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![[Hong Kong] Fukuro: Tokyo's Izakaya Re-imagined, a New Venture by Black Sheep Restaurants](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_fae981d3bfff41f9aac0f4647215f1ba~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90/d74be1_fae981d3bfff41f9aac0f4647215f1ba~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jun 14, 2018
- 2 min
[Hong Kong] Fukuro: Tokyo's Izakaya Re-imagined, a New Venture by Black Sheep Restaurants
Bringing to mind my boozy late night adventures in Kichijoji back when I was living in Tokyo, FUKURO is the latest concept by Black Sheep Restaurants styled after Izakaya, Japan's famous drinking dens. It's led by Sendai native Chef Shun Sato (previously EC of the neighbouring Ho Lee Fook) and he's done a fab job of infusing his heritage into the modern Japanese offerings at Fukuro. I would recommend for you to go with a group so you can order a bunch of dishes to share, as p
Ellie Furuya
- Mar 11, 2018
- 3 min
Blue Supreme: Hong Kong's best bar food?
Making its debut in a quiet Sheung Wan neighbourhood just off of Hollywood Road, Blue Supreme is a cool little concept revolving around imported craft beers and elevated bar fare. It's easy to find, and was already buzzing with happy hour-goers when we arrived at 7pm on a Friday evening. The kitchen is helmed by Executive Chef Leonard Cheung, whose previous tenures include Twenty Six by Liberty, as well as 3* Bo Innovation, and 3* 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo. Also, coincidentally, we
Ellie Furuya
- Feb 19, 2018
- 3 min
Delicious Hawaiian-infused modern fine dining at Town by Chef Bryan Nagao
Word on the TOWN is that there's a restaurant tucked away in the bustling heart of Causeway Bay that serves up an innovative blend of cuisines based on prime ingredients sourced from Japan. Headed by chef Bryan Nagao, previously of Felix at The Peninsula Hong Kong and Kokage in Wan Chai, Town is the exciting venture by the Hawaii-born chef that reflects the myriad culinary influences throughout his career, from Asia and the United States to Europe. Town has been around for so
Ellie Furuya
- Sep 17, 2017
- 5 min
A Side / B Side: A Hidden Culinary Gem in Sheung Wan Led by New Executive Chef, Jon Irwin
Not often is there a restaurant that delivers on almost every front to my personal taste; from the interior, service, and cosy ambiance to the impressive food and drinks, A Side/ B Side was a positive experience all the way through. It's Sheung Wan's best-kept secret...for now. New Chef, New Menu I'd heard of A Side / B Side before, but it never really piqued my interest until I found out that a new chef, Jon Irwin, had taken the helm just over a month ago. If there's one che
![[Preview Dinner] Gough's on Gough, Timothy Oulton's First Restaurant Headed by Executive Che](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d74be1_e56600042ad548939e7a5aebf7f06b6b~mv2_d_1536_2048_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90/d74be1_e56600042ad548939e7a5aebf7f06b6b~mv2_d_1536_2048_s_2.jpg)
Ellie Furuya
- Jun 24, 2017
- 4 min
[Preview Dinner] Gough's on Gough, Timothy Oulton's First Restaurant Headed by Executive Che
A brand new culinary gem tucked away on Gough Street, Gough's on Gough is the brainchild of British furniture brand Timothy Oulton. With its flagship store located on Gough Street and over 40 stores worldwide, the distinctive brand is known for its vintage British charm and authentic style, combining traditional craftsmanship with pioneering designs. Timothy Oulton's first ever restaurant follows in the same vein, with cuisine reminiscent of the English seaside and hands down
Ellie Furuya
- Dec 16, 2016
- 1 min
Dec 1 - 31: Stella Artois Pops Up at Pacific Place!
The Stella Artois Toasting Lounge is open daily from 1st - 31st December on Level 1 of Pacific Place! It's the perfect place to make a pit stop while doing all your Christmas shopping, so go, relax and enjoy a cold pint with friends and family. The lounge is open from 5-8:30pm on Mondays-Thursdays, and 3pm-8:30pm on Friday and Public Holidays. Happy Hour goes from 5pm-7pm, and pints cost HK$45 during these times. In addition! Here's the perfect gift for your beer-loving frien
Ellie Furuya
- Oct 24, 2016
- 3 min
Hidden Japanese Gem URA
As hidden culinary gems go, none catches my attention more than when it claims to boast fresh, seasonal ingredients from Osaka AND a mysterious Japanese beer garden. Might I also mention the all-you-can-drink happy hour for only HK$160 from 5:30pm-7:30pm? I'd never heard of Ura prior to this, despite it being sandwiched between two well-known restaurants (VEA & Momotaro) in The Wellington, and I was excited to give it a try. The Chang brothers, also behind Indonesian restaur
Ellie Furuya
- Sep 22, 2016
- 3 min
Gourmet Burgers, Elevated Cocktails and Bar Bites at the New Beef & Liberty California Tower
Where do I even begin with Beef & Liberty California Tower? The vibes, the burgers, and most significant of all - the appointment of new B&L Group Executive Chef Uwe Opocensky, previously Executive Chef of Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill and The Krug Room at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. With a swanky new bar addition to this B&L, there's really no better person to lead it than Pawel Mikusek, who brings with him another impressive resume as the previous Head of Cocktails & Sp
Ellie Furuya
- Aug 27, 2016
- 2 min
Revamped Afternoon Tea at The Envoy
The Envoy brings day drinking to new heights with its revamped afternoon tea experience, featuring an all-new 3-tier set with various add-on options for drinks. This gorgeous little hideaway on the second floor of The Pottinger is Hong Kong's best kept secret no longer, as its quirky, innovative and eye-catching cocktails have already made rounds in the social media sphere. But did you know that The Envoy does a lot more than cocktails? The lesser-known and recently revamped
Ellie Furuya
- Aug 24, 2016
- 4 min
9 Course Summer Tasting Menu at Lai Bun Fu
Traditional Cantonese cuisine meets modern gastronomy in this delectable 9-course tasting menu (priced at an affordable HK$680/person) by Lai Bun Fu's Executive Chef Kin-Leung Chung. Previously Head Chef of the Chinese kitchen in Hong Kong's Government House, Chef Chung has personally cooked for the likes of Xi Jinping, Dmitry Medvedev, George Bush and Margaret Thatcher, among other notable world leaders. Lai Bun Fu's entire menu is a recreation of Chef Chung's signature plat
Ellie Furuya
- Aug 5, 2016
- 2 min
6 Courses of Chef "El Palanca": Exclusive Pop-up at La Paloma from 16-21 Aug
Chef Alvaro 'el Palanca' Ramos is making his debut at trendy Spanish tapas restaurant La Paloma from 16-21 August only, and we were lucky enough to enjoy a sneak preview of what's to come. The man himself is a pure embodiment of the food he serves: vibrant, quirky and a lover of all things Asian. Like any Spanish meal should, we started off with a glass or ten of Cava and Sangria before settling down to feast. Chef Alvaro's 6-course menu (priced at $398/person) consists of co
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