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One of my favorite places in Vegas, so trendy that it replaces my urge to visit night clubs, is Okada, a Japanese restaurant that I frequent as often… Read More »
Salep Turkey Ice Cream in Istanbul
At the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul I hear two words: “Ice cream. Ice cream.” My ears perk. I stop to investigate. A tall, affable man is stirring fervently…. Read More »
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Last time I dined at Wing Lei, I remember seeing something gelato-related on the menu. Some kind of chilled dessert reinterpreted in compliance to Macau‘s confectionary tradition. As… Read More »
Chocoholic in Hong Kong
Down a small alley off Stanton Street, Hong Kong I read a sign: “Chocoholic.” I race down the steps and peek my head inside. A nearby couple is devouring… Read More »
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Usually one street is not enough to grasp the spirit of a city, but it can certainly be a good starting point to penetrate its surface. ggbgjll The district of… Read More »
Sunday Brunch at Life, Hong Kong
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XTC Gelato in Hong Kong
After a long, celibate journey from gelato, I greet the bright red sign of XTC Gelato with a smile. Although it’s a chain with locations throughout Hong Kong,… Read More »
Anise and Coconut Gelato
Waiting to attend Carpigiani Gelato University in Bologna, Italy, where we’ll be at the end of September, we’re trying to discover the secrets of homemade gelato. This recipe… Read More »
Cherry & Almond Pie
During this time of the year, cherries are perfectly ripe in China and they are the protagonist in every outdoor fruit market. After buying a bag of fine… Read More »
In Love with Felix in Hong Kong
If one has to chose one thing to do in Hong Kong, to wander the Peninsula Hotel is surely a good choice. It’s the designer equivalent to window shopping at… Read More »
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Island Tang, Hong Kong
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