https://www.scmp.com/rss/523921/feed The latest news and top stories on Black Sheep Restaurants. A Hong Kong-based entity in the hospitality sector, Black Sheep Restaurants specialises in creating narrative-driven dining experiences. It primarily serves guests seeking unique culinary journeys and is known for two Michelin-starred restaurants BELON and New Punjab Club and recognition from Asia’s 50 Best. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Grace Brewer,Josiah Ng Grace Brewer,Josiah Ng Hong Kong’s F&B world is relentless, where late nights and high stakes become all-consuming for those who work in the industry. Some power couples though are quietly rewriting the rules of love and ambition behind closed doors. These chef, front-of-house and founder duos don’t just share a workplace – they share a vision, balancing kitchen fires with home stress through trust, clear roles and hard-won rituals. Here’s how six restaurant and bar partnerships make it work. Ludovic Chafer and Lara... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343441/word-streat-6-fb-power-couples-what-love-looks-after-service?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343441/word-streat-6-fb-power-couples-what-love-looks-after-service?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:30:10 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Style by SCMP celebrated its 20th anniversary with a star-studded party at Grand Majestic Sichuan on Wednesday, attended by the likes of Hong Kong luminaries like designer Vivienne Tam and entrepreneur Kevin Poon, celebrities Elva Ni and Grace Chan, and star athletes Ryan Choi and Cecilia Yeung. Over two decades of editorial excellence were on full display in a special exhibition showcasing the cultural milestones that have come to shape luxury fashion – and the pages of our magazine – over the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3343297/inside-style-scmps-star-studded-20th-anniversary-party-bmw-saicho-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3343297/inside-style-scmps-star-studded-20th-anniversary-party-bmw-saicho-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:11:20 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Style by SCMP turns 20 this year. In celebration of this momentous milestone, our special anniversary issue hitting news-stands this Friday, February 13, features many bright talents who have helped make Hong Kong – and the wider Asia region – a creative powerhouse over the past two decades. That includes pre-eminent tastemakers like designer Barney Cheng and supermodel Qiqi Yam, as well as next-gen talents like Andrew and Tate Mok of local creative duo OffgodTate. As we sit back and ready... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3342875/style-scmp-turns-20-we-look-back-our-archive-covers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3342875/style-scmp-turns-20-we-look-back-our-archive-covers?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:15:25 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Florence Tsai has worked in jewellery, arts and media, and is currently a wellness consultant and director at Acme Wellness. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I am a huge foodie and borderline glutton. Most of my family is also extremely food-motivated. My grandfather, Francis Tsai, founded Wu Kong Shanghai Restaurant (LG/F, Alpha House, 27-33 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: 2366 7244), which has been in Hong Kong for 42 years. The New York Times has reviewed it and many celebrities, including US actors... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341392/wellness-experts-go-hong-kong-restaurants-new-york-style-pizza-sushi-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341392/wellness-experts-go-hong-kong-restaurants-new-york-style-pizza-sushi-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:15:08 +0000 Cat Nelson Cat Nelson The first time I ate at Jean-Pierre, soon after it opened this spring, I counted 10 birthdays. By the third of the evening, my dinner companion and I exchanged a look. By the sixth, it was absurd. At eight and nine, the staff – bow ties, white shirts, the whole bit – delivered sparklers to adjoining tables in unison. Resistance was futile. The French bistro in Central has become a destination for celebrations. “It’s every night,” says Marc Hofmann, managing director of Black Sheep Restaurants... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3337277/jean-pierres-host-chief-christmas-alps-and-his-favourite-spots-celebrate-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3337277/jean-pierres-host-chief-christmas-alps-and-his-favourite-spots-celebrate-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:11 +0000 Grace Brewer,Josiah Ng Grace Brewer,Josiah Ng It’s been a banner year for the city’s restaurants and bars. Not only did Hong Kong host the World’s 50 Best Bars for the first time (Macau having hosted Asia’s 50 Best Bars earlier in the year as well), 2025 also marked the first time that an Asian bar earned the top spot with Bar Leone taking home the honour. But it wasn’t all good news. There were high-profile closures, from Sushiyoshi to Castellana to Stockton, and a pervading sense that the city’s F&B is still adjusting to new realities... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3335988/word-streat-hong-kongs-fb-scene-2025-highs-and-lows-according-its-gurus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3335988/word-streat-hong-kongs-fb-scene-2025-highs-and-lows-according-its-gurus?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:45:07 +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 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Hong Kong’s dining scene ignites with festive flair as December unfolds, bringing with it alpine pop-ups, high-altitude teas and hearty Italian specials. This weekend’s picks embrace the seasonal spirit through immersive après-ski vibes, festive ballet-themed indulgences and Neapolitan generosity. Fill your weekend with seasonal escapes by spending Friday night at the return of Chalet des Alpes, elevating your Saturday at The Ritz-Carlton’s Nutcracker afternoon tea, and capping off Sunday with... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3335065/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-december-5-7?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3335065/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-december-5-7?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:55:19 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun Ray Chan, a creative director at an energy technology multinational based in Hong Kong, is also the author of a new Hong Kong-set novel, Escalate. He spoke to Andrew Sun. At heart, I am a British-born lad raised in the sweaty chaos of my dad’s Chinese takeaway, where the air was thick with grease and the food did not mess about. I will take simple wontons over fancy, foamy stuff from a chemistry lab any day. In my book, Escalate, I set three stories around the Mid-Levels escalator because there... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3327392/where-eat-near-hong-kongs-central-mid-levels-escalator-authors-top-picks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3327392/where-eat-near-hong-kongs-central-mid-levels-escalator-authors-top-picks?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:15:08 +0000 Tessa Yau Tessa Yau After a summer of typhoons and unpredictable downpours, Hong Kong is finally blessed with a sunny forecast this weekend, offering you the perfect excuse to venture beyond the usual haunts and discover even more of the city’s exciting dining experiences. This weekend’s food guide highlights both indulgent delicacies and refreshing escapes to make the most of the sunshine, whether it’s an intimate British afternoon tea at the Magistracy Dining Room or a leisurely brunch set against the natural... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3325059/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-september-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3325059/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-september-12-14?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:09 +0000 Maggie Yeung Maggie Yeung Peng Leng Jeng The legacy of Hong Kong’s dai pai dong is honoured in Black Sheep Restaurants’ latest pop-up on Staunton Street in Central. Helmed by Ho Lee Fook’s head chef ArChan Chan Kit-ying and Black Sheep partner Jonathan Leung, Peng Leng Jeng riffs on stir-fried classics such as wok-fried beef and potato in black pepper and honey sauce, and black bean and chilli clams that pack plenty of wok hei. 1/F, Staunton Suites, 22 Staunton Street, Central The Doctor’s Residence by Dr Fern Having... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3318159/hong-kongs-latest-openings-dai-pai-dong-classics-pistachio-themed-desserts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3318159/hong-kongs-latest-openings-dai-pai-dong-classics-pistachio-themed-desserts?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:15 +0000 Grace Brewer Grace Brewer Besides the bar events blasting Hong Kong’s cocktail scene this week, the city has been blessed with an abundance of new restaurant openings. Whether Korean comfort food or affordable Sichuan cuisine, fill your plates and spend this weekend tasting the new joints in town before the French holiday Bastille Day arrives on Monday. If you’re looking to make a special reservation this week, the 2025 100 Top Tables Guide can help you pick the perfect spot. Friday, July 11 Sichuan Rouge, helmed by... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3317318/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-july-11-13?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3317318/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-july-11-13?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:45:13 +0000