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New Year Reviver at Plateau Spa – Grand Hyatt

01/19/2017 | Beauty & Wellness

By Aude New Year’s resolutions ? Not really my thing … A workout a day ? Sorry but I don’t have time for that. Cutting carbs/gluten/meat/cooked food ? Are you kidding me ? I find the beginning of the year to always be quite stressful and so was more than happy to enjoy...

beauty, spa, Wanchai

LA SALA: friendly tapas

01/11/2017 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine Right next door to Tamarind (a delicious indian-thai), this little restaurant shares the same kitchen, the same manager (adorable) and the same owner. But in the plates, everything is different! Here, the traditional Spanish chef, serves tapas just as in his home...

restaurant, Wanchai, wine

A.O.C eat & drink

01/10/2017 | Eat & Drink

By Aude Ok, by now you must already know how much I love Le Bistro Winebeast. Previously located on McGregor Street, Le Bistro Winebeast then moved to a bigger space just a few streets from there on Thompson Road giving birth to Le Café Winebeast on McGregor. I have enjoyed more than my...

french restaurant, restaurant, wan chai, Wanchai

GIANDO : DELIZIOSO !!

12/30/2016 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine Opened on Start Street less than a year ago, Giando is an italian nugget. Just say the words antipasti, ravioli, tiramisu and I already salivate. How could I wait that long before entering this place? Chef Gianni (an adorable so-italian guy) insists on products...

restaurant, Wanchai

QMO: great wines meet perfectly paired dishes

12/08/2016 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine Opened a few months ago on Ship Street, this small little bar have appealed me since then. Beautiful photographs on the red walls, relaxed and cool atmosphere, nice smells and good wines on the tables, this one had everything to please me. I’ve booked, went…. and will go...

restaurant, Wanchai

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

THE PAWN: refined dinner in this well-known heritage building

11/03/2016 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine Every Hong-Konguese know this 19th century heritage building, but have you ever entered the place? If the answer is No, don’t wait longer, it’s worth it. The place is superb, the terrace is lovely and pleasant, dishes are refined and service is just perfect, friendly and professional....

restaurant, terrace, Wanchai, wine

Blue Brick Bistro by Yoku Moku : lovely terrace, low prices

10/27/2016 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine You probably already know the japanese bakery : Yoku Moku in this pedestrian and colorful area of Wan Chai : Lee Tung Avenue. Very famous for its Aoyama Rolls (the asian version of the french « gateaux roulés ») which are supposed to be the best in Asia, it...

restaurant, terrace, Wanchai

PLAT DU JOUR - Close your eyes! You’re in Paris!

08/19/2016 | Eat & Drink

By Lily Have you noticed the lovely Citroën H truck in Pacific Place at the entrance of Plat du jour? We have tried the lunch from this French restaurant and loved it! From 11.30 to 2.30pm, every week day, choose 2 courses for HKD235 or 3 courses for HKD275. Typical Parisian...

French restaurant, Pacific Place, Wanchai

Ready to rock your bikini with Benefit?

08/17/2016 | Beauty & Wellness

By Lily If you are already addicted to Benefit Brow Bars, you’ll be thrilled to learn that they are bringing a new service to HK... you will love it! Benefit is introducing Bikini and Brazilian waxing services, exclusively available at Wan Chai and Stanley boutiques. Throw away...

Stanley, Wanchai, waxing

Fast & Gourmet

05/03/2016 | Eat & Drink

By Aude Weekdays lunch break? Boring! Are you just like me? I do not have enough time to go to a proper restaurant so I am always ending up with take-away food … Not saying it cannot be tasty but being a real foodie, I sometimes wish I could enjoy a gourmet lunch at my break. I mean...

foie gras, French cuisine, French restaurant, Wanchai, wine

ONE MILLION kgs in 24 hours…

03/08/2016 | Fitness & Health

By Vanessa, our Fitness editor They are a team of 24 athletes, 12 men and 12 women and they have decided to take up a crazy challenge imagined by Pinnacle Performance: lifting for 24 hours and reach as a team, the amazing number of one million kilograms lifted. And yes, as you can imagine…...

challenge, charity, sport, team, Wanchai

THE SMILE BAR: A brilliant smile in just a few minutes!

01/20/2016 | Beauty & Wellness

By Delphine Have you ever dreamt of a smile like George Clooney’s? But on you, the Nespresso may leave a trace… You’ve tried whitening toothpastes but they’ve not really worked. What’s next, descaling? OK, but like everyone you are not a fan of going to the dentist. So, you just have to...

teeth, treatment, Wanchai, whitening

El Mercado: Hong Kong’s First Nikkei Restaurant

12/01/2015 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine Restaurant Nikkei? What's that? Here’s a bit of history to illuminate you: at the turn of the 19th century, a large number of Japanese immigrants arrived in Peru, known to locals as the “Nikkei”. They combined Japanese culinary flavors with Peruvian ingredients, giving birth to a...

bento, Japanese restaurant, Peruvian restaurant, Wanchai

The Optimist: A new Spanish restaurant in Wanchai

11/05/2015 | Eat & Drink

After their Italian success, the team behind Pirata are still going strong, and have now dived into Spanish cuisine. Located in the same building of the Pirata, The Optimist recently opened its doors and takes up three of the first floors of 239, Hennessy Road. The bar is on the landing, while the...

Spanish restaurant, tapas, Wanchai

Mahalo Tiki Lounge: A Polynesian bar in the heart of Wanchai

10/02/2015 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine Skirt through Wanchai’s overcrowded markets, and go up lifts to the 29th floor to arrive at the Mahalo Tiki Lounge, a little piece of Polynesian paradise. Palm trees, huge wicker chairs, exotic fruits on the counter, small bites to nibble on in the terrace area…It is easy to...

bar, cocktail, terrace, Wanchai

TAMARIND: the Best of Asia out on a terrace

10/01/2015 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine Yes you’ve noticed, I’m a huge fan of Asian cuisine. But even if I’m rarely disappointed by the array of flavors in my plate, I do think many places don’t deliver on setting and atmosphere. Fortunately, at Tamarind’s not only are dishes copious and delicious – with a...

Indian restaurant, terrace, Thai restaurant, Wanchai

JOJO : Indian that awakens the senses!

07/10/2015 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine « Black Cumin cures fever, Curry Leaf the germ killer, Cinnamon fights toxines… »: thus begins Jojo menu. You got it, over here spices are the stars. The minute you get through the front door, the different scents send you straight to Rajasthan. A la carte you don’t...

Indian restaurant, Wanchai

La Pirata: we want to say “Grazie Mamma!”

06/03/2015 | Eat & Drink

By Delphine Today I feel like eating Italian, but a real Italian. I mean generous portions like those served up by Italian mammas, big enough to feed the entire family. So off I go to La Pirata. A few slices of speck or Parma ham as antipasti with shavings of Pecorino or Parmesan....

Italian restaurant, Wanchai

Le Quinze Vins : Join us in Wanchai for a glass of wine!

12/04/2014 | Eat & Drink

If you miss true Parisian wine bars this should help you feel better. Awarded “Best Wine Shop of the Year” in 2013 by La Revue du Vin de France, European top magazine for wines, the famous Parisian establishment Le Quinze Vins has now opened in Hong Kong. The concept is the same as in Paris:...

discount, Privilege Card, Wanchai, wine, wine bar, wine tasting