HONG KONG Hong Kong has never fallen short of spectacular views, yet its rooftop bar scene has evolved far beyond simply offering a skyline backdrop. From tucked away terraces in Central to panoramic sky-high lounges overlooking Victoria harbour, today’s best rooftops combine inventive drinks, thoughtful design and some of the city’s most coveted scenery. So whether you’re looking for the ideal first date destination, the perfect place for a post-work aperitivo or somewhere t

HONG KONG Tai Koo doesn't get talked about the way Central or Tsim Sha Tsui do when it comes to a big night out, but EAST Hong Kong makes a genuinely strong case for crossing the harbour for it. We spent an evening working our way from sunset drinks on the 32nd floor down to a full weekend tasting menu on the ground floor — here's how it went. About EAST Hong Kong EAST is the more business-oriented of Swire Hotels' sub-brands — a kind of younger, more design-forward cousin to

BANGKOK When Dua Lipa shares where she’s eating, drinking or holidaying, the internet pays attention. During a feature with Service95, Lipa revealed one of her latest discoveries in Thailand, Mod Kaew Wine Bar, an understated natural wine bar tucked away in Bangkok. Whilst it may not appear to be on every tourist’s itinerary, it is precisely the kind of neighbourhood that has become synonymous with Dua Lipa’s approach to travel: local, characterful and effortlessly cool. A Cl

INTERVIEW Breer didn't start with a business plan. It started with a plate of leftover canteen food, a bakery bin full of unsold bread, and a founder who couldn't shake the guilt of watching it all go to landfill. Six years, one home brewing kit, and a chance encounter with a kvass-drinking bartender later, that guilt has become Hong Kong's most talked-about upcycled beverage brand — a company that's turned discarded bread into beer, partnered with the likes of Maxim's Group,

INTERVIEW There was a time in my early twenties when going out wasn't even a decision — it was just what you did. Wednesday drinks turned into Thursday drinks turned into a weekend you don't fully remember, and somehow you'd still show up functional-ish on Monday. Now? A "big night out" means one glass of wine and being in bed by 11. I'm not alone in this. Ask around and you'll find a whole generation quietly opting out of the culture we used to live for — burnt out, more hea

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INTERVIEW From ownership of Michelin-starred 42 , to informing the users of social media on where to eat, Sandor Varga has made a new...

LONDON Hidden in a back alley of Bermondsey, Nine Lives is a gem waiting to be discovered. As lively music spills onto the street,...

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With a combined 30 years of industry experience, brothers Max and Noel Venning have become key figures in London’s cocktail scene. As the...

LONDON London. The ultimate location to find hidden gems that offer some of the city's best skyline views. The capital is saturated with...

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INTERVIEW Raise your glass to WEIZZA Gin, the new Burmese craft gin making waves in Hong Kong's vibrant scene. This gin company embodies...

The best new restaurants, events and things to do this month. This article is also available to read in Chinese (HK). Dining: The Great...

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The best new restaurants, events and things to do this month. This article is also available to read in Chinese (HK). Dining: MOTT 32...

INTERVIEW In the heritage world of Japanese sake and its rooted cultural significance, Erika Haigh stands out as a passionate and...