Entries by Gemma Shaw

Embark on a wild adventure at Bimbo Concept Children’s Residency

Family lifestyle store Bimbo Concept recently opened a Children’s Residency at Pacific Place Apartments in collaboration with The Upper House – and it’s truly magical!  The space Designed by Bimbo Concept founder Elaine So Girardi, the beautifully decorated space, filled with Bimbo Casa furniture and sustainable wooden toys, offers three unique rooms for children to […]

ESF Sports & Language rebrands as ESF Explore 

ESF Sports & Language has rebranded as ESF Explore to celebrate and reflect its expanding educational offerings.  The new brand positioning is “Inspire and Explore: Learn. Create. Grow.” To showcase that education at ESF means much more than academic achievement, ESF Explore offers a curriculum developed to nurture the whole child with a wide range […]

Summer menu at 181 Fortnum & Mason

This summer, the refined British restaurant 181 at Fortnum & Mason, K11 MUSEA serves a seasonal menu highlighting the best British cuisine. The summertime menu features new dishes such as Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes, Herb Oil, Music Bread, 30-Day Aged Beef Chuck Angolotti, Smoked Tomato Agresto with Grilled Artichokes and a classic Strawberry Mess.  Dishes can […]

181 at Fortnum & Mason 

Named in honour of Fortnum’s address in London’s Piccadilly, 181 serves refined British cuisine with favourites such as Beef Wellington, Welsh Rabbit and Black Pudding Scotch Egg.  Opened in 2019, this beautiful bar and dining room is situated above the namesake store set within Victoria Dockside’s pioneering cultural hub of K11 MUSEA offering sweeping views […]

Roganic brings back popular baking classes throughout August

One MICHELIN-starred and MICHELIN Green-starred Roganic Hong Kong is bringing back its popular baking classes for the whole of August. Led by Roganic’s award-winning team of chefs headed by Chef Ashley Salmon, the baking classes will be held three times every week, with one class on Wednesdays and two classes on Sundays. Each class will […]

Dates for your diary 

The Hoppening For beer enthusiasts Get ready for the ultimate craft beer experience in downtown Hong Kong. Over three days, The Hoppening will showcase the best local and international breweries, offering an unrivalled selection of craft beers – from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts.  At PMQ in Central, The Hoppening will feature over 60 beers, […]

Jello & Mellow Play Cafe in Quarry Bay

Recently opened in Quarry Bay, Jello & Mellow offers a playspace for children, a dedicated children’s menu and, most importantly, a space for grown-ups to relax and sip coffee.  The immersive new sanctuary for wholesome family dining and children’s play is the brainchild of VIVE founder Vivien Lau. Magical to the young at heart and […]

Coa retains title as Asia’s best bar, three years in a row 

Hong Kong hosted Asia’s 50 Best Bars for the first time on July 18. The 2023 ceremony took place at Rosewood Hong Kong, in partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, marking the event’s first live awards ceremony and full-scale gathering of the bar community since 2019.  The list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023 […]

The best staycations to book in Hong Kong this summer

Supergoop! X Sunnies Studios – Summer at The House Take in sweeping harbour or city views from your oversized limestone-clad bathtub, cool off with a Rainbow Colada at Salisterra, and enjoy exclusive pool access, complete with a complimentary House car transfer during a stay at The Upper House this summer.  Priced from $6,380 per room […]