https://www.scmp.com/rss/323621/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Christmas, a time of giving, gathering and joy, right? Not, sadly, for everyone – a recent YouGov survey found that 26 per cent of those polled said Christmas made their mental health worse. So at a time when the masses are eating, drinking and merrymaking, what’s causing concern for so many? “We are expected to be excited about Christmas, socialise more and have family dinners – and the complicated mission of getting the right gifts. It’s not surprising that Christmas can be a time of dread for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3203565/how-manage-stress-and-your-mental-health-christmas-cooking-festive-dinner-shopping-gifts-and-going?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3203565/how-manage-stress-and-your-mental-health-christmas-cooking-festive-dinner-shopping-gifts-and-going?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:15 +0000 Life in Hong Kong can be hectic at the best of times, with most of us running a mile a minute without time for pause. But as the year draws to a close and offers moments for reflection, it can be a good opportunity to set some time aside to give back to those in need. There are always those less fortunate than ourselves, and the city is home to a host of charities in need of volunteers. So whether you’re looking to get your hands dirty, get out and active or even to learn a new skill, there’s a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202678/5-hong-kong-charities-still-need-volunteers-christmas-teaching-domestic-workers-and-collecting-food?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202678/5-hong-kong-charities-still-need-volunteers-christmas-teaching-domestic-workers-and-collecting-food?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:00:12 +0000 All we want for Christmas is booze as bars and restaurants are finally back in full swing for this holiday season. Whether you’re looking to partake in festive tipples at some of Hong Kong’s world-class watering holes, or looking to stay in but still enjoy top-shelf mixology to go, we’ve got you covered as bartenders mix up seasonal specials and put personal twists on time-honoured classics. 1. The Daily Tot The Daily Tot is reprising past favourites and debuting new merry tipples. This year’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202659/7-best-bars-and-caterers-christmas-cocktails-hong-kong-rosewoods-darksides-mulled-wine-remy-martin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202659/7-best-bars-and-caterers-christmas-cocktails-hong-kong-rosewoods-darksides-mulled-wine-remy-martin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Dec 2022 05:00:13 +0000 ‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! To take the stress out of holiday entertaining, whether it’s for a party in the lead-up to Christmas or a full spread on the big day, we’ve put together a list of festive catering options in Hong Kong so you can kick back and enjoy your time with family and friends worry-free. 1. Gingers Dazzle your guests by having Gingers cater a drinks party, buffet or sit-down dinner, with or without a chef. For a drinks party accompanied by a chef, you can choose... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202661/where-order-christmas-catering-hong-kong-7-festive-feasts-ritz-carltons-turkey-and-four-seasons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202661/where-order-christmas-catering-hong-kong-7-festive-feasts-ritz-carltons-turkey-and-four-seasons?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Dec 2022 02:00:18 +0000 It has been a veritable roller coaster, with peaks and troughs for us all, but whether you’re looking to celebrate a year well spent or setting your sights on a better one ahead, one thing is for sure: everyone is ready for a party. And while we’re ready to party hard, these Hong Kong wine and dine institutions are on hand to give 2022 a send-off to remember. 1. Aqua With its sights firmly fixed on a brighter year ahead, Aqua’s Welcome to the Future New Year’s Eve party begins with a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202660/sip-sip-hooray-where-celebrate-new-year-hong-kong-6-best-places-book-rosewoods-michelin-starred?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202660/sip-sip-hooray-where-celebrate-new-year-hong-kong-6-best-places-book-rosewoods-michelin-starred?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:00:09 +0000 Amanda Sheppard Amanda Sheppard With the nights getting longer, the temperature dropping, and red and green adornments found around seemingly every corner, it can only mean one thing – Christmas is roaring to life in Hong Kong … and invading our public spaces. The lights, tinsel and festive garb are in full swing across the city’s shopping malls. Here’s our pick of glittering installations to check out – all currently on display and in place throughout the entire month of December. 1. Mrs Claus Bakery at Landmark Santa isn’t... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202559/where-see-christmas-decorations-hong-kong-8-best-festive-mall-displays-cantopop-star-serrinis-times?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202559/where-see-christmas-decorations-hong-kong-8-best-festive-mall-displays-cantopop-star-serrinis-times?