4Fourteen, Sydney

4fourteen sydney Sydney’s Surry Hills, I recently discovered, are quite different to the hills of Surrey that I am used to. For starters, there’s no ‘e’ in Sydney’s version, but, more importantly, it’s also a much trendier area, dotted with bars andRead more

Duck & Waffle, London

duck and waffle london A week or two after trying SUSHISAMBA on a stormy day, we thought we’d revisit Heron Tower, this time trying Duck & Waffle, and see if our view was any better. Obviously it was another stormy day in London (surprise,Read more

Rockabilly

rockabilly hong kong It’s been a while since a genuinely good bar opened in Lan Kwai Fong. I’m more of a Wyndham Street girl myself and tend to steer clear of LKF proper – at least until jelly shot o’ clock. When IRead more

SUSHISAMBA, London

sushisamba london These days, most people will avoid using the word ‘fusion’ entirely, given that it usually results in a few grimaces and raised eyebrows. SUSHISAMBA therefore does not describe itself as a fusion restaurant, but rather a ‘unique blend of Japanese,Read more

Aberdeen Street

aberdeen street hong kong The suitably named Aberdeen Street, located exactly where you’d expect it to be, is a fun little gem close enough for convenience but far enough to be away from the crowds. Aberdeen Street’s predecessor, Cheri Cheri, was always popular forRead more

La Bodega Negra, London

la bodega negra london These days, it is not unusual to find decent food in the strangest of places. Did you ever imagine you could find good food in a sex shop? No? Neither did I, until I went to La Bodega Negra on a recentRead more

Catalunya

catalunya Since the first whisper was heard about the grand opening of Catalunya, it has been near impossible to secure a reservation at this hot new Spanish restaurant. It first gained celebrity status in Singapore, when it opened there under aRead more

Zafran

zafran hong kong     You’d have thought we’d have long tired of tapas restaurants, given the pace at which they multiply in this city. Spanish fever has not yet weakened and I sense it never will, particularly when a restaurant as deliciousRead more

Flint Grill & Bar

flint grill and bar hong kong   Given my obsession with eating, I visit a LOT of restaurants. Often my eating experiences blend into one and if someone asked me months later what I ate at one particular restaurant, I cannot for the life of meRead more

Casa Lisboa Brunch

casa lisboa hong kong     Although I’ve never actually been to Portugal, stepping inside Casa Lisboa instantly made me feel a million miles away from Lan Kwai Fong; the white stone walls, stained glass windows and rich burgundy and dark wood could easilyRead more