HONG KONG I've reviewed 828 pizzas, visited almost every pizzeria in Hong Kong, and built a reputation for saying exactly what I think. As the anonymous face behind Prof. Dr. Pizza, my mission has never been to please restaurant owners — it's to champion better pizza, celebrate those who get it right, and encourage the global pizza scene to continually raise its standards. From the chance meal that inspired me to launch the account to the creation of the annual Prof. Dr. Pizz

HONG KONG In a city where five-star hotel spas and hole-in-the-wall reflexology parlours compete for the same overworked clientele, Ora Spa has staked out curious new territory: personality-driven aromatherapy, paired with sound healing and a face-lifting treatment performed by a therapist with serious pedigree. I left with a bottle of oil that smells uncannily like my own personality and a relaxed face and body. Here's everything you need to know before booking. The Location

HONG KONG Three minutes in a cryo chamber, 30 minutes breathing pressurised oxygen, and a facial that works on your skin at a cellular level — all in one visit, all in the same Central building. That's the pitch at Be Earth Wellness, and we went in to test as much of it as we reasonably could in a single sitting. Here's what each treatment actually felt like, what it's meant to do, and who it's for. All images courtesy of Be Earth Wellness. Where We Went Be Earth Wellness is

HONG KONG Tucked into the cliffs of Wong Chuk Hang on Hong Kong's Southside, The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong is the brand's first property in the city and its first-ever resort concept worldwide. It's a hotel built around one simple promise: every one of its 425 rooms looks out over the South China Sea. Add an infinity pool, a genuinely excellent spa, two kids' zones, and direct access to Ocean Park and Water World, and you have a resort that works equally well for a

The cult-favourite event series is back for round two – and tickets are selling out fast. If you were among the lucky ones who scored a ticket to No Curfew Club's May debut, you already know: this is not your average Hong Kong night out. For those who missed out – or those still recovering from the sheer joy of screaming every word to "Everybody" by Backstreet Boys – here is your second chance. Following the success of their sold-out launch, No Curfew Club is back at Aer on A

HONG KONG Central isn't short on wellness studios promising to make you feel like a new person, but most ask you to commit to one thing at a time — a facial here, a float tank there. °CRYO Hong Kong takes a different approach. It's a full recovery-and-beauty circuit under one roof, and on a recent visit, we decided to move through as much of it as we could in a single afternoon. Here's an honest account of what we did, what it actually felt like, who each treatment is really

HONG KONG Moving to Hong Kong comes with a crash course in city living, even if you've lived in one your whole life. You'll quickly learn that umbrellas are essential, air-conditioned shortcuts are worth memorising, and your favourite pair of heels will probably never see daylight again. Eight months after making the move from London, these are the lessons, local hacks and favourite finds that have helped me feel at home. All images are courtesy of Ellie Cohen (@ellieecohen).

HONG KONG Male grooming has quietly become one of Hong Kong's fastest-growing beauty categories, and eyebrows are no exception. Brow lamination — the treatment that sets unruly hairs into a fuller, more defined shape — has moved from a "women's beauty" service into something men across the city are booking too. One salon that regularly comes up in that conversation is Xtreme Lashes Hong Kong. What Xtreme Lashes HK Is Known For Xtreme Lashes was founded in 2005 by registered n

HONG KONG Somewhere along the way, intravenous vitamin therapy quietly slipped out of the hospital ward and into the world of red-carpet wellness. Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber have both been open about their fondness for NAD+ infusions, describing them as a reset after punishing stretches of travel and work, while Harry Styles, Gwyneth Paltrow and Rihanna have all been linked to the same needle-and-vitamin-bag routine. What began as a quiet Silicon Valley biohacking habit

HONG KONG The Star Ferry has been operating across Hong Kong’s piers for 128 years. Undeniably, it’s become a symbol of the city and its maritime history. It has stood the test of time over the years — from riots to financial woes — and managed to stay afloat. While we can’t stay overnight at the Star Ferry, there is an experience close to that. Welcome, The Fleming, an urban boutique hotel in Wan Chai with a design that echoes, or recreates rather, the charm of the iconic St

