Originally a watering hole for overworked Japanese salarymen, the izakaya is where everyone's in it together to have a good time before passing out. Just down the street from financial offices, The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental in Central has a classy interior design and a harbor backdrop with Japan-influenced jazz music playing, making it … Continue reading After-work drinks, Japan style

With its signature floral prints, Marni is the one brand you must not miss when it comes to showing the vigor and vitality of spring. Using a bright color palette, its Spring Summer 2021 collection applies a sporty style and creative director Francesco Risso's specialty in deconstructed silhouettes, though feminine tailoring adds a sexy touch. … Continue reading Burst of spring colors

Prefer to dine out rather than stay in over the long weekend? Something among Zuma's offerings will definitely fit your day. I'll never get tired of Zuma's famed free-flow brunch (from HK$1,138), which will be extended to three hours to ensure a blissful Easter celebration from April 2 to 4. Apart from an array of … Continue reading Easter eats

It's been more than a month since the last long weekend but Easter is truly a celebration time for the sheer length of the break that it brings. Traditionally Easter goodies like hot cross buns are must-haves and you can find them at Bakehouse, Feather & Bone or Marks & Spencer. Available until April 6 … Continue reading Easter surprises

A cardigan that goes with anything is a must-have item for the on and off weather of spring - especially for office ladies who frequently pop in and out of air-conditioned areas. Chic brands Maje and Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet are both pushing a cropped cardigan to the centerstage of their spring and … Continue reading Sweater weather

Hong Kong has an impressive variety of global cuisines, but of course nothing beats its own Cantonese cuisine. At the revamped Man Wah at the Mandarin Oriental in Central, a new menu allows diners to enjoy culinary gems surrounded by Chinese embroidered brass-inlaid art panels and a breathtaking view of Victoria Harbour. Guided by executive … Continue reading Hooked on classics

A pioneer of harnessing motion in art, New Zealand artist Len Lye's visionary films are precursors of psychedelia - bold, optimistic, colorful, vivid and joyous. These ideas can be found in the Dries van Noten Spring Summer 2021 collection, which explores the boundary between reality and illusion through light and shadow. The collection plays with … Continue reading Projecting with prints

The social spectacle of sizzling oil and smoking meat has been sorely missed since the suspension on dining out. But now that the restrictions have been lifted slightly, yakiniku grills are being fired up again. Soon after the government loosened social-distancing restrictions, Yakiniku Jikon at K11 Musea - an offshoot of omakase kaiseki spot Tominokoji … Continue reading Yummy yakiniku

Shiatzy Chen Tsai-hsia, a designer specializing in taking inspiration from the Orient, has become increasingly adept at incorporating Western elements into her works. Her spring/summer 2021 collection draws inspiration from legendary Chinese figure Mulan, who took her aged father's place in the army by disguising herself as a man. It expresses a contemporary woman's style … Continue reading Mulan steals a march

Whether for a brunch gathering, quick lunch or quiet relaxation after office hours a cafe is always the easiest option. In the heart of Causeway Bay, The Alp - inspired by Nagano or the "Japanese Alps" - has a lodge-style design that has a comforting vibe. Specializing in brunch, the menu features some mainstream items … Continue reading Cafe culture