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‘Demon chef’ Alvin Leung’s favourite Hong Kong restaurants
From a Hong Kong-style cafe to a late-night spot to ‘the best Italian in the city’, chef Alvin Leung shares his go-to places to eat.
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5 new cafes and coffee shops in Hong Kong to try in December 2024
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Indian cocktail lab shapes the future of drinking around the world
Flavor Lab in Bengaluru serves Indian whisky, riffs on martini and more to help spirits giant Diageo predict the habits of a new generation.
30 Nov 2024 - 6:15PM
A Mandya Sour cocktail prepared by bartender Neil Alexander. Photo; Instagram/@neilalexandermixology
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4 proven ways to get people to eat less meat and combat climate crisis
A plant-based diet can cut greenhouse gas emissions, but meat-eating habits are hard to change. Here are some strategies that are working.
3 Dec 2024 - 12:45PM
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‘Mysterious’ fish famous in Fukuoka is sumo wrestlers’ favourite
When sumo wrestlers go to Fukuoka to fight, they eat longtooth grouper stew. A chef explains why the fish’s flesh is prized – and pricey.
2 Dec 2024 - 11:53AM
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World’s first 3-Michelin-star Thai restaurant named, Sorn in Bangkok
2025 Michelin Guide Thailand elevates Sorn to 3 stars, Côte by Mauro Colagreco to 2 stars and gives 5 restaurants their first Michelin star.
30 Nov 2024 - 12:45PM
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A home cook’s go-to Hong Kong restaurants for snake soup, seafood and more
Grace Lau reveals her favourite places to eat in Hong Kong, from a place that is ‘a piece of history’ to somewhere with ‘heavenly’ food.
29 Nov 2024 - 11:15AM
Hokkaido sea urchin in lobster jello with caviar and cauliflower cream at Amber.
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A hidden gem in Greece, Mount Pelion is heaven for hikers, foodies
Four hours from Athens and too cold for olive trees, Mount Pelion offers cookery and craft lessons, guided hikes and historical treasures.
28 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM
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Dead whale in Hong Kong, how dinosaurs got more stupid: 5 weekend reads
From Donald Trump potentially meeting Kim Jong-un again to a dead whale in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
2 Dec 2024 - 1:31PM
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Food and Drinks
14 Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in December 2024
A fine-dining favourite, a Japanese cheesecake shop and a Bangladeshi restaurant promising comfort food are a few to look out for this month.
29 Nov 2024 - 10:10PM
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What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 29-December 1
Music lovers should head to Central, those looking to relax can check out a sound bath and foodies will love this afternoon tea this weekend.
29 Nov 2024 - 3:15PM
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Music lovers should head to Central to check out this year’s Clockenflap festival, while those looking to relax can check out a sound bath this weekend. Photo: Clockenflap
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Chefs say understanding flavour is their holy grail. This book defines it
Dr Arielle Johnson on why she wrote Flavorama – A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavour and how she is bringing science to food.
28 Nov 2024 - 9:51AM
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Last butcher in New York’s Meatpacking District glad he ‘was part of it’
Better known for high-end stores and pricy restaurants than for meat, New York’s Meatpacking District is sending its last butchers packing.
28 Nov 2024 - 8:06PM
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Hong Kong restaurant again named among ‘world’s best’ by La Liste
Restaurants in the US, UK, Switzerland, France, Germany and Japan round out the review aggregator’s best-in-the-world list this year.
27 Nov 2024 - 6:13PM
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What to do in Hong Kong
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 29 to December 1
From a white truffle menu to an afternoon tea with festive drinks to a campaign showcasing US ingredients, we have the perfect spots for you.
28 Nov 2024 - 3:59PM
The tagliolini at Sabatini Ristorante Italiano comes with shavings of white truffle. It’s is one of our Hong Kong dining recommendations for the weekend of November 29-December 1. Photo: Alex Chan
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Pop-up store Kellett Island Grocery sells Hong Kong specialities
The store in Causeway Bay sells Hong Kong-produced food and drink items such as a Young Master beer and Wing Lok soup-flavoured noodles.
27 Nov 2024 - 12:45PM
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Food and Drinks
Why love-to-hate wines like pinot grigio deserve a second chance
Put aside your memories of cheap wine made from certain grape types such as zinfandel and moscato, and try some high-end bottles.
26 Nov 2024 - 6:45PM
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Food and Drinks
10-hour queues in Germany to buy viral ‘Dubai chocolate’ bars
Baker in Berlin can’t keep up with demand for the pistachio-filled bars first seen in Dubai, which buyers can resell online for US$100-plus.
26 Nov 2024 - 5:15PM
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Methanol poisoning, its symptoms and why it is so deadly
The deaths in Laos of six foreign tourists who had methanol-tainted drinks was a reminder of how lethal the industrial alcohol can be.
26 Nov 2024 - 3:47PM
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Methanol is a toxic alcohol used in industrial and household products. Unscrupulous producers sometimes add it to alcoholic drinks to make them more potent. Methanol poisoning recently killed six tourists in Laos. Photo: Shutterstock
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From German bakery intern to leading a kitchen in Bangkok, chef’s journey
Arne Riehn of Igniv Bangkok at the St Regis found his calling as a baker. Now its executive chef, his autumn menu highlights local produce.
27 Nov 2024 - 11:22PM
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If you have this type of spatula, throw it out immediately
Household items made of black recycled plastic could contain dangerous levels of flame retardants and other toxic chemicals, study finds.
24 Nov 2024 - 7:15PM
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Cafe owned and run by women makes a statement in Indonesia
‘Now is the time for change,’ says owner of cafe in conservative Aceh province, where running a coffee shop is seen as a man’s job.
23 Nov 2024 - 5:15PM
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4 Dec 2024 - 3:20PM
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29 Nov 2024 - 4:00PM
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28 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM
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