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Lisa Cam
Senior Reporter, Culture
Lisa is the award-winning host and producer of SCMP's Eat Drink Asia video series and enjoys reporting all things about food, travel and anything in between. At the end of the day, she likes nothing more than kicking back with a good dose of true crime podcasts and cooking tried-and-true recipes from sticky old cookbooks.
Lisa is the award-winning host and producer of SCMP's Eat Drink Asia video series and enjoys reporting all things about food, travel and anything in between. At the end of the day, she likes nothing more than kicking back with a good dose of true crime podcasts and cooking tried-and-true recipes from sticky old cookbooks.
Areas of Expertise:
Food & drink, travel, celebrities
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
From rooftop celebrations to jazz- and retro-themed parties, Hong Kong’s hotels and bars have something for everyone this New Year’s Eve.
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Horsemeat is a central part of Kazakh and Central Asian culture and, for the team at Yurt, there was no question of it not being on the menu.
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The dish became a symbol of friendship between China and the US after then-US president Richard Nixon visited Beijing in 1972.
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A traditional Chinese medicine expert says the alcoholic drinks made for centuries with snake to safflower can still be the ‘best therapy’.
Enjoy the cool weather in Hong Kong with new eateries serving everything from modern Chinese to fermented, plant-based and izakaya food.
Kwan experienced a meteoric rise followed by an artistic metamorphosis in the 1990s, before personal struggles began to take the spotlight.
Because of You – Ka Kui, about the life of the Hong Kong frontman, is marred by the same issues that tore Beyond apart after his death.
Amanda Fok is the founder of Let’s Talk ADHD and ADHD Awareness Week, at which adults can get free ADHD assessments on October 25 and 26.
A ‘healthier’ option because of its mainly grass-fed diet, British Wagyu beef is looking to make its mark in Hong Kong. But is there room?
From special anniversary offerings to celebrity-chef creations, enjoy a delicious weekend meal with family or friends at these restaurants.
The summer cuisine enjoyed by Thai royalty is celebrated at Devasom Hua Hin Resort, with palace-inspired dishes using the finest ingredients.
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