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Armor Plating. We will coat the entirety of Hong

Kong in the same impenetrable psychic cocoon that

protects John Tsang from the knowledge that he is a

bumbling fool with remedial math skills.

trench Warfare. The Stair Wars Missile Defense

System will spread Hong Kongs senior officials

around our complex web of flyovers, crosswalks

and narrow pavements. Any Hongkonger who has

navigated Central during lunch hour is well equipped

for this kind of guerilla tactic.

War dolphins. Weve been coddling those pink

suckers for years. Its time to train them up, stick

freaking laser beams to their foreheads, and deploy

them at our enemies. So long, bad guys. Eat hot

dolphin justice!

start a Mandatory draft. Like Singapore, we can

turn our nerdy office-bound high schoolers into an

imaginary elite fighting force.

Kung fu. Every household will be forced to board

one well-fed Donnie Yen.

Welcome the Invaders. Since this is Hong Kong,

the land of running dog colonialist splittist scum,

we can probably just welcome whoever.

So, US navy, you want to mount laser weaponry on your ships? Good luck penetrating Chinas disgusting smog! That was the triumphant (if a tad misguided) rejoinder from Rear Admiral Zhang Zhaozhong of the PLA Navy last week. It got us to thinking: if Hong Kong were attacked by hostile forces, how could we harness our pre-existing resources to mount a defense?

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INboxMr. Know-It-AllsGuide to LifeOur favorite smart aleck

answers lifes quandaries

dear Mr. Know-It-All,

I was walking along Queens road the other day when I saw one of those

signs marking the original shoreline of Hong Kong. thats crazy! How did

it come about? the reclaimers

These days it seems like the shoreline is

as fluid as the sea its replacing. But you

know, The Reclaimers, people have been

reclaiming land in Hong Kong for as long

as theyve lived here. In the early Western

Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 9) beaches in

Tuen Mun, Lantau and Kowloon were

filled in by their indigenous residents,

and turned into salt fieldsHong Kongs

oldest industry. The last salt plantation,

in Tai O, only shut down in the 1950s. But

its not just salt. in the 1720s and 30s, a

sizeable Hakka population moved to Hong

Kong. Winding up in the less fertile areas

of Sai Kung and Tsuen Wan, they began

reclaiming the sea to create farmland.

But of course, its not until after

1841 that reclamation really took off. The

shoreline, as you know, originally ran just

north of Queens Road CentralHong

Kongs first road. But as the trading houses

and Hongs lining the coasts expanded,

they reclaimed parcels of land from the

sea as and when needed: an easy way of

finding more space without having to pay

more rent. Sounds familiar, doesnt it?

This haphazard reclamation system

continued for 25 years or so, until the

government decided to get involved. Praya

West, now Des Voeux Road West, was

the first to be completed in 1873 (then-

governor John Bowring wanted to start in

Central, but traders protested that it

would mess with their business).

The major reclamation push on the

island came from businessman Sir Paul

Chater, and James Johnstone Keswick,

the Taipan of Jardines. In 1889 the pair

formed a new company and pushed the

government into building a new praya

along the harbornow Chater Road

and in doing so reclaimed some 2.8 million

square feet of land for their use. Their

company was called Hongkong Land, and

it now owns 5 million square feet of space

in Central. It just goes to show: always

plan for the future.

Nowadays, of course, its full-speed-

ahead. The new townsSha Tin, Kwun

Tong, Tai Po and moreare all built on

reclaimed land. The Central and Wan Chai

Reclamation project remolds our shoreline

once again. Our harbor is ever-narrowing

as island and mainland creep together.

Just think: the building you work in was

probably ocean 100 years ago. Chances

are you sleep suspended 30 meters in

the sky, hovering over what should by

all rights be the sea. Implausible, yes:

but this is the most implausible of cities.

Private Eye

Mr. Know-It-All answers your questions and quells your urban concerns.

Send queries, troubles or problems to [email protected].

Yo DawgPhoto by Adam White


LettersLetters, photos, musings, rants and raves all welcome:

[email protected]

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bananas for Joe Readers commemorate the closing of

Wan Chai staple Joe Bananas, after we

reported its demise on Facebook last week.

