The worker’s hive of Tai Koo Shing seems an unlikely contender in the battle for the best view of Hong Kong by night. But don’t be put off by the towering office blocks – ascend to the 32nd floor of the newly-opened East hotel and you’ll discover Sugar, a stylish and chilled out escape from the chaos of Central and Lan Kwai Fong. more...
June 29th, 2010
A Spoonful of Sugar
The worker’s hive of Tai Koo Shing seems an unlikely contender in the battle for the best view of Hong Kong by night. But don’t be put off by the towering office blocks – ascend to the 32nd floor of the newly-opened East hotel and you’ll discover Sugar, a stylish and chilled out escape from the chaos of Central and Lan Kwai Fong. more... 
June 28th, 2010
A Marylebone Gem
Weaving through the streets just north of Bond Street station on my way to dinner, I’ve walked no more than 80 metres from Oxford Street and it's as if I've been transplanted to a charming English village - albeit with noticeably upmarket boutique shops and specialty food purveyors like: La Fromagerie, Ginger Pig, Biggles Sausages and Rococo Chocolates. The weather is kind enough to carry this romantic quartet of amazing smells from one storefront to another and into my hungry nose. more...
June 25th, 2010
Dance To The Music Of Time
Thea Sharrock's beautifully acted production of Terence Rattigan's great 'lost' play After The Dance - which marks the first time it has been produced in London since its short-lived premiere in 1939 - only confirms Rattigan's pre-eminence amongst dramatists. more...
June 24th, 2010
I Dreamt of a Beach Town
I am a not too discontented citizen of New York City, of a modern metropolis that is not lacking in taste, or zeal; where the people trip along the pavements and don’t look up to see the blackbirds, winging their way across the glittering facades of the business district. more...
June 17th, 2010
Hitting The Heights
Carmen is the perfect opera for people who believe (however misguidedly) that they don't like opera. Not only does it have a gripping and exciting storyline that encompasses romance, betrayal and grand spectacle, but Bizet's music also boasts some of the most famous highlights of 19th century opera. more...
June 15th, 2010
Affordable Luxury
You’ve got to admire any hotel that claims and effectively achieves 5 star status in terms of overall presentation, amenities, cuisine, staff, and comfort – and not only this - a hotel that actively adheres to Green design philosophy and practice. more...
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