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Ellie Furuya
- Dec 25, 2018
- 3 min
Restaurant Uwe: creative, seasonal and ingredients-focused cuisine
For over a year, I've wanted check out Uwe, renowned chef Uwe Opocensky's eponymous restaurant located in Sheung Wan. And I'm glad I finally did. A true veteran in the Hong Kong dining scene, Uwe began his rise to culinary stardom as the Executive Chef at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong before taking on the role of Group Executive Chef at international gourmet hamburger chain Beef & Liberty. In late 2017, he opened his first solo venture, Restaurant Uwe. At Uwe, the menu is inspi
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
Ellie Furuya
- Sep 6, 2017
- 3 min
Mercato Hong Kong Hosts Round 2 of "The Great Pizza Bake Off": Lily & Bloom's Chef
If you haven't heard already, Mercato by Jean-Georges is hosting 5 rounds of "THE GREAT PIZZA BAKE OFF", a newly launched campaign that opens up a world of creative and daring interpretations on pizzas. Since the bake-off is taking place at Mercato, you'll be glad to know the pizza base will always be in the famous Jean-Georges wood-fired style, meaning the only place you could really go wrong is with the topping. The best part about this campaign is that it pits chefs agains
Ellie Furuya
- Aug 4, 2017
- 2 min
Happy Paradise: May Chow's Neo(n)-Cantonese Concept Headed by Chef John Javier
The other night, I checked out Happy Paradise, May Chow's Neo-Cantonese venture on Aberdeen Street, for dinner with a few friends. The neon lights cast a moody blue and purple hue over the entire cha chaan teng-style space, including the food - as you can probably tell from my #nofilter pics. I had wanted to go for a proper feasting here rather than a few rushed cocktails by the bar after dinner elsewhere (which is the only way I'd experienced Happy Paradise until then). We
Ellie Furuya
- Jul 2, 2017
- 3 min
It's Vegas, Darling! W Hong Kong Turns Up the Heat with New Summer Promotions You Can't Miss
The W Hong Kong is definitely the place to be this scorching summer, because they've rolled out an exciting new wave of promotions with a fitting theme - VEGAS, baby! Sit back on one of the cushy seats at the Woo Bar and indulge in a tantalising array of new Champagne Popsicle Cocktails, and feast on comforting bar bites. The cocktails are available at the WET Deck, WOOBAR and KITCHEN from June 'til the end of August for HK$130+10% per cocktail! Game ON Summer Room Package! H
Ellie Furuya
- Jun 6, 2017
- 3 min
Stone Nullah Tavern: Delicious, No-Frills American Comfort Food in Wan Chai
Step inside Wan Chai's hidden treasure, Stone Nullah Tavern, where a hearty and utterly comforting American feast awaits. Known for its aggressive happy hours, pickle-back shots and dishes made with soul, the Tavern is definitely the place to go to fulfill any indulgent craving, or simply to enjoy a great meal with friends. The other night, a few friends and I went back to the Tavern to try some newly introduced dishes on the menu along with some of the unmissable classics. R
Ellie Furuya
- Mar 6, 2017
- 2 min
Chinese-Italian Hot Pot at Linguini Fini: Most Interesting Dinner 2017?
There's honestly never a shortage of interesting and downright bizarre culinary ideas that are born every day in such a dynamic food city like Hong Kong. We gotta admit, though, that while some are hits - most are definitely misses (read: The Coffee Academics' Coffee Cone trend). Vinny Lauria, Executive Chef of the beloved restaurant trio Linguini Fini, Posto Pubblico and Stone Nullah Tavern, has come up with something that'll take some serious warming to - especially if you'
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Ellie Furuya
- Oct 28, 2016
- 2 min
[PERMANENTLY CLOSED] My Tai Tai, a delicious few hours in Isaan, Thailand
There is only one cuisine that I crave on a regular basis, and that is Thai food. There's something so addictive about the distinctive ingredients used in traditional Thai dishes, from the fragrant Thai basil to the kaffir lime and lemongrass. And not to sound picky or anything, but Thai curry is the only curry I enjoy. Maybe my craving is so strong because there are so few quality Thai restaurants in Hong Kong, as for example, I was sorely disappointed by the raved-about Sam
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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