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The First Dip: LARIS Contemporary Dining | 19.12.2012
Years in Shanghai and numerous culinary-related projects later, chef David Laris has geared up and ready to give it a go in Hong Kong, with his passion for the contemporary approach of cooking. Serving dishes comprised of colorful elements from the International food world, LARIS Contemporary Dining...
The First Dip: L'altro | 22.08.2012
There is never a dull moment in the Central dining scene. Restaurants keep opening (and to some unfortunate ones, closing) and new concepts present themselves as novelties -- be it a new cuisine for novelty, or a twist of the classics. We foodies are often drawn towards the sparkling new restaurant...
The First Dip: Lab Made | 25.07.2012
You've seen it made on TV. The addition of liquid nitrogen in the creation of ice cream, turning liquid custard into putty-textured frozen dessert within seconds. It is a cool technique to look at, but a shop dedicated only to the ice cream made with liquid nitrogen? There's a new shop opened in Tai...
The First Dip: Blue Butcher | 23.05.2012
When rumour spread that the boys behind ‘PLAY’ are opening a restaurant focusing on steaks and chops, it quickly became “They are opening a Steakhouse”. That couldn’t be more wrong. Blue Butcher is not a steakhouse, at least it doesn’t feel like one. Located on Hollywood Road near the Sheung Wan en...
The First Dip: Lupa | 02.04.2012
For those who don't know Mario Batali, he is one of the most recognised chefs working in the US and a popular television personality. You know, the guy in orange crocs and baggy shorts, with a ponytail. He joined forces with Joe Bastianich to open restaurants all over the US and Lupa is the first Ho...
The First Dip: The Principal | 08.12.2011
The Principal. Does that term send shivers down your spine? Whether you were a good student or not back in your school days, not many enjoyed going to the principal's office. Until now. Another addition to Press Room Group this year is The Principal, the highest end establishment the group has ever...
The First Dip - Kushiyaki Beco | 21.09.2011
After the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March, the business for some Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong suffered. However, being Hong Kongers’ favourite cuisine, that was short-lived. We saw the opening of many Japanese restaurants in the past few months, including ramen joints, tonkatsu...