Nearly two hours from Central, the sleepy fishing village of Tai O continues to cling tenaciously to its old-world charm and traditional way of life. With a rabbit-warren of narrow alleys, two hundred-year-old stilt houses, heritage-listed buildings, and surprisingly great cafés and restaurants, you’ll definitely fine more than five reasons to visit Tai O. Triple […]

Growing up in Perth, Australia, Shane Osborn fell in love with being in the kitchen by tagging along on his mum’s catering jobs. After quitting school at 15, Osborn trained under some of the best chefs in Perth before embarking on an international career that took him to London and Sweden — and earned him […]

Matcha has been a popular ingredient for a while now. The grass-colored powder is a staple in Japanese tea ceremonies, but has now found its way into the mainstream. Derived from green tea leaves, the antioxidant-rich powder’s ability to induce a calm state of alertness versus the more jittery buzz of coffee makes it a […]

Hidden Gems: Experience the full range of talent Hong Kong’s indie music scene has to offer at music festival The Week Hong Kong 2019. Each evening of the seven-night event is dedicated to a different genre, from blues and world music to metal and alt rock. The event kicks off with a showcase of some of […]

Pen & Paper: As big art names from around the world make a splash at art fairs across the city during Art Month, IllusfairHK turns its attention to the illustrative artists of Hong Kong — over 80 of them, in fact. Explore the festival booths and talk to the artists about their work, or join one […]

The Beauty of Ink: Chinese artist Lui Shou-kwan is well known for his ink paintings that combine the traditions of the medium with elements from Western art. With its Loud Shou-kwan Centenary, Alisan Fine Arts is putting on an exhibition that looks back on the entirety of his career, showcasing 22 paintings created from 1957-75 — […]

Shine Bright: Keep abreast of all the happenings in the jewelery world at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2019, the 36th edition of the city’s premier jewelery trade fair. Peruse the pieces from more than 2,500 jewelry brands and exhibitors from across the globe, from high jewelry to antique and vintage works. When? February 28-March […]

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Setting Down Roots: Perhaps you recognize Roots from the catering concept of the same name or its successful pop-up with incubator Taste Kitchen at PMQ last year. The purveyor of Cantonese classics done up in fine French style has since found a permanent home. Look & Feel: The chic yet casual space features pared back, exposed concrete […]

Afternoon Tea Forever: The Peninsula is stepping up its game with the launch of the all-new “Bulgari Fiorever & The Peninsula” afternoon tea. A collaboration with renowned Italian jewelers Bulgari and its stunning Fiorever collection, the luxe tea is a tasty treat of sweets, savouries, shopping privileges at the onsite Bulgari boutique, and a special little […]

What is it? The Mills officially opened in December 2018 as a landmark revitalization project under the Nan Fun Group, with Vanessa Cheung as its founder Its vision is to become a business incubator, experiential retail destination, and a non-profit cultural institution. The Mills were once home to a hotbed of industry during the manufacturing […]

For some, glasses are nothing more than a filter on Snapchat or an accessory for a sunny day at the beach. For others, it’s a full-time commitment which leads to a very poor day when left behind. Here are 10 gifs you’ll only understand if you’re the latter: Summers are foggy via GIPHY Stepping out […]