We went to a newly launched afternoon tea at The Montagu Kitchen, which is inspired by travel, particularly in Central and South America. The Montagu Kitchen is situated at Hyatt Regency London and is the first of a series of themed afternoon teas. According to the site, “The afternoon tea will take diners on a … Read more
Feeling fed up with October? Not to worry, November is here soon and with it the start of a brief period of perfect weather in Hong Kong. If you do not yet have dining plans this weekend, we have the best events and restaurants to keep you busy. 1. Secret Theatre – The Art of … Read more
It is still not quite jumper season, and the beautiful, dry, yet unseasonably warm weather means we are all heading outdoors. If you are in Hong Kong and looking for a good place to eat and hang out, here are some restaurant and vendors to check out this weekend. 1. World Shochu and Awamori Festival … Read more
No longer the preserve of the upper class, it has spread around the world, and is particularly popular at high-end hotels. Luxury hotel The Peninsula Hong Kong is famous for its afternoon tea, which includes classic bites such as cucumber sandwiches, and scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. Other places have broken with tradition, … Read more
Have you ever wanted to dine like a queen? Now’s your chance, as Buckingham Palace opens its gates for exclusive afternoon tea sessions, offering visitors a royal experience in true British fashion. The Garden Cafe, located on the West Terrace of Buckingham Palace, has opened its doors for the summer, inviting guests to indulge in … Read more
“The media picked up on the prince title, so I thought I would have some fun with it,” he says. Chef Danny Ho at Hotel Icon in Tsim Sha Tsui. He is known as the “Durian Prince”. Photo: Xiaomei Chen Branding, it seems, is one of Ho’s strong points – he has created a regal … Read more
“These are the best scones I’ve ever eaten,” Nigella Lawson said about the traditionally British treat. Renowned worldwide for its British origin, the scone is the perfect snack for afternoon tea – and Nigella revealed how to bake your own. There are no strict rules for when to enjoy the scone, however, some people might … Read more
Victoria Sponge is Britain’s most famous dessert for a reason as nothing is better than this creamy jammy cake, and it is incredibly easy to make from scratch. Jamie Oliver has said he loves his version of this recipe as “it’s so simple to remember” as he makes a Victoria Sponge cake with ingredients you … Read more
The Hyde Café at the Royal Lancaster Hotel greeted me with a rather majestic entrance but the afternoon tea dining area, located behind the reception and partially hidden by some tactfully placed panels, is elegantly understated. Surprisingly and somewhat refreshingly, there was no pomp and circumstance in this excellently-reviewed hotel, just an inviting atmosphere with … Read more
