No longer the preserve of the upper class, it has spread around the world, and is particularly popular at high-end hotels. Luxury hotel The Peninsula Hong Kong is famous for its afternoon tea, which includes classic bites such as cucumber sandwiches, and scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. Other places have broken with tradition, … Read more
In the age of digital devices, book lovers young and old might be pining for the tactile experience of turning a page. Kids looking for an old-school storytelling experience can head to a pop-up at Airside in Kai Tak, while bookworms of all ages can check out the funky new Bookazine Social in Tai Kwun. … Read more
“Blossoms”, at Tai Kwun’s Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, features 41 works produced by Jin over the past decade. As the name of the exhibition suggests, his art can be seen as an extension of the world he created with words. Although 71-year-old Jin is best known as a novelist, he is also a master … Read more
The Redress offices and our permanent second-hand clothing store, The Redress Closet, are located in Sham Shui Po. UK-born Christina Dean is the founder of NGO Redress. Photo: Joakim Blockstrom There are a couple of spots in the area we return to for team lunches. The first is Treasure Vegetarian Restaurant (Shop 85, G/F, Man … Read more
The Tai Kwun studio is full of reminders of the era in Hong Kong that witnessed Wong and Koo’s rise as songwriters. Photo: Cyril Ip “These are two absolute musical giants of Hong Kong who represented an era,” says Hong Kong-born, New York-based musicologist Joanna Lee, curator of the exhibition, called “Soundtrack of Our Lives”. … Read more
At The Chinese Library in Tai Kwun, in Central on Hong Kong Island, chef Junno Li has been putting his heart and soul into tempting the discerning palates of his customers. His latest seasonal menu includes items such as a foie gras and Fuji apple dumpling, and a Wagyu beef pastry. When asked how he … Read more
The Indian restaurant promises to deliver recipes from a forgotten era and promote lesser known culinary practices such as dastarkhwan – an opulent table setting. Prince and the Peacock in Tai Kwun promises Indian recipes from a forgotten era. Photo: The Prince and the Peacock 2/F, Central Magistracy, Tai Kwun, 1 Arbuthnot Rd, Central 2. … Read more
Part of The Trilogy multi-genre music hub in Pottinger Street’s H Code in Central on Hong Kong Island, alongside Keyz nightclub and rooftop bar Wav, Ella pays homage to jazz great Ella Fitzgerald. Ella, part of the Trilogy music hub in Pottinger Street’s H Code, pays homage to jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. Photo: Eugene Chan … Read more
Originally from Australia, Kate Oliver is the Hong Kong executive producer of the theatrical version of The Sound Of Music, the first musical to be staged at Xiqi Centre’s Grand Theatre, running until June 9. She spoke to Andrew Sun. Growing up, dinners were often a simple affair, focused around family. Our usual staple was … Read more
Arriving at 10am, I wait in line for 25 minutes (I recommend making a reservation at least one day in advance to avoid queuing). I am fortunate to get an outdoor seat with a view of the lake. The disadvantage of alfresco dining here, though, is the somewhat inattentive staff, and it requires several gestures … Read more
