An elevator convo with Tracy Wong. See here for more from our Next Up series. What do you do? I’m a freelance lifestyle photographer and the co-founder of jewelry brand TRACE. Our mission is to refresh the image of jade jewelry with modern, elegant designs. How does your business work? TRACE is mainly an e-commerce jewelry […]

The future is here, and it’s meat-free. At the end of last month, California-based start-up Impossible Foods made its international launch — right here in Hong Kong. Backed by investors such as Li Ka-shing and Bill Gates, Impossible Foods creates plant-based meat alternatives. While plenty of other veggie patties and meat substitutes exist, none of […]

Aside from being a breezy, scenic walk through nature, the 5km Tai Tam Waterworks Heritage Trail is also home to a piece of history. 21 pieces of history, in fact. Aqueducts, bridges, arches, and dams are just a few of the 21 parts of this pre-World War II water supply system which have been declared […]

Summer Fun: If you’ve ever been curious about Maggie & Rose Beach Club, here’s your chance to find out what they’re all about. The private members’ club is offering special one- or two-month memberships that you can take advantage of any time during July and August. These memberships include the full extent of Maggie & Rose […]

From our Spotlight series.  What’s it called? H Queen’s What’s it all about? The latest addition to Central’s ever-expanding arts scene isn’t a single gallery, but an entire building. H Queen’s is a 24-storey glass tower that’ll be home to a select few upscale lifestyle and dining options, but the bulk of its square footage is reserved for […]

Shibuya Cool: Late-night, modern izakaya Fukuro opens on too-cool-for-school Elgin Street, serving up innovative Japanese dishes and marking Black Sheep Restaurants’ 18th establishment in the city. Look & Feel: Designed by creative agency A Touch of Substance, who’re also behind standout interiors such as Bibo and The Fleming, the pared-back Fukuro presents a cool, updated spin on […]

From our Hot Seat series.  Stephanie Kelly is the fair director of the Hong Kong edition of the Affordable Art Fair, an annual art event where thousands of paintings, sculptures, prints, and photos are put on show at affordable prices. A Little Background Originally from New Zealand, Kelly lived in London and Singapore before landing in […]

An elevator convo with Joel Cheung. See here for more from our Next Up series. What do you do? As the co-founder of Smooth Ride, I find myself — as many entrepreneurs do — wearing multiple hats. I work mainly in the operations, marketing, admin and business development sides of the business. How does your business […]

At The Loop HK, we love a bit of culture, so we’ve paired up with the Italian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to give our readers the chance to win tickets to the Italian Market 2018! Here’s the scoop: La Vita e Bella: Back for its 6th year, the Italian Market is a celebration of everything […]

Cheers! Enjoy some of the best beers by independent breweries from Beijing, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and the USA at Hong Kong’s first invitational beer festival, hosted by local label Young Master Ales. The weekend is organized into four sessions: hoppy, sour, low- and high-alcohol, and freestyle, where the breweries will introduce some truly unique tipples. […]

Carnivore’s Heaven: This Lan Kwai Fong mainstay is all about its slow-roasted USDA prime rib, but it also offers up an array of all-American entrees and sides. Look & Feel: Unlike what you might expect from a steakhouse, Westwood Carvery is chic and contemporary rather than rustic and hearty, making the most of the comparatively small space […]

In spite of its name, and its status as one of Hong Kong’s pieces of intangible cultural heritage, Cantonese opera actually originated from northern parts of China, making its way to Guangdong in the 13th century — mostly thanks to the Song people who fled Hangzhou when it was invaded by the Mongol army. Some […]