Vegetarian in HK

I like M Garden, in Mongkok. They do vegetarian versions of most cantonese dishes, e.g. vegetarian suckling pig, abalone, sharks fin soup, etc. I'm normally not into fake meats, but this place is good.

Branto, in TST, is great for veg indian, especially south indian.

Chi Lin nunnery and gardens in Diamond Hill has a vegetarian restaurant, and it's also really beautiful, definitely worth a visit.

I recently visited Life Cafe, next to the escalators, and did not care for it at all.

flbart82 in China & Southeast Asia

HK trip in Jan 2011

I'd agree that Hutong is probably overrated. It's a good choice if you're feeling less adventurous, and the view is amazing (and probably what you're paying for). But you could always get a (also overpriced) drink upstairs at Aqua Spirits one night to get the same view of the skyline.

I really liked The Drawing Room, especially the white truffle menu (though that's not going to to help you add Cantonese to your list).

For breakfast, try one of the crowded local scrambled eggs and custard places one morning. Nothing fancy, but a good experience, and probably one of the cheapest breakfasts you'll ever have.

flbart82 in China & Southeast Asia

Looking for a Williamsburg. Fort Greene and Cobble Hill dining expert.

Also in Williamsburg:
Motorino (pizza)
Dressler
Dumont

flbart82 in Outer Boroughs

Good Eats at Lorimer + Metropolitan in Williamsburg?

Dumont on Union Ave. is good for burgers, etc.

flbart82 in Outer Boroughs

Motorino recommendations--First time

They sometimes have heirloom tomatoes in balsamic as a special, they're definitely worth getting. I agree about the soppressata piccante.

flbart82 in Outer Boroughs

Valentine's Day in Istanbul

Thanks! Mikla sounds great, unfortunately it says it's closed on Sundays (unless they're making an exception for Valentine's Day).

flbart82 in Europe

Valentine's Day in Istanbul

I'll be in Istanbul this Valentine's Day and am looking to make a reservation for a nice dinner somewhere with both great food and a romantic/unique atmosphere. This is what I've been looking at so far:

Sarniç
Kiz Kulesi
Tugra
Kordon (by the Sumahan hotel)

Any recommendations or advice?

flbart82 in Europe

No more macarons at Yauatcha? [London]

This blog says the famous macarons at Yauatcha have been replaced by tea sets: http://www.londonchow.com/2009/12/yauatcha-review-london-dimsum.html

Can anyone confirm this?

flbart82 in U.K./Ireland