For its diamond anniversary, multibrand fashion house The Swank has found itself a new address to call home. The recently opened flagship store at the Central Building in Central is decorated with wooden tables and vintage carpets, offering a luxurious and stylish space for shoppers. Apart from the well-established labels, celebrity favorites Erdem and Faith … Continue reading Swanky new store
Author: Cara Chen
Come together
Hong Kong's art scene has been dampened since the cancellation of Art Basel and Art Central in February, followed by a string of delays for other art events, such as gallery exhibitions. Fortunately, things have turned around and a new art fair is poised to reenergize the art world. Organized by the Hong Kong Art … Continue reading Come together
Manly meals for the big guy
While we have all become accustomed to dining at home, why not spoil dad this Father's Day with a thoughtful gift and a meal out? Contemporary Japanese restaurant Zuma at The Landmark in Central is offering a sophisticated twist on its classic weekend brunch (from HK$598) to treat your old man. Fathers will be greeted … Continue reading Manly meals for the big guy
Disco diva
Leonard has made its name with bold prints since its birth in 1958. For the spring/summer 2020 collection, designer Christine Phung injects the label with high-tech, sporty twists for today's active lifestyles, along with new prints inspired by the psychedelic 1970s. Drawing on the facets of a disco ball, neon pink, sparkling yellow and acidic … Continue reading Disco diva
Shining examples
For antique lovers, weathered ancient objects open a window to the past, and Liang Yi Museum, located on Hollywood Road - a well-known destination for antique hunters - is a bottomless mine. The ongoing exhibition Beneath the Surface: Chinese Inlay; Japanese Maki-e; and European Cloisonne Enamel showcases more than 200 objects crafted from two of … Continue reading Shining examples
Canto pop stars
Hong Kong is a treasure trove of Cantonese eateries, offering everything from exquisite fine-dining to down-to-earth hawker fare. Great China Club at Lai Chi Kok, which opened in 2015 as a private club, is famous for the contemporary Cantonese cuisine of award-winning chef Chan Wai-teng. Luckily for the city's gourmets, the club has rebranded itself … Continue reading Canto pop stars
Beyond borders
After nearly four months of class suspension due to the pandemic, senior secondary students went back to school from Wednesday, with lower forms to follow on June 8 and 22. But on the first day back for schools, around 2,500 cross-border students were stuck in the mainland as authorities on both sides have yet to … Continue reading Beyond borders
Claw to the top
While we may not be able to travel just yet, a fresh lobster meal is sure to bring back nostalgic memories of summer vacations. At the Michelin-starred Ming Court at the Cordis Hong Kong in Mong Kok, executive chef Li Yuet-faat is offering a five-course Lobster Gourmet Menu (HK$698) featuring premium ingredients such as Boston … Continue reading Claw to the top
Sizzling in the 80s
(This article was published at The Standard on May 29, 2020. Link not available.)
A question of timing
Once again, the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education has become the subject of public debate. A question in the history exam on May 14 set off the storm. The controversial question focused on Sino-Japanese relations in the first half of the 20th century, including during World War II. The first text was an article … Continue reading A question of timing
