With historical facts and quotes, personal memoir, and both ancient and modern quick-and-easy recipes, this book describes how the reverence for these three foods developed and what keeps it going, from the land of Ur to the contemporary kitchen. In a concise, informative narrative, the author discusses the origins, cultivation, healthful attributes, and culinary preparation of these “Holy” foods …
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swankiest restaurants in Hong Kong: A dining experience of a lifetime
Caprice, Four Seasons Hotel
Caprice is one of Hong Kong's most prestigious and sought after restaurants.
Located in the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, the restaurant offers a combination Unbeatable beautiful scenery, magnificent views of the harbor, beautiful atmosphere, and above all, superb French cuisine with a lighter touch …
This unparalleled dining experience is complemented by an impressive wine list (mostly French wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy)
Level 6, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Central Phone (: 3196 8888)
Restaurant Petrus
Restaurant Petrus is one of the restaurants in Hong Kong and a better hotel renowned French culinary institution …
Restaurant elegant is located on the 56th floor Shangri-la and offers breathtaking views of the port that can be played only by those of Victoria Peak.
Very classic design and luxurious, with table settings for you, heavy curtains and glittering chandeliers … Quiet, elegant and romantic, and especially French cuisine, complemented by a collection of Asia's most impressive wine.
Hotel Level 56, The Island Shangri-la (Phone: 2820 8590)
Felix
Occupying the upper floors Peninsula luxury hotel, the elegant Restaurant-Bar features one of the experiences of Hong Kong to eat the most sensational, and is an excellent place to see and be seen …
The beautiful scenery has been created by the forefront internationally renowned designer, Philippe Starck. The glass wall of floor to ceiling, offers breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island, and the atmosphere is certainly at the top as world …
The menu offers a fusion of ancient Europe, contemporary sushi specialties, seafood and meat dishes … Many people, however, come here just for the bar and light meals.
This very prestigious restaurant owned and inspired by the most accomplished leader in the world, Alain Ducasse, and specializes in French cuisine and international contemporary with a unique and innovative concept that gives Diners eat free mix different foods and cooking styles.
Tony Chi unique interior design, with breathtaking views of Hong Kong island, get a complete implementation of great dining experience, complemented by a superb selection of wines from around 5,000 bottles
Located in one of Hong Kong picturesque and romantic places most, a tiny thirty-one restaurant occupies the ground floor of a converted townhouse, facing the view breathtaking three fathoms Cove.
The dining room is designed in an elegant style, the French countryside, with wooden floors, flatware perfect and beamed ceiling. The beautiful panoramic view of the mountains, surrounded Bay can be seen through the large French windows, and the food is simply superb.
131 Village Road Tseng Tau, (Tel: 2791 2684)
(You can get there with a taxi from KCR WU KAI SHA in)
Gaddi's
Located in the Peninsula Hotel Classic This stunning restaurant is considered one of the best in Hong Kong.
The interior design is beautiful and opulent, the atmosphere is romantic and pleasant, service is impeccable and shows the band from time to time, to complement the splendid dining experience.
The menu constantly development offers a selection of French-International classic and innovative touch his head … and desserts are simply to die for.
Located in the Royal Garden, Hong Kong is the output of one of the most popular restaurants in Rome …
Picturesque, a classic design with perfect table settings, chandeliers, heavy curtains and wooden ceiling are matching the elegant and relaxed atmosphere and the dining room first class.
The kitchen is "traditional Roman" and the full menu offers a good selection of authentic specialties Italian, alongside his own creations Chief … Desserts article is very good (the tiramisu especially) and the wine list is, of course, impressive.
3 / F, The Royal Garden, 69 Mody Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui Ph: 2733 2000
T'ang Court
Named as one of the world's best hotel restaurants by many international magazines, this is wonderful award winning world-class cuisine Cantonese in a glamorous environment.
Classic, luxurious interior, with heavy burgundy curtains and well-maintained bonsai, helping to create a peaceful and elegant atmosphere, excellent service and good also contributes its share to an unforgettable culinary experience.
The menu offers a wide choice of dishes Authentic Cantonese, delicious specialties such as shark fin, bird's nest and abalone, with delicious Cantonese cuisine and Dim-sum others.
Dinner at the Shangri-la is always an incredible experience, and Shang Palace is no exception.
The dining room is lavishly decorated in an elegant Chinese, traditional wooden screens, wall paintings and delicate pieces of art Chinese … atmosphere is relaxed and elegant and the service is impeccable, as expected from this world-class hotel.
The food is consists mainly of splendid Cantonese cuisine, although the head combines its own innovations.
For more information about Hong Kong, including hotel details, some great day trip ideas, a comprehensive Restaurant & Nightlife Guide, shopping tips and suggested city-walks: visit Metropolasia – Hong Kong’s online travel guide where all the information you need is compiled in one easy-to-use website.
Roni Shwartz is a certified travel consultant and an expert on Hong Kong and Macau. He writes for Metropolasia
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