Entries by Gemma Shaw

Father’s Day experiences & gifts in Hong Kong in 2024

Dads & Sprouts Workshop with Bimbo Concept Bimbo Concept is offering a unique opportunity for parents and children to explore their creativity together through interactive “Dads & Sprouts” planting workshops. Kids will have the chance to personalise their own planter pot, choose their favourite plants, and create Father’s Day cards. This workshop is recommended for […]

The evolution of wellness: RAKxa Integrative Wellness leads the way

Arriving at RAXka Integrative Wellness, it quickly becomes apparent that this isn’t your average wellness retreat.  Situated in Bangkok’s “green lung”, just 45 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport, this luxurious establishment emerged amidst the pandemic and has swiftly positioned itself as the most sought-after destination in the region for wellness and rejuvenation.  Asia is renowned globally […]

The best birthday cakes and cake shops in Hong Kong

Whether for a birthday or special celebration, we all love a gorgeous, delicious cake now and then. We’ve rounded up the crème de la creme of places to get the tastiest cakes in the city; you can thank us later… Vive Cake Boutique  Founded in 2014 by Vivien Lau, Vive Cake Boutique is a renowned […]

Where to eat and drink in May

The Aubrey After Dark at Mandarin Oriental “The Aubrey After Dark” is a thrilling new series of late-night sessions that pay tribute to Hong Kong’s iconic nightlife scene, which emerged alongside the opening of The Mandarin in 1963.  Starting from May 24, these sessions will take place every Friday from 10pm until late at The […]

Quiet luxury redefined: The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza

Tokyo’s upscale Ginza shopping district just became even more stylish with the opening of one of the city’s hottest new hotels, The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza.  Why go? In the upscale district of Ginza, The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza opened a few months ago and is fast emerging as one of Tokyo’s most sought-after addresses. A collaboration […]

Six unique ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Hong Kong

Flower Crown Workshop Bimbo Concept Children’s Residency Join the team at Bimbo Concept for a delightful Flower Crown Workshop where parents and children can bond while crafting unique floral headpieces. This hands-on class, held at the beautiful Bimbo Concept Children’s Residency, offers an excellent opportunity to create lasting memories and explore your artistic talents. Indulge […]

From aspiring to acclaimed: Michelin starred chefs’ journey to success

Rén is a Hong Kong-based social enterprise that supports underprivileged youth through food-related initiatives. Founded last year by Jo Soo Tang, Rén has established partnerships with renowned chefs in the city to help young individuals gain work experience and secure employment opportunities in various restaurants.  To mark Rén’s first anniversary later this month, Jo Soo […]

Where to eat and drink in April

Unveiling LEELA’s weekend lunch menu Chef Manav Tuli has introduced an enticing selection of weekend-only speciality dishes and drinks packages at his popular Indian restaurant LEELA. Weekend diners can enjoy exclusive new dishes such as Tandoori Chicken Leg Musallam ($388), stuffed with aged basmati rice, chicken meat, and sausage; Southern Indian Chettinadu Prawns Dosa ($228); […]

What’s new in Hong Kong this season

Diptyque collaborates with Café Verlet Diptyque has launched a limited-time collaboration with Café Verlet, the oldest Parisian coffee company still in operation.  The collaboration sees four exquisite gourmet additions to Diptyque’s Classic Candle collection: Biscuit (Biscuit), Café (Coffee), Chantilly (Whipped Cream) and Fruit Confits (Candied Fruits) available to shop at Hong Kong stores and online […]

How executive coaching can help achieve better work-life balance

An executive coach helps higher management, such as CEOs, lead more effectively, balanced, and healthy. Here, banker-turned-executive coach, author, and bibliotherapist Bhakti Mathur explains her career transition and addresses some of the issues related to work-life balance in Hong Kong.  What does your work involve?  I partner with middle- to senior-level executives in banks and […]

The best new spa treatments in Hong Kong this Spring 

Transformative Bodywork with Richard Girolami Experience the power of transformative bodywork with Richard Girolami with Resident Healer at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong from April 14-27.  Richard effectively combines a modern, science-informed understanding of the human body with the energetic perspective of flowing life force from traditional Chinese medicine. Sessions incorporate various […]