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White asparagus is a spring favourite in Germany, and its delicate flavour is the result of it being grown underground. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Why white asparagus is such an underground success in Germany

Thicker than the green version, and with a more subtle taste, white asparagus is a traditional springtime favourite of cooks in Germany.

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Hong Kong bar sees ‘amazing opportunity’ in pivot to mocktails

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Allspice and how cooks use it, including a recipe for hot cross buns

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How legendary French chef Paul Bocuse’s legacy lives on in Lyon

The late ‘pope of gastronomy’, whose Restaurant Paul Bocuse held three Michelin stars for 55 years, can still be felt throughout Lyon.

French chef Paul Bocuse stands in his kitchen at Restaurant Paul Bocuse, in Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or, France, during a culinary workshop on November 9, 2012. Photo: AFP
French chef Paul Bocuse stands in his kitchen at Restaurant Paul Bocuse, in Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or, France, during a culinary workshop on November 9, 2012. Photo: AFP
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This is the ‘latex chef’ and his extreme set menus push diners’ limits

Giuliano Baldessari of Italy’s Michelin-star Aqua Crua restaurant wears a catsuit that dampens his senses so he can focus on flavour.

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13 Hong Kong Easter treats, from themed brunches to hot cross buns

As the Easter long weekend approaches, expect a smorgasbord of sweet treats and holiday activities in Hong Kong.

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Foie gras without cruel force-feeding but tastes the same? Scientists do it

A research team says its alternative foie-gras-like pâté made without painful force-feeding is indistinguishable from the regular product.

An employee force-feeds a duck at a farm in New York state in the US. A German-Danish research team has presented a method to produce a foie-gras-like pâté without the painful force-feeding but which tastes the same as if the ducks and geese had been force-fed, they say. Photo: AFP
An employee force-feeds a duck at a farm in New York state in the US. A German-Danish research team has presented a method to produce a foie-gras-like pâté without the painful force-feeding but which tastes the same as if the ducks and geese had been force-fed, they say. Photo: AFP
Food and Drinks

There’s no Jollibee in Korea but this fried chicken joint is very close

Members of Seoul’s Filipino community are lauding FRYb’s chicken dishes for giving them a taste of Jollibee nostaglia. We paid it a visit.

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Where a coffee lover in Hong Kong eats seafood and drinks cocktails

Savoury cocktails, fish congee, late-night dim sum – Sophie Chan shares her favourite places in Hong Kong. Plus a fish bar in Copenhagen.

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Take a photo of what food you have and let AI work out what you can cook

You’ve got the ingredients but what to prepare for you or your family? Free AI meal planning generators and apps can help get recipes.

You can give photos of the food in your fridge or cupboards to AI tools and get them to develop meal plans based on what you have on hand. Photo: Shutterstock
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What can Hong Kong’s top pizza chefs learn from Asia-Pacific’s No 1?

Four Hong Kong pizza parlours have been ranked among the best in Asia-Pacific. What they do well and what sets Tokyo rival in first place apart.

Chef Salvatore Fiata at his pizzeria, Fiata by Salvatore Fiata, in Central, Hong Kong, one of four in the city to make the 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific 2025 list. Fiata and fellow chefs reveal what goes into making a great pizza. Photo: Fiata by Salvatore Fiata
Chef Salvatore Fiata at his pizzeria, Fiata by Salvatore Fiata, in Central, Hong Kong, one of four in the city to make the 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific 2025 list. Fiata and fellow chefs reveal what goes into making a great pizza. Photo: Fiata by Salvatore Fiata
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9 places Coldplay fans and others can eat near Kai Tak Stadium

If you’re seeing bands play at Kai Tak Stadium you can find Thai, Mexican, burgers, soups and much else to eat, all within walking distance.

Wellness

What is best to eat for breakfast? 4 nutrition experts tell us theirs

Breakfast should not be skipped, especially if you are a woman, nutritionists say. Eat it soon after you awake and include protein, they add.

