Veganism is growing at a fast rate, but can it ever truly become part of Hong Kong culture? Sarah Kwong finds out. From fast food chains in Italy to schools in America, cities everywhere are trying on veganism for size. Hong Kong counts among them, but it’s not as simple as just swapping fish balls for fennel. Food is synonymous with culture, history, socioeconomic … [Read more...]
Fresh Cuts February 2019
As we move into warmer (and more humid) times, here's a roundup of the latest restaurants to our mouths watering. SCONES & SKINCARE We are big fans of the Conrad’s newly-launched afternoon tea collaboration with organic skincare brand BEYORG (Beyond Organic) which combines two of our favourite things: scones & skincare. A nourishing afternoon tea set featuring a … [Read more...]
Test Drive: Vegan Meal Delivery from The Raw Circus
The Buzz: It’s already hard enough to get to the gym, let alone prep three meals a day. Hong Kong’s first raw and vegan meal delivery service, The Raw Circus, is a healthy solution to this classic health hurdle. We tested their three-day Raw Gourmet meal plan. The Food: Each day’s delivery arrives between 7 and 9am and the Gourmet Plan includes three square meals, a snack, a … [Read more...]
Fresh Cuts – January 2019
Hong Kong's Healthy and delicious dining spots to try this Winter! Sit back and relax at Little Cove Espresso We see you, Sai Kung. Little Cove Espresso is an Australian and Mediterranean-inspired café that’s practically worth the trip just for the coffee. The concept has been around for a while, but it has recently moved into a huge new digs, with plenty of space to kick … [Read more...]
How Hong Kong’s Restaurant Industry is going green
As the world wakes up to its mounting waste problems, businesses are making dramatic operational changes in order to reduce their environmental impact. Zoe Belhomme takes a closer look at how Hong Kong’s restaurant industry is leading the charge. It was in preparation for last year’s Volvo Ocean Race that local restaurant group Castelo Concepts decided to remove plastic … [Read more...]