Bo Innovation (Hong Kong)

We decided to take a leisurely lunch the day before the Big Panic (aka wedding reception) while in Hong Kong. I booked ahead for a table at Bo Innovation for a Friday lunch.

The HK$388 was good value and the waiting staff recommends a mix of entrees to be shared yum cha style – great suggestion. Dim sum dishes like prawn dumplings and spring rolls were given an interesting twist with the likes of caviar, pistachio and black truffle. The pigeon in the main course was tender and the shitake mushroom cake was the star.

Details:
Bo Innovation
Shop 13, 2/f,J Residence
60 Johnston Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
http://www.boinnovation.com/

Marvel Grill (Auckland)

To wrap up a week of client engagement in Auckland, the project team headed to Marvel Grill at the North Wharf area which is a 5 minute walk to our Viaduct Harbour hotel.

I was expecting some super hero theme dining room but the décor was clean and modern. Before our steaks, we went for a series of fried starters – southern fried chicken with buttermilk sauce was particularly good. All our steaks were consistently good and praised by the table. Try the hash brown skillet for something different than the typical chips or baked potatoes.

Details
Marvel Grill
1 Jellicoe Street
North Wharf, Auckland
http://www.marvelgrill.co.nz/

Tapestry Dining (Auckland New Zealand)

During my numerous stays at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland, I dined at Tapestry Dining at the lobby level often.

Trying the bluff oysters while in season is a must, the wonder crunch of the flesh was extremely enjoyable. I also liked the angus steak main course accompanied by the wagyu sausage roll.

For breakfast, they offered a NZ special white bait fritter in room service – a must try over the usual omelette and scrambled.

Details:
Tapestry Dining at Pullman Auckland
Corner Princes Street and Waterloo Quadrant
Auckland
New Zealand
http://www.pullmanauckland.co.nz/online/tapestry_dining.csn