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:00:11 +0000 With Christmas just around the corner, it’s high time to get your shopping list in order, and get ready to spread some joy to all the loved ones in your world. Get ahead of the crowd and make it an enjoyable one for you and your family by visiting these festive markets that are cropping up across Hong Kong. 1. Christmas Gift and Lifestyle Fair Hong Kong 2022 by Prestige Fairs When and where: Conrad Hotel, December 5 Prestige Fairs has been hosting this event for over 20 years and it is the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202495/5-best-christmas-markets-visit-hong-kong-discovery-bays-handicrafts-and-conrad-hong-kong-murray-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202495/5-best-christmas-markets-visit-hong-kong-discovery-bays-handicrafts-and-conrad-hong-kong-murray-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:30:23 +0000 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – or it might if the temperature decides to drop another 10 degrees – and after the year we’ve had, we owe it to ourselves to thoroughly enjoy the festive season. If you’ve been put in charge of booking the Christmas meal for your friends, family or colleagues, here are the best blowout menus in town. 1. The Bayside The Bayside is offering two festive Mediterranean menus – a seven-course Christmas Deluxe Dinner Menu (HK$458) and an eight-course... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202261/15-best-christmas-dinner-menus-hong-kong-2022-classic-turkey-rosewood-or-beef-wellington-jw-marriott?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202261/15-best-christmas-dinner-menus-hong-kong-2022-classic-turkey-rosewood-or-beef-wellington-jw-marriott?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:00:11 +0000 This year’s winter events leave culture vultures spoiled for choice – from Disneyland to immersive productions and an outdoor cinema, here’s where to go and get in the joyous spirit. 1. The Nutcracker When: December 16-31 Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre How much: HK$180 to HK$1,200 A stalwart of festive performances in Hong Kong (and everywhere else) The Nutcracker returns this year with quintessential nods to its host city – think waltzing Bauhinia flowers, a bamboo forest and the like. This... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3201855/11-festive-hong-kong-events-christmas-2022-hong-kong-disneylands-greatest-show-and-longines-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3201855/11-festive-hong-kong-events-christmas-2022-hong-kong-disneylands-greatest-show-and-longines-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:24 +0000 The Christmas and New Year holiday season is a taxing time for some people. This year, many will feel extra stressed, with the option to visit family abroad not viable, partly due to Hong Kong’s strict quarantine policy when returning. To help, we reached out to five wellness experts to learn about key triggers, symptoms, and advice for alleviating stress. “We have already seen many clients who are seeking anxiety and stress support induced by travel restrictions and not knowing when they can... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159248/how-beat-holiday-stress-and-anxiety-hong-kong-breathing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159248/how-beat-holiday-stress-and-anxiety-hong-kong-breathing?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Dec 2021 02:00:14 +0000 Whether you prefer to have a chill New Year’s Eve, party your way into 2022 or just leisurely brunch on the first day of the year, we’ve got you covered. Popinjays Welcome 2022 on the wonderful open terrace at Popinjays. For HK$1,588 (US$200), indulge in a five-course meal with dishes such as lobster and chestnut velouté, seared Atlantic sea bass and Wagyu beef with celeriac and wild mushrooms. Stay on or stop by for the countdown party with live DJ performances from 8pm onwards, priced at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159181/where-celebrate-new-years-eve-hong-kong-10-parties-ring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159181/where-celebrate-new-years-eve-hong-kong-10-parties-ring?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:40:50 +0000 With coronavirus and social distancing still ongoing concerns, entertaining at home has become a common practice – even in Hong Kong where space comes at a premium. And now the year’s most prominent entertaining season is just around the corner. If you really try, the holiday season can stretch from American Thanksgiving (at the end of November) right through Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, to Lunar New Year at the beginning of February. That’s a lot of entertaining. Standing tall among those is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158597/how-decorate-small-home-christmas-hong-kong-deck-halls-eco?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158597/how-decorate-small-home-christmas-hong-kong-deck-halls-eco?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:00:14 +0000 December is the most wonderful time of the year for bars in Hong Kong. Okay, Rugby Sevens week might be even better for the tills but the festive period is still a time when people are looking to celebrate if not Christmas then the new year. From company end-of-year parties to celebratory tipples on December 31, there are plenty of excuses this month for visiting some of the city’s lauded bars. The last 12 months were something of a banner year for Hong Kong after hours scene. Not only did the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158310/hong-kongs-best-christmas-cocktails-warm-your-spirits-daily?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158310/hong-kongs-best-christmas-cocktails-warm-your-spirits-daily?