https://www.scmp.com/rss/521770/feed The latest news and top stories on Soho House. A leading entity in the hospitality sector, London-based Soho House is a global group of private members’ clubs and hotels, founded in 1995. They specialise in providing exclusive spaces, hotels, restaurants, and co-working facilities, alongside their Soho Home retail brand. Soho House primarily serves creative professionals, including those in media, arts, and fashion, fostering a sense of community among its selective membership. Notable for... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu In the densely populated metropolis of Hong Kong, with its relentless pace and vertical architecture, the concept of community can often get lost in it all. But Hongkongers are always creating new ways to offer a sense of collective belonging while providing much-needed respite from the daily grind. Even seemingly contrasting and irreconcilable activities can somehow be merged into a unique and multipurpose event in Hong Kong. Here are five things to do this weekend in Hong Kong. 1. Tea Rave A... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346373/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-13-15?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346373/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-13-15?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:58:08 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Ultra-high-net-worth individuals are becoming especially discerning when it comes to choosing hotels. While top-notch amenities, luxe accommodation and customised services are now a given, a sense of seclusion and exclusivity is becoming more important. Hoteliers have risen to the challenge by experimenting with strategies ranging from launching new “exclusive” spaces and brands, to simply increasing rates, but many properties still struggle to deliver when it comes to important intangibles like... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3337422/private-members-clubs-offering-luxury-accommodation-soho-house-saint-james?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3337422/private-members-clubs-offering-luxury-accommodation-soho-house-saint-james?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:00:08 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse British author Sophie Kinsella, who wrote the popular Shopaholic series, has died aged 55 after being diagnosed with brain cancer, her family announced on Wednesday. Madeleine Sophie Wickham, who wrote under the pen name Sophie Kinsella, revealed last year that she was receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy for glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie,” her family said on Instagram. “Sophie counted herself... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3335955/sophie-kinsella-shopaholic-author-dies-55-brain-cancer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3335955/sophie-kinsella-shopaholic-author-dies-55-brain-cancer?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:15:20 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Chefs United for Tai Po Six chefs from Jia Group restaurants – Ando, Mono, Louise, 22 Ships, Leela and Estro – are coming together for a seven-course charity dinner featuring an exclusive selection of rare wines by the bottle. Tickets are HK$3,888 per person with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the Hong Kong Red Cross. December 9, from 6pm, Louise, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central. To book, go to sevenrooms.com/experiences/louise Top Swop The vintage and second-hand clothes swap event... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3335288/4-ways-help-tai-po-fire-relief-efforts-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3335288/4-ways-help-tai-po-fire-relief-efforts-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:15:13 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu As Hong Kong grapples with a rise in chronic diseases like cardiovascular issues, cancer and diabetes, a growing frustration is emerging: the conventional medical model, focused on quick diagnosis and prescriptive medication, often falls short of addressing the causes of these long-term illnesses. Determined to bridge this gap, local health professionals Tricia Yap and Denise Tam have organised a summit to champion lifestyle medicine, a holistic vision dedicated to nurturing health in the grey... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3329216/hong-kong-lifestyle-medicine-summit-champion-holistic-vision-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3329216/hong-kong-lifestyle-medicine-summit-champion-holistic-vision-health?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:08:10 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer This weekend is set to be a celebration of food, wellness and community in Hong Kong. Embrace the last of the summer vibes with experiences that nourish both body and spirit. From lively brunches that blend culinary excellence with entertainment, to wellness-focused events that promote sustainability and mindfulness, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Dive into the refreshing offerings around the city and make the most of the (hopefully) sun-soaked weekend, where good food and good vibes... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3322470/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-august-23-24?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3322470/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-august-23-24?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:11 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Apple heiress Eve Jobs’ wedding was a star-studded affair nothing short of a scene from a film – set in a quaint and picturesque area around the Cotswolds, in western England, and complete with a performance by Sir Elton John. The youngest of the late Steve Jobs’ children, Eve, 27, tied the knot with British Olympic equestrian Harry Charles, 26, on July 26. The two have been together since 2022, per Hello! magazine, but Eve only went “Insta official” with Charles in mid-2024, after the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3319817/inside-steve-jobs-daughter-eves-wedding-harry-charles-guests-included-kamala-harris-and-kourtney?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3319817/inside-steve-jobs-daughter-eves-wedding-harry-charles-guests-included-kamala-harris-and-kourtney?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:20:49 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When there are leftover lemon peels, chef Barry Quek makes dry assam lemon noodles. The Singaporean executive chef of Whey, a one-Michelin-star restaurant in Hong Kong, was among nine top chefs recruited to offer recipes for a new book called Conscious Cooking – Asian Delights. The book – a collaborative project between the University of Hong Kong (HKU)’s school of biological sciences, the Green Hospitality platform, and food-saving app Chomp – aims to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3317389/hong-kong-chefs-turn-food-waste-delicious-dishes-cookbook-highlighting-leftovers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3317389/hong-kong-chefs-turn-food-waste-delicious-dishes-cookbook-highlighting-leftovers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:15:06 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok Quentin Luk has just made a margarita that is sure to change his life. The 32-year-old bartender’s preparation of the classic cocktail won him a nail-biting tiebreaker session at the Diageo World Class Hong Kong and Macau 2025 finals to crown him this year’s champion following a rigorous day-long competition. Luk, who was representing the Regent Hong Kong hotel’s Qura Bar, squared off with Soho House’s John Patrick Poon in the unscheduled tiebreaker. Despite displaying visible nerves behind the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3316928/qura-bartender-wins-2025-hong-kong-and-macau-cocktail-competition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3316928/qura-bartender-wins-2025-hong-kong-and-macau-cocktail-competition?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:15:07 +0000