by lareine | Oct 18, 2025 | OldMusings
Everybody keeps reminding me how difficult it is to find fresh langoustine in Greece; well, I hit the jackpot when my fishmonger managed to source 3kg of them fresh and in my hands within the day. I am familiar with langoustine in general, having eaten them in so many...
by lareine | Sep 29, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
I know it is a proud moment when a restaurant is awarded two Michelin stars, but what happens when you as the customer goes to said 2-star restaurant and wonders “how the hell did that happen?” This is an accolade of the highest, and you are telling the world you are...
by lareine | Sep 28, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
It is often true that you do not just go to a restaurant for the food entirely, but when you come across a place that gets everything right, we should hold onto it and never let it out of our sight. It deserves to be praised. This is New Punjab Club. Too often I have...
by lareine | Sep 26, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
I last visited Tate Dining Room in 2018, (Today as we speak the pictures popped up as a reminder on my phone!) and here I was back with a fresh new look in the dining room after a refurbishment. When it comes to chefs, I have a soft spot for women doing things their...
by lareine | Sep 23, 2025 | Stories, Hong Kong
Man Wah is the only restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental that has managed to keep its status and star intact. It has been twelve years now, whereas in that time many restaurants globally have not managed to survive. This should make us respect even more the grand chefs...