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:35:08 +0000 “What are we having for dinner?” This question is a hundred times more important when Christmas comes about. Whether you want to celebrate Christmas Day with a lunch or dinner or the night before, the city is overflowing with options. We break down the offerings by different eateries to make the choice easier for you. Café Renaissance Kick-off your celebration of the Yuletide season with a plethora of seafood at the Christmas buffet (HK$658 for lunch, HK$828 for dinner) at Café Renaissance.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158166/hong-kongs-best-christmas-dinner-deals-2021-roast-turkey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158166/hong-kongs-best-christmas-dinner-deals-2021-roast-turkey?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:35:28 +0000 We all know that Christmas is the time to go big on treating yourself and others, and making your home the cosiest it can be. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kendall (@kendalljenner) We’ve already spied Kendall Jenner’s enormous glittering hallway Christmas tree, Christmas cupcakes and fireplace-ready stockings on Instagram, while influencer Aimee Song showed off some gorgeous Louis Vuitton tree ornaments. Conclusion? It’s time to up... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3114659/gourmet-christmas-gift-ideas-stylish-fortnum-mason-picnic-bag-illy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3114659/gourmet-christmas-gift-ideas-stylish-fortnum-mason-picnic-bag-illy?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Dec 2020 06:00:18 +0000 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – especially when you scroll through social media feeds and see plenty of holiday mood posts, like the world’s highest-paid Instagram celebrity Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock getting into the Christmas spirit with a glass of Teremana Tequila. View this post on Instagram A post shared by therock (@therock) And at this time of the year, it also comes down to the hardest but most enjoyable question of what gifts to get... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3114656/14-luxury-christmas-gift-ideas-him-star-wars-x-swarovski?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3114656/14-luxury-christmas-gift-ideas-him-star-wars-x-swarovski?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:23 +0000 You know Christmas is just around the corner when you see the Queen of England and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton dressed in Christmas colours. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@kensingtonroyal) And if you’re still trying to decide what gifts to get for the queens and princesses among your loved ones – your mother, wife, sisters or daughters – check out this STYLE-curated list. We know gift shopping can be... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3114559/luxury-christmas-gift-ideas-her-hermes-chloe-kate-spade-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3114559/luxury-christmas-gift-ideas-her-hermes-chloe-kate-spade-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Dec 2020 01:00:22 +0000 If her million-dollar-a-post social media feed is anything to go by, Kylie Jenner might just be the queen of Christmas. Not only has she launched a limited edition Kylie x Grinch make-up collection in time for the season, but her Instagram shows her baking festive cupcakes with baby daughter Stormi, wearing matching outfits and boasting one of the biggest Christmas trees we’ve ever seen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kylie... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3114444/fancy-kids-christmas-gift-ideas-good-enough-kylie-jenner-dior?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3114444/fancy-kids-christmas-gift-ideas-good-enough-kylie-jenner-dior?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Dec 2020 03:57:52 +0000 Christmas is the time to give gifts showing your love and appreciation to those around you. And out of the different types of gifts you can give, beauty-related products are among the most personal. So here are STYLE’s hand-picked list of luxury products that make ideal presents. 5 skincare hacks to keep your face healthy and hydrated this winter Guerlain Guerlain’s skincare masterpiece – and a famously expensive one at that – is Orchidée Impériale Black Cream, renowned for its anti-ageing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3114003/christmas-beauty-gift-ideas-luxury-cosmetics-christian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3114003/christmas-beauty-gift-ideas-luxury-cosmetics-christian?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:00:09 +0000 Christmas is just around the corner but there’s not many Christmas vibes around thanks to the need for social distancing and other pandemic measures. What we can do to raise some excitement is to make our homes as Christmassy as possible – and that includes preparing gifts for loved ones to spread the joy. Here’s some ideas for striking accessories to instantly brighten up your family’s holidays. Why do the British royal family give each other cheap, tacky Christmas presents? Tiffany & Co. Get... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3113849/hong-kong-christmas-gifts-cartier-swarovski-tiffany-co-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3113849/hong-kong-christmas-gifts-cartier-swarovski-tiffany-co-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:00:08 +0000 Christmas might look a little different in a world changed by Covid-19, but that doesn’t mean the holidays can’t be just as magical as they were before. