https://www.scmp.com/rss/508714/feed Nick Jones joined Morning Studio – SCMP's dedicated branded content arm – as senior video producer in 2020. He has brought to the role a wealth of expertise gained from his work specialising in documentary filmmaking and branded content. His previous experience includes directing, editing and developing creative ideas for a range of clients in Europe and Asia. He is particularly interested in how social-documentary and visually creative storytelling can intersect. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Nick Jones,Angie Hon,Morning Studio editors Nick Jones,Angie Hon,Morning Studio editors Shanghai, an important financial centre in mainland China, is a collision of old and new that can be seen in the two faces of the city. In this metropolis of around 25 million people, traditional shikumen buildings and longtang, or alleyways, jostle for space with gleaming skyscrapers. It has a global identity yet still recognises its deep cultural roots. “For me, the city is full of very old streets and small restaurants that only the Shanghainese know,” says Tony Chen, assistant director of... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/heartbeat-destination/article/3327952/spirit-shanghai-gets-distilled-pair-cocktails?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/heartbeat-destination/article/3327952/spirit-shanghai-gets-distilled-pair-cocktails?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Nick Jones,Angie Hon,Dominic Ngai Morning Studio editors,Nick Jones,Angie Hon,Dominic Ngai Jiuzhaigou, which translates to “valley of nine villages” in Mandarin, is a county in Sichuan province located on the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is best known for the natural reserve and national park of the same name, which has been designated a Unesco World Heritage site and World Biosphere Reserve for its beautiful natural landscape. Just a 20-minute drive from this popular tourist destination sits Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, a luxury resort with 87 stand-alone villas... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/heartbeat-destination/article/3320066/finding-peace-amid-jiuzhaigous-lush-greenery-and-rich-tibetan-culture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/heartbeat-destination/article/3320066/finding-peace-amid-jiuzhaigous-lush-greenery-and-rich-tibetan-culture?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000 Nick Jones,Angie Hon,Morning Studio editors Nick Jones,Angie Hon,Morning Studio editors Pizzas, hamburgers and sushi – these are just some of the foods that have come to define certain cultures. But a cuisine is about more than an iconic dish, and every dish contains much more than its ingredients. It can reflect not only a historic time and place, but also modernity and a chef’s creative flair. So if Hong Kong was a dish, what would it be? That is the question put to Luke Armstrong, head chef of L’Envol restaurant at The St Regis Hong Kong, and Alicia Castillo, pastry and bakery... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/heartbeat-destination/article/3311021/if-hong-kong-was-dish-what-would-it-be-top-chefs-plate-their-answers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/heartbeat-destination/article/3311021/if-hong-kong-was-dish-what-would-it-be-top-chefs-plate-their-answers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:09 +0000 Young people are our future, and it is a responsibility of society to nurture and support the next generation at different stages of their lives. Through The Hongkong Bank Foundation, HSBC offers a range of initiatives, supported by volunteers from the bank, that are aimed at empowering young people by helping equip them with the skills, knowledge and resources they need to reach their full potential. Instilling empathy and a sense of mission The teenage years are an important life stage – a... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3298453/hongkong-bank-foundation-nurtures-next-generation-different-stages-their-growth-journeys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3298453/hongkong-bank-foundation-nurtures-next-generation-different-stages-their-growth-journeys?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:00:39 +0000 The year’s end is often a time when people look back and take stock of their past achievements and the lessons they have learned. For some, it may mean recalling memories of discovering new talents and dreams, or taking pride in achieving something great for yourself or others. Often, such successes will have been achieved thanks to a helping hand. Since its founding in 1865, HSBC has been committed to enhancing the social well-being of disadvantaged communities in the city it calls home. The... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3290345/hsbcs-charity-arm-continues-decades-work-lending-helping-hand-hong-kong-community?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/being-there-those-need/article/3290345/hsbcs-charity-arm-continues-decades-work-lending-helping-hand-hong-kong-community?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:10 +0000 It takes passion and hard work to build a business, but sustaining its success for years, and even decades, requires a far more extensive set of competencies. There is a need for constant innovation – adapting with the changing times to deliver products that fulfil current market needs. Bombardier, the Canadian aircraft maker, is a case in point. When Joseph-Armand Bombardier founded the company more than 80 years ago, he focused on developing snowmobiles. His invention of the Ski-Doo personal... