Boasting an international presence in cities such as Bangkok, Dubai, London and Tokyo, Thai gourmet restaurant Mango Tree also has two branches in Hong Kong. Much like its older sister in Causeway Bay, its Elements location serves authentic Thai dishes—right by the West Kowloon waterfront.
Located at Elements right and overlooking the West Kowloon waterfront, Thai gourmet restaurant Mango Tree also offers an extensive list of wines and cocktails. Kick back at its bar and enjoy the picture-perfect view, while sipping on Thai-themed creations like lemongrass mojito and lychee smash.
In hopes of offering an exotic drinking experience with both European and Asian touches, bar manager Pietro Didio boldly uses ingredients like pomelo, grapefruit, cardamom seeds and honey yuzu mixed with gins from Britain and Japan. Among the six new G&T summer mixes is the Spicy & Ginchy, which uses peppercorns to enhance the spicy tanginess of the Hendrick’s gin. All of the six drinks are $140 per glass.
In hopes of offering an exotic drinking experience with both European and Asian touches, bar manager Pietro Didio boldly uses ingredients like pomelo, grapefruit, cardamom seeds and honey yuzu mixed with gins from Britain and Japan. Among the six new G&T summer mixes is the Spicy & Ginchy, which uses peppercorns to enhance the spicy tanginess of the Hendrick’s gin. All of the six drinks are $140 per glass.
Conceived by popular Japanese bakery Bologne, Boulangerie offers a mouth-watering selection of French pastries and danishes, beautifully decorated cakes and gourmet sandwiches. Head baker Masato Hosokawa (of Joel Robuchon fame) is behind the operations at this Elements store.
Boulangerie Bologne's Danish loaves and other leavened breads are so popular they recently opened a spankin’ new mega-shop at Elements.
We wish we could have a living room like this in our house. This chic bar at the W Hotel enjoys super high ceilings and full-length windows. Although it’s surrounded by quirky modern art, it has a definite homey touch, with magazines to pore over and comfy couches, all very conducive to losing yourself for an afternoon. Our favorite drinks are the tea-infused cocktails—delicious but lethal, so be sure to go easy lest you wind up on the floor.
This chic bar at the W Hotel enjoys super high ceilings and full-length windows. Although it’s surrounded by quirky modern art, it has a definite homey touch, with magazines to pore over and comfy couches, all very conducive to losing yourself for an afternoon.
Chocolate for dinner? Um, it’s like, why didn’t anyone else think of this earlier? The Chef’s Table at The Ritz-Carlton has invited Lindt’s master chocolatier, Urs Liechti, to collaborate on a special chocolate-infused menu for diners in January and February. Using dark chocolates with 70 percent to up to 99 percent cocoa content, Liechti has designed amuse-bouches of chocolate tempura with cheese and lobster; pan-fried foie gras with coffee-flavored chocolate; deep-fried chocolates with chilies; and even more chocolatey desserts.
The Buzz: Living Room, the W Hong Kong’s beloved hotel bar, has been rebranded as Woobar. Toning down Living Room’s loungey atmosphere, Woobar sports an edgier and more energetic style that may expand its clientele from bankers to younger, hipper crowds. Boasting a great view overlooking the harbor, the bar is relaxed and cozy during daytime and evening, perfect for after-work drinks; while at night, it can be easily transformed into a club.
