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This appeared in yesterday’s Apple Daily … in a nutshell:
Domaines Barons de Rothschild and CITIC East China (Group) Corp. Ltd. (????(??)????) will set up a joint venture to establish a winery in Penglai city, Shandong province (??????)
The proposed vineyard will cover an area of over 25,000 square metres
Given the similarity in climate between [...]
Sticking to my promise that Siuyeh.com is as much about local delicacies as it is to culture and all things tradition, I present to you Chan Chi Ying Medical Clinic (陳志英醫館) on Lockhart Road in Wanchai-borderline-Causeway Bay (under the bridge, next to OK convenient store). This place has been around for over 40 years now [...]
Yes, so we were right! It was an April Fool’s joke … and a creative one too CW, you’re right … if anything, it shows they’re fun at least … and they’re more personal than your average beer company. Here’s what was sent to my friend Jeffery (AKA Tman).
April fools!
Okay … so we’re [...]
Just got an invitation from Grace at ASC Fine Wines (Thanks Grace!)
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Chateau Larose Trintaudon Wine Dinner
We are very pleased to announce that we will hold a wine dinner with Chateau Larose Trintaudon on April 1, Wednesday, at Panorama Seafood & Grill, Renaissance Kowloon Hotel.
Hosted by the chateau owner Bruno Pastre, Chateau Larose Trintaudon dates back [...]
This is awesome! One of my favorite (celebrity) chef is cooking for the G-20 leaders … that’s incredible!
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LONDON, England (CNN) — Budget-conscious celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been hired to cook for G-20 leaders in London next week, nearly a year after they provoked outrage by eating an eight-course meal while discussing the global food [...]
I have serious doubts on how this could be logistically feasible, but if this was true (and isn’t some preparation for a Google-style April Fool’s joke), HK$ 399 for unlimited Hoegaarden is the deal of a lifetime. I’m guessing its a real Hoegaarden tap you can put in your kitchen, bathroom or other more creative [...]
The Good Grape Wine Appreciation
HK$ 250 per person
7:00PM
Tuesday, 7th April 2009 at Zest
57 Wyndham Street, Central
Pinot Noir is one of the oldest grapes varietal used for making wine. Its complex nature creates full bodied and rich wines with intense flavours and aromas.
Learn more at this tutored Pinot Noir tasting session.
A special 4 course set dinner [...]
I’m addicted to Youku.com … again, credits to Steven Lin for all the crazy stuff happening in China.
Smoking Baby in Sichuan
SLR + Turbo Top Speed on Yan’an Highway
Nuts. What’s even crazier is the way the kid’s smoking doesn’t seem like a first time for him. Irresponsible parenting.
Just when I thought no one could possibly top this lady in generating a commotion, here’s another lady making a scene in public … all because she wants shark’s fin. Hat tip to Steven Lin at Youku.com.
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Ooooo … I just got this. Sure, I’ll do some free marketing for the Miele Guide just because I support it more than the Michelin Guide (Yes, I think its more applicable to folks in Asia, the panel of judges actually live in Asia and we (you and I) get to vote. Miele should cut [...]