<![CDATA[South China Morning Post - Food & Drink]]> Follow South China Morning Post - Food & Drink, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/scmp46 Tue, 30 May 2023 19:32:46 +0200 <![CDATA[French cuisine ambassador Guillaume Gomez, in Hong Kong for Le French May, on using food to ‘maintain friendships’ and why cooking for presidents wasn’t all that fun]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRzXyebMz-d_bcb1naedg1wr In Hong Kong for Le French May’s French GourMay food and wine event, Guillaume Gomez talks about cooking for French presidents and why French cuisine is more than just fine-dining restaurants.]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 06:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRzXyebMz-d_bcb1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Where the word ‘doughnut’ comes from and how the nut-less fried dough product acquired such a name]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRx--sJ7gCZB2uzdsCmHakzH It is generally accepted that doughnuts evolved in America, but why the ‘nut’? As National Doughnut Day approaches, here are the origins of the word for the fried dough product.]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 22:45:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRx--sJ7gCZB2uzdsCmHakzH <![CDATA[Filipino chef behind sustainability award winner Toyo Eatery, Jordy Navarra, on his philosophy: source local ingredients and avoid landfill]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRy1Y47yd9-P3SlmFkX7M1Jw After scooping the Sustainable Restaurant award in the 2023 edition of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for Toyo Eatery in the Philippines, chef-owner Jordy Navarra reveals what sustainability means to him.]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 06:43:38 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRy1Y47yd9-P3SlmFkX7M1Jw <![CDATA[Sake by French champagne legend Richard Geoffroy is a hit in Japan. The former Dom Pérignon master reveals why his drink suits ‘every single situation’]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRygPSeOc3eUtps0ohxaO6Yr Richard Geoffroy, a champagne legend who traded grapes for grains to make IWA, an aged, blended Japanese sake, opens up about creating a drink that suits ‘every single situation’.]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 11:15:10 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRygPSeOc3eUtps0ohxaO6Yr <![CDATA[‘High-quality throughout’: how this Thai luxury hotel farms its own food, from eggs and bacon to bananas and mushrooms]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRwEObiRldMsT-T5HJgy6HUf With a farm on the estate, hydroponics and even an in-house butcher, the Conrad Koh Samui in Thailand has set a high bar when it comes to farm-to-table dining in Southeast Asia.]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 08:15:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRwEObiRldMsT-T5HJgy6HUf <![CDATA[‘I didn’t expect it to be so good’: French chef on how Hong Kong’s independent farmers and growers made his new restaurant Feuille possible]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRyhAO3KIb46euzdsCmHakzH French chef David Toutain, who recently opened Feuille in Hong Kong, talks about the importance of vegetables and fresh seasonal ingredients on his menus and praises local farmers and producers.]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 06:45:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRyhAO3KIb46euzdsCmHakzH <![CDATA[How Indian chefs are riffing on traditional flavours to serve sustainable, healthy dishes to a new generation of worldly diners]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRyWREFXtRg7fuT5HJgy6HUf Chefs from New Delhi to Bangalore are responding to increasingly well-informed young Indians’ demand for healthy, sustainable fare by giving traditional regional dishes a modern twist.]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 01:15:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRyWREFXtRg7fuT5HJgy6HUf <![CDATA[Why sustainable dining is elitist: Michelin Green Stars given only to high-end restaurants ring hollow when cheaper joints can actually be less wasteful]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRzwher04aQL8uzdsCmHakzH Sustainability is a hot topic among high-end restaurants, yet these places often produce more waste than Hong Kong cafes and noodle spots. Maybe it’s time for Michelin Green Stars to lose their elitism.]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 06:15:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRzwher04aQL8uzdsCmHakzH <![CDATA[‘Dream ingredient’: alien-like ramen dish made with a 14-legged deep-sea creature goes viral in Taiwan]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRw1J_NqTaZTt6CY3L745TL_ A noodle bar in Taiwan has gone viral for serving ramen made with an alien-looking, 14-legged deep-sea creature that is distantly related to woodlice and can reach more than 30cm long.]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 10:46:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRw1J_NqTaZTt6CY3L745TL_ <![CDATA[Sushi, steak and Hong Kong-style fast food: where a carb-loving beauty blogger loves to eat]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRyjEiglqwduJeT5HJgy6HUf Instagrammer Yuki Wong shares her favourite restaurants in Hong Kong, from a place that ‘offers superb Japanese at a reasonable price’ to a spot that serves fast food that is ‘an irreplaceable part of our culture’.]