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s chefs are busy preparing this season’s feasts and even the most traditional dishes are being reframed and updated for changing times and cultures. STYLE Edit: explore K11 Musea’s exciting new festive pop-up Ray Choi and Devon Hou at Cobo House Cobo House’s dynamic chef duo Ray Choi and Devon Hou are typical modern... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3113613/what-makes-traditional-christmas-dinner-depends-where-youre?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3113613/what-makes-traditional-christmas-dinner-depends-where-youre?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:00:24 +0000 As the year draws to a close, many of us are taking extra care when getting ready for the holidays. After months of working from home, we have become acutely aware of our surroundings and how interiors can affect – and inspire – our well-being. The trends this festive season continue to focus on the home as a place that needs to wear different hats for different occasions. The common denominator is responsible consumption – and that means investing in cherished pieces that spark joy while adding... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3113612/year-covid-19-taught-us-what-really-matters-thats-why?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3113612/year-covid-19-taught-us-what-really-matters-thats-why?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:06 +0000 Christmas feasting is just the beginning – Hong Kong’s finest restaurants are also stepping up their New Year’s Eve celebrations with sumptuous menus and spreads. Or hopefully they will be, as the pandemic’s fourth wave grips the city. All listings were correct at the time of writing, but please call ahead, check the latest social distancing restrictions – and wear a mask. 208 Duecento Otto Ring in the New Year celebrations at popular Italian hang-out 208 Duecento Otto, which has just been... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3113569/hong-kongs-23-top-new-years-eve-dining-deals-celebrate-end?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3113569/hong-kongs-23-top-new-years-eve-dining-deals-celebrate-end?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:00:14 +0000 Christmas is the best time of year to splurge on a loved one or yourself, and there is no better way to do that than a rejuvenating spa treatment. Whether you want to rehydrate tired skin or simply de-stress, Hong Kong’s spas have a treatment that’ll prepare you for the holiday festivities. From glow and sparkle to indulgent pampering and hi-tech devices, these six establishments are offering a variety of enticing options this season. Travel ban? Our editor still got to see the Northern Lights... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112893/forget-your-covid-19-worries-these-christmas-festive-spa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112893/forget-your-covid-19-worries-these-christmas-festive-spa?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:00:16 +0000 Visiting the Christmas display at a favourite shopping mall should be part of any Hongkonger’s festive calendar. Not only do these malls pull out all the stops with their trees hung with bright baubles and twinkling tinsel, but they also offer many programmes, events and special offers that often run into the new year. In addition to a dramatic tinsel tree transformation of the Opera Theatre at K11 Musea this Christmas, a “Santa Muse Parade” is also planned. The parade will feature an... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112878/disney-and-goolygooly-characters-pop-santa-and-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112878/disney-and-goolygooly-characters-pop-santa-and-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:01:50 +0000 If there was ever a year when we should treat ourselves to a sumptuous festive feast, it is 2020. Hong Kong restaurants are offering an array of indulgent options to celebrate Christmas, and whether you prefer British, Italian, French, Japanese, Indian or Chinese cuisine, there is something for everyone to enjoy. How chefs see the future for fine dining in a post-pandemic world Alibi Christmas dinner at Cordis, Hong Kong’s Alibi restaurant on December 24 and 25 features a festive buffet with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112617/christmas-dining-30-hong-kongs-best-restaurants-traditional?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112617/christmas-dining-30-hong-kongs-best-restaurants-traditional?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Dec 2020 01:00:22 +0000 Since she founded Rue Madame in Hong Kong in 2010, Ariane Zagury has become a trusted fashion adviser, bent on finding the perfect look. She creates personalised wardrobes that are compatible with her customers’ lifestyles, all at reasonable prices. This combination has made Rue Madame one of hottest fashion concept stores in the city. The management of American Vintage and Phase Eight recently made Zagury a partner and entrusted her with the development of stand-alone shops. So she then set up... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2121757/rue-madame-founder-ariane-zagury-gives-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2121757/rue-madame-founder-ariane-zagury-gives-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 03:46:47 +0000 International make-up artist Natasha Moor, who was born in Hong Kong, recently launched her own cosmetics line. She now travels between New York, London and Mumbai promoting her new lipsticks, which have taken Bollywood by storm. Describe yourself in three words … passionate, driven, positive! To me, Christmas means … everything! It’s my favourite holiday. It means happiness, it means family and bringing people together. This Christmas, my wish list is … for everyone around the world to have... