Portal to Portugal
Hello,
Us Hongkongers can count ourselves lucky to have Macau, a former Portuguese colony and a veritable gateway to the Iberian nation's wealth of food traditions, right on our doorstep. Underlining this privilege, famed Portuguese chef José Avillez has left his mark on the city with Mesa, his restaurant in The Karl Lagerfeld Macau. Don't miss our interview with him on where he wants to take Portuguese gastronomy in the future, and his special bond with Macau.
Also this week: a sneak peek at Quinary founder Antonio Lai's soon-to-open bar project, where to cool down with shaved ice this summer, and which wine films to put on your watch list.
Gavin Yeung
Senior Dining Editor, Tatler Hong Kong
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