I just came back from visiting friends and family in Toronto. Canada’s largest city might be a cultural hub and the country’s financial capital, but it is not particularly interested in fine dining. In general, Canadians are just not that fancy. Because I spent most of my formative years there, this is kind of my … 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
There is a saying among chefs: if you can make it in Hong Kong, you can make it anywhere. Hong Kong has one of the highest densities of restaurants per capita in the world. And according to the 2019 Time Out Index, 92 per cent of people had dined out in the week leading to … Read more
Another month, another crop of freshly opened coffee shops – Hongkongers are consistently showered with great cafe options, and this latest set sees some newcomers along with several stalwarts expanding their footprint in new neighbourhoods. And, dare we say it, Hong Kong International Airport is no longer a speciality coffee desert, which will go some … Read more
Kumi and Naoki met at university and founded the band in 1997, and now have eight albums under their belts. Fans can look forward to a live performance of their terrific new single, “Forgive Me Not”, which was released in May. “Love Psychedelico – Live in Hong Kong 2024”, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong … Read more
It is a searing 34 degrees Celsius (93 degrees Fahrenheit) in Hong Kong on the day we meet, but Gokan’s interior is invitingly cool. Past the vintage-American-style brick facade there are subtle nods to Hong Kong’s bing sutt (traditional-style cafes) in the front salon, while other elements are inspired by Japanese culture, such as the … Read more
More substantial dishes to share include whole smoked pigeon and baby squid lap cheong fried rice. Shop B, Pinnacle Building, 9 Ship Street, Wan Chai Assorted sashimi skewers from Nadagogo. Photo: Nadagogo 2. Nadagogo Another addition to Wan Chai’s Ship Street is Izakaya Nadagogo, helmed by chefs Shimoji Atsushi and Tsunenori Takahashi. The menu has … Read more
Signature dishes include kebab, sea bass, calamari, beef tagine and couscous. Vegetarian options like harissa roasted aubergine and spanakopita – spinach pie – are also available. For dessert, the restaurant offers specialities like baklava and Galaktoboureko custard pie. Shop G09, DB Plaza, 1 Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay 2. Phillips Cafe Phillips Cafe offers a … Read more
We were sad to see it go, but thought it was for the best. The dining room at the new Jimmy’s Kitchen. Photo: Jimmy’s Kitchen However, Jimmy’s isn’t done with Hong Kong. The restaurant’s operators always said it would be back. Now, with its reopening on the mezzanine floor of the Pedder Building, in Central, … Read more
In a strong criticism of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following an attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in West Bengal, Union Minister Giriraj Singh asserted on Friday that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appears to be heading a government akin to that of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the state, where democracy is … Read more