I joined in November 86

and we spent many an

evening there. I remember

the management and staff

did not always get on well

and one night they were wearing shirts

that read The beatings will continue until

the morale of the staff improves. Legend.

richard Watton

So many great memories from the late

80s/early 90s! Made friends for life!

charlotte charlie Grimlund

I was not very impressed when

management insisted I wore bunny

ears! Would love to see the photo though.

Apparently one of me in those ears stayed

on their photo board for years...

tish Hayward Nee ororke

Just remembering snogging a senior

member of Longmans UK in a very

unsuitable cheongsam... him, not me,

in the cheongsam.

clare Katrina Alexander

Fave memory is when the mens loo door

fell off!!! Many of us girls hung around at the

end of the bar laughing ourselves silly. Took

management ages to fix the door. Classic.

sandra robertson

How many cocktails were invented in that

place? A Castaway without the shit if I

recall correctly, plus many many more

I also recall 2 for 1 B52 sessions...

steve robertson

Finally

Jay Kool

Via Facebook

love slaveOne reader sings high praises for the

Hong Kong Arts Festivals production of

Mies Julie about a repressed South

African aristocrats affair with his servant.

Disturbing this may be, but brilliant drama

it definitely is. The stage is set for a hot

sweltering night in the Karoo region of

South Africa. If you havent had the chance

to, you wont regret this as the actors

spark with each other. Love, power, lust,

resignation, hope, fear, tragedy are all

there. Brilliant.

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Friday 2/28Diva-NationCantopop legend Paula tsui siu-fung is one of the most influential singers in the Chinese-speaking world. After four decades in the biz, the 65-year-young songstress is still going strong: catch her live this weekend.Feb 28-Mar 1, 8:15-11:15pm. Hong Kong Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd., Hung Hom. $200-680 from www.urbtix.hk.

Saturday 3/1The Great Beefcake-OffThe ultimate fighting championship returns to the Cotai Arena. Hong Kongs own Alberto Mina will be up against Zak Cummings of the uS, among other fights.6pm. cotai Arena, the Venetian, Estrada da baa de N. senhora da Esperana, taipa, Macau, (+853) 2882-8888. $280-4,680 from www.cotaiticketing.com.

Cinema GagaFilm buffs, gear up. The 38th

HK International film festival returns in March, bringing Hong Kong a celebration of local and overseas film talents with over 280 titles from more than 50 different countries.

Mar 23-Apr 7. Early bird tickets on sale Mar 1; visit

www.hkiff.org.hk for details.

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Tuesday 3/4Feng ShoeHardcore traditionalists cant buy shoes until a month after CNY, since the Canto word for shoe sounds like a sigh. sambag is marking the end of the shoe ban with this event, featuring feng shui master John Choi. Feng shui and shoesthe perfect combo.5-8pm. sambag, 6 Po Yan st., sheung Wan. rsVP to [email protected].

Wednesday 3/5This is Spa-rtyMiraspa has just launched new packages that are perfect for a spot of pampering. We like the No Heels Allowed dealthink mani-pedis, high tea and bubbles, with six passes to the gym and pool. Girls Day Out!Miraspa, basement 3, the Mira, 118 Nathan rd., tsim sha tsui, 2368-1111. $2,888-6,888 per party of six.

Thursday 3/6Top of the WorldEver wondered what its like to reach the top of Everestthe willpower you need? The tragedy you might endure? In on the roof of the World, Hong Kong-based climber Paul Niel talks about reaching the summit, as well as tourisms impact on the region.6:30-8pm. Asia society, 9 Justice drive, Admiralty. $250 from asiasociety.org.

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Sunday 3/2Know Your LaceAt Posies on the fringe, local artist Winnie Chan showcases her hyperrealistic lace paintings which use layered oil paints to painstakingly build up lace textures on canvas. through Mar 17. boom Gallery and caf, 51 sai st., sheung Wan.

