Luk Man Hon is a man who wears many hats. The Hong Kong-born 42-year-old defines himself as a vinyl dealer, DJ, photographer and poker player. But he is also an entrepreneur, as the pitmaster and owner of Uncle Hon’s BBQ, an Asian-style barbecue at the canalside cocktail bar All My Friends in Hackney Wick, East … Read more
Sneakers can be traced to 1860s England, where they were worn by the croquet-playing upper class. At the time function, not fashion, was their purpose. Not any more. Today, the fashion-forward sneaker culture is huge, with the global market forecast to reach more than US$100 billion in revenue by 2026, according to data research firm … Read more
I just came back from visiting friends and family in Toronto. Canada’s largest city might be a cultural hub and the country’s financial capital, but it is not particularly interested in fine dining. In general, Canadians are just not that fancy. Because I spent most of my formative years there, this is kind of my … Read more
Tattooing has been around in Hong Kong since World War II, when James Ho set up the first parlour in Tsim Sha Tsui. But for years, getting a tattoo was taboo for most city residents. A main source of business for tattoo artists until 2019 was the American warships that used to make regular rest … Read more
It is no secret that Hong Kong’s restaurant and bar industry is facing challenges – thank competition from nearby cities like Shenzhen and an uptick in post-Covid revenge travel for that. Because of this, Hong Kong residents do not seem to be have much left to spend in the city’s restaurants, especially the fine-dining ones. … Read more
Another month, another crop of freshly opened coffee shops – Hongkongers are consistently showered with great cafe options, and this latest set sees some newcomers along with several stalwarts expanding their footprint in new neighbourhoods. And, dare we say it, Hong Kong International Airport is no longer a speciality coffee desert, which will go some … Read more
This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival falls on a Wednesday (September 18), so consider this an extended weekend. Here are our top recommendations for things to do and see to put yourself in a festive mood. 1. Urban Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival Organised by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office, this year’s carnival in Victoria Park has a fashion … Read more
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
Po Chen is the founder of vegan bubble tea brand Mother Pearl, launched in 2020. She spoke to Andrew Sun. When it comes to food, I really care about the environment and service. My husband always says I don’t care about the food, only the atmosphere. I admit that I like to sit comfortably for … Read more
The festival will feature Portuguese food favourites such as grilled sardines on toast, bifana (marinated pork slice sandwiches), chourico (pork and paprika sausages) piri piri chicken and, of course, pastel de nata (custard tarts). The event also features live music, wine tastings and souvenirs to bring home. Tickets are priced at HK$80 (US$10) per person … Read more
