https://www.scmp.com/rss/524252/feed The latest news and top stories on Joël Robuchon, the highly influential French chef and restaurateur. Known for revolutionising French cuisine, he amassed over 30 Michelin stars, the most by any chef, and was named "Chef of the Century" by Gault-Millau. His work involved overseeing a global empire of acclaimed restaurants, including L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, where Esther Sham apprenticed. He championed simplicity and authenticity, elevating dishes like his famous pommes purée, and... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Le Caviar Impérial is arguably the most recognisable dish at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and as much a manifesto as it is an appetiser. Distilling Joël Robuchon’s philosophy of “absolute respect for the product”, Le Caviar Impérial is a meticulously layered composition of caviar, crab and lobster jelly. Listed under “hot and cold appetisers” on both the L’Atelier and Le Jardin lunch and dinner menus, the signature sits at the intersection of French precision and haute ingredients, setting the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340437/dish-focus-le-caviar-imperial-latelier-de-joel-robuchon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3340437/dish-focus-le-caviar-imperial-latelier-de-joel-robuchon?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung As a teenager, Miko Calo often found herself lugging lighting equipment beside her cousins during her summer holidays, trailing behind her aunt as they canvassed the far corners of the Philippine archipelago with a television crew in tow. Titled Travel Time, Susan “Tita” Calo-Medina’s travel show was a pioneer when it began airing in the late 1980s, showcasing the richness of Filipino culture and cuisine during an era when it was much more fashionable to look to the West for holiday... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3338096/michelin-guide-arrives-philippines-could-it-be-filipino-cuisines-time-shine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3338096/michelin-guide-arrives-philippines-could-it-be-filipino-cuisines-time-shine?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:15:07 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival is back this year with the promise of more exclusive events, award-winning food, finer wines, and longer hours, to help attract about 150,000 visitors. Here, the Post unpacks what is on offer so you can make the most of your visit. 1. What’s new at the Wine and Dine Festival? The 2025 edition, themed “Remix – Best of All Worlds”, features several updates to elevate the visitor experience, with the return of a special dinner featuring Michelin-starred chefs... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3329907/hong-kong-wine-and-dine-festival-how-taste-best-all-worlds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3329907/hong-kong-wine-and-dine-festival-how-taste-best-all-worlds?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:30:09 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Aera Led by chef Chevalier Yau and pastry chef Sheen Foh, this neo-Nordic fine-dining spot has moved from Wan Chai to a new and upgraded home in Sheung Wan. Aera champions hyperlocal ingredients in a tasting menu-only format served over a chef’s counter. Highlights include maltose-marinated local chicken and sakura ebi custard with smoky honey peas. Sommelier-picked wine or non-alcoholic pairings complete the experience. 30/F, Connaught Marina, 48 Connaught Road West, Sheung Wan NOC NOC, which... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3328225/new-openings-hong-kong-neo-nordic-fine-dining-60s-inspired-perfume-boutique?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3328225/new-openings-hong-kong-neo-nordic-fine-dining-60s-inspired-perfume-boutique?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:15:11 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam It has no Michelin stars and has never ranked on lists such as Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, but Maison Es in Wan Chai celebrates its 10th anniversary this year having survived a host of challenges in Hong Kong that have seen many other similar fine-dining eateries close down. How did it manage this? Opened by chef Esther Sham in 2015, the aesthetically pleasing restaurant welcomes guests with a cream-coloured bicycle with a basket of flowers at its entrance, while the general ambience is akin to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3322456/how-does-maison-es-hong-kong-canto-french-restaurant-continue-thrive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3322456/how-does-maison-es-hong-kong-canto-french-restaurant-continue-thrive?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:15:07 +0000