Cold beverages, ice cream, and fruit are essential parts of summer, with fruits being the healthier option among the three and an easy centerpiece for the dining table. At Cobo House in K11 Musea, chef duo Devon Hou and Ray Choi have made pomology (fruits) the theme of their The Knife and Spoon Chapter Five … Continue reading Juice up your summer

Spanish cuisine is all about simplicity; it is believed that if you use fresh ingredients, you do not need much more. Seafood is a big part of this belief. La Rambla by Catalunya, in IFC mall, has launched a new a la carte menu featuring marine treasures as well as two Taste of Barcelona tasting … Continue reading Simply Spanish

Expensive jewelry is gaining traction with the younger generation, who are willing to splurge just to sport something their idols have been seen wearing. French brand Didier Dubot's 2021 La Moire silver collection captures the beauty found in a woman's strength. But the fluid and bold design makes the whole collection - containing earrings, bracelets … Continue reading Stars all aglitter

Proponents have said that eating a plant-based diet for just one day a week is enough to bring about changes in yourself and your surroundings. The sustainable lifestyle is a bonus. According to the 2010 Census of Marine Life, 90 percent of large fish have disappeared from the oceans, and 73 percent of global seafood … Continue reading Can’t believe it’s not meat

Dining at Tokio Joe is an experience unlike that in any other sushi restaurant - especially after the 26-year-old eatery finishing its revamping. Inspired by Japan in the 1950s and 60s and Ken Eto, also known as Tokyo Joe, a mobster who ran gambling operations for a crime syndicate, the restaurant's vibe is a little … Continue reading Married to the mob

Come summertime, beaches turn into runways of sorts. Drawing attention this season are special capsule collections and colorful prints. Jimmy Choo has moved away from footwear to launch its first swimwear capsule collection containing one-piece swimsuits and bikinis, as well as accessories such as tote bags, beach towels, flats and hats. Crafted entirely from sustainable … Continue reading Bay watch

Covid-19 might have dealt a blow to luxury brands, but it has also created a market for comfortable and affordable clothes as people spend more time at home. This is the perfect demographic for Aerie by American Eagle, enabling the brand to open a flagship store in Central. An offshoot of the American retailer, the … Continue reading Light and airy

Many Chinese Malaysians and Singaporeans blend in easily in Hong Kong, given their ability to speak Cantonese or Putonghua. One thing that unites the people from the two countries on the Straits of Malacca is the love of local food - something that is hard to get as the lockdown has prohibited travel. Luckily, Hongkongers … Continue reading Straits talking

Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet's summer collection will make you feel like you're walking on sunshine. Inspired by bohemian styles with a dash of tropical influences from Tulum, the collection mixes hippie prints and florals for a wardrobe that's bursting with summer bonhomie. Bohemian staples in the form of ikat prints, tie-dye and stripes … Continue reading Here comes the sun

After a dry spell for bars of over half a year, we are now witnessing a reinvigorated scene. Boticario was hit with the bar ban just one week after its soft opening in November, but it has finally opened its doors at the Tsim Sha Tsui East harbourfront. Based on the early farmacias of pre-war … Continue reading Pick your poison