Entries by Gemma Shaw

Where to eat & drink in March 2024

Black Sheep to unveil Prince and the Peacock  Black Sheep is preparing to usher in Phase Two of its revival of Tai Kwun’s Central Magistracy with the unveiling of Prince and the Peacock, a 60-seat Indian restaurant and private dining space designed by Joyce Wang.  With a firm hold on the city’s best Indian food, […]

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi

Jean-Michel Gathy is having a moment. The go-to name for innovative and forward-thinking designs in luxury hospitality has at least four upcoming luxury hotel openings in the year ahead. And if the Gathy-designed Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, which recently opened, is anything to go by, we’re expecting huge things.  Let’s get to it. […]

Where to eat and drink in February 

Sunday Sugos at Bar Leone From February 18 to March 17, Bar Leone will host a late lunch session every Sunday between 1pm and 5pm. The ‘Sunday Sugos’ menu features a rotation of classic and hearty Italian dishes starting at $88 – think meatball paninis, Bar Leone’s famed mortadella focaccia and Roman suppli’ and rigatoni […]

The best Valentine’s Day menus in Hong Kong

Mandarin Grill + Bar Also at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, indulge in a romantic set dinner at one-Michelin Star Mandarin Grill + Bar, Chef de Cuisine Matthew Reuther has crafted an exquisite five-course menu which starts at $2,488 per person with a glass of Rose champagne. Think dishes like Red Prawn – Green Apple Salad, […]

Hong Kong Living’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for 2024

The Mandarin Oriental There’s no better way to express your love than with flowers or chocolates from Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. In-house florists have created a beautiful selection of floral bouquets, from a dozen long-stem roses to the Romantic Bouquet with red rose, red hypericum, petto and salal, priced at $1,980. Meanwhile, at The Mandarin […]

These wellness resorts need to be on your radar in 2024

Hong Kong-based booking portal and publication Compare Retreats announced the winners of its annual Luxury Wellness Travel Awards, honouring the highest level of excellence in the luxury wellness travel sector. Founded by Hong Kong-based Dervla Louli, Compare Retreats is the first in its field to connect clients with wellness properties directly to help them reach […]

A tranquil oasis at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort

Arriving at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort feels like stepping into a secluded haven.A mere 30-minute drive from Da Nang International Airport, this Bill Bensley-designed resort, nestled amidst the lush hills of the Son Tra Peninsula nature reserve, stretches down to the sandy shores of the East Sea. The resort sprawls across 39 hectares and […]

Where to eat and drink in January

A star-studded affair for Chef Guillaume Galliot’s 20th Anniversary in Asia The much-celebrated Executive Chef Guillaume Galliot of Three-Michelin-starred French restaurant Caprice celebrates 20 years in Asia with a series of menus in collaboration with 26 world-renowned chefs who between them, hold more than 30 Michelin stars.  From January 17 to 20, Chef Guillaume and […]

Hotel review: Banyan Tree Samui

Banyan Tree Samui is an all-villa beachfront resort located on the slopes of Koh Samui in southern Thailand. The resort is naturally luxurious and ecologically sensitive – two defining features of the Banyan Tree brand. Opened in 2010, the brand’s Samui property is regarded as one of the most luxurious on the island and is […]

The best luxury hotels that opened in 2023

This week LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence, a members-only travel intelligence group, revealed the World’s Best New Luxury Hotels of 2023. Asia-located hotels received mentions as did Asian brands, including Raffles, Six Senses, Mandarin and The Peninsula, but while a Singapore property made it into the top 15, there was no mention of Hong Kong. […]

The best Christmas hampers and gift baskets in 2023

The Peninsula Festive Hamper The Peninsula Hong Kong Open the doors to enter the sumptuous world of The Peninsula Hong Kong with the hotel’s luxurious festive hamper, inspired by the elegant trunks from the Golden Age of Travel. The box replicates the hotel’s façade, whilst inside, multiple compartments, including rotating side doors, add glamour to […]