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Restaurant News A churreria in Kowloon serves the most authentic churros in Hong Kong. A sweet indulgence, they make a perfect breakfast, afternoon snack, post-work indulgence, or mouth-watering after-dinner treat. Believe it or not, they go great with lemonade! Churros Defined So what, exactly, is a churro, anyway? A churro is a kind pastry that …
Hotel News Tokyo Gina Aloft is Marriott International's first Aloft hotel in Japan. The hotel targets music enthusiasts and tech-savvy travelers. And it has 205 comfy rooms, multiple F&B outlets, a 24-hour gym, and interactive open spaces.. Destination GInza Ginza is a popular shopping district in Tokyo, Japan. Not only is Ginza home to numerous …
A French restaurant in Hong Kong launches a Nordic Japanese Afternoon Tea set menu. It's perfect for a late lunch or an early dinner before eateries close at 6 pm because of social distancing measures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five-star hotel offers Singapore Nurses Day treat to boost spirits of staff at two hotels as the Lion City celebrates Nurses' Day. But why does Singapore celebrate Nurses' Day in August when most other countries - such as the United States - celebrate it in May?
Vive Cake Boutique serves a decadent selection of indulgent sweets. And word has it, they are oh, so popular with some of Hong Kong top pop stars. Included are cakes, mini cakes, cupcakes, macaroons, cookies, and other sweet confectioneries.
Sydneysiders not wanting to dine in crowded bars, pubs, or restaurants no longer have to pick up take out or have food delivered. A Sydney hotel has launched a restaurant in room promotion. And it is proving so popular with hesitant foodies that it might be expanded!
With apologies to Rupert Brooke, there's a Hong Kong British pub that is forever England. The Better Ole in the Northern New Territories has been in the Yuen family for three generations, one of a dwindling number of family-run eateries in a city awash in chain restaurants.
Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts celebrates its first anniversary with a historic exhibition showcasing the police, judiciary, prison, and immigration systems of Hong Kong. It coincides with the 175th anniversary of the foundation of the Hong Kong Police Force in 1844.
I hadn't been home to Oakland, California, in 15 years. To celebrate a milestone birthday, I decided give myself the trip of a lifetime - a 70 trip across the United States, which I was dubbing "70 Days Across America".
Trade ties between the United States and China are strained at the moment, which makes an exhibition on the origins of Sino-American trade all the more timely and relevant.