If you’re in New York City, Lady M is a bakery that’s worth stopping by. Its signature Mille Crepe are dozens of sheets of crepes stack up to make a 4-inch tall cake. The cakes are airy and delicate, with layers of crepes separated by deliciously light cream. While the menu boasts a variety of sweet … Continue reading
Boston is a city that’s full of culinary adventures, especially if you’re looking to unleash the inner chef in you. While there’s a bunch of Youtube cooking videos and step-by-step online recipes, sometimes joining an actual cooking class is a great way to spend a weekend afternoon with friends. Even for those who are already … Continue reading
Having been placed on S. Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurant list in 2010, 2011, and 2012, Quay has long been one of Australia’s most awarded restaurants. It is situated in the dress circle of the harbour and has some of Sydney’s most spectacular views, from the Opera House to the Harbour Bridge. The food is … Continue reading
Depending on the region and province, the culinary history and flavor profile of foods vary greatly within a country. When it comes to Teochew cuisine, also known as Chiucho, Chaozhou, or Chaoshan, it’s all about highlighting the natural flavor of the ingredient. Compared to other Chinese cuisines, Teochew is less heavy on flavoring and depends … Continue reading
What is the best place to satisfy a peking duck (北京烤鴨) craving when in Hong Kong? Stop by Peking Garden Restaurant (北京樓) which wonderfully prepares this famous duck dish that traces its history back to the imperial era. Thin slices, consisting mostly of the crispy skin, are prepared right when you order. Peking duck is … Continue reading
As the largest seafood market in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney Fish Market (SFM) is a seafood theme park and a wonderful day trip destination for Sydney travelers. You’ll find fresh seafood at their very best, such as freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters, Mud Crabs, Blue Swimmer Crabs, Tasmanian Baby Abalone, Orange Sea Perch- and the list … Continue reading
When it comes to traditional Shanghainese dining in this bustling city, Hong Kong Old Restaurant (香港老飯店) located in North Point’s Newton Hotel is the place to go. With wall reliefs of the Bund decorating the restaurant, this is surely a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Highlights include the Honey Ham Buns (密汁火方) which … Continue reading
Looking to satisfy that seafood craving while you’re in Hong Kong? If so, you should definitely make a trip to Tuen Mun’s Castle Peak Beach Seafood Market, also known as Sam Shing Hui (三聖墟海鮮市場). In the 1950’s, this bay was the home of fishermen who would bring in their daily catches, thus, establishing the area … Continue reading
Mak’s Noodles is a no-frills noodle shop where the focus is on the wonton noodles (HK $33) that made it famous. The wontons are made fresh throughout the day by a chef who you’ll probably see sitting in the front of the restaurant wrapping the wontons with ease and efficiency. You know that only years … Continue reading
Michelin-starred Dynasty (滿福樓) offers Cantonese cuisine with exquisite views of Victoria Harbor and the Kowloon skyline through its floor-to-ceiling windows. Dynasty is famed for adapting family-style recipes into works of art, with its selection of bone china that features a signature celestial dancing girl from the Tang dynasty. With its old-world charm and laid-back tempo, … Continue reading
