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The Press Room Group launches no corkage fee policy!

09/30/2013 | Eat & Drink

This great news applies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at three of the group’s restaurants: The Press Room (Central), The News Room (Quarry Bay) and The Pawn (Wanchai)* The new policy means you can now wash down your lunch or dinner with a bottle of wine from your own collection- without paying any...

Central, deal, discount, Quarry Bay, Wanchai, wine

XYZ – Hit the pedals at this new studio in Central!

09/23/2013 | Beauty & Wellness

Here's another fitness challenge to get you on form this autumn! If you're short on time, but have loads of energy, you need to try the American fitness concept, XYZ. With its mix of cycling and fitness, this is a workout designed to totally eliminate any body fat or depression! The XYZ...

bike, Central, sport

Flawless: an awarded spa in Central!

09/09/2013 | Beauty & Wellness

What better than a bit of beauty TLC to keep you feeling summery? Nothing! So head to Flawless for a great pampering session! The spa is super trendy, and very warm and welcoming. It is THE spa of the moment, and it's not hard to see why: wooden floors, leather sofas, vintage decor and...

Central, mani/pedi, spa

Hair-Styling Bar

06/26/2013 | Beauty & Wellness

This is the latest trend! Whether you're going out for drinks, dinner or you just feel like getting beautified, head to amika: or AirPlay to tame your mane (and enjoy a tipple at the same time!) You can choose from their different blow- drying options (straightened, natural curls, sexy...

blow-dry, Central, hair salon, hair styling

Duddell's: Central's latest trendy restaurant

06/20/2013 | Eat & Drink

It's THE restaurant of the moment! But what makes it so special: the superb terrace? The art display? Top chef Siu Hin Chi's dishes? Whatever it is that makes you fall for a place, you're guaranteed to find it here! Instead of sitting in the main part of the restaurant, we went up to the cosier 2nd...

Central, Chinese restaurant, Shanghai Tang, terrace

Much needed TLC at The Sanctuary!

05/16/2013 | Beauty & Wellness

Everyone has different ways of treating stress which is why The Sanctuary offers several different treatments to help refind your inner balance (from aromatherapy, hot stone massage and reflexology to tai chi, qigong, yoga and meditation). For the more adventurous among you, they also offer...

Central, spa, yoga

Get a tattoo!

04/24/2013 | Fashion

Go on, try it! We know you've been thinking about getting one for years,but you've never had the guts to go through with it. If the idea of getting a tattoo still plays on your mind, just go for it! Allow yourself to go a little crazy and let the young person inside out to play again! It's not like...

beauty, Causeway Bay, Central, tattoo

The Face Spa Competition

04/19/2013 | Beauty & Wellness

It’s as simple as the name suggests; a place for total face care. At The Face Spa, they strip down your face by cleansing, patting, massaging, and then slather it with goodies… when it’s over you’ll leave feeling really relaxed and with a glowing complexion. The first time we went there, we were...

beauty, Central, contest, spa

H-Kore: 6 packs available here!

04/05/2013 | Beauty & Wellness

If you're trying hard but can not get rid of those spare tyres and other podgy areas, then you need to try the Lagree Fitness Method at H-Kore Studio in Central. Believe us, our muscles worked so hard we were barely able to type on our keyboards when we came out of the session! We have to admit we...

Central, contest, fitness, gym, Pilates, sport

Lift your chin and say cheese!

03/29/2013 | Lifestyle

Enjoy playing model for a few hours and striking a pose in front of a Venture Photography photographer. You can choose from portrait/ family/ friend or couple shots, and which ever you choose you're sure to get a really good experience- as well as a great pic! Venture Photography listens and...

Central, photo, photoshooting, Tsim Sha Tsui

OMG, a great spa place in Central

03/26/2013 | Beauty & Wellness

OMG - AKA 'Oh Massage Genius'. Let us introduce you to this very special, but 'oh so simple' spa place which is well worth a visit. Simple because of the minimal decor, neutral white and beige tones - and very clean feel (shoes off before stepping inside please!) Special because OMG have 1st...

beauty, Central, spa

Three Monkeys opens in Hollywood Road

02/15/2013 | Eat & Drink

…AKA THE place to be seen right now…and if you’re a fan of Japanese food, you need to make a dinner reservation at this trendy new gastropub on Hollywood Road ASAP. The interiors have loads of great steel details and dark wooden tables, and the bare dimmed light bulbs create a very warm atmosphere...

Central, Hollywood road, Japanese restaurant

Timothy Oulton

01/29/2013 | Lifestyle

For a good range of ‘industrial influenced’ furniture and decor, check out the British designer, Timothy Oulton’s store on Gough Street. It’s already been there for a few months and it’s proving to be quite a winner. They sell very trendy vintage design and industrial style furniture from leather...

armchairs, Central, furniture, leather, sofa

126 grammes

01/18/2013 | Eat & Drink

Yum, yum, YUUUM! It all began when one of us ‘innocently’ ordered a delicious frangipane- filled puff pastry pie. What a terrific treat for our taste buds it was! Perfectly balanced; not too heavy, not too greasy- just right. After such a good first impression, we could hardly stop there- you know...

Central, French food, pastry

News on organic food: Wildgrass opens in Arbuthnot Road

12/13/2012 | Lifestyle

You : Darling, I really fancy going to a restaurant where I can eat healthily for once… Him : Nooo way ! I am not spending my evening sat in some girly eatery that serves nothing but veggies and tofu ! Does this seem familiar? For us, it’s pretty much impossible to get our...

Central, organic restaurant

Partner News – N12H: Winter wardrobe restyle!

11/30/2012 | Fashion

Normally clothes shopping in Hong Kong can be pretty much summed up as follows: 1) top range designer label items that cost the earth or 2) well -known, much- worn high street names like Zara, H&M and Gap... But phew, we’ve found you some up and coming young designers who are going to help make...

Central, fashion, shop

PiyoPiyo Yakitori & Sake Bar: Japanese restaurant tucked up on Lyndhurst Terrace

11/20/2012 | Eat & Drink

This sweetly named Japanese restaurant is tucked up on Lyndhurst Terrace, and it boasts good simple food without being showy or pompous. Life feels good sitting at one of the high tables on their little terrace, with a bowl of edamame, a glass of wine or sake in your hand! What can you expect?...

Central, Japanese restaurant, terrace

Clarins’ Facial Treatment

11/14/2012 | Beauty & Wellness

One hour at the Clarins spa was enough to fully recharge out worn out old batteries and kick start the autumn. What with stress, pollution, exhaustion from work and running around town, overeating, not to mention our fast fading tans and faster approaching winter, it's no wonder our skin was...

beauty, Central, spa

Rum galore at Honi Honi

11/08/2012 | Eat & Drink

A little piece of paradise in the heart of Central! At Honi Honi it is like being on a beach holiday for the time of a drink. Imagine enjoying your cocktails in the Tiki Mugs or in a coconut shell or even in a pineapple, while moving your body smoothly on tropical music and eating Polynesian finger...

bar, Central, Polynesia, rum, terrace

Wave goodbye to cellulite (HYPOXI® competition)!

11/02/2012 | Beauty & Wellness

Perfection doesn't really exist in this world ! Seriously, even the Victoria’s Secret "angels" have a few body issues (let’s think so ladies !). So for a helping hand to fight against cellulite and any other little imperfections, then try HYPOXI®! In addition to a good balanced diet, this natural...

Central, Jordan, Kowloon, slimming