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Chef of Bourke’s, new Hong Kong wine bar, on avoiding the burnout of fine-dining kitchens

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Chef of Bourke’s, new Hong Kong wine bar, on avoiding the burnout of fine-dining kitchens

“Being hospitable and courteous is our way of welcoming you into our home, because we’re feeding you,” says Tara Margarita, head chef of Bourke’s, a new wine bar and restaurant in Hong Kong Island’s bustling SoHo area. “It’s plain, simple, human love, and that’s all I’ve wanted to do.” Inspired by the liveliness of Bourke … Read more

Curry, afternoon tea, interesting wine – where a South African bar owner goes to eat and drink in Hong Kong

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Curry, afternoon tea, interesting wine – where a South African bar owner goes to eat and drink in Hong Kong

South African native Leigh-Ann Luckett is the owner of Sai Ying Pun wine bar Crushed. She spoke to Andrew Sun. We weren’t a wildly foodie family, honestly. Dinners at home were usually utilitarian, but my mum managed restaurants so I was spoiled with restaurant food at her work. My paternal grandmother did teach me to … Read more