This year, I attended the Michelin announcements for Hong Kong and Macau 2016. There was a bit of controversy within the media as to the validity of some of the picks, and also, those that were overlooked. In Hong Kong, Michelin awards both high end and also, cheap eats establishments. I managed to have a […]
The Pawn by Tom Aikens — Hong Kong
Hong Kong is full of pomp and circumstance when it comes to restaurants by celebrity chefs. Take a look around and you’ll find installations by Gordon Ramsey, Joel Robuchon, Nobu Matsuhisa, Michael White, even Richard Sandoval of Raya fame is here. So when my friends want to take me to brunch at English Michelin chef Tom Aikens’ restaurant, […]
Michelin star dining right here in OC
I had no plans to write a post about this when I walked through the doors of The Hood Kitchen for lunch several weeks ago. After all, it wasn’t an actual restaurant experience and I thought I would just include it in my e-newsletter and call it a day. However, at the end of the meal, […]
another exquisite 1-star Michelin Cantonese meal
Anyone who has had a long time history with Hong Kong will know the name Fook Lam Moon as it is synonymous with upscale, luxurious, refined Cantonese cuisine. Back in the day, its main draw was dried seafood products such as sharks’ fin, abalone and conpoy (scallops) and while these still feature highly on its […]
A one star Michelin lunch at Shang Palace
**disclaimer: I must apologize for my photos as the lack of natural lighting makes it difficult to capture these dishes in the most favorable way and gives off a harshness not reflective of what these dishes truly look like** Today I had a lunch meeting with my friend Patsy who is the Director of Communications […]
