Hong Kong’s perceived autonomy took another hit last week, when the Apple Daily published a leaked memo saying that as of June 1, all papers submitted by the Executive Council and the Policy Committee must undergo a screening process to assess what the mainland might think. The memo caused a...
It can be said, from the perspective of history, that the British colonial brand known as the ICAC that was left to Hong Kong was ultimately destroyed by American technology. If one googles a set of keywords like “ICAC,” “Maotai,” and “expensive gifts”—the...
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Chef Esther Sham of private kitchen Ta Pantry has moved her digs from Wan Chai to North Point in a collaboration project with wine retailer and storage experts Hip Cellar. The new Ta Pantry (5/F, Block C, Sea View Estate, 2-8 Watson Rd., North Point, 2979-0108) has been...
Here are some more things I hate.
Foodies.
People who think “well played” is an appropriate response.
Anybody wearing Google Glasses (this is a preemptive hate).
The manager of Schnurrbart in LKF who wouldn’t let us sit because we had a coffee even though we told him we’d...
TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You have arrived at the edge of reality. Or rather, to be precise, you have arrived at the edge of what you think of as reality. Here’s where things could get very interesting. Just on the other side of that edge you’re brushing up against, there is much, much...
Dear Mr. Know-It-All,
It’s rainy season and I want to buy a nice umbrella. I don’t want to just get one from a 7-Eleven that’s going to break as soon as I open it. Where can I find fashionable
umbrellas that are of a good quality?
– Singin’ In The Rain
I like that....
Dear Mr. Know-It-All,
I have finally decided to take the plunge and get a sexy tattoo on my lower back. However, I want to find a place that is going to be safe and hygienic instead of walking into any random shop. Please help.
– Sexy Back
You say “sexy tattoo,” I hear “...
Dear Mr. Know-it-All,
Call me an oldie, but I’m really into wearing the classic over-the-calf dress socks for work. They’re not only warmer during winter times, but they seem to be resemble the functions of those circulation-enhancing socks to be worn on flights. Where can I find an...