Monday 3/3Oscars at the MandarinWatching the Oscars on your laptop isnt exactly glamorous. The Mandarin Oriental is hosting live from the oscars, where you can catch a live broadcast of the 86th Academy Awards alongside a free-flow champagne brunch. 9:30am-2pm. M bar, 25/f, the Mandarin oriental, 5 connaught rd. central, 2825-4002. $658 per person.

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What is Li Wei-ling? Why do we have to use Legcos special powers for this little bug?Wong Ting-kwong, a functional constituency legislator representing

the import and export industry, expresses his outrage towards the

proposal to use Legcos special powers to investigate the sacking

of Commercial Radio host Li Wei-ling, an act seen as an attack on

press freedom. Wong is one of the least recognized lawmakers,

according to HKUs legislative councilor ratings: hes best known

for sleeping through Legco sessions.

Mon 17call of duty Pro-Beijing groups the Defend Hong Kong Campaign and the Voice of Loving Hong

Kong hold separate rallies on Canton Road to voice their disapproval for anti-mainland protesters,

whom they call national traitors. Bystanders notice that the groups have hung their Hong Kong

flags upside down.

tue 18Photo flop during a photo-taking session, an

amateur photographer called canon finds a

100-year-old Grade 1 listed building in Mau

Wu shan in sai Kung has been severely

vandalized. stone bricks were ripped from the

wall and arranged into a barbecue pit, and

coal and food are strewn on the ground. He

calls the police, who refuse to take the case.

fri 21What a Meth Two bags of crystal meth

are found in separate police vehicles in

Cheung Sha Wan police station. The regional

crime unit immediately takes over the case,

blocking off the area for investigation. They

talk to dozens of police officers and search

their lockers. The police believe that either

a police officer forgot about the confiscated

drugs, or a suspect hid the drugs in the car.

thurs 20fools and Madmen three 28-year-old hikers

show signs of hypothermia after a night

of camping on sunset Peak in lantau. the

temperature drops to 7c when they reach

780 meters above sea level, and they pick

a campsite at random to bed down for the

night, but the strong wind breaks their

camp. the hikers hug each other to stay

warm. At daybreak, they realize they have

camped right at the top of a cliff. After

being rescued, the three agree that next

time theyll just go out for dinner.

Wed 19Eggciting deal Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shings private investment firm invests $180 million

in American startup Hampton Creek, which produces egg-free foods such as mayo, cookie dough,

and fake eggs. The owner of Hampton Creek flies to Hong Kong to meet Li, and the companys

Facebook page says that during the meeting, Li himself cooked the worlds first egg made from a

plant. How does the tycoon like his eggs? Scrambled.

Government condemns Anti-Mainlander ProtestsFebruary 16ths anti-mainlander protest on Canton Road has irritated the government and

Beijing alike. Around 100 participants hurled insults at mainland chinese tourists

and called them locusts, while apologizing to tourists from other countries for the

inconvenience. Five senior officials, including Carrie Lam and CY Leung, have condemned

the protest. In retaliation, Equality Commissioner York Chow wants to extend hate speech

legislation to cover people within the same ethnic group. Michael Tien suggested that

the city is being overwhelmed and wants to propose a quota for tourists from across the

border. Official Chinese newspaper The Global Times called his idea selfish and said that

mainland tourists are big gifts from Beijing to Hong Kong.

our take: Getting a mob of vigilantes to storm the streets and hurl insults at innocent

tourists? Great way to solve all our problems.

Whos the boss of the PlA?Despite having received more than 19,000 objections, the Town Planning Board has approved

the rezoning of part of the central Waterfront for military use. Its unclear who will

be enforcing the law within the military base: one of the most contentious areas of the

rezoning proposal. Police commissioner Andy Tsang didnt clear things up, saying the local

police had the authority and responsibility to assist the garrison. The 1994 Sino-

British Defence Land Agreement states that a military dock should be set up on the new

waterfront, but says nothing about altering land zoning from recreational to military.

our take: This is looking like Hong Kongs own big gift to Beijing

Illegal dumping destroys 600-year-old Grave Sun Hung Kai Properties has been dumping construction materials in a Kam Tin site

bordering Lam Tsuen Country Park, according to a Next Magazine investigation. A 2012 Lands

Department photo shows that the area, which now looks like a landfill, used to feature

ponds and a patch of wetland. The illegal dumping has also destroyed the feng shui

setup of a 600-year-old Ming dynasty grave, which is known for resembling a turtle

walking on a lotus leaf. SHK admitted its actions and agreed to cease dumping immediately.

our take: Dumping waste on graves is how you get haunted buildings, you know.

