It is always a culinary adventure when visiting Hong Kong, and this recent trip was no different. A friend of mine works for Harbour City, and informs me that a new restaurant is to open and I need to try it. I manage to secure a spot the day after opening, to visit Haku, a […]
Uptown Vintage Café is a true hidden gem
Nestled in historic downtown Whittier is a café which not only surprised, but impressed the hell out of us. I am here for dinner with a friend, and find ourselves completely enamored by this neighborhood eatery. The restaurant is unassuming, but don’t let that fool you. The food is solid, and each bite reveals a […]
ÉPURE, fine dining at its best — Hong Kong
This is my last Hong Kong post, and there is a reason why I’ve saved it for last. I didn’t plan to dine at ÉPURE. It wasn’t even on my radar. However, on a fateful Sunday afternoon, while I am enjoying afternoon tea with a friend, a man walks up to us and starts chatting to […]
Dining with Gaia Group — Hong Kong
A dear friend of mine, Pino Piano, is co-owner of The Gaia Group, which owns a host of restaurants under its umbrella — 13 to be exact! I met Pino decades ago when he arrived in Hong Kong from The Rainbow Room in New York City, to oversee Va Bene, one of my favorite Italian […]
new spring/summer dishes at Fig & Olive
As the seasons change, so do menus at restaurants offering menus dictated by what’s available right now. At Fig & Olive, it is no different. On a recent trip there, we try some new menu items perfect for the warmer weather. Start with some cocktails such as The Fig & Olive ($12), an organic cucumber vodka with […]
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