Singapore, August 2016 – By 10:00am (store opening time), Tai Cheong Bakery at Takashimaya already had 15 patrons in line. So I quickly fell into the queue, before another 10 people quickly joined us. Egg tarts were freshly baked, right behind this small counter. A man repeatedly poured egg custard mix from a jug into…
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HK Nostalgia at Honolulu Café
Singapore, August 2016 – Being a Hong Kong native, I am always on the lookout for authentic Hong Kong-style French toast, milk tea and egg tarts. When I heard about Hong Kong cha chaan teng (café restaurant) – Honolulu Café’s opening in Singapore, I was excited. I heard about the long queues and sold-out egg…
Café Tomaselli
Salzburg, June 2015 – If there were an Austrian café institution, it would be the 300-years old Café Tomaselli. If it was good enough for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, it is good enough for Mr. King and me. Café Tomaselli was a favorite hangout for the prodigy composer. Speaking of Wolfgang, it was another Wolfgang and…
Café Sacher Salzburg
Salzburg, June 2015 – During my recent family vacation in Salzburg, we enjoyed several meals at the Café Sacher. Situated inside the legendary Hotel Sacher, the Café is decorated in Sacher’s signature burgundy red upholstery, crystal chandeliers – exerting old world charms. Aside from their famed pastries and cakes, they serve excellent savory dishes as…
Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Salzburg, June 2015 – Being a big fan of “The Sound of Music”, I made it a family vacation to visit Salzburg – home of this fantastic musical film. My 3-year old son, Little K enjoyed Salzburg, and he loved Hotel Sacher. Everyone was attentive, and unexpectedly, the hotel was very kid-friendly. Hotel Sacher is…
Austria’s National Dishes
Vienna, April 2011 – Vienna is world-famous for its Wiener Schnitzel, Sacher torte, chocolate and Viennese coffee, and one can comprehend why after tasting these culinary delights in Vienna! Wiener Schnitzel Austria’s national dish is Wiener Schnitzel, (German for Viennese Schnitzel) a bread-crumbed, thin slice of veal that is deep-fried. An outstanding Wiener Schnitzel is not oily…
Petit Déjeuner at Ladurée Paris
Paris, October 2014 – Breakfast (or in French, petit déjeuner) is my favorite meal of the day. How you start your day is how the rest of the day will go! Mr. King, Little K (my toddler son) and I had a charming breakfast at Ladurée’s Champs-Elysées Salón de té on a warm, sunny autumn…
Sweet Treats at ROCAMBOLESC
Girona, February 2016 – Mr. King, Little K and I were strolling the streets of old town, Girona when we chanced upon ROCAMBOLESC, a gelateria created by the World’s Best Pastry Chef (2014), Jordi Roca. All three of us enjoyed lovely ice cream, inspired by Jordi Roca’s famous desserts at the world-renowned El Celler de…
The Rosebery Afternoon Tea, London
This fall, Mr. King and I were glad to be back at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge, and we were delighted with the elegant and sumptuous afternoon tea at The Rosebery. It was a pleasant surprise since this tea room was not present during our previous stay in 2011. Named after Lord Rosebery, The…
Prêt-à-Portea London
London, October 2014 – I had just missed the London Fashion Week. Luckily, I caught the fashionista’s afternoon tea fittingly called “Prêt-à-Portea “at Berkeley Hotel! In its ninth year, Prêt-à-Portea is a medley of edible delights inspired by the catwalk. For my tea, it was the last few days of serving up the Spring/Summer 2014…
High Tea made with TLC (Tender Loving Care)
Little K, my son is already 3 years old, but the memories of my baby shower party is still fresh in my mind. My friends, Jessica and Wendy threw me a shower party that can only be described as breathtakingly beautiful – a feast for our eyes and a treat for our taste buds! The…
Ladurée: A Little Taste of Paris
June 2013 – It was the early 1990s after I graduated from university in New England when I travelled to Paris for the first time. One morning, I happened to pass by the most charming shop – its façade was framed by pastel green windows and its displays were decorated with mountains of colorful macaroons –…
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