Wednesday, May 16, 2012

La Marmite

Another dinner with my Jie! We walked around and decided on having a french night! The place looked promising. Very cute and in the heart of SOHO...but sadly, was disappointed.

Warm Bread....(It was the BEST part of the entire meal... :/ that's not saying much)
Sides ...ehhhh
We both also had the Bouillabaisse soup, served w/ croutons and avail HK$138
Coq de Bresse au vin Bordeaux HK$238 (Chicken was dry, tough, and salty!)
includes....
Coq de Bresse au vin Bordeaux HK$238 (egg pasta) Plain/dry
Jie w/ her delicious tenderloins!! :) This was pretty good!
Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Sarawak Black Pepper Butter, w/ Crispy Onions and Sauteed new Potatoes HK$268
Another meal which I wish I ordered what my jie got! But overall. Not really a fan. So I don't think I'll be returning.

La Marmite 2803 7808

46 Staunton Street
Soho, Hong Kong

<3 Always, Jess


Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Brunch Club

YUMMY...you know how I like LOVE my breakfast foods...well for lunch, I picked to try THE BRUNCH CLUB in SOHO, (there's also a CWB location). Cute place...magazines, free wifi! (TAKE NOTE...that's rare to come by) Comfy atmosphere- just a quaint "brunch" joint! 
My typical breakfast order! Egg (whites), veggies, and toast (brown rice w/ walnuts...MMM)
I love that they serve breakfast foods all day!
Egg Whites.... :) (So fluffy and smoking hot! It smogged up my camera!)
Brown Toast, Egg Whites, grilled spinach and mushrooms!
Chefs special Chowder for jie! Surprisingly light, tasty, and hearty...not creamy! But broth like.
Tomato Soup w/ crispy garlic bread...It was thick and creamy. I LOVE tomatoes, really, it's one of my favorite veggies!
Jie w/ her Croque Monsieur. I didn't even take a close up shot. We dove right in! Well, a small portion for me. 
Jie says... "Runny yolk and creamy sauce seeps through the thick crusted bread making for a perfect combination in your mouth!" A party in your mouth....she couldn't have said it better :)

We will be back.

The Brunch Club 2526 8861


Ground Floor,
70 Peel Street,
Central, Hong Kong



<3 Always, Jess

Alba

HAPPY ONE MONTH, BLOG!!!!!!!

I can't believe how addictive food blogging has become! Thank you Cissy Jie (for giving me this awesome idea!) But yeah, it's been one month since my first post and I've had close to 8,000 total views already!!!! THANK YOU, you guys! Please keep reading, sharing, commenting and subscribing! I really appreciate it so much! :) And, I'll do my best to be more consistent!!!

Gosh :) I really feel blessed. I love my life. I love my family. I love my work. Hehe :) Started being a lot more busy with work and castings! :) So, YAY, here's a work event picture right before dinner....
With these lovely Starz girls! GO PAKHO :) Panasonic Basketball leauge!
I went home to change, since I wanted to wear long sleeves, and change out of my skirt..next thing you know..entire outfit was changed ;) Hey, we're girls...ok! Lets begin! Alba's in the same building as Sushi Take & Bella Vita! <3 Love this building!
Me sipping away at my lovely coke light :) ALBA has beautiful decor! Look at this comfy seat!
HOT bread basket. Not even just warm, HOT, fluffy, crunchy, butter-y rolls ;)
Chitarra spaghetti w/ red prawns & cherry tomato lobster sauce...MMM, sadly didn't get to try $280
I did try this special lobster bisque... :) It's not on the menu ;) A little too salty for my tastes...but bisque and bread...WOW 
My French Wild Sea Bass w/ eggplant puree in light wine sauce, very tender, perfectly cooked.....$348
Slow roasted Pigeon...a special also not on the menu, thats CHOCOLATE sauce ;) 
Complimentary Dessert Platter :) GOSH. I love HK..
Chocolate and Vanilla Biscuit. So light and delicious, melts in your mouth.... ;) 
Coffee to cap off the evening :)
Thanks again for following my food journey! :) Alba was a terrific dinner place. Beautiful decor, ambiance and excellent service. Clean, savory, scrumptious Mediterranean cooking!  


Once again, thank you so much for reading and following my journey! CHEERS TO MANY MORE BLOGGING ;) Keep on reading!


Alba 2890 6693


10/F, 1 Hoi Ping Road, Cubus Building, 
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong


<3 Always, Jess

Monday, May 14, 2012

Bella Vita

I AM  ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE :)

I'm lucky to have been here before, but once again, I was blown away...Bella Vita! Topping my list of Tuscan cuisine in Hong Kong :) Thank you.... chef, Francesco Pasquini!