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sat 15Killer Views Close to 100 false killer

whales are spotted near the Kwai Tsing

Container Terminals, swimming alongside

cargo ships. The mammals are rarely seen

in Hong Kong waters, and usually reside

in deeper seas. The Hong Kong Dolphin

Conservation Society believes they

mistakenly entered the citys waters

while hunting nearby.

sun 16Monkey business At the annual

standard chartered Marathon, a

runner dressed as the Monkey King

sun Wukong accidentally strikes

another runners head with his staff,

drawing blood. the Monkey King

costume cost its owner $10,000 and

half a year to assemble.

Illustrations: cecilia cheng

chip tsao is a best-selling author, columnist

and a former producer for the bbc. His columns

have also appeared in Apple daily, Next Magazine

and cuP Magazine, among others.

POLITICALLY INCORRECT with Chip Tsao


A Star Is BornThe branch manager of the Chow Sang

Sang jewelry store who ordered his shop

to close during an anti-locust street

demonstration on Canton Road last

week is a hero.

He made the brave decision in

the midst of absolute pandemonium,

as angry anti-China protestors clashed

with pro-CY Leung demonstrators (who

are allegedly on the part-time payroll

of some patriotic political groups).

Policemen were verbally abused, and a

few scared mainland Chinese shoppers

rushed into Chow Sang Sang for refuge.

The manager found himself stranded in a

critical situation, and he decided to clear

his shop and slam the steel gate to shut

out the street war.

The split-second crisis-management

decision must have been a difficult one

for the manager to make. He had to reach

a judgment that was as pivotal as when

General Eisenhower chose Normandy as

the spot to launch D-Day. Consider the

managers choices. Ordering the shop

closed for business during the chaos

carried multiple risks. He had to gamble

on the likelihood of a street brawl turning

into an anti-China riot, despite the heavily

deployed policemen. Protestors and

bystanders could turn into a mob and

loot the series of Prada, Chanel, and

Ferragamo shops on Canton Road, with

their eyes on the CSS next. That tiny

hot strip of shopping in TST could have

descended into a mini Ukraine or Beirut,

leaving his shop in ruins with smashed

windows, emptied shelves or even the

entire structure burned to ash.

On the other hand, police efficiency

might have prevailed, in which case

protestors from both sides might have

gotten tired after a few rounds of

swearing at each other, and dispersed

peacefully into a Caf de Coral for a bowl

of char siu rice. In that case, the CSS

manager couldve faced pressure the

next morning from his boss, demanding

an explanation for why he had made a

fuss and shuttered the shop for the day,

causing the loss of a few million dollars

worth of business.

Especially because branches of

other luxury shops stayed calm and

conducted their business as usual,

closing the shop could have also been

seen as an act of cowardice, and a clear

demonstration of a lack of confidence in

the professional capability of Hong Kong

police. The branch manager mightve

been summoned to appear in front of

the Chow Sang Sang board of directors

for an interrogation. He would have had

to convince the chairman that his was

the best decision to make given the

intelligence he had at the time, and there

was simply no room to seek approval

from his immediate superior in the

hierarchy of administrative powers.

Tens of thousands of live chickens

are immediately killed in the name of

public health following the vaguest hints

of suspicion about a possible H5N1

infection. Hong Kong is in short supply of

this caliber of leadership. A future Chief

Executive of Hong Kong might just have

been born on the battlefield of Canton

Road that fateful Sunday.


uPfroNtStreet TalkHongKabulary

HK Magazine: What makes MMA special?Alberto Mina: Before MMA, fighting came in one form, such as Jiu-jitsu or karate. But

with MMA, its no longer about how good

you are at boxing or striking, but how good

you are at mixing things up. My background

is in judo and Jiu-jitsu, and Im better at floor

fighting, so I use boxing or wrestling skills to

take the opponent down to the ground first.

