Private Kitchen - TBLS, Soho, Hong Kong

It was hard to top the fun and frivolity of Disney, but we were able to do one better. From a bit of here-say, we booked ourselves into TBLS private kitchen located in the Soho area of Hong Kong. As with all private kitchens, this one was hidden away via in an old residential block and this one had the added glamour of an eau de urine smell in the lifts. As with all good things, there requires the journey and once overcoming the ominous signs of danger, the private kitchen opened up to its own oasis from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. I would term the place "casual fine dining". The food was unexpectedly good, as it was the chefs manipulation/interpretation of everyday meals into dishes that edge towards the realms of haute cuisine except for the prices. Definitely one to recommend and one to visit again!

Disneyland, Hong Kong

The older you get, the more you reminisce of the simpler days that was heavily influenced by the characters of Disney. For the walk down memory lane, we ventured to Hong Kong Disney. With the slight hesitation, anxiousness of being overwhelmed with the stigmatized loud and ill mannered mainlanders, we mustered on into the world of happy music, candy canes, and the obligatory Mickey and Minnie mouse ears. After a thrifty visit to the attractions and rides, we exited Disney reflecting on whether we are too old for this s**t? or was it just Hong Kong Disney?

Merry Christmas!

Sorry for the lack of updates, Hong Kong to us isn't all that exciting. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks we will have more to post. Afterall, we are homeward bound! *super excited*

Xmas is my favourite holiday and this year was the most quiet and non-festive one I have ever experienced! Caught up with my cousins over yumcha and afternoon tea, but at least it was Trent's last day at work! Woohoo!

While it seems shopping in HK is always on sale, we decided to treat ourselves to new gadgets before we leave this side of the world.

My new and old toys!

Beijing, China

Beijing is steeped in history as the political hub of China. In conjunction with the pleasant visit of Marisa's mum, we discovered Beijing via a 5 day tour. Surprisingly for a tour, it was relaxed and liked the sense of having everything organised for us and to be merely a lemming following the yellow flag waved around. Some of the highlights were to stroll just a mere portion of the Forbidden City and scaling the Great Wall. Overall, very fulfilling trip to Beijing, but once is enough for now.

Wine Diary - 1998 Chateau Pichon Longueville

Wine Gathering - Tokio Joe

Another hard week in the office and another Friday night. Wine appreciation sounds like the perfect treat to lead into the weekend. From the recommendation of my good friend Joe (no he is not Tokio Joe) we indulged in a buffet of Japanese delicacies. Fatty tuna, scampi, oyster, sea urchin, hairy crab, and more. After the night, I think we can give Japanese food a bit of break. Hmm... Maccas anyone?