https://www.scmp.com/rss/326181/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Landlords are often blamed for putting Hong Kong restaurants out of business by doubling their rent, but it’s not as common a story as we may believe, restaurateurs say. “The three biggest costs are fairly standard – food, salaries and rent. Of these, rent is the most ­stable and predictable, because many restaurant operators ­negotiate long-term leases of five to 10 years,” says Christopher Mark, co-founder of Black Sheep Restaurants. How a Hong Kong restaurant group went from underdog to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/2138443/opening-hong-kong-restaurant-why-rent-isnt-your-biggest-worry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/2138443/opening-hong-kong-restaurant-why-rent-isnt-your-biggest-worry?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Mar 2018 09:17:37 +0000 As the world continues to see tangible results from the #MeToo movement that has swiftly normalised advocacy against sexual harassment and abuse, Hong Kong is taking its own steps by holding a series of workshops under the banner “#MeToo. Now What?” The first of these sessions was held early last month, and brought together women to help identify, respond to and end sexual harassment. A second workshop will be held at community space Metta in Central on January 15 – and this time men are... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/2127590/hong-kongs-metoo-movement-needs-men-say-women-plus-three-ways-respond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/2127590/hong-kongs-metoo-movement-needs-men-say-women-plus-three-ways-respond?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:45:15 +0000