HK: MMA is seen as a violent sport, cage fighting. do you agree? AM: For me, its just like any kind of sport; its about focus and concentration. In the

ring, I know my opponent wants to punch

me, and that I need to use my skills to

avoid the hit and launch a counterattack. In

football, if someone comes behind me and

crushes my leg, thats violence. But with

MMA, its two professional, well-prepared

guys in a cage. I dont see that as violence.

HK: Whats a real fight like, then? AM: Its a sport, but its also entertainment: we have people whove paid for a ticket to

watch an interesting fight. There are people

who go too deep into making it a show and

use too many fancy moves. Others just care

about results and become boring fighters.

I think I have found a balance. My fighting

style is clean, efficient and clever. I know

that throwing 10 punches in a row will

exhaust me, even though its entertaining.

I polish the movements, make two or three

punches and thats it. The people who really

understand the game want to see how that

guy will block. Its like body chess.

HK: Has your training changed you?AM: The biggest gift martial arts has given to me is control. Other than having incredible

skills, its also important to choose the right

moment to use them. For example, if youre

driving in Hong Kong and someone cuts in

front of you, you might fight or argue with

the person, because hes wrong and youre

right. But martial arts taught me that I dont

have to prove myself to anyone. If youre

using martial arts the way it should be used,

you will be calmer and more balanced.

HK: on a scale of 1-10, how much does getting punched in the face suck? AM: It cannot be more than five, or else youre losing control. In fight language, we

call it the ability to eat punches. Some

people are amazing strikers, but when

theyre hit, they react to the pain and close

their eyes: thats how you lose control.

After taking a punch, we have to be able

to continue and not go after our opponent.

HK: How do you recover from a hit?AM: You never show the opponent youre in pain, and you have to pretend youre

OK even if your head is spinning. You have

to keep in mind that the biggest damage

comes after: the second punch after the

first. Step back, breathe and keep a distance.

HK: How do people react when you tell them youre a fighter?AM: They dont believe it. They think Im joking. Ive been facing this my whole life,

because I dont fit into the stereotypes

people have about fighters: shaved heads,

big traps, a mean face and cauliflower ears.

HK: Whats MMA culture like here? AM: Ive taught MMA in 25 countries, and Im surprised by how popular it has become

in Hong Kong, especially among girls. My

gym sometimes has up to 10 girls training.

Hong Kong women fighters are very tough.

HK: How long does it take to train from beginner level to fight-ready?AM: We have a girl here [at Epic MMA] who went from zero to amateur level in three

months. The amateur level only differs in

that they wear protective gear. But shes

really committed. For a male fighter, your

physique counts a lot. In order to be a well-

rounded fighter, I dont believe anyone can

jump into the ring in less than a year.

HK: Will you win your fight on saturday? AM: I will.

see Mina in action at the the ufc fight Night in Macau on Mar 1. tickets from $280 at www.cotaiticketing.com.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has a rep for being violent. But for

Alberto Mina, Hong Kongs representative at the UFC Fight Night in Macau this weekend, its a professional sport. He tells

Yannie Chan about getting punched in the face, entertaining

the crowd and how fighting has made him zen.

Window Dressing (wndo drs), n.Hanging ones undergarments out of the window to dry, much to the delight of nearby perverts. Youve got to come over. My new neighbor has got the best window dressing.

HONG KONG People dress warmly as temperatures drop across the SAR.

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Fast Facts

faceboughtNon-commercial alternatives to Whatsapp.

Hipster Creature Revulsed by Non-Ironic Handbag

smiling with your actual face instead of an emoticon.

brief-lived vow of silence.

IcQ, cause no one uses it any more.

Writing a sad poem in your journal.

showing people your penis instead of just sending them a photo.

