https://www.scmp.com/rss/323275/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Why did you open a branch of Grom in Hong Kong? Federico Grom: “We came here for the first time in 2009 with the dream of opening in Hong Kong. It’s a city we love, and we think it’s a perfect first window for this part of Asia. We dreamed of opening a store in the IFC. We are a little picky, Guido and I, we look for the best location, the best mall, the best partner. In this case, we found the best partner, Bite Limited, and a great location. From this first store, there will be many others,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/2022629/all-about-grom-italian-gelato-chain-now-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/food-drink/article/2022629/all-about-grom-italian-gelato-chain-now-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Sep 2016 09:00:15 +0000 Hong Kong’s worst natural disaster occurred 110 years ago today, when a typhoon and tsunami killed 10,000 people. On September 19, 1906, the South China Morning Post reported the “immense destruction” and “terrible loss of life” wreaked by the storm on an unprepared population. The absence of any warning from meteorological experts in Manila remains controversial. Bracing for worse to come: city’s typhoon defences need to evolve, experts say The Hong Kong Observatory was reportedly unaware of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/2019688/how-disaster-struck-hong-kong-110-years-ago?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/2019688/how-disaster-struck-hong-kong-110-years-ago?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Sep 2016 22:00:45 +0000 On your next shopping spree in Central, ditch the air-conditioned paradise that is The Landmark and take a sharp right turn into the lanes across the road from Zara. Wander past the endless stands of watches, jewellery and handbags on Li Yuen Street and you will find yourself at the entrance of a chaotic shop stuffed from floor to ceiling with authentic vintage clothing. The boutique sells clothes imported from Japan and Europe, donated items and factory rejects from China. Downstairs, deals... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2017069/hong-kongs-best-kept-secrets-thrift-shop-me-and-george-li?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2017069/hong-kongs-best-kept-secrets-thrift-shop-me-and-george-li?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0000