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AdvertisementAdvertisementDouglas Parkes+ FOLLOWContent DirectorAs Content Director, Douglas oversees the creation of a broad range of lifestyle publications, foremost of which is 100 Top

Tables, SCMP’s fine-dining guide. When time allows, he loves to indulge his passion for film and write about cinema as well.As Content Director, Douglas oversees the creation of a broad

range of lifestyle publications, foremost of which is 100 Top Tables, SCMP’s fine-dining guide. When time allows, he loves to indulge his passion for film and write about cinema as well.Chef

Marino D’Antonio on his culinary journey from Italy to Beijing and MacauAfter working with Umberto Bombana in Beijing, D’Antonio is once again partnering with the legendary chef – this time

in Macau.22 May 2025 - 11:00AMWord on the StrEAT: 9 restaurants and bars that left their mark on Hong Kong’s dining sceneIn keeping with the Easter theme of revival, some of the city’s top

names in F&B recall erstwhile establishments that have left indelible memories.22 Apr 2025 - 2:36PMArt Basel Hong Kong 2025 expands beyond its traditional showcaseThe fair extends its reach

to embrace tech, film and indigenous art, with more than 20 new galleries taking part this year.26 Mar 2025 - 3:06PMCelebrating 100 Top Tables’ top restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and

MacauThe awards highlighted the industry’s dedication to quality, creativity and responsible practices, and recognised exceptional restaurants, bars and individuals.20 Mar 2025 -

6:15AMAdvertisementDish in Focus: Fxxking PaellaAt Censu, chef Shun Sato channelled his international experience to put an elevated, tongue-in-cheek spin on a classic Asian dish.27 Feb 2025

- 12:00PMHow Hong Kong filmmaker Fruit Chan found his way in the industryThe Hong Kong filmmaker on the horrors of Hollywood, working his way up and exploring the handover.20 Feb 2025 -

6:15PMTilda Swinton brings star power to a conversation on classic Hong Kong filmsTilda Swinton recently visited Hong Kong’s M+ art museum, shining her A-list light on the vital role of film

preservation in connecting audiences to a more authentic version of cinematic storytelling.9 Feb 2025 - 12:15PMDish in Focus: Dressed crab at Magistracy Dining RoomChef Alyn Williams from

MDR uses Dungeness crabs for the flavourful dish, served playfully in the shell next to warm crumpets and curried mayo.14 Jan 2025 - 5:00PMDish in Focus: Marmitako at Spanish restaurant 22

ShipsMoving from a more intimate Wan Chai venue to the much larger and historic PMQ in Central has done the restaurant no harm, thanks to a new menu.31 Dec 2024 - 11:29AMDrink in Focus:

Festive Manhattan at DarkSideThis classic cocktail gets a thoroughly festive makeover for the holidays, complete with a side of panettone.23 Dec 2024 - 6:00AMWord on the StrEAT: Hong Kong’s

top chefs’ worst kitchen nightmaresThey’re at the top of their game now, but even the city’s chefs at Michelin-starred restaurants, or luxury hotels like the Grand Hyatt or Rosewoo

d, once had to deal with a mess of their own making.21 Dec 2024 - 5:00PMThe secret to Bar Leone’s success, according to its owner Lorenzo AntinoriThe lawyer turned bartender eschews the

trend of too fancy cocktails and believes that creating the right atmosphere is a crucial part of the whole mix.13 Dec 2024 - 6:00AMHow director Jia Zhangke captures China’s rise in his

gritty filmsJia used footage filmed over 20 years – as well as unused footage from previous movies – to create his latest work, an ode to China’s rapid development.11 Dec 2024 - 6:15PM5 of

the best films by Chinese auteur Jia ZhangkeDiscover Jia’s cinematic brilliance over the years with 5 must-watch films, from his gritty debut Xiao Wu to the violent A Touch of Sin.10 Dec

