‘Nobody knows who you are,’ said IFC’s manager when the fashion designer asked to open her first Hong Kong store – 3 months later the action hero’s sister-in-law was selling in 35 counties

Second-hand furniture, recycled clothes, foraged food and leftover cocktail ingredients made into hand sanitiser – is this the world’s most sustainable bar?

The city is eating out again as restrictions relax – here’s STYLE’s pick of the hottest openings, plus a new sustainable bar, dine-in staycations and a chocolate masterclass

It’s all about the botanicals – spice up your G&Ts, martinis and negronis by using gins that add herbal notes, a zesty citrus twist or a floral fragrance

Summer holiday cancelled? These restaurants will let you escape around the world from Northern Vietnam to Myanmar, Japan, the hills of Italy or to a good ol’ Southern US barbecue

Bring your herbivore friends to this Sheung Wan restaurant that is already a firm favourite among diners

The restaurant combines good service, delicious dishes, striking decor and, to top it all, music from the 1960s

The sharing menu reflects the chef’s style, and diners can pair dishes with Korean wines

From the chaat to the curries and dum biryani, this reasonably priced restaurant does not disappoint

The Ozaki Wagyu at the eatery is hand cut for the grill, using minimal wastage techniques and with every part of the cow used

The famed establishment has received a coveted star for nine years in a row

A well-sized restaurant with a buzzing atmosphere, this Sai Ying Pun eatery is an ode to Italian cuisine

Catering to the city’s many Japanophiles, these low-key bars mix artisanal gins and whiskys with matcha and shiso to reveal the true art of bartending

STYLE sits down with the director – who has just gone vegan – to discuss his recent film, and growing up in the shadow of his celebrity father, Eric Tsang Chi-wai

This homey new eatery in SoHo, Central, is a clever all-day kitchen and bar concept that’s perfect for a quick and yummy bite to eat before enjoying a night out

This loft-inspired restaurant in Civic Square at Elements in Kowloon has a relaxed vibe and an impressive menu stuffed with meat

The restaurant’s huge French windows add to the beachside feel – with delightful seafood – including a whole-fish menu – to match

Hand drip, French press or espresso machine? Single origin or blended beans? Ethiopia, Brazil or Colombia? How to make a barista-approved brew at home

Two of Hong Kong’s best chefs have updated the classic opera cake and given it an Asian twist using matcha, the Japanese green tea powder that is as healthy as it is tasty

Top cuts of Australian meat dominate the menu at this Tsim Sha Tsui steakhouse brasserie, which also has a well-stocked bar that offers a wide selection of wines and cocktails

Dishes such as crab claw with shrimp paste and pan-fried Kagoshima A4 Wagyu beef elevate the faultless menu at this mainstay of Chinese dining

Tirpse was awarded a Michelin star within two months of opening in K11 Musea, and continues to serve up excellent French food

The bars are open, and the sun is shining – so what’s stopping you from heading out to a bar to celebrate the start of summer?

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