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There was a time when staycations became the holiday of choice. During the pandemic, checking into a luxury hotel a few ...
24/09/2026

There was a time when staycations became the holiday of choice. During the pandemic, checking into a luxury hotel a few miles from home felt wonderfully indulgent. Since then, I’ve usually chosen airports over hotel lobbies. But one Sunday night at Pan Pacific London (Pan Pacific London) reminded me that sometimes the best way to reset for the week ahead isn’t boarding a plane, it’s checking into the right hotel, right on your doorstep. Words Sarah // Read more on

23/09/2026

Just an hour from Hong Kong, behind a herbal tea shop façade, sits Asia’s No. 1 bar in a now-hip neighbourhood in .

(), which topped Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, was founded by Andrew Ho () and Bastien Ciocca (.ciocca) in nearly a decade ago, before the neighbourhood became one of the city’s go-to areas for cocktails, cafés and independent shops.

The original speakeasy sits behind a traditional herbal tea shop façade, and Cantonese culture shapes everything from the interiors to the menu. Signatures include the Bloody Mary? (question mark included), which swaps tomato for cherry, an Earl Grey Dark & Stormy that brings tea into the rum classic, and the Hairy Fig Martini, made with the root commonly used in Cantonese soups.

Guests are greeted with a welcome drink on arrival, and seats at the bar offer a closer look at the team at work.

The bar has since expanded upstairs with a retail store and Off Menu, a separate concept with a menu that changes weekly.

📍 Hope & Sesame, Dongshankou, Guangzhou

✨ GIVEAWAY (THREE WINNERS): WIN A VENN SKINCARE SET & AFTERNOON TEA FOR TWO ✨We’ve teamed up with Plateau Spa at Grand H...
21/09/2026

✨ GIVEAWAY (THREE WINNERS): WIN A VENN SKINCARE SET & AFTERNOON TEA FOR TWO ✨

We’ve teamed up with Plateau Spa at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong (Grand Hyatt Hong Kong) and VENN (VENN (Global)) to celebrate the arrival of the Korean luxury skincare brand’s new range in Hong Kong — and we’re giving three lucky winners the chance to take home a little VENN of their own. 🤍

From a VENN Discovery Set paired with an Afternoon Tea Experience for two, to a VENN Hair & Body Care Set, there’s plenty to look forward to.

🥂 1ST PRIZE

A VENN Discovery Set (worth HK$1,500)

Afternoon Tea Experience for 2 (worth HK$780)

✨ 2ND PRIZE

A VENN Discovery Set (worth HK$1,500)

🧴 3RD PRIZE

A VENN Hair & Body Care Set (worth HK$589)

Making its Hong Kong debut exclusively at Plateau Spa, VENN is grounded in more than 25 years of skincare research and innovation in South Korea, combining high-performance formulations with advanced delivery technologies.

HOW TO ENTER

♡ Like this post

♡Follow CSP Times, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and VENN (Global)

♡ Tag the friend you’d love to share the experience with

✨ Unlimited entries welcome! Tag a different friend in each comment for more chances to win.

📅 Giveaway period: 21–27 September 2026

Three winners, three ways to discover VENN. Good luck! 🤍

Terms & Conditions
- All winners can redeem the prizes on or before 30 October 2026.
- The afternoon tea experience is not applicable on 1 October 2026. At least one day advance reservation is required.
-  No specific blackout dates for product prize redemption. The product has to be redeemed in person at Plateau Spa.

There are luxury hotels, and then there is . Having spent many years living in Hong Kong, The Peninsula has always held...
18/09/2026

There are luxury hotels, and then there is . Having spent many years living in Hong Kong, The Peninsula has always held a special place in my heart. So, when my daughter and I visited (The Peninsula London) for an evening of drinks and dinner, we couldn’t have been more excited to experience drinks at the rooftop Brooklyns Bar and dinner at Canton Blue (Canton Blue at The Peninsula London). Words by Sarah // Read more on