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/companies/topics/business-jet-reaches-new-heights/article/3289533/bombardier-evolves-leading-jet-maker-through-power-family-and-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/companies/topics/business-jet-reaches-new-heights/article/3289533/bombardier-evolves-leading-jet-maker-through-power-family-and-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:00:13 +0000 One of Hong Kong’s most celebrated athletes, Siobhan Haughey, thought she had a rather balanced life. That is, until the swimmer was given a month-long leave after the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where she won bronze in both the 100-metre and 200-metre freestyle events. Those victories brought the total number of Olympic medals under her belt to four, adding to her two silvers from the same events at the Tokyo Games. This makes Haughey the city’s most decorated swimmer at just 26 years old. “I... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/wealth-and-health-optimal-balance/article/3282758/hong-kong-swimmer-siobhan-haughey-reveals-how-she-balances-life-and-out-pool?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/wealth-and-health-optimal-balance/article/3282758/hong-kong-swimmer-siobhan-haughey-reveals-how-she-balances-life-and-out-pool?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:00:09 +0000 An immersive experience can bring a story to life, allow us to connect with an idea and form an affinity with the storyteller. The Macallan aims to achieve this with its world-first flagship store, which officially opened in Hong Kong earlier this month. The Macallan House Hong Kong, located at 1 Stanley Street, Central, introduces the Scottish distillery’s new retail concept offering an innovative shopping experience, which also marks the 200th anniversary of The Macallan. “The creation of this... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/journey-whisky-making/article/3266285/macallan-unveils-experiential-flagship-store-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/journey-whisky-making/article/3266285/macallan-unveils-experiential-flagship-store-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00:08 +0000 If given HK$8 million (about US$1 million) to spend, Bernice Liu, an actress, wine entrepreneur and philanthropist, would put it towards an around-the-world trip. “I’d first travel the world to all the wine regions,” Liu says. “Then I would probably settle in China, where I could explore a little winemaking.” Liu, who calls herself a “travelling winemaker”, founded the wine label Bellavizio in California’s Napa Valley in 2008. She has been recognised for her work in the industry, including being... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/how-spend-eight/article/3258578/actress-turned-winemaker-bernice-liu-chasing-her-passion-was-risk-well-worth-taking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/how-spend-eight/article/3258578/actress-turned-winemaker-bernice-liu-chasing-her-passion-was-risk-well-worth-taking?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:22 +0000 Asked the question of how he would spend HK$8 million (about US$1 million), tech entrepreneur Yat Siu says he would invest in alternative assets such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – digital assets that exist on the internet, such as videos, artworks or photos, that have been authenticated using blockchain technology. “I think of them as stores of digital culture; things that are used to describe fashion and art. Some of them are worth millions of dollars,” Yat says. “[An NFT] speaks to who I am... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/how-spend-eight/article/3256194/how-tech-entrepreneur-yat-siu-rides-wave-creation-help-reshape-digital-space?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/how-spend-eight/article/3256194/how-tech-entrepreneur-yat-siu-rides-wave-creation-help-reshape-digital-space?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:15 +0000 Asked the question of how she would spend HK$8 million (about US$1 million), chef Vicky Lau says she would invest in a passion project: developing new innovations in food technology, particularly around sustainable farming. “Sustainability has become a very big topic in the culinary world,” Lau says. “I believe it should be a priority in the design and operation of a restaurant.” Lau is the chef and owner of Tate Dining Room, a two-Michelin-star restaurant in Hong Kong where the city’s signature... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/how-spend-eight/article/3252500/how-michelin-starred-chef-vicky-laus-edible-stories-provide-glimpse-her-initial-career-path?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/how-spend-eight/article/3252500/how-michelin-starred-chef-vicky-laus-edible-stories-provide-glimpse-her-initial-career-path?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:19 +0000 If given HK$8 million (about US$1 million) to spend, entrepreneur Tommie Lo would invest in something that is close to his heart and also benefits society: rescuing dogs. “I want to do something new that is meaningful and impactful,” Lo says. “I’m a big dog lover, and I think there might be a better solution I can work on to help dogs live a better life.” Lo, who describes himself as an entrepreneur and educator, is the founder and CEO of Preface, an ed-tech start-up that leverages artificial... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/how-spend-eight/article/3250109/how-hong-kong-entrepreneur-tommie-lo-went-doing-schoolwork-sea-building-career-around-education?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/how-spend-eight/article/3250109/how-hong-kong-entrepreneur-tommie-lo-went-doing-schoolwork-sea-building-career-around-education?