East meets West in tea-pairing lunch at 2-Michelin-star Tate Dining Room in Hong Kong

East meets West in tea-pairing lunch at 2-Michelin-star Tate Dining Room in Hong Kong

Pairing tea with food is a delicate balancing act that, when executed by experts, can make a dining experience extra special. Expect that when Vicky Lau, chef-owner of two-Michelin-star Tate Dining Room in Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island, hosts “Ode to Tea”, a tea-pairing lunch experience and Puer tea workshop offered in partnership with … Read more

Pizza, cocktails, ‘extraordinary’ French fine dining – a former model’s favourite Hong Kong restaurants

Pizza, cocktails, ‘extraordinary’ French fine dining – a former model’s favourite Hong Kong restaurants

Bulgarian former model Teodora Lazarova is the founder of skincare line La Thea. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I love a diverse range of foods, flavours and spices, from everything from Italian to French to Vietnamese to Bulgarian cuisine. Growing up in Bulgaria, we were fortunate to have access to high-quality ingredients, which we now … Read more

Fresh pasta, ‘exceptional’ wine, delicious duck: where an Australian eats and drinks in Hong Kong and beyond

Fresh pasta, ‘exceptional’ wine, delicious duck: where an Australian eats and drinks in Hong Kong and beyond

Originally from Australia, Kate Oliver is the Hong Kong executive producer of the theatrical version of The Sound Of Music, the first musical to be staged at Xiqi Centre’s Grand Theatre, running until June 9. She spoke to Andrew Sun. Growing up, dinners were often a simple affair, focused around family. Our usual staple was … Read more

9 of the best new restaurants and bars in Hong Kong in March 2024, for burgers, vegan pastries, Chinese food, cocktails and more

9 of the best new restaurants and bars in Hong Kong in March 2024, for burgers, vegan pastries, Chinese food, cocktails and more

Two new bars offering wildly different concepts have also opened in Causeway Bay. Read on to see what might whet your appetite in March. 1. Flat Iron Burger A Pigalle n Cheese burger from Flat Iron Burger. Photo: Flat Iron Burger One of the newest openings on Elgin Street marks the return of familiar faces … Read more

10 of the best new restaurants and bars in Hong Kong to try in January 2024, for cocktails with a local twist, Japanese-style pastries, Korean beef and more

10 of the best new restaurants and bars in Hong Kong to try in January 2024, for cocktails with a local twist, Japanese-style pastries, Korean beef and more

With the new year in Hong Kong comes new bar and restaurant openings. Among them are a celebrity butcher’s restaurant, the revival of an old private-dining icon and a night spot in Central on Hong Kong Island. Korean concepts continue to pop up in the well-heeled districts of Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui, with … Read more