Rosamunde defies troubled history, announces reopening

Rosamunde defies troubled history, announces reopening

Though it’s not very often that you hear about a positive “surprise turn of events” in the Bay Area’s post-pandemic restaurant scene, one classic outpost in the Mission District is slated to challenge the status quo and rise from the dead.  Rosamunde Sausage Grill, a decades-old German sausage house in San Francisco, originally planned on … Read more

Chef’s filo pastry wreath is packed with flavour – cooks in 20 mins

Chef’s filo pastry wreath is packed with flavour – cooks in 20 mins

Festive recipes come in all shapes and sizes but one of the most popular at Christmas time is the edible kind. The dish lends itself to endless flavour possibilities – some of which can be quite indulgent – but one chef has a much tastier and healthier version. Lisa Marley, plant-based chef and head trainer … Read more

Sevva drew guests including Pharrell Williams, Bill Clinton and David Beckham, but now the iconic Hong Kong restaurant is closing. Bonnae Gokson explains why

Sevva drew guests including Pharrell Williams, Bill Clinton and David Beckham, but now the iconic Hong Kong restaurant is closing. Bonnae Gokson explains why

“The social movements of 2019, followed by the unprecedented pandemic, posed enormous challenges to our operations,” Gokson said in the statement. “Sevva is taking stock of its success after more than a decade and a half and will be open to new creative directions.” Social unrest in 2019 and the Covid-19 pandemic have taken their … Read more

3 California pizzerias make TimeOut’s top pizza list

3 California pizzerias make TimeOut’s top pizza list

Tony’s Pizza Napoletana was among the pizzerias mentioned in TimeOut’s recent best pizza list. Pictured is a classic sausage and pepperoni pizza at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco on Oct. 18, 2022.  Douglas Zimmerman/SFGATE Advertisement Article continues below this ad Flour + Water Pizzeria was among the pizzerias mentioned in TimeOut’s recent best pizza … Read more

Caramelised carrots recipe is ‘to die for’ and easy to make in just 20 minutes

Caramelised carrots recipe is ‘to die for’ and easy to make in just 20 minutes

Just like with so many other vegetables, carrots can be cooked in many different ways. However, boiled seems to be the most popular method. While carrots taste delicious being cooked this way, a Michelin-trained chef has shared an improved way to cook them – roasted, but not in the oven. Sharing her recipe on TikTok, … Read more

13 best new restaurants and bars in Hong Kong in December 2023 for ramen, modern Malaysian, old-school Italian, cocktails with a French twist and more

13 best new restaurants and bars in Hong Kong in December 2023 for ramen, modern Malaysian, old-school Italian, cocktails with a French twist and more

The seven-course tasting menu features dishes such as Nagasaki chicken roulade and charcoal grilled A5 Miyazaki gyu rib cap. These can be washed down with cocktails inspired by timeless works of art. Shop 1101, 11/F, World Trade Centre, 280 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay 2. Aunty Malay Authentic Malaysian restaurant Aunty Malay will open in Tsim … Read more

The best Christmas lattes from Costa, Pret, Starbucks and Caffe Nero rated

The best Christmas lattes from Costa, Pret, Starbucks and Caffe Nero rated

Caffe Nero Panettone Latte ★★★★★ This is the perfect festive pick-you-up, with the bread notes from the oat milk combining with the fruity and spicy flavouring to make it feel like you are eating a slice of the classic Milanese Christmas cake while drinking a cup of strong Italian coffee. It’s an indulgent treat which … Read more

At 3-Michelin-star San Sebastian restaurant Arzak, Elena Arzak’s father reinvented northern Spain’s Basque cuisine. She’s taking it to a new level

At 3-Michelin-star San Sebastian restaurant Arzak, Elena Arzak’s father reinvented northern Spain’s Basque cuisine. She’s taking it to a new level

Now that Arzak runs the restaurant, having incrementally taken the reins from her father over the years, the female dominance remains. Arzak in San Sebastian, Spain, has been in the family since 1897. Photo: Diaporama On a recent pre-service tour of the kitchens, I meet more women than I have ever seen in a haute … Read more

Why people from Mexico City rave about this Bay Area salsa

Why people from Mexico City rave about this Bay Area salsa

Not all salsas are created equal. If you live in San Francisco, you probably love La Corneta’s zesty salsa verde or the smoky, reddish version at Papalote. But there’s a more versatile salsa out there, and it has a fascinating story: salsa macha — an oil-based, tomatoless condiment with seeds for texture and chili peppers … Read more