Eating Out
In many Asian cultures, the solstice marks a moment of gathering, a seasonal pause shaped by food and ritual. In Hong Kong’s Central district, Snøhetta translates that idea into space with Solstice Culinary Space, a new 340 square metre...
Hotels
A concept hotel that cultivates cultural exchange and community formation, Hong Kong's Townplace West Kowloon belongs to a generation of hotels that develops this exchange through a communal sense of belonging, social dynamics and inspiring design....
Eating Out
A tech-savvy, self-serve food court located in one of the best planned business hubs in Hong Kong, Taikoo Place, KIN Food Halls is set over 18,000 square feet and segmented into kitchens, bars, dining areas and the food hall itself. Designed by...
Eating Out
Paying homage to Mother Nature and the tapioca drinks they serve, Mother Pearl is a sustainable alternative to the universally treasured bubble tea drink, made using locally sourced ingredients and executed with modern, plant-based techniques....
Lifestyle
With sweeping views over Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak, Soho House Hong Kong is set within a 28-storey skyscraper in down-to-earth Sheung Wan and boasts some epic features including a gym set over three floors; ample spaces...
Eating Out
A collaboration between one of the world's best chef's and The Lo & Behold Group, Louise is a tribute to the simple joys of honest cooking and familial love, chef Julien Royer—of two Michelin-starred Singapore restaurant Odette, currently ranked...
Eating Out
A play on words (suggesting to have a 'mean bowl of noodles' with 'mean' also sounding phonetically like noodles in Chinese), Sheung Wan restaurant Mean Noodles combines co-founders and designers Caroline Chou and Kevin Lim's love of bold...
Eating Out
In a departure from the light and airy designs created at Little Cove Espresso and NOC Coffee Co., Hong Kong-based design agency Studio Adjective have opted for a selection of raw construction materials and darker, richer hues at Yú Teahouse; in a...
Eating Out
Hong Kong third wave coffee shop, Little Cove Espresso, is "taking care of the good people of Sai Kung, one cup at a time"—their passion for specialty coffee and Mediterranean-inspired food earning them some tasty accolades from those who happen...
Eating Out
Hiding behind shuttered doors on Hong Kong’s Aberdeen Street, Happy Paradise is an Aladdin’s Cave of dizzying neon and euphoric high-times; a restaurant-bar that serves up what chef-founder May Chow calls 'innovative Neo-Chinese cuisine' and...
Eating Out
Located within Hong Kong’s urban boutique hotel The Fleming, Osteria Marzia is an intimate 50 cover bistro-style bar and restaurant inspired by the colours of the Mediterranean and flavours of southern Italy. A nautical theme ensues...
Hotels
Located in Wan Chai, the heart of Hong Kong’s nightlife district, The Fleming is a hotel that combines an urban edge with all the comforts you need to make it a home-from-home when visiting the Pearl of the Orient. A seriously sleek...
City Notes
Salon Volta is a new barbershop in Laval, Quebec, that rethinks the familiar codes of grooming through a concept centred on craft and community. Moving away from the traditional model, the project positions itself as a space where barbering unfolds...
City Notes
Interior design studio and creative consultancy Ste Marie has completed Olia Ristorante and Mimi Bar, a pair of hospitality venues conceived as a day-to-night sequence at the base of new residential tower Citizen on Jasper. Commissioned by Corso 32...
City Notes
On a private estate in central Ukraine, YOD Group has reimagined the traditional mazanka — the archetypal rural home — for the contemporary era. These 50 square metre guesthouses reinterpret the vernacular, translating thick whitewashed walls...
City Notes
Situated at the edge of Montmartre, where Pigalle’s energy meets Parisian rooftops, Hôtel Rochechouart is a 1929 Art Deco landmark given a contemporary pulse. Design duo Festen has restored the building’s historic details while threading a...
Dispatches
Planning transport for a small group often comes with its own set of challenges. From coordinating multiple cars to dealing with parking and navigation, even a simple trip can become stressful. Whether you are organising a corporate outing, a family...
Dispatches
Aesthetic treatments are no longer a niche conversation. From injectables to advanced skincare and laser technology, more people are exploring ways to maintain their appearance and improve skin quality. In a city like London, where access to...
Dispatches
Most families don’t begin with a grand financial plan. It’s usually smaller than that. A random conversation on the couch. Someone asking, “Hey, are we actually saving enough?” And then… silence for a second. Because no one really knows...
Dispatches
Scheduling problems rarely show up all at once. It starts with one double-booking. One technician running late. One patient showing up for the wrong time slot. Somebody shrugs, fixes it, moves on. No big scene. At least not yet. Then it keeps...