Brandy

3 Feb 2012

Champagne might be the celebratory drink, whisky the gentleman's spirit and wine the connoisseur's choice, but in the world of luxury alcohol, cognac will always hold the top spot as the wealthy...

6:33AM

Cucina Rose

5 Jan 2012

Brandy and tea doesn't sound like a winning combination; it seems as unlikely as the once-trendy Scotch and green tea. But the Cucina restaurant at the Marco Polo Hongkong hotel offers a tasty...

4:38AM

Cognac

16 Dec 2007

The centre of production for the drink author Victor Hugo baptised 'the liquor of the gods', this French town is also the site of elegant Renaissance homes and a hi-tech glassmaker.

2:01PM

A call to arms

5 Oct 2007

Would you offer strangers a hug to brighten their lives? The idea, which started in Sydney, Australia three years ago, is catching on in Hong Kong, mainly among young people.

6:59AM

Best buys

5 Jan 2001

Last time I looked, Great in Pacific Place had fresh truffles - both the black and white variety. Good (or should I say great?) news, that is if you can afford them. The black truffles are $1,288...

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