Hong Kong: Overview
Mr. Murphy needed to be in Hong Kong for a few weeks, so The Mrs. wangled a remote working arrangement and jetted in from Singapore for an extended conjugal visit. Having both spent quite a bit of time here in the past, it's impressive to see that Hong Kong just continues to get better. While … Read more
Street Art, Hong Kong
There is notably more art on the streets of Hong Kong these days. In our book, that’s a good thing. Good street art is vastly different to simple graffiti. When executed well, it has the power to stop you in your tracks, make you think, laugh or tutt disapprovingly. We love the fact that everywhere … Read more
Where to get your Nails done in Hong Kong
Ladies need a quick polish change? pedicure or pamper? Hop the escalator To the Lavande Nail Spa in Central. A franchise imported from California, this neat little place serves up American style, no nonsense services that aim to please. You are welcomed with a smile, a cup of tea and some excellent up to date … Read more
Boutique Shopping in Hong Kong
Mr. Blacksmith Designware Store: 7 Gough Street, Hong Kong For a good insight into excellent design, seek out Mr. Blacksmith. Its a new branch of theHOMELESS group. packed to the rafters with lovely unique pieces at reasonable prices. It will make you want to ship a container home. Stocking everything from homeware, to stationary and … Read more
Kiyotaki Sushi Restaurant: 13 Gough Street, Hong Kong
Kiyotaki is one of those hole in the wall sushi joints. You walk through the threshold underneath various flaps and into a boxy space that’s dark and imposing, no matter what the time of day. They serve up basic Japanese fare. Mr. Murphy had the sashimi lunch special. I went for just a serving of … Read more
Java Java Coffee and Tea Lounge: 188 Hollywood Road, Hong Kong
The Sheung Wang neighborhood which has blossomed in recent years in and around Hollywood road, continues to get funkier and cooler. This is possibly because the area now has a big concentration of contemporary Art Galleries tucked down side alleys shooting off the main drag. These are a welcome addition to the Faux Antique stores … Read more
Soft Aroma Coffee Shop: 105 Wing Lok Street, Hong Kong
Starbuck’s gingerbread latte, you think you are ALL THAT. You know what? you and your sugary, syrupy bucket of frothy intensively farmed milk can shove it. I have found the true meaning of Ginger Latte and I found it at Soft Aroma. This delightful hole in the wall independent cafe, is one of those great … Read more
