It is still not quite jumper season, and the beautiful, dry, yet unseasonably warm weather means we are all heading outdoors. If you are in Hong Kong and looking for a good place to eat and hang out, here are some restaurant and vendors to check out this weekend. 1. World Shochu and Awamori Festival … Read more
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
The floral notes of the tea helps balance the rich, sweet mooncakes. Pay only HK$498 by pre-ordering before August 25 on Duddell’s dedicated mooncake website. China Tang’s collection features two varieties: white lotus seed paste with double egg yolks, and mini crafted egg custard. Photo: China Tang 2. China Tang China Tang’s “Pavilion Prestige Mooncake … Read more
Its Mandarin Oriental scent – evoking the Asia-based global luxury hotel chain – exudes refreshing floral notes of freesia and osmanthus, while Lululemon’s scent is reminiscent of fresh laundry, which is ideal when slipping into brand-new leggings. Shiu Shing Hong, a fragrance shop in Sheung Wan, has been in operation for more than 50 years. … Read more
Michelle Chu is the design director of Tai Ping Carpets Asia. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up surrounded by food at home. My mum, grandmothers and aunts are all very good at cooking, so delicious home cooking is a big part of my childhood memories. My mum is Hakka so her recipes adapted … Read more
The price (HK$980/US$125) for two includes afternoon tea, two Petite Herbal tea assortment presentation boxes and two customised floral bouquets. Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, tel: 2537 9888 2. The Lounge at The Hari Indulge in the “Hari x Paul Lafayet Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea”, which includes rose macarons, rose creme … Read more
