Originally from Ecuador, Ximena Perez is an architect by training, works in real estate sales and also sources unique craft products including hats from her native country under her label Paarte. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up enjoying a blend of Ecuadorian and European cuisine. In Latin America, we also savour ingredients like … Read more
As for a more unique dining experience, I love visiting Man Mo Dim Sum & Wine (G/F, Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan). It offers an interesting fusion of Chinese and French culinary traditions. I am particularly fond of their truffle Brie (a French soft cow-milk cheese) dumplings and the sea bass dumpling. Hong … Read more
Across Manhattan, in New York, diners are picking up their soup spoons and chopsticks and biting (ever so carefully) into the city’s hottest order. Xiaolongbao, aka soup dumplings, are a dim sum classic, traditionally made with ground pork and/or crab – or, increasingly, unconventional ingredients such as matzo balls – in a pool of molten … Read more
Music entrepreneur and DJ Johnny Hiller is the music director at Melody – House of Food and Music (100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong). He spoke to Andrew Sun. I’ve been into food since I was very young. I learned to cook at the age of eight out of necessity as my mum … Read more
The Dumpling Report began in 2022 spotlighting a residential neighborhood’s mom-and-pop dim sum takeout spot. It was an intentional choice to begin the column with a non-flashy, everyday eatery that locals frequent at an affordable price, and show how the owners of places like these both maintain and create the culture of the Bay Area. … Read more