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:13 +0000 Real estate, vintage watches, artworks and sculptures – these are among the items that architect and interior designer Nelson Chow would buy if given HK$8 million (about US$1 million) to spend. Investing in items that are inherently design-oriented is a natural choice for Chow, who is the founder of NC Design and Architecture in Hong Kong. “When it comes to finance, I like to blend discipline with a long-term view, and focus on careful planning and efficient resource management to build a strong... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/how-spend-eight/article/3246944/hong-kong-designer-nelson-chow-disciplined-approach-drives-both-his-career-and-financial-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/banking-finance/topics/how-spend-eight/article/3246944/hong-kong-designer-nelson-chow-disciplined-approach-drives-both-his-career-and-financial-success?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jan 2024 04:00:18 +0000 From the moment Lindsey McAlister arrived in Hong Kong from Britain in the 1980s, she knew she wanted to devote herself to helping the city’s disadvantaged and underprivileged youth “find a voice” through experiencing, co-creating and collaborating in the arts. In 1993, the theatre practitioner founded her not-for-profit organisation Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation (HKYAF) – originally known as Hong Kong Youth Arts Festival. It organises high-quality, inclusive and inspirational visual arts... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/hong-kong-where-world-looks-ahead/article/3243086/thriving-arts-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/hong-kong-where-world-looks-ahead/article/3243086/thriving-arts-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:00:25 +0000 [Sponsored article] For Kyrie Luo, a young Hong Kong-based innovator who is the gold medal winner of this yearʼs FinTech Olympiad, combining his passion for environmentalism with his interest in blockchain technology was the natural next step on his career path. His aspirations are reflected in his background. Luo is not only a PhD candidate at the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong, he is also the founder and CEO of Vision Carbon, a blockchain-based carbon-trading... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/developing-fintech-talents/article/3237506/how-fintech-olympiad-helps-university-students-turn-innovative-ideas-solutions-social-and-economic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/developing-fintech-talents/article/3237506/how-fintech-olympiad-helps-university-students-turn-innovative-ideas-solutions-social-and-economic?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:00:16 +0000 For Singaporean designer Genevieve Ang, design and art have always gone hand in hand. This is reflected in her background, which includes a master’s degree in architecture and work as a ceramicist. “When I work with clay, I don’t necessarily approach it the same way craftspeople do. I’m more curious about it as a building material,” Ang says. “This is perhaps why I run two parallel practices – design and art.” As a young designer in what she calls Singapore’s “bustling design scene”, Ang is... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/better-design/article/3213687/singapore-designers-solve-problems?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/better-design/article/3213687/singapore-designers-solve-problems?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:14 +0000 [Sponsored article] In 1940, a single-malt whisky was distilled in a single, sherry-seasoned oak cask. More than eight decades later, it has become the oldest expression ever released by The Macallan: The Reach. Named because it reaches not only back in time to 1940 and The Macallan’s founding in 1824, but also to the future, this new limited edition of 288 bottles is testament to the enduring spirit that has been at the heart of the brand for almost 200 years. It pays homage to the maker’s... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/whisky-enduring-spirit/article/3179114/tribute-enduring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/whisky-enduring-spirit/article/3179114/tribute-enduring?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 May 2022 06:00:16 +0000 [Sponsored article] Former professional rugby player Lai Pou-fan has never forgotten the euphoria of competing for the Hong Kong women’s team. The highlight of the fly half and fullback’s seven-year career was beating Kazakhstan to reach the semi-finals at the 2014 Asian Games rugby sevens in Incheon, South Korea. “At the end of the game, when the referee blew the final whistle, we were all ecstatic – shouting, running and hugging each other,” Lai, 32, says. “That moment is still fresh in my... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/towards-sustainable-world/article/3163801/try-rugby?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/towards-sustainable-world/article/3163801/try-rugby?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:00:17 +0000 [Sponsored article] Mention the remote rural settlement of Lai Chi Wo today and images of its hillside farmland areas teeming with organic vegetables and plants including carrots, mustard greens and radishes may come to mind. Located beside a mangrove forest and lush woodland within Plover Cove Country Park, on the northeastern coast of Hong Kong’s New Territories, the verdant village’s reputation for rural revitalisation was enhanced last year when it received the Special Recognition for... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/towards-sustainable-world/article/3161239/lai-chi-wo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/towards-sustainable-world/article/3161239/lai-chi-wo?