《Gastronomic FW Menu @ Le Chef》

The new gastronomic FW fusion menu unveiled at Le Chef at Metropark Hotel Wanchai Hong Kong. Specially designed for Hong Kong’s dry autumn and chilled winter, a series of newly created signature dishes featuring ginger as ginger has long been known as a health food and a quintessential staple for the Fall and Winter seasons, thanks to its favorable effect of restoring vitality and helping to maintain warmth. Apart from its many health benefits such as reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels, the pungent flavour and aroma of ginger also helps to stimulate the appetite. 

 

The new a la carte menu includes Steamed Rice Paper Rolls stuffed with Fresh Oyster & Shrimp Mince in a Homemade Sesame Ginger Vinegar (HK$ 88), a Vietnamese inspired starter which delights the appetite with fresh seasonal ingredients from the US. Main course favorites include Pan Fried Sea Bass Fillet in XO Paste with Ginger Butter Cream Sauce (HK$ 208) and Trio Flavoured US Prime Striploin Beef (HK$ 288) which features Diced Beef in Garlic & Ginger Soya Sauce, Japanese inspired Pan Fried Beef Roll Stuffed with Garlic in Black Truffle Sauce and Grilled Striploin Beef in Sesame & Chili Paste, encompassing the unique taste of Taiwanese spicy hotpot. The menu is complimented by a refreshing dessert of Trio Crème Brulee with Lemon Ginger, Lemon Grass and Raspberry flavours (HK$ 78), leaving a prolonged after-taste in the mouth. Another signature dish which delivers the taste of the season with premium ingredients is the Cream of Black Truffle & Wild Mushroom Soup (HK$ 98). Other innovative fusion creations include Oriental Style Double Flavour Fusion Beef Carpaccio & Tartar with Condiments & Salad (HK$ 188) and White Wine Poached Pear with Laurel Blossom Jelly (HK$ 88).



You Are The Apple Of My Eye 那些年，我們一起追的女孩

Unpretentious, Truthful and Daring!!! This adaptation from the director very own online short story turned movie touches everyone's heart. Simply because we were once young and has our very own memorable youth. High school and college's friendship are the most naive and unpretentious one. This youth growing up college story capture all the "been there done that" moments that we had have during our youth. Friendship, break up, ambitious, show off, school fights, chasing after the same girl/boy among your best friends and other silly things that we do has it all in this film. Literary, the film can be translated as "Those year, the same girl that we were after" has nothing better than the actual name "You are the apple of my eye", with lots of sentimental value and touches in this film, it has you giggle from your hearts and tears runs down on your cheek. Nothing dramatic but simply truthful. First time director Giddens transformed his online short stories into film didn't make him an amateur at all, in fact, this could easily bring him many awards in the film awards competition. Giddens, you have our vote!

《Life Without Principle 奪命金》

An excellent execution!!! Unlike Johnny To's previous signature film genres that showing a lot of masculinity but this film touches almost Hong Kong's Heart especially for those who had been through the financial crisis and got burnt badly a couple of years back. To venture in the banking & financial crisis genre, for To, it may not be his greatest strength but he did bring out the best in his very own style in this film and didn't let us down. In real, You may live your life with your own principle but the greed deeply planted inside everyone's heart which you can deny, that is the core in this film. Nevertheless, in To's movie, the co-actors and side casts always would be the outstanding one; with no exceptional in this film, some of his favorites actors appeared to be the most striking ones, steal the whole show so to speak. Many others are dying to be in his movie for even just a cameo role for To really has the charm in bringing out the hidden talent in each of his fellow actors who had worked with him in his films. This film is certainly one of the not-to-be-missed and best of his in the recent years after a few attempts in different genres. In fact, it deserves a second viewing, you have our hats off, To!

《6 Minutes @ Nathalie Tribouillard-Chassaing》

Nathalie Tribouillard-Chassaing, the CEO of the renown brand LEONARD, which the unique and identical  prints in their design became one of the most desirable must-haves for all fashionistas since 1958. Having work in BERGDORF GODMAN and HERMES before she integrated LEONARD in 1994 and started as Licensing Manager, the mother of three who is now expanding the business relations in Asia specifically in the dynamization and control of 100 exclusive LEONARD boutique in Japan and opening of the boutiques in Macao, Shanghai and Suzhou as well as developed LEONARD's line of perfumes. Nathalie was in Hong Kong recently for the re-opening of the LEONARD flagship store with a make over that reflects a new design direction, she told mylifestylenews how much she enjoys in her present role by taking over his father's (Daniel Tribouillard, the founder of LEONARD) business and be faithful to the brand......

