by lareine | Sep 22, 2025 | Journeys
There is a selection of restaurants at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong, and one of them transports you back to the UK at The Chinnery. The menu is built around British classics, where you’ll find sausage and mash, fisherman’s pie, and their signature Indian...
by lareine | Sep 21, 2025 | Journeys
This can be a good addition to a hotel, if it is done well. A grill or steakhouse is somewhere people often return to for a simple piece of meat cooked to their preference, with sides, sauces and something sweet to finish. Be it a Saturday, Sunday or even Monday,...
by lareine | Sep 21, 2025 | Journeys
Over in this part of the world, I always look forward to revelling in a big bowl of wonton noodle soup, normally with prawn, pork, baby pak choy and broth. You don’t have to worry about sourcing a special larder yourself, making the dumplings or preparing the broth —...
by lareine | Sep 16, 2025 | Journeys
Immediately upon walking in, there is a sense of friendliness in this low‑key and warming bistro. I met a young chap who knew an awful lot about Yorkshire in the UK, and we connected instantly. This made me happy and feel right at home, confident that the staff here...
by lareine | Mar 13, 2025 | Journeys
I visited Niko Romito’s previous restaurant in 2024 and at that time it was in a high building with fantastic views of the Duomo. That unfortunately closed and now it has a new home at The Bulgari Hotel in Milan, featuring a bar with a buzzing and lively atmosphere....
by lareine | Mar 13, 2025 | Journeys
Whenever I am staying in a hotel, it is always interesting for me to compare the in-room breakfast and in-room dining in general. This part is quite important, because if you don’t have decent food in this area, it can throw off the entire stay. Some people don’t care...
