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A must visit while in Tai O Situated just on the edge of the iconic bridge which links the two sides of Tai O The food is all made A la minute, we try the All Day Breakfast, Truffle Prawn Toast and the Daily Cake (Maple Syrup Cake) Absolutely delicious and great value for money the portions was generous and used high quality ingredient They are also fully licensed so you can have a cheeky Cocktail or Beer, the drinks trolley is stacked with so gems.Perfect location to sit back and chill They are also Pet Friendly…Read More

Since its reincarnation from JW California in 2013, Flint Grill & Bar has been quietly ticking away as Hong Kong Explodes with New Restaurant Concepts & Modern Interpretations of Steakhouses & Bars.Situated on the 5th Floor of the J.W Marriott Hong Kong this unassuming outlet ticks many boxes when it comes to restaurant.Large Modern Contemporary Design, Open Kitchen, Natural Light with View, Central Location, 2 Private Dining Rooms and a Food & Beverage menu that caters to all taste. Not forgetting at a modest price point.What the Hotel PR SaysExperience exceptional dining in a cutting-edge industrial, chic setting at Flint Grill & Bar. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the stunning arrival bar and lounge, featuring an array of iconic cocktails and specialty drinks to start off the evening or complement your meal with a choice of exquisite wines from the bespoke sommelier's table.Distinct TouchesCarefully designed to ensure a contemporary, relaxed ambience, the philosophy of Flint Grill & Bar is one of gastronomic interactivity, a visually stimulating environment and simple, yet exquisite dining.The restaurant features four distinct and individual spaces, all cleverly connected:• Stunning arrival bar and lounge• Bespoke sommelier's table• Chef's tables that let diners enjoy a full view of the open kitchen and the chefs in action• Sophisticated dining areaIn addition to these areas are an impressive open cold kitchen, extended dining area and two elegant private rooms, each accommodating up to eight diners•Signature Dishes Include:• Salt-Baked Beetroot — house-made labneh, wild oxalis, pistachio, buckwheat honey• Hot Seafood Tower — Boston lobster, barbecued oysters, king crab, prawns, green-lipped mussels, clams• Grilled USDA Prime Beef — choose from dry-aged, prime tenderloin, Linz Heritage• S’more — soft chocolate tart, marshmallow, graham cracker ice cream• SouffléSignature Cocktails Include:• Distinguished Patron — Tanqueray No. Ten gin, fresh raspberries, homemade thyme syrup and egg white• Feint Obscurity — Angostura mist, sugar cube, raisins and Ron Zacapa 23 years, smoked cinnamon wood chips• Pearl Peninsula — Dan Julio Blanco tequila, homemade basil syrup, black pepper, fresh lime juice• Made of Stone — Bacardi rum, pink grapefruit juice, fresh lime, maraschino sorbetHong Kong has taken on the Sunday Brunch with Leaps & Bounds from Entry Level to High End Ballers DP/Krug Champagne packages it seem every Hotel/Restaurant has their own signature twist to what is predominantly the same format. Semi Or Full Buffet with a Main Course Choice and a Drinks Package to Boot.It has been a while since we had last had brunch in a Hotel & the choices was endless but we opted on Flint Grill & Bar this Weekend as we had heard good reports.We were immediately greeted by the associate & ushered to our table; she proceeded to make small talk asking if we had been here before & highlighting brunch itself.We were seated next to the Cold Section of the Buffet on High Banquette Tables.Before we could look around our surroundings we were greeted by another associate with the menus & first drinks.We opted for the Free-Flow Drinks Package @ $180 HKD which includes Champagne (Verve), White, Red, and Rose Wines & Chipotle Bloody Mary.She explained the Semi Buffet Selections the bottomless Bites Selection from the Kitchen which had around 12 items on offer.The Cold Section on offer was Sushi & Sashimi, Charcuterie section with condiments, small DIY Salad Section, Cheese Board & pre-made Canapés & Salads. All Items was tasty & well presented.The Highlight for most people would be the Chilled Seafood Section, boasting Boston Lobsters, Crabs, Mussels, Prawns & Sea Snail just this alone would have many coming back for more.The Main Course/Bites had a Japanese Edge with Ingredients and Cooking Methods in that Style.All items came quickly meaning most of them had been pre-made all items with the exception of a few was 1 to 2 bites. Some Hits & Misses.Uniforms were casual Jeans & Shirt with Supervisors/Managers wearing jacketsMusic was cool & funky keeping to its youthful casual feelService was attentive but not obtrusive the Manager Joy came around to tables while check on the Brunch on a few occasions.Dessert Selection was small with Home-Made Biscuits, Cut Cakes, Puddings, and Fruits. Ice Cream & Sorbet was also available.Overall a very enjoyable Sunday Afternoon BrunchPro’s- ServiceCold Food SelectionPricingLocationKids FriendlyCon’s- Main CourseDesert SelectionBread SelectionWill defiantly return to experience the A La Carte Menu & Happy Hour. …Read More

