Sai Kung

‘Bread is the canvas’: sisters behind sourdough bakery and cafe Cuít in Hong Kong on their inspirations

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It is fitting that the duo have returned to their roots with Cuít, a cafe specialising in sourdough bread and pastries, near the Tin Hau temple at the entrance to Sai Kung’s Old Town. Made in small batches and slow fermented, Cuít’s sourdough is cultivating a loyal following. “Cuít is borrowed from the French phrase … Read more

Opinion | It may be cold and past its prime, but the English seaside still has a special place in my heart – even as a returnee from Hong Kong

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I do like to be beside the seaside, as the old music hall song goes. One of the delights of living in Hong Kong was to be so close to the sea. It was a constant presence. A day out, soon after arriving in 1994, involved sitting on a “doughnut” pulled by a speedboat and … Read more