A near-1kg Alba white truffle set a new record price at the 25th World Alba White Truffle Auction which raised HK$3 million for charity. The premium lot included an Italian trip and exclusive dining experience, and went to a Hong Kong bidder. Shanghai-based food writer Christopher St. Cavish, renowned for his expertise on Chinese cuisine, … Read more
This summer, Hideaki Sato closed his fine-dining restaurant Ta Vie in Hong Kong, which received its third Michelin star in 2023, for several weeks, reopening it only at the beginning of September. While done primarily for renovations and redecoration following nine years of almost non-stop operation, another reason for the pause was for the chef … Read more
Eli Bitan is a viewing committee member and board chair of the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, which opens its 25th edition on November 9. I grew up in Paris, which is arguably one of the world’s culinary destinations, so I consider myself a foodie although I work hard to control myself. I grew up … Read more
Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar is known for his expertise in food. But he made his acting debut in the 2022 web series Modern Love Mumbai. This didn’t turn out to be a one-off affair in playing fictional characters as he was seen in an important role in the recently released The Buckingham Murders, which was … Read more
Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long won his 2024 Olympic gold medal after a dramatic, exciting final. The close match against an Italian opponent required video reviews, with Cheung eventually edging the match with a score of 15-14. The Italians were naturally disappointed. An official complaint was lodged about some of the refereeing. Worse, armchair critics … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, it appears that Brits secretly admire the French, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 individuals revealed that we are envious of their superior cuisine, fashion sense and impressive work-life balance. Astonishingly, four in ten even claim to ‘idolise’ the French way of life, with 66% wishing to … Read more
I can now cross off a two-week cruise around Norway and Iceland from my bucket list. My recent summer holiday had everything the brochure promised, including spectacular landscapes and fantastic fiords. Less fulfilling, though, were its gastronomic pledges. With 3,000 other passengers on board, my gourmet food expectations were kept to a bare minimum. The … Read more
TimeOut announced a list of the world’s best cities for food for 2024. Johannesburg has scooped second place on the list! TimeOut is regarded as an authority on the world’s major cities when it comes to lifestyle-related topics including dining and leisure. This is a feather in Johannesburg’s cap since the city does not often … Read more
The Oxford English Dictionary’s March 2024 update included a delectable 23 words of Japanese origin. More than half are food-related, including donburi, karaage, katsu, okonomiyaki, onigiri, takoyaki, tonkatsu, tonkotsu and yakiniku. This is unsurprising, given the continuing impact globally of Japan’s soft power through cuisine (and popular culture), with the rise in Japanese restaurants and … Read more
Pizza, along with pasta, will be synonymous with Italian cuisine for many diners. The doughy crust, lathered with cheese topping a dollop of tomato sauce on the base. But a pair of food historians have now claimed it was in fact Americans who put the tomato base with the pizza first. According to Alberto Grandi … Read more