Wellness

Crying out for a no-tears way to slice onions? How to make it happen

A professor of botany explains why onions make us cry, and we consider some of the ways you can try to stop the tears flowing.

The easiest and foolproof solution to prevent tears is to simply wear swimming goggles when chopping onions. Photo: Shutterstock
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Cronuts so yesterday now there’s croissant pizza, cookie, brownie, hot dog

The pastry of New York is the bagel, right? Not so fast. What about the croissant crossovers, from pistachio fillings to pigs-in-a-blanket?

A version of The Suprême croissant at Lafayette Bakery in New York. Photo: Instagram/lafayette380
A version of The Suprême croissant at Lafayette Bakery in New York. Photo: Instagram/lafayette380
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All about cloves, how to use them in cooking and a recipe idea

Cloves, the immature flower bud of a tree, are used – whole or ground – in sweet and savoury dishes, to which they impart an intense flavour.

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The secret to great pizza? It’s how you ferment the dough, chef says

Valentino Ugolini worked with Umberto Bombana in Hong Kong to perfect pizza dough, lessons he applies at Venetian-themed trattoria Venedia.

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For coffee fans, 5 new Hong Kong cafes and 2 festivals to visit in April 2025

New branches of popular cafes and a pet-friendly newcomer have opened, while two events will feature coffee vendors from Hong Kong to Japan.

A cafe latte at Fineprint. Photo: Jonathan Wong
A cafe latte at Fineprint. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Chinese culture

No hot food before Ching Ming? Diving into the forgotten Cold Food Festival

A nobleman once cut a piece of his flesh to feed an exiled Chinese prince. The Cold Food Festival in his honour was inspired by his death.

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Hong Kong’s 132-year-old tofu restaurant where people go silly for soy

At Michelin-recognised Kung Wo Beancurd Factory in Sham Shui Po, soy products from tofu pudding to soy milk are made fresh on site.

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Enjoy a soy symphony at Ming Court in Hong Kong’s Cordis hotel

Tofu’s versatility shines at Ming Court in the Cordis, Hong Kong hotel, where a special menu balances soy products with seasonal ingredients.

Tofu’s versatility shines at Ming Court in the Cordis, Hong Kong hotel, where a special menu pairs soy products with seasonal ingredients in dishes such as tofu panna cotta (above). Photo: Ming Court
Wellness

Ancient grain farro a superfood trending in Asia. Why it’s so healthy

Singer-actress Uhm Jung-hwa is among Korean celebrities to have embraced a grain 2,000-plus years old, as farro recipes flood social media.

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Farro still features in Mediterranean cuisine. Photo: Shutterstock
Farro still features in Mediterranean cuisine. Photo: Shutterstock
Food and Drinks

Where a chicken wing addict in Hong Kong eats sushi and sandwiches

Simon Yin reveals where he goes for Hong Kong diner-style food, sushi, Vietnamese fare and a splurge – and yes, heavenly chicken wings.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 5-7

From a brewery’s anniversary celebration to a ballet about Frida Kahlo to an Oscar-winning film, here are 5 things to check out this weekend.

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Food and Drinks

Vancouver cafe’s gluten-free Hong Kong treats bring back memories

At Saan Saan Cafe, Hong Kong milk tea, chicken wings and fish balls feature on a ‘very nostalgic’ menu catering to diners with dietary needs.

Menu items at Saan Saan Cafe in Vancouver. Photo: Saan Saan Cafe
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100 Top Tables 2024 Restaurant Directory
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Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. Here’s how Hong Kong’s fine dining is improving its green policies: from Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental and Michelin-starred Mono to Vicky Lau’s Mora, Roganic and the Marriott group. Photo: Ting Lung Heen

How Hong Kong’s fine dining scene is getting greener – at last

The staff of Socio at the the 100 Top Tables Tables 2025 Unveiling Ceremony and Awards. Photo: Jordan Chan

Celebrating 100 Top Tables’ top restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau

Bar Leone co-founder Lorenzo Antinori. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

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