In The Know with Matt Abergel

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FILL US IN ON YOUR BACKGROUND, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU DO?

Matt Abergel.  Owner and Executive Chef of Yardbird, RONIN, and Sunday’s Grocery.  Born in Calgary, trained in Vancouver and New York, currently live in Hong Kong.

WHERE DO YOU GO FOR YOUR CHEAP EATS, COMFORT FOOD?

Sister Wah for beef brisket noodles.

HOW ABOUT FOR A NICE DINNER AND A NIGHT OUT?

The Chairman for dinner. Racks MDB for drinks after work.

ON WEEKENDS, WHERE DO YOU GO TO LEAVE BEHIND THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE CITY?

Tai Long Wan beach.

WHERE DO YOU SHOP? ANY SECRET FINDS THAT YOU CAN LET OUR GUESTS IN ON?

Shanghai Street (for restaurant supplies).

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR ENTERTAINMENT? ANY GREAT ART, MUSIC, THEATRE OR CINEMA VENUES YOU WOULD RECOMMEND?

Watch movies – the Director’s Club is the best movie theatre in the city.

WHAT’S THE BEST SOUVENIR TO BRING BACK FROM HONG KONG?

I hate to self promote, but I always bring back Yardbird t-shirts for friends and family back home.

ACT LOCAL – WHERE, WHEN AND HOW?

MTR or tram to Sun Hing Restaurant in Kennedy Town for late-night dim sum (it opens at 3AM).

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