Sometimes, you just need to escape from the norm, whether that’s the rat race or eating out. And what better way than the feeling of discovering a hidden gem? “Mo Bros” manages to convey that feeling despite it being part of the El Grande Group, which also owns the Grappa’s and Domani brands. Sorry, it’s … Continue reading
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Small is beautiful? Oolaa Petite, Wan Chai
Some of you have probably heard or been to Oolaa, a popular restaurant in Sheung Wan. I haven’t yet, so I thought the new petite version in Wan Chai (taking over the space from Epoch Coffee Bar) would be a good entry point. Was I right? Oolaa Petite is part of the Castelo Concepts group, which also … Continue reading
Isolating the good food at Isola, Central
Did you know Isola is Italian for “island”? So it was time once again to sample the best Italian pizza in town. Isola is run by the Gaia Group which does mostly Italian/Mediterranean eateries around HK except for the previously reviewed Greyhound Cafe a few steps away; they also have a Isola in Shanghai (hmmm…) … Continue reading
Casual Italian at An-Tico Enoteca • Pizzeria, Tsim Sha Tsui
As a sort of impromtu birthday dinner (wanted to keep it low profile this year), last Friday four of us went to this place I tried once before in The One, An-Tico. Even before we were seated there was a hiccup – ended up waiting 40 minutes even though I’d booked, for 8pm! We were … Continue reading