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:20:22 +0000 Buzzing with creativity Two artists have inspired one another by continually pushing the boundaries of their mediums. Now, with the help of 120 drones and dozens of musicians, they are producing a multisensory show that takes their work to yet another level. Intro: Multidisciplinary Japanese-American musician Ken Ueno and Malaysian-born, US-educated architect Thomas Tsang each embarked on artistic journeys to discover their own styles of creative expression. Their experiences come together in... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/arts-culture/topics/new-world-performing-arts/article/3156623/daedalus-drones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/arts-culture/topics/new-world-performing-arts/article/3156623/daedalus-drones?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Nov 2021 04:28:57 +0000 While travelling has become more of a possibility these days, the pandemic-era rules and restrictions involved are still preventing many of us from going on holiday. But chef Olivier Elzer, the culinary director of two-Michelin-starred French restaurant L’Envol at The St. Regis Hong Kong, has just the solution. “Each dish has a different flavour, different aroma – I use spices from the Middle East, some produce from Japan, with French cooking techniques,” he says. “These days, it’s not so easy... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3152176/lenvol?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3152176/lenvol?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:13 +0000 While traveling has become more of a possibility these days, the pandemic-era rules and restrictions involved are still preventing many of us from going on holiday. But chef Olivier Elzer, the culinary director of two-Michelin-starred French restaurant L’Envol at The St. Regis Hong Kong, has just the solution.  “Each dish has a different flavor, different aroma – I use spices from the Middle East, some produce from Japan, with French cooking techniques,” he says. “These days, it’s not so easy to... https://www.scmp.com/food/michelin-chef-olivier-elzers-cure-our-collective-travel-bug-culinary-trip-one-dish-time/article/3152169?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/michelin-chef-olivier-elzers-cure-our-collective-travel-bug-culinary-trip-one-dish-time/article/3152169?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:11 +0000 As a child, Sicilian chef Angelo Aglianó used to look out at the Mediterranean Sea every morning as his fisherman father set off to work. Today, as the director of one-Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Tosca di Angelo at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, he can still be found gazing out over the water from the 102nd floor at the hotel where the restaurant sits. “The ocean is everything to me,” Aglianó says. “It gives me a sense of freedom; it is my source of inspiration.” When Aglianó turned eight... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3149405/tosca-di-angelo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3149405/tosca-di-angelo?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:30:14 +0000 As a child, Sicilian chef Angelo Aglianó used to look out at the Mediterranean Sea every morning as his fisherman father set off to work. Today, as the director of one-Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Tosca di Angelo at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, he can still be found gazing out over the water from the 102nd floor at the hotel where the restaurant sits.  “The ocean is everything to me,” Aglianó says. “It gives me a sense of freedom; it is my source of inspiration.” When Aglianó turned eight... https://www.scmp.com/food/son-sicilian-fisherman-michelin-chef-brings-memories-mediterranean-his-hong-kong-restaurant/article/3149407?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/son-sicilian-fisherman-michelin-chef-brings-memories-mediterranean-his-hong-kong-restaurant/article/3149407?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:00:12 +0000 Having 40 years of cooking experience means that executive chef Jackie Ho Hong-sing of Cantonese restaurant Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, started working on his craft when he was only 12 years old. His first job at that age was as a kitchen apprentice at a Chinese restaurant. Some industry veterans with that much experience might tend to get stuck in their ways, but that’s certainly not the case for Ho. The chef still maintains a playful element to his mastery, always daring to shake up... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3147820/lai-heen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3147820/lai-heen?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:30:16 +0000 Having forty years of cooking experience means that executive chef Jackie Ho Hong-sing of Cantonese restaurant Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, started working on his craft when he was only 12 years old. His first job at that age was as a kitchen apprentice at a Chinese restaurant. Some industry veterans with that much experience might tend to get stuck in their ways, but that’s certainly not the case for Ho. The chef still maintains a playful element to his mastery, always daring to shake... https://www.scmp.com/food/port-wine-thai-spices-global-citizens-travels-shape-his-ever-evolving-michelin-menu/article/3147821?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/port-wine-thai-spices-global-citizens-travels-shape-his-ever-evolving-michelin-menu/article/3147821?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:00:15 +0000 Chef Hung Chi-kwong says many of Cantonese cuisine’s traditional flavours are slowly waning. Hung has observed this personally over his 32-year culinary career, which he started by working as a kitchen assistant at a Cantonese restaurant in Causeway Bay at age 15. “Produce and ingredients have changed over time, so of course some of those flavors are now lost,” says Hung, who today helms one-Michelin-starred Rùn at The St. Regis Hong Kong. “They are difficult to replicate.” But Hung is... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3146313/run?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3146313/run?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:30:22 +0000 Chef Hung Chi-kwong says many of Cantonese cuisine’s traditional flavors are slowly waning. Hung has observed this personally over his 32-year culinary career, which he started by working as a kitchen assistant at a Cantonese restaurant in Causeway Bay at age 15.  “Produce and ingredients have changed over time, so of course some of those flavors are now lost,” says Hung, who today helms one-Michelin-starred Rùn at The St. Regis Hong Kong. “They are difficult to replicate.” But Hung is... https://www.scmp.com/food/michelin-chef-mission-revive-forgotten-canto-cuisine/article/3146291?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/michelin-chef-mission-revive-forgotten-canto-cuisine/article/3146291?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:01:03 +0000 Growing up, executive Chinese chef Jayson Tang of Man Ho Chinese Restaurant at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong used to lend a hand at his parents’ dai pai dong, or street food stall, selling milk tea, sandwiches and other traditional Hong Kong breakfast delights. Tang vividly remembers how his father took great care to look sharp, dressing in a long-sleeved shirt and trousers even on hot days, and how extremely particular he was with the produce delivered to the stall daily. “If the materials... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3144636/man-ho?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3144636/man-ho?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:30:12 +0000 Growing up, executive chef Jayson Tang of Man Ho Chinese Restaurant at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong used to lend a hand at his parents’ dai pai dong, or street food stall, selling milk tea, sandwiches and other traditional Hong Kong breakfast delights.  Tang vividly remembers how his father took great care to look sharp, dressing in a long-sleeved shirt and trousers even on hot days, and how extremely particular he was with the produce delivered to the stall daily.  “If the materials were not... https://www.scmp.com/food/dai-pai-dong-michelin-kitchen-chef-jayson-tang-one-enduring-lesson-his-culinary-journey/article/3144638?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/dai-pai-dong-michelin-kitchen-chef-jayson-tang-one-enduring-lesson-his-culinary-journey/article/3144638?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:00:18 +0000 Many years ago, well before Paul Lau became known as the famously strict chef helming Michelin-starred restaurant Tin Lung Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, he was a kitchen apprentice keenly watching culinary masters at work. “No one taught me how to cook. I learned it from my own observations,” says Lau, who moved to Hong Kong from Guangzhou with his family at age 14. “At night, after all the chefs left the kitchen, I would practise cooking secretly. I would turn on the stove and fry the... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3142968/tin-lung-heen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/fuelling-culinary-fire/article/3142968/tin-lung-heen?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:09:46 +0000 Many years ago, well before Paul Lau became known as the famously strict chef helming Michelin-starred restaurant Tin Lung Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, he was a kitchen apprentice keenly watching culinary masters at work. “No one taught me how to cook. I learned it from my own observations,” says Lau, who moved to Hong Kong from Guangzhou with his family at age 14.  “At night, after all the chefs left the kitchen, I would practice cooking secretly. I would turn on the stove and fry the... https://www.scmp.com/food/how-discipline-became-michelin-starred-chefs-recipe-success/article/3142973?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/how-discipline-became-michelin-starred-chefs-recipe-success/article/3142973?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:06:01 +0000 With the world now so reliant on computers, it is easy to forget that typesetting and colour printing used to be labours of love that required days, weeks or even months to achieve precise results. The younger generations also may not be aware that Hong Kong was once a hub for the art of printing. The ongoing exhibitions “Between the Lines – The Legends of Hong Kong Printing” and “20/20 Hong Kong Print Art Exhibition” – which both opened last October at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum – share the... https://www.scmp.com/native/culture/topics/pressing-forward/article/3121288/exhibitions-uncover-hong-kongs-hidden?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/culture/topics/pressing-forward/article/3121288/exhibitions-uncover-hong-kongs-hidden?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:00:06 +0000 Dim sum is a Chinese dish that has long been bringing Hong Kong people together and helping them to connect with each other. The culinary icon, which features small steamed or fried savoury dumplings containing various fillings, remains one of the most recognisable parts of the city’s local culture. Traditionally eaten for breakfast and lunch, dim sum is most commonly prepared and consumed outside the home and is best enjoyed in a group setting. Restaurants serving dim sum are typically packed... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/wrldcty-hong-kong/article/3116625/culinary-icon-dim-sum-connects-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/wrldcty-hong-kong/article/3116625/culinary-icon-dim-sum-connects-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:00:16 +0000