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JAR JAR BEAM: Healthy meal in a Jar

04/24/2017 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine April is usually synonym of: « Damned, I have to start my summer diet”. Don’t depressed and trust me, eating healthy and light can be super fun. The proof with Jar Jar Beam opened in Sheung Wan a few months ago. We love the idea: salads, juices, smoothies and soups...

Sheung Wan

Umi

03/15/2017 | Eat & Drink

by Aude I must confess, every dinner at one of the venue from Le Comptoir Group had me over excited. Why so? Because every time I am pretty sure that I will enjoy super yummy food in a stunning place. From Breton lobster at Bibo, Sheung Wan arty gem, to Brazilian/Japanese tapas at stunning...

Central, omakase, restaurant, Sheung Wan, umi

A very yummy season

11/15/2016 | Eat & Drink

By Aude Autumn is definitely here: cooler days, early sunsets … Be prepared, winter is coming. And guess what? I am pretty excited about it! Yes because when I hear Autumn-Winter I am thinking: truffles, scallops, hot chocolate, oysters, comforting dishes … In a nutshell, I am thinking FOOD!...

French restaurant, restaurant, Sheung Wan, Wanchai

Odinson brings personal training and yoga together in the heart of Sheung Wan

07/04/2016 | Beauty & Wellness

By Vanessa, our Fitness Editor Odinson is located at the Pemberton Building, multi-floor wellness hub in Sheung Wan. Their motto: a perfect balance for mind and body. To reach it, a lovely and peaceful boutique fitness studio on two floors, where they mix yoga, personal training and wellness with...

coach, fitness, gym, healthy, juice, personal trainer, Sheung Wan, yoga

Supafood: a super organic fast-food just opened in Sheung Wan

06/28/2016 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine The Locofama and Sohofama team is back with Supafama. At first glance, the space is a just like another fastfood. Selling sandwiches, salads and juices to take-away or quickly eat on a small table. The restaurant mascot, a red and black super-hero is all over the place....

bio, salades, Sheung Wan

30% off on your first Caudalie treatment

05/04/2016 | Beauty & Wellness

By Aude Grape … I used to like it a lot in my glass (of wine), well I still do but I recently realised that I also love it on my face! Are you familiar with Caudalie? If not, it is about time to try this beautiful French brand. I have been using their products for few years now...

discount, facial, Gough Street, Sheung Wan, spa

Chateau Zoobeetle: French concept store in Sheung Wan

04/14/2016 | Fashion

Paris has Colette, while we have Château Zoobeetle (or Zoob for short!). If you still haven’t heard of this cool spot for fashionistas and foodies, then it is about time that you did. Wander into this hybrid boutique store reminiscent of ultra chic Parisian mezzanine apartments and fall for...

bags, cheese, fashion, jewellery, leather, leather goods, limited edition, Sheung Wan, wine

Scrumptious desserts at Tartes & Pop

11/24/2015 | Eat & Drink

Hong Kong foodies know it, Sheung Wan is definitely the right neighborhood to stroll : coffee shops, street food , Korean burgers, organic coffee … But today I’ll go for pop and sugary. A nice white and orange shop, funky but not too girly, a bunch of sweet tartes on display and...

cake, dessert, pastry, pie, Sheung Wan

Mrs Pound

03/27/2015 | Eat & Drink

It used to be Mrs Pound’s hide out, the famous burlesque dancer. At the height of her success, she then mysteriously disappeared, rampant rumours suggesting that she took off with the love of her life. Mr Ming, crazy about her, bought the stamp shop that was to become their love nest. Today, you’d...

