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Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from a quiet coffee shop in Central to a Yunnan cuisine bistro

8 months ago03 mins

Jija by Vicky Lau Chef Vicky Lau has opened a 50-seat bistro at the Kimpton Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: courtesy Jija by Vicky Lau Chef Vicky Lau of Tate Dining Room and Mora trades fine dining for the rustic, convivial spirit of southwest China at Jija. Found in the newly opened Kimpton hotel,…

Why founders of Hong Kong restaurant Francis looked to South Europe for new spot Carmela

8 months ago12 mins

When James Ward launched Francis, on St Francis Yard in Wan Chai, he and his partners simply adopted part of the street name on which the restaurant was located. Their second restaurant, in Central, was called Francis West. With their new restaurant Carmela, in Sheung Wan, they had to do a little more work in…