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The Herald Scotland
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
A chef's favourite restaurant for Chinese food in Edinburgh
It was named "Restaurant of the Year" by the Asian Catering Federation in 2023, and Au was named "Best Asian Chef in Scotland" by the Asian Catering Federation in 2024. At only 27 he has been identified as 'one to watch' by the industry, making Code Hospitality Bulletin's 30 Under 30 list for 24/25. This week, he answers our chef Q&A. Pictured: Jun Au, chef patron at Pomelo in Edinburgh (Image: Supplied) What was your first kitchen job? The Grain store in Edinburgh. It was such a great place to start out as a young chef. Carlo Coxon taught me quite a lot, and had lots of patience with me. Where is your favourite place to eat out? Casually? China Bowl in Newington is a great Chinese food spot. If we are celebrating something, either Fhior as I think Scott Smith is a great chef or Fazenda on George Street. It's such a good deal, I love all you can eat restaurants. What is your guilty pleasure meal? Chippy steak and chips! It tastes so good, but for my health? I can compare it to putting diesel fuel in a petrol car. Can you share a memory of your worst kitchen disaster? I was in charge of making roasties when I was younger at a pub and used sugar instead of salt. It was so brutal, I had to throw away around four gastro trays. Hand-ripped noodles! I don't think I would be doing what I'm doing without this dish. Who would you say is your biggest inspiration? It's a cliche, but my parents. In the industry? It's Calvin Eng, author of Salt Sugar MSG and Brandon Jew from Mister Jiu's in San Francisco Brandon Jew or Calvin Eng. They are the people I aspire to cook like. What is one of your pet peeves working as a chef? Making a mistake, then trying to hide it or make excuses. If you messed up or made a mistake, own it. If you weren't a chef, what do you think you'd be doing with your life? Something to do with sports, I loved playing sports at school and being in a competitive team environment. Pictured: A selection of dishes from Pomelo in Edinburgh (Image: Supplied) What's your favourite trick for making cooking at home easier? When making sauces, take time to reduce stocks a little more than you think. It increases the depth of flavour of the dish What has been the one highlight that stands out in your career so far? Probably being named in CODE's 30 under 30 this year, or being in the OFM awards 2023.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Baby boom' at London Zoo with six new additions
London Zoo is in the middle of a baby boom with the addition of six endangered small mammals. Two golden lion tamarin twins and a critically endangered gentle lemur are among the latest newborns at the central London attraction. Daniel Simmonds, zoological operations manager, said: "Each of these births is a big moment for their species - many of which are under real threat in the wild. "These new arrivals help safeguard the future of their species as important advancements in the European breeding programmes for these animals." A 10-month-old white-faced saki monkey called Fia and two eight-month-old golden lion tamarin primates, male Pomelo and female Clementine, have all been named by zookeepers recently. The twins were born last spring at the zoo and join their older brother Kumquat - with each sibling named after orange citrus because of their striking orange fur. Their father Fabio took on much of the carrying duties for the little ones - which is typical parenting behaviour for the species - periodically passing Clementine and Pomelo one at a time to their mum for feeding. Meanwhile a two-month-old Alaotran gentle lemur has taken its first tentative jumps beyond the safety of its mother Hazo and father Rocky, making its first trips across an outdoor paddock to nibble on leafy greens. In the zoo's otter holt two vulnerable Asian short-clawed otter pups were born last month to mother Midge and father Siyam. First-time mum Midge, who arrived at London Zoo last year from Newquay Zoo, has been busy nursing the newborns inside the warmth of their nesting box, while Siyam plays a protective role for the young family. The pups, who are yet to be named or sexed, will begin emerging from the den at around three months old before taking their first exploratory swims. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Primates' tiny teeth treated at London Zoo Stocktake of London Zoo's 10,000 animals begins Rare blood-sucking leech bred at London Zoo London Zoo
BBC News
19-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
London Zoo: 'Baby boom' under way with six endangered additions
London Zoo is in the middle of a baby boom with the addition of six endangered small golden lion tamarin twins and a critically endangered gentle lemur are among the latest newborns at the central London Simmonds, zoological operations manager, said: "Each of these births is a big moment for their species - many of which are under real threat in the wild. "These new arrivals help safeguard the future of their species as important advancements in the European breeding programmes for these animals." A 10-month-old white-faced saki monkey called Fia and two eight-month-old golden lion tamarin primates, male Pomelo and female Clementine, have all been named by zookeepers recently. The twins were born last spring at the zoo and join their older brother Kumquat - with each sibling named after orange citrus because of their striking orange fur. Their father Fabio took on much of the carrying duties for the little ones - which is typical parenting behaviour for the species - periodically passing Clementine and Pomelo one at a time to their mum for feeding. Meanwhile a two-month-old Alaotran gentle lemur has taken its first tentative jumps beyond the safety of its mother Hazo and father Rocky, making its first trips across an outdoor paddock to nibble on leafy greens. In the zoo's otter holt two vulnerable Asian short-clawed otter pups were born last month to mother Midge and father Siyam. First-time mum Midge, who arrived at London Zoo last year from Newquay Zoo, has been busy nursing the newborns inside the warmth of their nesting box, while Siyam plays a protective role for the young family. The pups, who are yet to be named or sexed, will begin emerging from the den at around three months old before taking their first exploratory swims.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pomelo Launches First-Ever Rewards Program for International Money Transfer
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomelo, the first company to combine consumer credit with international money transfer, has released Pomelo Points, the industry's first points program for sending money overseas. "Today marks another industry first - we're introducing the only points program in remittance," said Eric Velasquez Frenkiel, founder and CEO of Pomelo. "By combining zero-fee transfers with the ability to earn points, we're helping customers send extra joy to their loved ones, all while building their financial future." The Pomelo Points program allows customers to earn points on every transfer to the Philippines, which can be converted into digital gift codes for rides, food delivery, and more through Pomelo's partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia's leading super-app. With Pomelo Points, customers earn one point for every dollar sent using a debit card and two points when using their Pomelo Mastercard®. The launch of Pomelo Points builds upon the company's existing innovations in the remittance space, including: The only send now, pay later offering for international money transfer The only credit-building solution for international money transfer The most secure bank transfer service Pomelo Points are now available to all Pomelo customers sending money to the Philippines, with plans to expand the program throughout 2025. About Pomelo Pomelo is the first financial technology platform to combine consumer credit with international money transfer. Through its partnership with Mastercard®, and Coastal Community Bank, Pomelo has developed a unique offering that allows customers in the United States to use and build credit while supporting loved ones overseas. The company's mission is to help immigrants build their financial future in America while maintaining strong connections with family abroad. Banking services are provided by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC. For more information, visit For media inquiries, please contact:Emily View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pomelo International, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