17/09/2026

Tai Koo doesn’t get talked about the way Central or Tsim Sha Tsui do when it comes to a big night out, but EAST Hong Kong (EAST Hong Kong) makes a genuinely strong case for crossing the harbour for it. We spent an evening working our way from sunset drinks at Sugar (Sugar) on the 32nd floor down to a full weekend tasting menu at FEAST on the ground floor. Read more on

There are luxury hotels, and then there is . Having spent many years living in Hong Kong, The Peninsula has always held...
17/09/2026

There are luxury hotels, and then there is . Having spent many years living in Hong Kong, The Peninsula has always held a special place in my heart. So, when my daughter and I visited for an evening of drinks and dinner, we couldn’t have been more excited. Words Sarah // Read more on

On September 28, GOSSiP (GOSSiP) is handing over the bar to six familiar faces from Hong Kong’s hospitality, media and c...
17/09/2026

On September 28, GOSSiP (GOSSiP) is handing over the bar to six familiar faces from Hong Kong’s hospitality, media and creative scene for Pouring for Nepal — a charity guest shift supporting flood relief efforts in Nepal.

Meet the guest bartenders:

Jen Balisi (Indulgent Eats 🍕 | Hong Kong NYC) — Founder, Barkada (Barkada Hong Kong | Modern Filipino)
Sonia Lau (Sonia Lau) — Founder, Creme Club (CREME CLUB)
Sarah Vee (Sarah Vee 🇭🇰 Community Builder) — Founder, Women of Hong Kong (Women of Hong Kong)
Tasha Lam (TASHA LAM) — PR Maven & Lifestyle Influencer
Kallum Wu (Kallum Wu) — Proof & Co. (proofandcompany)
Andrew Davis (Andrew Davis) — Spiritu (𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗨)

100% of proceeds will be donated directly to Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.

📍 GOSSiP, Central
📅 Monday, 28 September
⏰ From 7:30PM

The global hospitality authority has unveiled The 50 Best Hotels 2026, marking the first edition under its newly rebrand...
16/09/2026

The global hospitality authority has unveiled The 50 Best Hotels 2026, marking the first edition under its newly rebranded identity, The 50.

And Hong Kong has plenty to celebrate: Hong Kong takes No. 1, crowned The World’s Best Hotel 2026 and Best Hotel in Asia, while The Upper House lands at No. 8 and The Peninsula Hong Kong makes its debut at No. 46.

Which hotel would you check into first?

15/09/2026

Paris has landed in . (bistrots_suzettehk) is an all-day French bistro from Silver Spoon Restaurants (Silver Spoon Restaurants), opened in partnership with celebrated Hong Kong chef Tiff Lo (tlo), who joins as Consultant Chef to shape the menu from the first stock reduction to the signature namesake dessert. Lo trained for three years at Koffmann’s London under three-Michelin-starred chef Pierre Koffmann before opening her own neighbourhood bistro, jean may (now closed), in 2020, and brings that same “Modern Bistronomy” ethos here: good-quality, seasonal ingredients cooked with warm hospitality and just enough personal flair. Expect true bistro staples — a coarse-cut Pâté de Campagne, Salade Lyonnaise with poached egg and lardons, slow-braised Beef Bourguignon, and Steak Frites with a punchy peppercorn sauce — alongside the theatrical, table-side Crêpe Soufflé à la Suzette, finished with classic orange sauce and a dash of Grand Marnier. Burgundy-striped walls, glossy red tables and vintage cutlery set the scene inside, designed by Hernan Zanghellini, while floor-to-ceiling French doors fold the dining room open onto the Terrace “Jardin” for long lunches and sunset apéros. Read more on

Once a former British military camp, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, emerging as one of the ...
13/09/2026

Once a former British military camp, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, emerging as one of the trendiest ‘hoods in Hong Kong and a haven for food enthusiasts. This charming district seamlessly blends traditional Chinese dried seafood stores, wet markets brimming with fresh produce and buildings from a bygone era with cool artsy boutiques, cute cafes, and bustling restaurants. Read on as we share the best eateries in this vibrant little neighbourhood, where old meets new and taste reigns supreme. Words by Jasmin Woolf // Read more on

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