Make-up free! Enjoying my coke light! ;) and READY TO EAT
Bread Basket (I'm excited! I only munched on the bread sticks though!)
Bella Vita's signature olive oil
LETS GET STARTED!!! GOSH, I'm drooling thinking about this meal! The chefs special menu's were the Canarian Red Shrimps! YES!
Canarian red shrimp tartare, Cantaloupe melon coufis, saffron filaments and shiso salad...$348
Canarian red shrimp tartare...AMAZING. Juicy...slightly sweet, refreshing, hint of mango!!
Smoked Ox-Tongue w/ Green Sauce and 'Zolfini' Beans from Pratomagne $158 (I didn't have any, but heard it was tasty!)
Chitarrini “Spinobelli” with whole Boston lobster, cherry tomatoes and Italian parsley $498 (Didn't try..but heard it was also GOOD!)
My main course was simply delicious, I'm a huge fan of seafood soups/lobster bisque....and this 'Cacciucoo' was more than amazing. Loaded with scrumptious, juicy chunks of fish, lobster, clams, mussels, scallop, calamari, tomato's etc in a perfect blend of tangy bisque-like.....soupy goodness :) Finally, polishing off the last remains of the rich soup with the crunchy brushcetta...GOSH, I think that's the longest description I've ever blogged about. It's because it was THAT good.
My “Cacciucco”, spicy Tuscan seafood soup with lobster, scallop, mussels, clams, calamari and garlic bruschetta $388
Dutch veal chops “tagliata” with pink pepper sauce and roasted potatoes HK$338 (Had a thin slice..juicy and tender!)
Light, creamy and frothy! :) The tiramisu was a perfect cap for the evening!
Tiramisu "Bella Vita" $88
So, I'm sure you know, I'm in love with this place. My seafood soup was perfect! :) Highly recommended! :) Bella Vita! OH YES! Will definitely be going back, and be sure to check it out then!

Bella Vita 2577 0699


11/F, Cubus, 1 Hoi Ping Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

<3 Always, Jess

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Press Room

:) Cute bistro oyster bar restaurant in the heart of Hollywood Road :)
Thats better...browsing the menu!
Bread + Butter
Tuna Tartare avocado salsa, mirin, chili & spring onions $98 YUMMY
Shellfish Bisque w/ basil & brandy cream $82 Pretty good/ not very rich though!
Side-Sauteed Wild Mushrooms :) $46
Duck Confit wilted spinach, wild berry jus $205 (tried a thin piece, but the duck was slightly dry)
Darne of Salmon asparagus & hollandaise $223 (hollandaise was very strong, wiped most of it off, because salmon had enough salt! But pretty good! Very filling!)
Salmon & Cod Fish Cake, wilted spinach, beurre blanc $89
Peppermint Tea :) Off to a good nights sleep!
Very nice comfort European/Western meals! There were a few hits! Definitely worth coming for the ambiance. Lovely relaxing atmosphere! Heard the oysters and brunch menu are really good. Will get those next time!

So have you guys tried  The Press Room? Any other comfort food favorites?


The Press Room 2525 3444


G/F 108 Hollywood Road
Soho, Central, Hong Kong

<3 Always, Jess

Happy Mother(s) Day!

My first and foremost love(s) of my life. My family. 

So, on behalf of mothers day..... :)  This one's going to be a rather long one, and, no actual foods involved ;)

I'm fortunate to have more than one mom in my life...well, actually..more like 7! :) Don't believe me?

I am so blessed to be able to have you in my life <3mami, abu, and the amazing aunties in my family :) to all mothers!

My beautiful mami and abu!
Without you two, we wouldn't have been here!! :) So thank you for that ;)
LOVE <3 THANK YOU!
And, to the beautiful mothers...Amazing women, mothers, sisters, wives... :) I truly aspire to be half as accomplished as you women.
I love my family! And just how close we are.
Abu & my gorgeous aunties and mami!
Without all you guys, none of us would be here either ;) To my cousins,  more like, sisters and brothers. I love you guys to death. Family reunion soon ;) hehehe who's next? ;) I think i know!
MAMI.
First... mami, I love you. Very much. There's so much I want to write to you, but of course I wouldn't write it on this blog. Thank you for being one of the most inspiring, loving, supportive people in my life. I could not be more honored to call you my mom. You are equally beautiful inside and out. You have the biggest heart out of anyone I know, and I am truly inspired by your positive spirit and just your belief in me and our family. Your belief in me, is all I ever will need, and absolutely what drives and pushes me to work even harder. I'll do your proud, mami! :) You've sacrificed so much for jie and me, and I just want to say thank you and that I know. In so many ways, I'm exactly like you, and I would not have it any other way. I'm so proud to be your daughter.  I love you mami!

Mom visiting me in HK :D (it's still a food blog...we're eating Shanghai food! FAVE!!)
Matsubishi Teppanyaki in Wan Chai, HK!
FOFO! :) Spanish food in Central, HK!
Vacationing together! :) We're exactly the same! Except i'm taller ;)

My mami is amazing and supportive of what I want to do. She used to drive me to all my auditions in LA, practiced lines with me, and just support me. You do so much for me. Thank you mami.
She would miss work to go with me to set of iCarly too! Was a minor still ;)
ABU

Have you met this cutie? Abu :) My grandma is seriously one of the most amazing people I know. And, I love love love love you so much. My abu taught me to be the person I am today. She helped take care of me when I was a little over a month old! :) We have a special grandma/granddaughter bond. My abu is the most family oriented, caring, loving, generous, beautiful, clean, intelligent, etc person I know. She raised my mom and all the aunties to be the successful women they are today, and I have always admired her! I aspire to be exactly like her, actually! :D Ever since moving to HK, I miss her so much, I literally have to skype with her everyday. I miss you like crazy, and I will do you proud ABU! LOVE YOU.
My beautiful ABU!
Agong and Abu, they took care of me long before I had that much hair ;)
Cutie Abu at Starbucks ;) She's a REALLY cool grandma
Abu and me at my high school graduation! I thought of her when I was making my speech!! :D Completely calmed me down
Abu visiting HK!! I'm about to go off to work...so wanted to give her a big ol' kiss before I left!
Like grandma, like granddaughter!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE! :) Give your mom a great big hug and kiss!! <3

<3 Always, Jess