My Momma Always Said, "Life was Like a Box of Chocolates. You Never Know what you're Gonna Get." FGThis Rang True to Our Second Visit to Jamie's Italian, almost a year had pass since our last visit and a Second Incarnation over the Harbour was in place.It began much Like the last Visit.Was able to Book a Table for 8:00 pm & was promptly told the table would be held for 10mins.I Arrived 10 min prior to the Reserved time but was told to wait as the table was still occupied.Wasn't allowed to have at drink in the bar as this been also full.We waited a further 40 min before we were able to be seated.The Table was a Spacious Window Seat, menus were promptly placed & the Hostess quickly disappeared.The Restaurant was busy as expected, our waiter arrive a few minutes later eager & well rehearse opening. Telling us the Daily Specials etcWe ordered a bottle of wine & bottles of Mineral Water.Wine arrived & Poured but No Water as they had run out of cold Mineral Water & was offered ice on the side...Order was taken (Must Commend Him as he remembered Every Dish by Heart)The MealRICOTTA BRUSCHETTA & SAN DANIELE HAM BRUSHETTASimple & FreshCRISPY SQUIDAs the Menu Stated Crispy with MayoPOLENTA CHIPSCrispy & MorishPENNE CARBONARACold, Overly Salty, Under Cooked PastaSAUSAGE PAPPARDELLEAll Pasta Not Much of the Sausage Or Ragu Making the Pasta a Little DryVONGOLE TAGLIOLINI5 Pieces of Clams, The Pasta Clumped Together into One Large Ball was Hard to Portion & to Eat. The Pasta Was Dry & Had Soaked Up the SauceLAMB LOLLIPOPSWell Cooked & Much Better than Previous VisitBEEF OSSO BUCCOWas Watery, Beef & Sauce had little Flavours10-OZ BONE-IN RIB-EYEWe Asked for Medium Rare (MR) Came Medium Well (MW) due to the Thin Cut of Meat even on the Bone.Service was Friendly but Lacking as our Table much like Many Surrounding Us was in a Competition to get Noticed.This Visit Had a Few Delicious Hit and Many Many MissesWe Came Again, We Saw & We Were again Disappointed…Read More

Jamie Oliver- The Naked Chef, TV Personality, Cookbook Author, Food Revolution Fighter & Proud Essex Boy has open up his second outlet within Asia.Jamie's Italian was founded in Oxford in 2008. Since then it has grown to more than 30 restaurants worldwide, and there are already plans for even more in towns, counties and countries around the world.True to Form & Hype Jamie's Italian was open to a media & fans frenzyHow the Experience Went……Not being able to book on the website (Fully Booked until Mid-September) or by phone (No One Picks Up or Returns Voice Messages) the only other way was to walk-in & wait.Arrived around 1:00 pm on a Sunday afternoon, I was immediately told a minimum waiting time of 90 min.During the 90+min wait they brought (3 times) out a selection of Charcuteries (Cold Cuts) & Bread for patrons to sample. Unfortunately the items past around were so dry from being left out on the counter under Air-conditioning it was rather unappealing. Furthermore no toothpicks or napkins was provided so the poor person at the very end of the line was collection the rows of people in front of them saliva.While waiting many patrons left from the line or when told that it would be a minimum of 90 mins wait. By my count over 40+, what was more disappointing was that several older generation patrons (Grandmothers) asked if they could book but was only told to go check out the website & book through that way…I’m not sure if they would be able to navigate the web without help from someone?Finally arrive @ the front of the line only to be told that only High Tables would be available & if I wanted a seated table I would have to wait an additional 15-20 min. The host seemed frustrated & agitated due to my rejection.10 mins later we were escorted to the table & were promptly seated right in front of the action (Open Kitchen)within seconds our waiter was already welcoming us & presenting the menus, so eager that he was already telling us about the restaurants signature dishes.The place was buzzing with activity & smells wafting from the kitchen only heightened the anticipation of the meal to come.After perusing the menu we selected the followingStarters-Cauliflower & Cheese Fritters with Fiery Arrabiata Dip- Cauliflower was par boiled & the cheese crust was soggy, while the Arrabiata was Not Fiery or seasoned, tomatoes & garlic dominated the sauce. The crispy sage leaves were a nice touch.Italian Spiced Chicken Wings with Smoked & Spicy Tomato Sauce- Again the Chicken Wings was precooked first & finished off with the tomato sauce topped with spring onions. The chicken wings were tender but bland & the Spicy sauce was Not Spicy and acidic.Pasta-Sausage Pappardelle Braised Fennel Sausage Ragu with Incredible Chianti, Parmesan & Pangrattato (Main Course Size) - The fresh pasta was shaped into long waves but over-cooked (Mushy) with a generous topping of sausage ragu which was again bland & not seasoned not even the pangrattato could save this dish.Mains-Lamb Lollipops- Chops Grilled Under a Brick with Herby Red Onions Salad, Roasted Nuts, Yoghurt for Dunking & Polenta Chips- They never asked about the Lambs Temperature but when it arrived it was Medium –Well, the condiments was all solid & well presented on a plank of Wood propped up by 2 tomato cans. Exactly like Jamie had cooked for his 30 Minute Meals. The Polenta Chips…more like Cubes was crispy & soft on the inside.Sides-Chargrilled Aubergine with Sicilian Caponata Dressing- the Aubergine had no char while the sweet & sour Caponata was well balanced but it would have helped if we were informed that this side was served cold.Over all the meal was disappointing with food not seasoned properly & items being at best warm. Not living up to the menu description was a major fault.Everything in our body wanted this meal to be fantastic despite the 90+min wait but in the end the food & Hype didn’t deliver.In a city full of Just “OK” Food this restaurant will tick over due to Jamie’s notorietyI’m sure with time these issues will be ironed out.In the meantime if you’re prepared to wait & want to experience Jamie’s Italian for yourself, do give it a go.Total Bill for 2 persons @ $600 HKD (No Service Charge)Bon Appetito!…Read More