December 11th, 2013

I Love December

Woah…Can you believe it? It’s DECEMBER!!?!??! For those of you who don’t know me…I LOVE December. I love the winter season, the holiday spirit, Christmas, the receiving of presents (and giving too), the family gatherings, the cold winter-y weather, my birthday (last year’s bday post) but most of all just how much LOVE December brings.

Here’s a recap of just the past week! A week into December… :) Blessed life. Sorry for the lack of posts this past two months! Get ready for a new and improved Eat with Jess! I have many many surprises in store for you! :)

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Nov 28: Okay…I’m back tracking just a little bit! But the end of November was amazing too. My incredible cousin Irene married her perfect match, my new cousin Karson :) Welcome to the fam K! Love you both a lot and their fairytale wedding was perfect. Their love…even better! CONGRATS!! (Cheesy-ness to the max)! Wedding post to come!!!! :)

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Nov 28: Bridesmaids! :) Working my Maid of Honor skills… ;)

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Nov 30: Blown away by this incredibly talented little girl! Jasmine Yen...WOW! Future star in the making. Watch out for her. Cissy Jie’s hard work definitely paid off.

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Dec 1: My “Surprise” birthday party at the Hyatt Presidential Suite and Post-Wedding After Party!!! :) Blessed, I am…. :)

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Dec 2: Samantha Thavasa shopping spree!! Grand opening event with the new BRIDE!!! :)

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Dec 2: My birthday dinner at Masu!!! :) Thanks family and friends! Celebrating my birthday w/ my Auntie Diana!! :) We’re bday twins! ;) No we’re not! Dec 1 is mine…Dec 2 hers :) Family (Live Post)

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Dec 3: Estee Lauder opening at IFC!! Christmas is coming! :)

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Dec 4: Furla Event in the afternoon! :) So blessed with work…

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Dec 4: evening- Love Visions Zcoop X Orbis charity event!

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Dec 5: OMG…..Delicious Chinese dinner and……AMAZING wine! Seriously. A 1990 bottle of Romanee- Conti, which sells upwards of HK$200,000!!!! SOOOOOOOOOO delicious. Tastes like milk and honey.

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Dec 6: Tie the Knots Short Film!!! So much fun acting…Missed it sooo sooo much! :) Pajamas in the park in one scene….

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Getting married in the next scene… :) LOL Look out for this one! Two weddings in one week! ;) Its fake guys! I am NOT married Hahahaha :)

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Dec 7: Blohk Party!! Thanks Jie for the tickets! Checked out the Common Room booth!! :) COMMON ROOM (post) mini wagyu foie gras burgers for the win! My awesome hat is from official Donnie Yen merchandise! All proceeds go directly to charity...check out Donnie Yen.asia!

And most importantly...quality (lots of it) family time. I’m ready for you 2014! :) Can’t wait for this new year…Snakes year been good to me, but 2014…you guys haven’t seen anything yet! ;)

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<3 Always, Jess

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December 4th, 2013

Oysters + Edo & Bibo + MORE Interview

Thank you soooo much for all the birthday love! I couldn’t have asked for a better start to this year! :) And, also BIG CONGRATULATIONS to my beautiful cousin Irene and new cousin Karson!!! Love you both so much…and boy was it the PERFECT wedding! Sorry, I’ve been a bit busy but…don’t worry…back to blogging!!! 

Edo and Bibo has been making quite a name for itself as an oyster expert! :) The people behind the darling Sai Kung private kitchen One Thirty-One had opened this new place w/ ET Troops (the people behind TORIMEN-read it here), Edo & Bibo in Causeway Bay- expertly grilling up the perfect steak and fetching up the freshest oysters to match. Perfect couple for my MORE wine column interview, don’t you think?

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First got hair and makeup done! Hair- Kenji Ng at iL Colpo in Pacific Place! Thank you

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Then it was off to work!!! :) Brrrrr…the weather’s getting chilly! Means only ONE thing….WINTER!!! CHRISTMAS TIME! :) December- my favourite month ever.

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During lunch they have a generous serving of appetizer buffet. And you can even opt for just the appetizer buffet and soup of the day for $98.

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So I helped myself to a little bit of food…beets, watermelon salad, cheese, smoked salmon and a corn and cherry tomato salad! Don’t mind if I do!

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The assortment of oysters were GREAT! Fresh beyond belief, expertly shucked and pure deliciousness. The natural flavours of the oysters completely come out! Perfection!

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YUMM!!! Some behind the scenes shot!

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Caesar Salad... :)

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Pan Seared Sea Bream, Roasted Potato & Spinach Salad, Capers Butter Sauce...the fish was amazing! Perfectly grilled and an amazing capers butter sauce!

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Hot soup- Lobster Bisque! Can’t go wrong with this!

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Blue Mussels in a white wine sauce! Nice, light and fresh! :)

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Thanks Denise for featuring me in your Wine Column! :) Had lots of fun!

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Then it was off to shoot one more interview! Thanks Edo and Bibo!! :)  And Bread n Butter for my outfits!

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For more Press Features…go here!!!

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<3 Always, Jess 

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November 27th, 2013

Triple O’s …King of Burgers?

I’m from sunny California- where the people are known for loving living off hamburgers. I’m not going to say I’m one of those people…but boy, do I like a good burger once in a while. I moved over from California a little over 3 years ago and don’t get me wrong- no complaints here on all the foodie goodness this city has to offer. But a mere few months into my move..I started craving a juicy, hearty, thick burger. And, when I asked my cousins for a good recommendation- they gave me one burger joint they could think of.

“Triple O’s …and get the poutine fries” C said…”OH! Jess, don’t forget to order the milkshakes! You have to try the milkshakes!” Y added

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Milkshakes courtesy of Triple O’s Hong Kong.

Here’s the 411 on this burger chain. Triple O’s was founded in Vancouver, BC in 1928. The brainy people over at Bite Limited (those people are also responsible for my froyo love addiction- Yo Mama(post), and IFC Gourmet Sandwich eatery- Panino Giusto (post) decided to bring this chain over to Hong Kong a few years back and the rest is history!! Now theres 6 Burger outlets all situated throughout Hong Kong bringing hungry HK-ers top quality food, grilling up 100% pure beef patty’s! The newest burger joint just opened up in foodie haven of Tai Hang…

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Now, living in Hong Kong I can happily say I’ve been to Triple O’s quite a few times. Waiting before a casting, hungry after a casting, just craving a big juicy burger, slurping a milkshake or having Triple O’s for an early breakfast (you heard me- I’ve had it for breakfast!)

However, I never seemed to blog or take too many pictures (been slurping it up too fast) about it…I’ve documented a few times…but mostly..I’ll let Triple O’s do its own talking!

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Curly Fries… after finishing up a casting! Had the munchies:) Who could resist these deep fried potatoes with a twist! It makes all the difference….and they also have onion rings! :D

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One random early morning sis, Yu Jie and I grabbed this delightful breakfast. Sis had the fried chicken, Irene and I both went for the Sunny Start Burger and we split the thick cut steak fries!!! Everyone has always said “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!”

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What a delicious morning! A Breakfast Burger with a Fried egg, crispy bacon, melted cheese & Triple “O” sauce on a toasted bun! Just look at that melted cheese atop a soft yet crispy fluffy burger bun!

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And last but not least… Mushroom Burger Combo- 100% pure beef patty topped with fresh sautéed mushrooms!!! SOOO Darn Good! I know what I’m having for lunch!

Triple O’s, Unit 009, Level LG1, Great Food Hall, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, 2873 4000

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<3 Always Jess

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