In Conversation with Celebrity Hong Kong Chef Alvin Leung
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 9, 2010 | 6:00PM - 7:15PM | The Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, Munk Centre For International Studies - 1 Devonshire Place |
Description
“In conversation” stars Chef Alvin Leung of Bo Innovation (awarded 2 stars in 2009 and 1 star in 2010 Michelin Guide), in an interview led by Mary Ito. The interview will be followed by discussion with the media, Q&A from the audience, and closes with a reception.
ALVIN’S PHILOSOPHY
No stranger to pushing limits, Alvin Leung created his brand of X-treme Chinese cuisine when he realised modern diners wanted more than just a tasty meal – they wanted to indulge their senses and push them to the limit.
He decided to take Chinese food in a different direction and started experimenting with innovative cooking techniques which gave new life to traditional Chinese ingredients as well as incorporating non-Chinese ingredients into centuries-old recipes to create a unique type of Chinese food, one which pushed the boundaries of expectations yet remains undeniably Chinese.
Alvin’s X-treme Chinese cuisine has broken down long held preconceptions of what Chinese food should look and taste like. He has modernised Chinese cuisine and single-handedly created new taste sensations which give diners a unique experience every time they visit Bo Innovation.
“I like to challenge people’s expectations, to surprise and excite them. My aim is to have people say ‘That was the best meal I’ve ever had’, and I just work backwards from that.” Alvin Leung Jr.
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