Hong Kong
Sunday evening bliss – Sham Shek Tsuen
Hong Kong corners: I’m feeling all bucolic at the moment. I think it’s spending more time on Lantau with the cows that’s doing it. I’ve always been slightly reticent to reveal my favourite “secret” places in Hong Kong in case more people decide to descend, but I’ve realised that very few civilians can be bothered [...]
Island Club – replacement for Frog & Toad on Lantau?
Of course nothing could replace the Frog & Toad on Lantau, it was a unique institution. But, I am interested to see that The Island Club has now been set up in Chi Ma Wan’s Dai Long Wan village. I met the very nice Shirley Chan on a reconnaissance trip last weekend, and discovered not [...]
M1NT, Hong Kong – like it despite myself.
Despite myself, I like M1NT – I abhor Dragon-i (except for dim sum)and all these other velvet rope clubs. M1NT’s always laid back early on, with a really chilled vibe. During the week people come here to chat, so they keep the music low til 11pm and folks just get on and do their thing, [...]
The Balcony – Finally somewhere to chill in Tai O
Review Tai O is in desperate need of some cool. I love this place, it’s a travesty that after the fire the locals weren’t allowed to rebuild all their stilt-houses. Let’s all just pray to each of our gods that the Government doesn’t go ahead with its “Authentic Fishing Village” redevelopment project after the Old [...]