The Enduring Legacy of Hong Kong-Style Cafés 茶餐廳傳承港式風味

I have many loves of Hong Kong, but I must admit my fondest ones are the childhood memories of cha chaan teng (literally, “tea restaurant”) for breakfast. It is not merely breakfast. Rather, it is akin to a tradition – a cultural ritual – arising from the fusion of culinary traditions, a legacy which continues to date. What started out as open stalls in the early colonial days turned into cozy little bistros designed to hold about 20 to 30 patrons.

Food and LifestyleFête ChinoiseDecember 21, 2022cha chaan teng, hk cafe, restaurantComment

Designing a Contemporary Mid-Autumn Feast ‧ Part II 設計師們的當代中秋盛宴【貳】

Restaurants, hotels and banquet halls are also settings that some families have chosen to celebrate the festival around the world. As food options expanded and the design of food has progressed to a new level of luxury, the aesthetic design of the celebration has yet to match the same level of sophistication.

Food and Lifestyle, Design DialogueDeborah Lau-YuSeptember 2, 2022midautumn, midautumnfestival, food, restaurant, chinesefoodComment

Designing a Contemporary Mid-Autumn Feast ‧ Part I 設計師們的當代中秋盛宴【壹】

The full moon is perfectly round on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Lunar calendar, representing unity and togetherness for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Family gatherings have traditionally been hosted in multi-generational home environments, where grandchildren, parents and grandparents dine together with an elaborate feast of homemade dishes.