   

  

 

M: mylifestylenews

N: Nathalie Tribouillard-Chassaing

M: What are you working on lately?

N: 3rd October, 2011 is our SS2012 Fashion Show in Paris, it really gives us a lot of work on the preparation.

M: Is there anyone that you would like to work with? Why?

N: I believe working alone is not fruitful. I enjoy very much meeting new people with new knowledge. This is also the reason why I enjoy travelling so much as you have more time to discuss with different kind of people.

M: What was the biggest challenge or downfall you had faced in your past or present career and how did you overcome it?

N: The biggest challenge is to continue the work of my father's and increase the presence and awareness of our LEONARD prints globally and faithful to our roots.

M: What were the things you had done in your career that you think you have not done well enough and there is room for improvement?

N: A lot.....I think you should never be satisfied with your work, you can only always do better.

M: What would be you ultimate goal for your career achievement?

N: I am too young to think about my ultimate goal, but I would love to have at least one of my 3 children to work in our company one day.

M: What is your ideal living lifestyle?

N: To enjoy life as much as possible, every tiny moment of happiness must be an occasion of pleasure.

*Special Thanks to Lee Wolter PR @ the interview arrangement.

《Cloudy Bay @ 2011 Sauvignon Blanc》

 The release of the Cloudy Bay 2011 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in true and consistent Cloudy Bay Style. A wine tasting was held in Hong Kong recently to unveil this latest fine production with the winemaker, Tim Heath. The 2011 Sauvignon Blanc promises more than just enticing lifted aromatics.  This wine has built a strong identity with its balance of aromatic intensity, acid structure and texture.  The 2011 release has particularly appealing mouth-feel.  Winemaker, Tim Heath commented, “We are particularly happy this year with mid-palate weight.  The wine has a sense of restrained texture.” Every season is distinct, creating each unique vintage, and the dedicated Cloudy Bay team are delighted with this year’s expression.

 

Jim White and Tim Heath, Cloudy Bay Viticulturist and Winemaker respectively, spent significant time together in the vineyard this year.  Crop levels were managed closely as the warm spring weather encouraged rapid shoot growth followed by high fruit set and strong bunch growth.  Judicious thinning was carried out throughout the season encouraging fruit of concentrated flavours and complete ripeness.  Jim White adds, “Quality of fruit is always at the forefront of our decisions.  We were particularly thankful this year that crop levels were managed so carefully as heavy rain arrived on the weekend of April 17^th causing chaos for those not as vigilant.”  Tim Heath seconds that, “The 2011 Sauvignon Blanc has a fine and succulent palate which we would have lost had the rain got to more of our fruit.  Our obsession with forecast charts paid off.” 

Using methods that date back to the earlier days of this iconic wine with small parcels of barrel ferment and the use of solids in fermentation. This limited use of very old French barriques adds a subliminal textural element to the wine without distracting from its purity and finesse. The 2011 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is a true expression of its vineyard and the Marlborough climate.  Aromatics impress, zippy acid delights, and the lingering palate leaves you yearning for more.

《Poppy Girl Goes Floral @ COACH》

This fall, Coach introduces the new Poppy Flower to its fragrance collection. Vibrant and lighthearted, Poppy Flower mixes bright fruits with soft florals to explore the romantic side of the Coach Poppy sensibility. Designed to inspire a mood of whimsical beauty, Poppy Flower is a chic, feminine blend, which takes fruits and florals to a unique place by layering them between fresh herbal notes and warm hints of musk and exotic woods.The foundation is a refreshing mix of wet ivy, citrus, lychee and cassis, jasmine petals, water lily and rose round out the sweetness of the fruits with breezy, feminine notes. It is sheer, musky peony lends luxurious depth, sugared raspberry, amberwood, musk, apricot skin and soft sandalwood finish the scent with a blushing, youthful twist.