Issue: March 06, 2014 (Archive)

Thursday, March 6, 2014

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Music to Swiss time
At a recent dinner, a Chinese frog soup was served. Everyone at the table watched in amusement as Martin Ganz, vice president of Breguet Hong Kong and Taiwan, slurped the whole thing up with relish. Ganz is certainly no ordinary expat.

Hermes
A caterpillar transforms into a delicate and beautiful butterfly, capable of sailing through the air to great heights.

Chanel
Simple white pearls are must-haves for that classy little black dress look.

BMW 2 Series Coupe
For anyone who is on the receiving end of a BMW invitation to join the car show held this weekend at Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong, the new BMW 2 Series is reminiscent of the legendary 2002 in the 70s of the century past.

Foreign affairs
Identity and nationality have always been controversial topics, especially in this place we call Hong Kong. That makes it a perfect time for Inti Guerrero's presentation of "Foreign Presence" to arrive.

Hearty tea
Why should afternoon tea be the preserve of tai tais? Men gets their own version at The Chinnery (Tel: 2825-4009) and Captain's Bar (Tel: 2825-4006).

Simply Italian
Paolo Raschi, the maestro behind Michelin-starred Ristorante Guido, will make a guest appearance at Angelini (Tel: 2733-8750) to present the best culinary creations from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy.

Japanese immersion
Japanese cuisine is always a popular choice. For those who want to indulge, Cafe on the 1st (Tel: 2837 -6781) has a new dinner buffet (from HK$458).

Whiskey business
The Hong Kong whiskey scene is seriously picking up, with a bevy of bars, pubs, stores and restaurants dedicated to the golden drink.

Strawberries and a Valentine's Day match
The relationship between Facebook Inc and WhatsApp Inc. started in spring 2012 over coffee at a German bakery. It was consummated on Valentines Day this year with chocolate-covered strawberries after just five days of talks.

Freedom calls for former East European kid
WhatsApp grew up in Silicon Valley, but its founder's background in Eastern Europe gave it its DNA.

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