Chinese restaurant, Mrs Pound, restaurant, Sheung Wan

Crafty Cow: a new gastropub in Poho

03/26/2015 | Eat & Drink

Come and check out this new restaurant located between Nosh Café and Upper Modern Bistro. Start off with a beer (the selection is huge!) and snack throughout the evening. Amongst the snacks to choose from they have a range of tailor made “baos”. If you’re really hungry you can go for a nice piece...

beer, meat, Sheung Wan, steackhouse

SWY: Candles you want to eat

03/24/2015 | Lifestyle

SWY or Scent With You is a small boutique you don’t want to miss if you’re nearby Upper Station Street. Covered in white, the shop offers a series of scented marvels to decorate or embalm your home. Their selection includes home fragrances, perfume diffusers and candles. We love the macaroon and...

candles, decoration items, fragrance, home products, Sheung Wan

Want to get bikini ready? Get Bikini Fit!

03/20/2015 | Beauty & Wellness

By Vanessa, our fitness editor Chances are you’ve already heard about Bikini Fit, as an outdoor women only hardcore fitness program, to make you amazing in your bikini (have a look at our previous feature). But the truth is that it’s much more than that… Active women, busy...

Admiralty, bootcamp, coach, Kowloon, personal trainer, Sheung Wan, sport, workout, yoga

Bounce Limit: Fitness on a Trampoline

02/09/2015 | Beauty & Wellness

By Vanessa, our fitness editor Since December 1st, the first trampoline fitness studio in Asia has been open in Hong Kong. Naturally, I had to go and check out this new bouncy sport for you…. Lucia Tam, the Senior Trainer, discovered the benefits of trampoline workouts in the UK...

Sheung Wan, sport

Yoga BamBam: a new generation yoga studio

10/15/2014 | Beauty & Wellness

By Vanessa, our fitness editor Yoga BamBam lets you discover various forms of yogas ... and some will surprise you! Upon hearing the term "Acro Yoga", I must admit that I didn't like the sound of it. I'm always up for a session of yoga for stretching and the unique feeling of...

Sheung Wan, yoga

Authentiques: come and bargain hunt at this antique dealer on Queen’s Road !

02/24/2014 | Lifestyle

Kate was tired of the working at the bank; so voila, now she’s an antique dealer specialised in furniture and decorative arts from the 18th and 19th centuries. A new opportunity that allows her to combine her passions for furniture, history, romance, and travel. So make an appointment at...

furniture, Sheung Wan, vintage

Nosh : a fab café in Tai Ping Shan

01/30/2014 | Eat & Drink

Newly opened and already attracting crowds! The locals and of course the curious passer-bys of this new charming place. And to think there were still many a few months that we passed Upper Station Street without deigning to take a look… So, without any further ado! It’s the new place to be for...

breakfast, café, lunch, restaurant, salad, Sheung Wan

Vanessa’s top tip: An impeccable manicure at a great price

01/15/2014 | Beauty & Wellness

Isn’t one of the advantages of living in our faraway country to make our friends drool over the great offers impossible to find back home? Well I say it is! This is why you’re going to love Nail Ten. Nestled on the 15th floor of a building in the heart of Sheung Wan, where you...

mani/pedi, Sheung Wan

Sushi O

12/13/2013 | Eat & Drink

Our 'not to be missed' restaurant of the year: Sushi O. It's made it into our top fave restaurants, and It was so good, we just had to tell you about it. We hadn't tried it until now because we were worried about showing up and not being able to get a table. But we admit our mistake now,...

Castelo Concepts, Japanese restaurant, Sheung Wan

Man Mo Café : new generation dim sum

12/09/2013 | Eat & Drink

A dim sum restaurant opened by a Swiss guy in the middle of Sheung Wan. Madness? Actually no, it's a touch of genius. This modern canteen is set to revolutionize the famous Hong Kong delicacy. You can sample some really good examples of fine fusion food- like foie gras or even scallop xiao long...

chinese, dim sum, french restaurant, restaurant, Sheung Wan

Australian ballerina pumps in the heart of Sheung Wan !

11/05/2013 | Fashion

Trendy restaurants, cute cafes, art galleries and fashion and design shops- Sheung Wan really has become the boho area of HK! And it's right there, next to Hollywood Road that we discovered Sambag, the Australian fashion brand. The pretty window display immediately caught our eye,...

fashion, Sheung Wan