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2121755/brighten-christmas-pop-colour-says-make-artist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/2121755/brighten-christmas-pop-colour-says-make-artist?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Dec 2017 03:00:36 +0000 Known as a the top celebrity make-up artist, Annie G. is constantly in demand from Hong Kong’s top stars. Her work – often regarded as art – can beseen in countless editorials and ads, as well as on celebrities making a stage appearance. In 2000, Annie G. established Annie G. Chan Make Up Centre, providing a platform for those interested in improving personal make-up or developing their career in the make-up industry. Lately, I’ve been doing ... social media for Christmas party looks and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2121753/focus-skincare-christmas-says-celebrity-make-artist-annie-g-chan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/2121753/focus-skincare-christmas-says-celebrity-make-artist-annie-g-chan?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Dec 2017 03:00:38 +0000 Chef May Chow, of Little Bao, was voted as Asia’s best female chef for 2017. She is known for her unique twists on Asian plates such as bao’s, which resemble burgers. She is also the force behind Chinese gastropub Second Draft and neo-Chinese diner, Happy Paradise. To me, Christmas means … family time. I work very hard every day and do not get to spend much time with family so I usually like to spend quality time with them - at home or travelling together. Of course, I am the one appointed to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2121750/little-bao-chef-may-chow-thinks-about-second-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2121750/little-bao-chef-may-chow-thinks-about-second-life?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Dec 2017 03:03:05 +0000 Arron Rhodes is head chef at Timothy Oulton’s dining restaurant, Gough’s on Gough. He creates modern British cuisine with Asian influences. Rhodes trained in prestigious eateries such as Restaurant Andre in Singapore, two-star Michelin restaurant The Vineyard at Stockcross and three-star Hof van Cleve in Belgium. He masterminded the world’s first underwater restaurant in the Maldives, and most recently was in South America, where he worked in the world’s fourth-ranked Central Restaurante,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2121747/chef-arron-rhodes-says-christmas-family-and-feasting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2121747/chef-arron-rhodes-says-christmas-family-and-feasting?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Dec 2017 03:03:29 +0000 We are spoilt for choice when it comes to Christmas dining in Hong Kong. And one of the good things about living in a multicultural society is that we have a plethora of restaurants serving up the festive fare from different parts of the world. Not all Western nations have a tradition of eating turkey; many eat seasonal ingredients such as game and even seafood. SEASONS Chef Lorenz Hoja, who has taken the helm at Seasons in Lee Garden Two following Olivier Elzer’s departure, likes to keep his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2121869/dont-want-turkey-christmas-these-hong-kong-chefs-have-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2121869/dont-want-turkey-christmas-these-hong-kong-chefs-have-you?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:17:56 +0000 NO CHRISTMAS IS COMPLETE without entertainment. This year, there are several spectacular performances across the city to get the whole family into the festive spirit. Christmas for the Family The festive concert by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus features original film scores from the comedy film series Home Alone, and household Christmas songs, such as Jingle Bell Rocks, Let it Snow and O Holy Night. Three shows run at the Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/christmas-magazine/article/2121739/make-merry-christmas-performances-will-get-whole?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/christmas-magazine/article/2121739/make-merry-christmas-performances-will-get-whole?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:01:28 +0000 With less than a month until christmas, it is time to pull out the shimmer and turn up the festive glow indoors. There is a seasonal décor style for everyone, from handcrafted pieces to splashes of creativity that add a unique quirk to traditional trimmings. Start sprucing the home by avoiding unseasonal colours such as light pastels, and be creative when using traditional colour combinations, such as red and green or silver and gold, says Heather & March president Wendy Siu. “Incorporate more... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/christmas-magazine/article/2121718/interior-firms-tempt-hongkongers-spruce-homes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/christmas-magazine/article/2121718/interior-firms-tempt-hongkongers-spruce-homes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:48:57 +0000 How many interpretations of Christmas can one city have? Answer: As many as there are shopping malls. One of the busiest shopping seasons is upon us and the city’s biggest and most luxurious commercial centres are prepping their garlands. More than just beautifying their interiors, the creative minds at each location have come up with novel ideas to bring merriment to adults and children alike. Emphasising family enjoyment, Tai Koo Shing’s City Plaza features a five-metre long and two-metre wide... