5 must-shop Mid-Autumn Festival events in Hong Kong, September 13-19

5 must-shop Mid-Autumn Festival events in Hong Kong, September 13-19

Hong Kong has a packed programme to celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, from the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance (September 16-18) to a new drone show set to light up the skies above Wan Chai on September 17. If you’re looking for something a little more low key, the city is also hosting a number … Read more

5 new cafes in Hong Kong to try in August, for French roast, fruit cake, cappuccino laksa

5 new cafes in Hong Kong to try in August, for French roast, fruit cake, cappuccino laksa

With the unstable weather in Hong Kong as of late, is there anything more comforting than nursing a hot cup of coffee in the comfort of a cafe while the rain lashes against the windows? These days, we are fortunate to have an abundance of options, each venue with its own character and vibe to … Read more

Where a Panamanian in Hong Kong goes for Latin American food, ‘great’ dim sum, steak and seafood

Where a Panamanian in Hong Kong goes for Latin American food, ‘great’ dim sum, steak and seafood

Divya Tourani is the founder of Casa Duniya, a portal for hand-selected home decor, accessories and gifts from around the world. She spoke to Andrew Sun. My family is of Indian descent, but I was born and brought up in Panama. I’ve lived in Hong Kong for 23 years and love the food scene here. … Read more

Hong Kong Philly cheesesteak sandwich specialist Chubby Papa’s Deli to close – owner makes ‘difficult decision’ after 2 years

Hong Kong Philly cheesesteak sandwich specialist Chubby Papa’s Deli to close – owner makes ‘difficult decision’ after 2 years

“I’m making a difficult decision to close Chubby’s after 2 years,” the post read. “This started out as a dream to build something of my own and share with you hearty food and tastes from back home. Unfortunately the current business environment is not conducive for me to continue.” The deli’s last day of operation … Read more

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s Kennedy Town failed as a hip dining hub, and why it’s a damning metaphor for ‘Asia’s World City’

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s Kennedy Town failed as a hip dining hub, and why it’s a damning metaphor for ‘Asia’s World City’

To cater for their leisure, a stretch of Forbes Street was wholesale gentrified, with old auto-repair garages and shops replaced with a row of smart, stylish restaurants. With the street’s picturesque creeping banyan tree along the opposite wall, the area seemed so full of potential. The interior of the now-closed Missy Ho’s in Kennedy Town, … Read more