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The Jamie’s Italian restaurant, established by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, has expanded from its first Italian restaurant in Oxford, UK in 2008 to 35 branches globally. It now has 9 overseas locations including Singapore, Australia, Russia, and Dubai, showcasing Oliver’s far-reaching culinary influence. Each Jamie’s Italian is unique — from the daily specials written on chalkboards to menu designs and the individual décor of each location. No matter which branch you visit, you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh ingredients and unique recipes!
Now, you no longer need to travel all the way to Europe to taste the food of British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver,as he will open his first Jamie’s Italian restaurant in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay this summer.
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will open a restaurant in Causeway Bay this summer. (Photo provided / TLC Travel & Living Channel)
As a restaurant owner, cost management is as crucial as culinary skill for success.Statistics show that the average UK household throws away food worth about £680 per year (approximately NT$35,000), with the Case family being a prime example — they typically discard over half of their food: “I know I’m wasteful, but I prefer the freshest, best-quality ingredients!” Upon hearing this, Oliver went straight to the Case family’s home to personally teach them how to be smart and save. He started with herbs: “Throwing away herbs is like throwing away flavor and money.” There are many ways to extend the life of herbs — simply hanging them in a warm place can easily air-dry them. Add some olive oil and salt to make herb-infused oil, which can be paired with cheese to create a delicious spread for breakfast toast.
Oliver will share money-saving cooking tips in his new show. (Photo provided / TLC Travel & Living Channel)
In his new TLC Travel & Living Channel show, "Jamie’s Money Saving Meals," he admits: “If every restaurant in the country ran their kitchens like a home kitchen, we’d be bankrupt.” Always generous with his knowledge and a strong advocate for the joy of cooking and healthy eating,Oliver will openly reveal the secrets to saving money in the restaurant business in the show. With his signature style full of optimism, creativity, and practical advice, he shares practical methods that make the most of ingredients while still being delicious, encouraging everyone to eat better for less."Jamie’s Money Saving Meals" aims to prove that you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy premium-quality meals. Even when on a tight budget, with a few kitchen tricks, you can cut costs, cook happily, and end up with dishes that not only look appetizing but taste amazing too.
TLC Travel & Living Channel’s new show, "Jamie’s Money Saving Meals," premieres Sunday evenings at 8 PM starting July 20. (Photo provided / TLC Travel & Living Channel)
This lifestyle magazine-style show begins in Oliver’s kitchen studio and is packed with various money-saving dishes. Not only does it help viewers tighten their purse strings, but it also carefully calculates calories, sticking to the principle that you can eat well and healthily even on a small budget. Because, as Oliver says, “Who doesn’t want to eat better for less?”TLC Travel & Living Channel’s new show, "Jamie’s Money Saving Meals," offers the best strategies for reducing food costs without sacrificing flavor, starting July 20 every Sunday at 8 PM.
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Jamie’s Italian (Hong Kong) (Opening Soon)
Address: 1 Tat Lung Street, Midtown (Phase II of Golden Plaza), Causeway Bay
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