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/article/2121715/hong-kongs-shopping-malls-get-imaginative-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/article/2121715/hong-kongs-shopping-malls-get-imaginative-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:31:22 +0000 Photographer: Raul Docasar at Fast Management Stylist: Lacie Thorne Production: Fast Management Hair: Ryan Ma Make Up: Megumi Sekine Models: Shir Chong at Calcarries Models, Anna Borska at Liberte Models and Jason Baker at Synergy Stylist Assistant: Shane Miller Photography assistant: Curtiss Lo https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/christmas-magazine/article/2121711/fashion-shoot-celebrate-style-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/christmas-magazine/article/2121711/fashion-shoot-celebrate-style-christmas?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:31:21 +0000 Christmas is a time for giving gifts to family and friends. Here are some of Hong Kong’s best offerings. CONRAD HONG KONG has two hampers with Christmas cookies and stollen: Conrad Deluxe Basket (HK$1,988) also has Conrad chocolate praline gift box, Christmas papinee toy, white truffle-flavour gold mustard, organic honey tangerine, spices and French red wine; Conrad Inspired Basket (HK$2,888) includes black truffle-flavoured olive oil, Martelli pasta, Garden Café Terrace mulled wine spices,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/christmas-magazine/article/2121708/christmas-hampers-we-find-six-best-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/christmas-magazine/article/2121708/christmas-hampers-we-find-six-best-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:18:08 +0000 At long, long last, the year draws to a close. The last pages for the year will soon be ripped out of the calendar, and 2017 will saunter off to collect his MPF payout and join all the other retirees in the park to play Chinese chess. Waiting in the wings to take his place is a young, callow 2018, clad in a slightly-too-shiny suit from G2000. It has certainly felt like a very long year. One year into a Trump presidency, the world seems to be inching ever closer to chaos. Two nuclear-equipped... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/christmas-magazine/article/2121705/are-our-new-years-resolutions-too-big-too?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/christmas-magazine/article/2121705/are-our-new-years-resolutions-too-big-too?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:00:31 +0000 The world is changing, technology is changing, and Christmas is changing too. The merry images many of us have of traditional celebrations are fast fading into scenes from old Hollywood movies and nostalgic Coke commercials. You know the images – jingle bells ringing among houses strung up with lights as cherubic types with rosy cheeks serenade with carols while a gentle blanket of snow falls. Maybe these Yuletide ideals never existed. I mean, how often have you roasted chestnuts on an open... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050357?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050357?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:02:14 +0000 As the love of Donnie Yen’s life, Cissy Wang is also an artiste manager, producer, founder of Bullet Group and Bullet Films Productions, and mother to two adorable children. She leads a busy life, but her family keeps her grounded. To me, Christmas means … my family, we celebrate every year. We grew up in Canada; we have snow every year. So in Hong Kong, it is different with the hot weather. We try to make it more wintery at home – the fake snow on the window. I go all out when it comes to... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050356/all?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050356/all?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:34:57 +0000 Modelling and travelling since the age of 13, international model and actress Ana Rivera made Hong Kong her home 16 years ago. Half Korean and half Puerto Rican, her parents met on a blind date. Ana founded and manages Modelone and became a mother last year to baby Maya. She now balances work with family like most mothers do. Describe yourself in three words ... family, giving, angel. To me, Christmas means … family. As a young child, my family could not afford a tree or all the Christmas ideas,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050354/mother?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050354/mother?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:34:57 +0000 Christmas is just around the corner and Hong Kong malls are buzzing, turning the city into a winter wonderland. Plan your festive shopping in our city’s malls to enjoy the festive décor and gift selections; here are some suggestions. Elements, has collaborated with 20th Century Fox and puppet maestro Ian Mackinnon to launch a “Feeling Fantastic This Christmas” programme. Fans of the Fantastic Mr. Fox film will recognise classic scenes recreated inside the shopping area, which was adapted from... