San, serving walnut salad and red meat covered (and I mean COVERED) in a “secret” sauce for the fixed price of $268. Then there’s the Parisian original, from the family that put steak-frites on the foodie map: Le Relais de L’Entrecôte (2/F, Garden East, 222 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai), which takes over the space where Chez Patrick used to be and is currently under construction.
Star-Spangled Ventures
The Swire Strikes Back
After testing the waters with Plat du Jour in Quarry Bay, Swire group is going for world domination with three more offerings. The Continental (4/F, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty), where Domani used to be, will soon be serving European dishes in an all-day-dining environment. Meanwhile, Ground Public (G/F, One Island East, 18 Westlands Rd., Quarry Bay, 2784-7900) is the takeaway arm of Public (37/F, One Island East, 18 Westlands Rd., Quarry Bay), which sounds to me like a casual food court for office workers around the district.
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