The Steakhouse Winebar + Grill 

@ Intercontinental Hotel

 

Tapeo

so....after a long trip to the States I'm back in town, but this time round I will be mostly posting photos since i have so many to put up yet so little time!! So from now will mostly be photo (read: foodporn) posts, with a comment (or two) when I feel its necessary! Enjoy!

Tapeo @ Central 

This was a lunch a while back... their lunch deals (Mon-Fri only) are super value-for-money if your wallet's tight yet you want some decent food! 

 

Yardbird

Yardbird @ Sheungwan

Yardbird has fans... a lot of fans and, despite the queues, one will still wait.... and i would say, wait they should! 

i have visited Yardbird several times now, and i would continue to return, because the food there is rather enjoyable in my humble opinion! 

basic menu, specials are on the walls.

MIST Rahmen

Mist Rahmen @ CWB

I finally got around to trying MIST a couple months ago and went back for a second visit (ordering the same soup-bases because they were so good)... Here, its all about the soup, consistent and impressive. Their noodles are made in-house and come in several thicknesses, but after sitting in the broth for some time, they quickly became too soft, so eat quick! I'd gladly visit MIST again - pricey, yes, but their soups have so much depth it more than justifies the price....!

Noodle menu, they do a lunch menu too. 

Tea at Lobby Lounge

Lobby Lounge @ Intercontinental Hong Kong 

 Not long after my visit at the Four Seasons' Lounge I came for afternoon tea at the Intercontinental. 

we went with the set for two, and had the iced coffee (fantastic - the ice cubes are frozen coffee) and a sencha (Japanese green tea).

Tea at Four Seasons Lounge

The Lounge @ Four Seasons Hotel 

This lounge is one of those see-and-be-seen places many young foodies, business partners and tai-tais love to go. On this day we were there for tea, and were promptly seated after a short wait.

set for two, comes with two coffee or tea.

bottom tier of savoury goods

nothing mind-blowing here, but they were quite enjoyable. My favourites were probably the egg salad with truffle, and the smoked salmon finger sandwich.

top tier of sweet pastries

sweets were a little disappointing. they were room temperature and lacked any 'fresh' quality. the macarons were wet and soft, and the other items weren't particularly good. 

scones - plain and raisin, with cream and choice of apricot and raspberry jams on the side

scones here are one of the better ones you'll find around Hong Kong. these were served warm, and looked very appealing. intentionally made drier so you can take full benefit of the jams and cream, lovely! 

 

Food: ♥♥♥ 1/2 for the scones, ♥♥ for everything else.
Service: ♥♥
Price: $$$

The Lounge, 

Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance St., 

Central

Tel: +852 3196 8820

Some home eats...

What I've made (and eaten) recently...

I've probably mentioned it before but I find cooking for others just as enjoyable (if not more) as eating at a new restaurant. Before I continue with reviews, I thought I might post some photos (using camera and iphone) of eats at home, starting with a very homey Chinese New Year Dinner....

Dondonya

Dondonya @ Elements Mall

Assorted sashimi