Archive for December 8th, 2008

Chinese Chef Receives 3 Michelin Stars – Hong Kong

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Chef Chan Yan-Tak of the Cantonese restaurant Lung King Heen (View of the Dragon) located in the Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong has just received three Michelin stars. This is the first time a three-star rating has been awarded to a Chinese chef.
Michelin inspectors carefully monitored Chan’s career. They inspected the restaurant 12 times before giving it three-star approval. “His Dim Sum were as light as clouds,” they said.

Food Critic Gael Green Out! After 40 Yrs. at New York Magazine – New York

Monday, December 8th, 2008

I think the way in which she was ousted was an appalling display on the part of New York Magazine, especially after 40 years! Ms Greene will still be reporting via her blog on things culinary in New York City http://www.insatiable-critic.com/ One good note: she can now devote more time to her charity Citymeals-on-Wheels, which she founded 27 years ago. It supplies food to the elderly who are unable to find means to do so otherwise.