HONG KONG Few people swap the precision of an air traffic control tower for the unpredictability of fashion, but for Anaphe's founder Katy Chambers, the transition felt surprisingly natural. After decades directing aircraft across the UK, the Middle East and Hong Kong, she traded aviation for a new mission: creating timeless silk wardrobe staples that challenge fast fashion's reliance on synthetic fabrics. The idea was sparked by a simple frustration in Hong Kong – finding el

INTERVIEW Luxury travel is often measured in thread counts, Michelin stars and infinity pools, but for me, it's the people behind each property who leave the greatest impression. Here, I share the hotels that have shaped my travels, what defines truly memorable luxury, and the destinations that continue to inspire my next adventure. All images courtesy of Rey Cheng (@findmyrey). THE HOME AWAY FROM HOME Capella Bangkok I left Capella Bangkok feeling so deeply and genuinely car

There's a particular kind of confidence that comes with decades of iconography. Marshall has always known that its home speakers don't just need to sound good — they need to look like they belong on a stage. The Acton has long been the entry point into that world: compact enough to fit on a bookshelf, powerful enough to make you forget you're not at a gig. With the Acton IV, Marshall isn't reinventing the formula. It's refining it — and in doing so, it's produced what may be

HONG KONG Bridges Street has had a good thing going since last October, when Twist Pasta Bar quietly opened and turned into one of the neighbourhood's most talked-about tables. The formula — Italian pasta technique filtered through a Hong Kong sensibility — has clearly struck a chord. Now the team is doubling down, adding weekend lunch service, a reworked menu, new cocktails, and a happy hour built for after-work crowds. Weekends Just Got Longer The HK$280 weekend set menu is

The Stanmore has always occupied a curious position in Marshall's home speaker lineup. Larger than the Acton but smaller than the Woburn, it's the speaker that demands you justify the step up: what exactly are you getting for the additional spend and the extra footprint? With the Stanmore IV, that question is easier to answer than ever. This is a genuinely refined product — not a flashy generational leap, but the kind of careful, considered upgrade that makes a good speaker b

HONG KONG I was born and raised in Sai Kung, and I've just moved back after years away — I barely recognised the place. There's a wine and cheese bar, a sourdough bakery with a line out the door, a burger joint that rivals anything on Hong Kong Island. But underneath the new gloss, it's still Sai Kung: the pineapple buns still sell out by mid-morning, the seafood still comes straight off the boats. Here's my honest guide to what's worth your time — the old guard I grew up on,

Summer in Asia is a test of endurance – not just for your spirit, but for your skin. Humidity turns smooth swashes into sticky messes. Air conditioning saps moisture. Sun exposure accelerates visible ageing. And the heat? It makes even the most dedicated among us want to abandon the whole process altogether. The solution is not to do more. It is to be smarter. This summer, we have curated a lineup of brands and products that work with the season, not against it. From scientif

HONG KONG All images courtesy of Fox and the Barber. The Pitch Why Fox and the Barber? It really should be Fox the Barber. Once upon a time (well, in 2015), British hairdresser Paul Fox decamped to Hong Kong and founded a classic barbershop inspired by a hazy romantic vision of better days gone by. Think an imperial, Anglo-take on Jazz Age machismo. It’s all very Peaky Blinders – staff are pictured online clutching whisky tumblers and garbed in waistcoats. Scowls and slicked-

HONG KONG Whiskers N Paws has just opened its first dedicated grooming studio inside Elements Mall in West Kowloon, and as the owner of a golden retriever and a long-haired miniature dachshund, I couldn't resist putting it to the test. I arrived with Bella and Pepper in tow on a recent weekday afternoon. READ: The Best Vets in Hong Kong – 2025/2026 Image courtesy of CSP Times The Studio Located at Shop 1049B, Water Zone, L1/F of ELEMENTS, the studio is calm, well-lit, and not

Jessie Mei Li, the star of ‘The Season, ’ opens up about playing Cola Pierce, her experience filming in Hong Kong, and working with the "dreamiest" cast in this exclusive interview with CSP Times.