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 10:15:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRyjEiglqwduJeT5HJgy6HUf <![CDATA[This is the world’s most expensive ice cream and it is made with white truffle, edible gold and cheese. The price tag? Over US$6,000]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRwovXVm4o4pp8b1naedg1wr Made by Japanese ice-cream brand Cellato, the dessert includes white truffle, which is sourced from Alba in Italy and costs around US$14,500 per kg, edible gold and cheese.]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 06:15:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRwovXVm4o4pp8b1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Chef behind Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 winner Le Du to open new fine-dining eatery Niras in Hong Kong this June]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRykLGu5fWEMaSejEQ2Mq9rY Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn of Michelin-starred Le Du in Bangkok – No. 1 on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list – will open fine-dining eatery Niras in Hong Kong this summer.]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 05:15:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRykLGu5fWEMaSejEQ2Mq9rY <![CDATA[‘There are cow horns with poo’: a vineyard tour of McLaren Vale, centre of biodynamic winemaking in Australia]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRx2D3LRrimwApVjH6qdYdAk Biodynamic winemaking rules In the vineyards of South Australia’s McLaren Vale. We talk to some of the region’s most forward-looking vintners.]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 09:15:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRx2D3LRrimwApVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[What Cantonese chefs share with kung fu fighters – speed and timing, necessary to produce ‘breath of the wok’ textures and flavours]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRzsi8hOV3ubnClmFkX7M1Jw ‘Wok hei’, or ‘breath of the wok’, is a distinct element of Cantonese food culture, and – much like martial arts – mastering it requires years of practice and dedication.]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 09:15:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRzsi8hOV3ubnClmFkX7M1Jw <![CDATA[Cocktails in films: from James Bond’s martinis to white Russians in The Big Lebowski, how movies influence the way we drink]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRzuFhN4EEPJKylmFkX7M1Jw From James Bond to The Big Lebowski, cinema and cocktails have long been linked. We look at some of the most famous cocktails to grace the big screen, and how they influenced our drinking preferences.]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 13:15:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRzuFhN4EEPJKylmFkX7M1Jw <![CDATA[Best of the 2023 French GourMay Food & Wine Festival in Hong Kong: sparkling wines, cheese, a Parisian bistro pop-up, and plenty of patisserie]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRx5erqUFB4P4JVjH6qdYdAk Food and wine festival French GourMay returns to Hong Kong and Macau with special menus, markets, plenty of sparkling wine, cocktails, and live music. Here is our pick of the events.]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 06:25:40 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRx5erqUFB4P4JVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[Forget Fomo, now there is Foodmo – fear of missing out on trendy food like dalgona coffee on social media – and most of us have it]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRxumqDalfMyK3n9ye8UNv30 If you simply must try every new food trend on Instagram or Tik Tok, from dalgona coffee to baked feta pasta, you have Foodmo, or fear of missing out on trendy food on social media. And you are not alone.]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 22:15:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRxumqDalfMyK3n9ye8UNv30 <![CDATA[Vegan sushi is booming. Meet a Japanese chef in California using locally grown vegetables to ‘evolve sushi’ and make ‘a statement’]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRwZDPuthQlOnKCY3L745TL_ As vegan sushi grows in popularity, a Los Angeles-based Japanese chef at the forefront of the movement talks about her mission to ‘evolve sushi’ using local produce.]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 12:15:10 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRwZDPuthQlOnKCY3L745TL_ <![CDATA[‘Delectable’ Korean fried chicken, ‘exquisite’ Persian treats: go-to Hong Kong restaurants of a British-Chinese CEO]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRwBb1Oxw4WmLiejEQ2Mq9rY British-Chinese Bizhan Tong rates a meal by all the components of the dining experience. He reveals his favourite Hong Kong restaurants for Korean fried chicken, Indian food, Persian treats, and celebrations.]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 11:45:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRwBb1Oxw4WmLiejEQ2Mq9rY <![CDATA[At Hong Kong airport’s reopened Qantas Lounge, Neil Perry, Australian celebrity chef, puts his own twist on dim sum]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRy2XPTskLR_zqCY3L745TL_ Australian celebrity chef Neil Perry talks about Hong Kong’s influence on his cooking and why dim sum is back at the reopened Qantas Lounge at the city’s international airport.]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 06:15:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9RmAzuw9SRy2XPTskLR_zqCY3L745TL_