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050352/hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050352/hong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:34:57 +0000 The halls have been decked with holly and the only thing left is to go out and be jolly. It’s easy to get into the festive spirit this winter, thanks to several first-class performances that will entertain all the family. There’s definitely something for everyone. The 15th Classics for Kids Christmas Concert The Kids Christmas Concert by the SAR Philharmonic Charitable Foundation is an interactive classical music concert that makes for a wholesome day out with the youngsters. Children can listen... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050351?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050351?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:34:56 +0000 Fashion designer Dorian Ho is known for his wedding-gown designs and glitzy dresses. His eponymous label is well-known among Hong Kong’s A-list celebrities. He is also one of the few Hong Kong designers to have successfully launched a men’s collection. Lately, I’ve been … introducing a cross-over jewellery collection with Arte Madrid. My next big project is to design a watch collection, as I’m a big fan of watches. Describe yourself in three words …. aggressive, determined and ambitious. To me,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049759/fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049759/fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:19:37 +0000 Nothing sets the scene for Christmas as much as decking the home for the season, and this year’s array of embellishments promises to spread a shimmer of festive cheer everywhere. From shiny metallic shades and opulent textures to the more traditional themes, a festive-looking home is all for the taking. Silver and gold may be failsafe colours for Christmas, but this year designers are pairing hi-shine metallics with jewel shades and luxe fabrics to dramatic effect. Tequila Kola’s creative... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050349/bring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2050349/bring?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:15:30 +0000 Restaurateur and television personality Gordon Ramsay opened his first eatery in Hong Kong, Bread Street Kitchen and Bar in Lan Kwai Fong, two years ago, bringing his style of British fare in a relaxed setting to the local restaurant scene. He followed that with gastropub London House, which he opened in Tsim Sha Tsui East. We asked him how he would describe himself… In three words ... I am a husband, father and focused. Christmas to me means ... time off. Food, family and a much needed rest. My... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049706/festive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049706/festive?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:00:30 +0000 There’s nothing more indulgent than a relaxing spa treatment. Reward yourself or a loved one for making it through another year with these pampering spa treatments. The Peninsula Spa, The Peninsula Hong Kong Treat yourself and make sure you are tended to from head to toe at The Peninsula Spa. The aptly named Christmas Pamper package includes a 120-minute relaxing back massage, a personalised Margy’s Collagen Facial and mind-clearing scalp massage. The package is HK$2,800 and available until... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049756/perfect?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049756/perfect?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:00:30 +0000 How Christmas looks on three menus To many diners, Christmas is the most magical time, andit arrives with a welcome drop in the temperature. Lights and decorations go up in our homes, streets and malls. And for those in the restaurant industry, it may be one of the busiest times of the year. We asked three chefs in Hong Kong to describe their latest Christmas menus. Rhoda To Rhoda executive chef Nate Green, Christmas is a time for sharing and spending time with family and friends. Many of... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049704?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049704?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 03:30:50 +0000 The weather outside may (or may not) be frightful, but inside the food’s delightful. You’re sure to find something that takes your festive fancy with our Christmas 2016 restaurant recommendations.   Armani/Aqua Armani/Aqua claim its chefs have perfected the “Art of Christmas,” with a set menu served from December 24 to 26. This five-course dinner starts with its signature sushi and sashimi platter, then proceeds through a cauliflower panna cotta with Taraba king crab, handmade lobster ravioli,... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049014/leading?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049014/leading?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 03:16:40 +0000 It’s fair to say that 2016 has been quite a tumultuous year. However you view it, there’s something to celebrate as we welcome 2017.   Al Molo The harbourside Italian place is staging the New Year’s Eve Royal Affair Red Carpet Party, which promises to make guests king or queen for the night. An extensive gala buffet includes everything from assorted salumi, salads and antipasti, to mains such as pappardelle with wild boar ragú, cod and mascarpone tortelli, and New Zealand lamb chops in carbonara... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049011/spoilt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/special-reports/christmas-magazine/topics/christmas-magazine/article/2049011/spoilt?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Dec 2016 03:15:45 +0000