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- Dec 25, 2018
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


- Sep 17, 2017
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


- Oct 25, 2016
Artisanal Coffee & Health Food Bar at The Elephas
Founded by Ricky Cheuk, former professional rugby player and the man behind Warrior Academy, The Elephas is a brand new space featuring health food and artisanal coffee right alongside fitness training facilities. As soon as you step through the doors, you're swept into a totally different world - one of happy, grazing elephants and #fitfam. Yeah, it's hard to explain. Personally, I get pretty stressed around gyms in general (let alone eating next to one amidst bellowing inst


- Aug 20, 2016
Hearty Mexican Fix at Little Burro Hong Kong
Sometimes, there's nothing that hits the spot quite like Mexican comfort food. Nestled in a cosy little street just off of Queen's Road, Little Burro is the perfect stop for hearty, no-bullshit Mexican food prepared quickly and efficiently on the spot. The menu is straightforward, featuring all the American-Mexican classics like hard and soft shell tacos, burritos and "skinny" burritos, fresh guacamole & tortilla chips, salad bowls, rice bowls, and quesadillas - and all are c
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