Who? Bo London
What? Bo London is surely Hong Kong’s hottest export to London. Chef/patron Alvin Leung, self-titled “demon chef” of the two Michelin-starred Bo Innovation in Hong Kong, has brought his brand of “X-treme Chinese” cuisine to the capital with reinventions of dishes such as “toad in the hole” and “beans on toast”.
When? Open now
Where? 4 Mill Street, London W1S 2AX bolondonrestaurant.com
How? For more information, see website
Who? Liang Yi Museum What? The Liang Yi Museum has recently opened to offer a permanent home to the prestigious Liang Yi collection, a curation of Chinese and European antiquities. The collection has previously travelled the world and exhibited in the likes of Beijing’s Palace Museum, Taiwan’s National Museum of History, and Goldsmiths’ Hall in London. The Liang Yi Museum will form Hong Kong’s first world-class private museum. When? Open now Where? 181-199 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong How? For more information, visit www.liangyimuseum.com Fly via Brussels Airlines
Who? Harlan Goldstein What? Celebrity chef Harlan Goldstein has recently opened his new restaurant, Sushi To by Harlan Goldstein. Named after Goldstein’s long term business partner, the restaurant is situated on the 29th floor of Soundwill Plaza II Midtown and boasts breath-taking harbour views. The new restaurant seeks to present a “redefined Japanese dining experience” by combining tradition and contemporary creativity. When? Open now Where? 29/F, Soundwill Plaza II Midtown, 1-29 Tung Lung Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong How? For more information, see www.sushito-dining.com Fly via British Airways
Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…
Who? Cath Kidston What? This Clifton rose ceramic rolling pin from Cath Kidston is rather twee but we like it anyway. It has that kitschy vintage kitchen feel to it, which is sort of nice in our modern hectic lives, but is functional too. Though we dare say that even if it doesn’t get much use in your kitchen, it’ll still look pretty darn nice. When? Available now Where? Available online from Cath Kidston How? Buy now from Cath Kidston
Who? Ormer What? Shaun Rankin’s new restaurant on the Island of Jersey is at last open. Focusing on local produce, much of it foraged, Rankin has managed to create a stellar fusion menu. The wine list is still expanding and the tasting menu is in the process of being created but it’s sure to become a destination restaurant on the island. When? Open Monday to Saturday, year round Where? 7-11 Don Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4TQ How? Visit www.ormerjersey.com for more information
Who? Life in Luxury What? Here at Life in Luxury we’ve been working hard up to and after our birthday on bigger and better things (you may have noticed our sponsored video series last week). It’s with great pleasure therefore, for us to announce that we have a new section of the website: Luxury Offers. And just in time for Cyber Monday. There, you will find the latest offers and news from our partners. Bear with us however, on the number offers available as, like us, it’s still young. When? Available now Where? Luxury offers are available at offers.lifeinluxury.co.uk How? Simply click Luxury offers
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