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Entries Tagged as 'French'

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon: best bakery in Hong Kong located in Landmark Central district

August 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment

(click on photo for address + more restaurant food photos)
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchonserves the best baguette in Hong Kong priced around $3 USD. The nutty notes and chewy texture makes the bread a winner
With savory tones from fresh ham and nutty cheese, the ham and cheese sandwich made my day.
The bread is [...]

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Tags: French · Hong Kong

Drawing Room: Great fine dining in Causeway Bay Hong Kong

June 29th, 2010 · No Comments

(click on food photo for address and for more food photos)
For my first ever fine dining meal in Hong Kong, I was delighted to sample the Drawing Room.
The interior portrays a sense of complexity yet done with great taste. Our server was very attentive and described each dish with great enthusiasm. [...]

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Tags: French · Hong Kong

Chapeau: French Bistro in the Richmond District San Francisco

February 10th, 2009 · No Comments

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One thing that is far from debate, French food focus on quality over quantity. Hence, there are no French buffets.
On a breezy Saturday, Chapeau sits quietly embedded between apartments in the Richmond district.
Immediately upon [...]

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Tags: French

Bijou: French Food in Hayward

December 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Bijou
1036 B St
(between Foothill Blvd & Main St)
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 888-1092
www.bijouexperience.com
Just like their creative fusion French dishes, Bijou stands on the leafy streets on B street. With its modern interior, a sense of sexiness arrives. High ceiling awaken the senses as upbeat music increase jolts the heart beat.
Our server Frankie was above par. [...]

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Tags: French

Dinner in the Sky: Restaurant Great Ambiance

August 7th, 2008 · No Comments

If you ever want to impress a date, try Dinner in the Sky. Featured in a booked properly titled, Extreme Restaurants by Krols, diners get to dine at high altitudes pairing great food with ambiance.
3 Reasons to Try Dinner in the Sky
1) You will have a conversation piece.
2) You can network with other [...]

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Tags: French

Chou Chou:Sub Par French food in Laguna Honda

June 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

(pix: escargot, French onion soup,duck confit,mussel, tart)
With great anticipation, I hopped over to Chou Chou for their Dine About Town menu. After all, I had such a great experience choosing French for my birthday in January dining at Bistro LeZinc.
Ambiance. The yellow and red walls created a festive ambiance. [...]

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Grey Poupon Commercial: Marketing Genius “But of Course”

May 8th, 2008 · No Comments

(video source: Youtube,photos: click on thumnail to enlarge)
As a published food writer and blogger, I often am asked “can you cook?” In my British accent I answer, “but of course.” “But of course” has been a line made famous from the marketing genius of Grey Poupon. Walk through the condiment section of your [...]

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Tags: Business · French · Home Cooking

Gary Danko:Prince for a meal

May 1st, 2008 · 2 Comments

(!pardon the quality of photos, flash not welcome at the presented moment!)
(cheese board,lobster risotto, frog legs,quail,washroom,)
Let me be completely blunt, I am having a crappy week. Two bad meals within a short span of four days. San Tung served nominal dry fried chicken along with waiters hawking at me to pay my bill. [...]

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Tags: French

Bistro LeZinc: French food in Noe Valley

April 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Parisians are known to be snobby about art,fashion, and especially their food. Two year ago, I traveled to Paris and immersed myself into grand dior of life. To celebrate my birthday this year, I dined at a French bistro in Noe valley.
Food.
With dark mahogany walls and tables, created an elegant atmosphere. [...]

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Tags: French