October 24, 2011 – 10:37 pm
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong asked Twitter followers if they’ve had extraordinary culinary experiences pairing Chinese food with fine wines, and I couldn’t resist digging up this article about my dad from the archives.
What Wine Should I Serve With Chinese Food
Zachys Gazette, circa 1992, written by Don Zacharia, patriarch of Zachys
“When a Chinese customer recently invited me to dinner at a Chinese restaurant in Queens, my immediate reaction was, how do I get out of this one! When he described some of the wines he wanted to serve, I had a change of heart. Egg roll with Chateau Petrus! What could be bad? Read more...
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My dad pioneered wine pairing with Chinese cuisine
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October 8, 2011 – 11:00 am
I moved to Hong Kong 5 years ago and admit it took about 3 years for it to really grow on me. What bothered me most was what people refer to as “the bubble” – working, eating, partying, and living in the confines of a small community that’s more reflective of a university campus than a city. But once I started exploring the city, I found the hidden gems that would keep me sane whenever I wasn’t traveling. Read more...
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I live to eat – exploring Hong Kong’s elusive eateries
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Tags ABC Cafe, Brunch Club, Chung King Mansion, Dai Pai Dong, Din Tai Fung, Dining, Hong Kong, Indian, Italian, Restaurants, Staycation, Thai, Xiao Long Bao
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September 23, 2011 – 10:43 pm
On Sept 23, Umewaka Restaurant in Japan received the world record for the largest sushi roll, measuring 2m (6.5ft) unrolled, and weighing close to 6kg (13lbs). Not only is this a bit much – isn’t Japanese cuisine praised for its delicacy and proportions, but they’re claiming world records using endangered tuna. Nice work.
Oversized sushi, serving overfished (and endangered) tuna
