Pacific Gourmet, Mid Levels, Hong Kong

Fresh, fine food and fun! The team at Pacific Gourmet certainly make you feel welcome when you walk in. Offering a high quality range of super fresh seafoods, meats, gourmet deli products and wines, they are very knowledgeable about their products and offer the freshest and finest of ingredients - guaranteed. My mouth is still watering thinking about the Tasmanian oysters I devoured, the marinated olives I consumed, the dips and cheeses I tasted and the wine and champagne I quaffed. If only I lived in Hong Kong, I would visit this place every week knowing that I whatever I purchased was top of the line. I'm sure I'd also be a regular to their Gourmet Ed classes where they teach a range of skills such as "how to shuck an oyster." Don't have time for a class? The in house butcher, all the way from Oz, is very happy to help you select the best cuts of meat for your dishes and to give you tips on how to best cook your selection.

Pacific Gourmet
Purveyors of Fine Foods
53 Caine Road,
Mid Levels,
Hong Kong
(852) 2898 9000
katie@pacificgourmet.com.hk
www.pacificgourmet.com.hk

Epoch Coffee Bar and Desserterie, Star Street, Hong Kong

Yummy desserts, coffee and wine. Marble cheesecake...mmmm. A great place to hang out for an afternoon piece of pleasure.

Epoch
Coffee Bar and Desserterie
Star Street Outlet
12-14 Wing Fung St.
Star Street Precint
Hong Kong
(852) 3525 1570
www.epochdesserts.com

Life Organic Restaurant and Bar, Soho, Hong Kong

I have a new favourite place! Life Organic Restaurant and Bar in Hong Kong rocks! Their menu is super healthy and creative and the setting is funky and fresh. The restaurant spreads over three levels with great seating on the top floor in their rooftop garden and attractive tables at street level for people watching. I can highly recommend the African Sweet Potato Stew made with organic quinoa, smoked tofu, coconut, sweet potato, tomato, organic beer, fresh herb, roasted peanuts and Pilli Pilli sauce, and the Layers of Vegetables consisting of marinated and roasted eggplant, red pepper, zucchini, yellow pepper, sweet potato, artichoke hearts, basil pesto and a tomato cashew cream sauce. Organic beer and wine is also on offer although I didn't find my samplings anything to rave about. What does need raving about though is the variety and deliciousness of the sweets and savouries available for take-away. I couldn't resist my all time favourite dessert of carrot cake and, although not what I'd ordinarily expect, Life does a pretty good version with organic whole grains and a deliciously sweet topping of mixed seeds. Both the Organic Flapjack Slice and Organic Apple Bread both deserve a thumbs up. A variety of sugar free, vegan and gluten free options are also available. There is a small selection of organic products such as nuts and grains in a small market area at the front of the premises. I can't wait to get back to Hong Kong to sample their brunch menu. This place is definitely yum!!!


Life
Organic Restaurant and Bar
10 Shelley Street,
Soho,
Hong Kong
(852)28109777
http://www.lifecafe.com.hk

The Red Pepper Restaurant, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

The Red Pepper Restaurant in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong is famous for its Sichuan cuisine and always packed with expats. This might not sound like a great sign for those seeking authentic local food but it is great for expat tummies and taste buds. We ate the recommendations listed on the front of the menu and tried a few other dishes too. The sizzling prawns are a must - they're brought to you already marinated and placed onto a hot plate on your table to "sizzle" before your eyes (be sure to cover your nose and mouth with your napkin if you'd rather not choke on the pepper smoke). The string beans in minced pork, beef with kumquat and orange, pork with cashews and stir fried mixed veges were all delicious choices. If dining on the weekend you’d be wise to make a booking. Prices for a main meal were around $150 HK for a small portion which is really quite enough when you're sharing a few dishes.

The Red Pepper Restaurant
7 Lan Fong Road,
Causeway Bay,
Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2577 3811
Fax: +852 2881 5355