Eating Out
'To me, Southern Californian cuisine conjures up these words: hearty, comfort, fresh, fusion and diversity,' says Siew Hui Lim, of Hui Designs. 'We wanted to create an ambiance that matches these words.' It's a simple and honest approach...
Eating Out
Hell fire. Potato Head is my kinda place. But what kinda place is Potato Head? Does the great potato headed one even know? Founded in Bali, the concept is — it seems — to chuck a load of really great things under one roof, light up the fuse, run...
Eating Out
Cinematic. That's the overarching theme here in Hong Kong, where you can now do your Thai groceries at one of the city's most glam shopping centres. Or not. Put together by NC Design & Architecture Ltd (NCDA), this 1960s Thai grocery shop...
Eating Out
Located in Hong Kong's Southern District, Repulse Bay is oddly-named for it is not in the least repulsive. The origins of its contrary name are often disputed, never settled, plenty of old tales about pirates, and merchants, and naval...
Eating Out
I'm not entirely abreast of cultural conventions in Hong Kong, but if someone asked me out to this new Causeway Bay restaurant, they might be in for a slap. Tom Aikens should know better. The reputed British chef, who trained alongside Pierre...
Hotels
“Are you sure this is the place?” If you hadn't seen the exterior of Tuve before arriving, you might be tempted to ask the taxi driver if they had taken a wrong turn, such is the purposely understated look of the entrance to this hotel near...
Eating Out
Mr and Mrs Fox, of the Hong Kong Foxes, certainly keep a lovely den. Their place is a three-storey restaurant nestled in a corner of the new Taikoo Place Apartments in Quarry Bay. Each level offers something a bit different for up to 250...
Eating Out
Gentrification is a modern development which divides opinion, but it's happening everywhere, so the question should perhaps not be “if” but “how” it happens. The issue is particularly key in developing Asian cities, where traditional...
Eating Out
Hong Kong is a buzzing place with loads going for it, but a rosy-cheeked glow of pastoral tranquillity is not among its charms - except at Hokkaido Dairy Farm. This place is a breath of fresh air in the heart of the city courtesy of Joey Ho Design,...
Bars & Nightlife
I don't mind telling you that I'm a sucker for secret passages of the sort revealed by pulling the correct book off a library shelf, or twisting the reading lamp a quarter turn to the left, so this place in the antique district of Hong Kong is right...
Eating Out
The ever-cosmopolitan Hong Kong has a stylish new restaurant dedicated to Basque cuisine following the fine efforts of WANG design agency. The venue on Aberdeen Street, formerly the district's Police Married Quarters, is divided into two distinct...
Eating Out
Not being well-versed in the traditions of colonial Hong Kong, when I saw this restaurant was located in the territory's former Junior Police Call Clubhouse, I assumed it was once a social club for the constables of the force to blow off steam...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
Dispatches
Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
Dispatches
There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
Dispatches
Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...