2024 - 2:18PM7 best Christmas cocktails in Hong Kong: from mulled wine to spiked chaiThese unique drinks offer a festive twist on classic favourites – perfect for celebrating with friends

and family or a romantic tête-à-tête.5 Dec 2024 - 12:45PMHong Kong’s 12 best restaurants for Christmas diningHotel restaurants Above and Beyond, Harbourside, Café Circles, Grissini, The

Cafe, The Steak House and I-O-N Buffet and Noodle Bar all get in on the act, as well as all Feather & Bone outlets.29 Nov 2024 - 4:00PMDish in Focus: smoked butter chicken at LeelaEvery

Indian restaurant has a rendition of murgh makhani – Michelin-starred chef Manav Tuli talks through his version, which you can even order cooked with Laphroaig whisky, flambéed tableside.19

Nov 2024 - 12:30PMDrink in Focus: The Savory Project’s Thai Beef Salad cocktailIn creating the stand-out drink at The Savory Project in Hong Kong, Coa co-founder Jay Khan and Ajit Gurung

captured the best Thai flavours in one adventurous cocktail.14 Nov 2024 - 5:25PMChina’s cocktail bars are great, so why hasn’t the world taken notice yet?China’s top bar concepts boast

world-class quality and skills, while the country boasts the largest market for alcoholic drinks in the world – worth US$336 billion in 2023.2 Nov 2024 - 12:00PMCould education actually be

bad for the planet?A new report is challenging the assumption that more education leads to climate action, with experts calling for a shift in pedagogical approaches13 Sep 2024 - 11:00AM5

restaurants spearheading Hong Kong’s contemporary Indian boomThis new generation of trendsetting eateries prove Hong Kong is one of the best places to eat Indian food on the planet5 Sep 2024

- 10:00AMHow Leela’s chef Manav Tuli overcame setbacks and found global acclaimThrough his family, Tuli discovered the importance of food in his youth, but the much-lauded, jovial chef

faced an uphill battle on his path to culinary accolades5 Aug 2024 - 5:08PMExploring Happy Valley, Hong Kong’s celebrity-loved exclusive neighbourhoodOne of Hong Kong’s swankiest residential

enclaves, Happy Valley also offers affordable living and a range of outdoor activities24 Jul 2024 - 3:15PM100 Top Tables: Hong Kong’s best restaurants, chefs and nightlife – revealedEve

ry year, the Post’s 100 Top Tables pays tribute to the outstanding individuals and restaurants who help make Hong Kong’s F&B scene one of the very best in the world. Here are this year’s

award winners.14 Mar 2024 - 10:00AMHealth check: is Hong Kong’s dining scene finally on the road to recovery?Few industries suffered more than F&B during the pandemic, but a raft of new

openings suggest the city’s after-hours scene is` finally on the road to recovery13 Mar 2024 - 5:25PMHow Hong Kong Palace Museum is nurturing a new generation of talent in arts and

cultureHong Kong has proved its cultural significance, with numerous monuments, films with a global reach and, of course, Cantopop16 Feb 2024 - 11:00AM6 places to celebrate Christmas and New

Year’s Eve in Hong Kong in 2023The Mandarin Oriental’s Mandarin Club lets you watch the fireworks from Hong Kong side, or you could catch the action from Kowloon side at the Regent hotel

lobby or Vista Italian restaurant22 Dec 2023 - 10:27AMHow to curate a wine cellar that will make any oenophile swoonNavigating the world of wine can be confusing for a new collector or

casual drinker, so we spoke to experts at the helm of some of Hong Kong and Macau’s best wine cellars to get an insider’s view21 Dec 2023 - 12:20PM8 Christmas cocktails and winter warmers to

try in Hong KongParty season demands party fuel – and Hong Kong’s after-hours scene provides with plenty of seasonal specials to keep you topped up28 Nov 2023 - 12:02PMHong Kong’s most

festive holiday menus, from Christmas dinner to New Year’s brunchFrom Christmas to New Year’s Day, the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops, with everything from traditional

classics to Asian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern options on the table23 Dec 2023 - 4:25PMRelated TopicsArt BaselArtFood and DrinksHong KongChristmasGood Schools GuideWhere to eat in Hong

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