Recap | Tara Margarita’s culinary love story, sake brewers’ Unesco bid: 5 food & drink stories
From Hong Kong culinary gems to Unesco ambitions for sake and China’s ancient wedding cake customs, explore some of our latest stories from the world of food and drink
1. Tara Margarita of Bourke’s wine bar in Hong Kong on putting simple human love back into cooking
Margarita, head chef of Bourke’s in SoHo, shares her journey from corporate life to the culinary arts, emphasising simple, refined bar food. Avoiding the burnout so often found in fine-dining kitchens, she is now fostering a positive kitchen culture but with a touch of finesse at her new bar.
2. Discover 5 of Hong Kong’s top foodie spots to try this weekend: Plumcot pop-up, Japanese cheesecake and even a coffee tour
Check out our quick guide to some of Hong Kong’s culinary delights to experience this weekend, featuring cheesecakes, French pastries, local grocery brands and a coffee farm tour, all perfect for the festive season.
3. Sake brewers target Unesco heritage listing to boost Japanese rice wine’s global appeal
Japan’s sake brewers are aiming for Intangible Cultural Heritage status to increase overseas recognition and exports, highlighting the traditional brewing techniques and cultural significance of this iconic rice wine. Exports reached US$265 million in 2023, driven by a rising interest in Japanese cuisine worldwide.
