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swirling, and pairing wines, and you can bet that he will choose the finest glass to match Amber’s Michelin-starred modern French cuisine. Diners also love his poetic descriptions of Old and New World wines, such as referring to Pinot Noir as a “charming lady in a silk dress”. 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central 2132 0066
EDITOR'S CHOICE Zachary Yu, the “Wine Guy” at Ming Court Pairing wine with fine Cantonese cuisine is a relatively new (and tricky) undertaking, but Zachary does it with an expertise that perfectly complements each dish. Plus, we love that he’s called the Wine Guy. 6/F, Langham Place Hotel, 555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok 3552 3300
HONOURABLE MENTION Yvonne Cheung of Café Gray Deluxe A female trailblazer in the Hong Kong wine scene, Yvonne’s known for introducing boutique wines to foodie palates. She is the nose and palate responsible for Café Gray’s constantly evolving wine list, which features both world-renowned and artisan wineries, all complementing the seasonaldriven menu. 49/F, The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty 3968 1106
Guilt-free Gourmet
EDITOR'S CHOICE PURE Bar + Restaurant With a great collection of calorie-counted options on their menu, you can rest easy knowing exactly what you’re eating at PURE. Also, their 100-percent fresh, organic tipples make a cheeky cocktail feel positively pious. Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road
8199 8189
HONOURABLE MENTIONS MANA! Featuring a menu that’s organic, vegan and raw, with numerous gluten-free options, MANA! has been the go-to spot for vegans and vegetarians since it opened its doors last year. 92 Wellington Street, Central
2851 1611
Life Restaurant & Bar
Wild Grass
Still going strong after almost a decade, this vegetarian restaurant/deli/haven is recognised for their delicious and healthy signature salads, soups, sandwiches and freshly baked organic items.
A nose-to-tail restaurant with organic, seasonal and sustainable eats alongside reclaimed-wood furniture and an admirable eco-conscious philosophy.
10 Shelley Street, SoHo
1/F, 4-8 Arbuthnot Road, Central
2810 9777
2810 1189
www.afoodieworld.com // may 2013
READERS' CHOICE
Zachary Yu, the "Wine Guy" at Ming Court
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