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Beauty and the LeastThis town is full of spas, salons, manis and massages. We track down the best of beauty, no matter your budget. By (the extremely relaxed) HK staff

The Deal: The signature Imperial Jade Ritual (from $2,250) at the Mandarin oriental spa, a two-hour mix of body scrubs, masks and massages.

The Experience: From the moment you alight from the elevator at the Mandarin Spa, youre hit with relaxing scents and a sweeping harbor view. The service is just as good as the first impressionyoure guided down low-lit, woody hallways into a spacious changing room complete with a foot-massage bath, steam room, salt scrub station and a choice of scented showersyes, the showers themselves are scented. Be sure to get there early, so you can take full advantage. Then

get ready for some serious pampering: the treatment includes a Chinese acupressure-style massage, a sesame and ground rice body scrub, and a green tea and algae body mask to eliminate toxins. While youre wrapped in algae, the expert masseuse applies a ginseng face mask and massages your face using cool jade rollers. After a steamy shower to rinse off, youll finish with a rich, rose lotion.

The Verdict: From the heated spa bed to the enchanting music, every detail seems to be thought out: making it very, very hard to leave.

24/f, Mandarin oriental, 5 connaught rd. central, 2825-4888, www.mandarinoriental.com.

Massage: The Works

An Expert MakeoverThe Deal: A 30-minute day makeup session at flawless, $350.

The Experience: Its a treat to visit Flawless. The spa/salon is spacious, airy and decked out with a large terrace, and its Central location makes it ideal for a midday pampering break. A session starts off with a consultation about your skin type and what look youre going for. Your makeup artist will talk you through the products and brushes theyre using, and the techniques they use. This is worth the price alone, as you learn tricks of the trade straight from a pro. Youll really notice the difference afterwardsfor one, the makeup stays flawless all day!

The Verdict: Calming, relaxing and educational all in one.

4/f, sea bird House, 22-28 Wyndham st., central, 2869-5868, www.flawless.hk.com.

DIY MakeupThe Deal: Doing your face before you leave the house.

The Experience: Every lady has her own beauty routinewere not going to tell you what to do. But it shouldnt really take more than 15 minutes, unless youre Kim Kardashian. In which case: can we meet Kanye? In search of free makeup tutorials? Try lisa Eldridge (tiny.cc/hk-lisae) or the Hong Kong-based bubzbeauty (bubzbeauty.com).

The Verdict: A quick and easy solution to looking good.

Your bathroom.

Mandarin? this is spa!

Low Cost, High PressureThe Deal: The 50-minute full-body Chinese acupressure points massage ($218) from Haddy Make-up faces. Get a shoulder and neck massage for $138.

The Experience: Despite its unusual name, this upstairs shop near L Place in Central offers killer and no-fuss massages. Our masseuse, Ah Wing, quickly identifies our sore spots and customizes her routine to suit us. She works on the lower back the longest, where, she says, we have the stiffest acupressure points. Not your standard body massage, the treatment is mainly about applying firm pressure to specific points for three to 10 seconds. Its slightly painfulbut our backs havent felt so relaxed in an age. The ladies dont speak a lot of English, but enough to understand when you want a stronger or lighter touch.

The Verdict: Affordable, clean and effective, Haddy Make-Up Faces hits all the right spots.

shop 15b, 15/f, siu Ying commercial building, 151-155 Queens rd. central, 2736-5168, www.haddy.com.hk. call ahead.

Prepare to be pressed

this gals got it jade

urbane greenery

flawed face? Not for much longer


Luxury Foot CareThe Deal: The 80-minute sexy spa pedicure ($450) at sense of touch, which includes a foot massage, a pedicure, foot scrub and a paraffin wax treatment. A simple half-an-hour foot massage starts at $250.

The Experience: The treatment begins with a footbath infused with Italian mandarin oil. Our feet are first layered with luxurious oils and creams, after which our spa therapist Arati performs a faultless cuticle clean-up. Next up: a relaxing and hypnotic foot massage, which begins with steady strokes on the calves and ends with stronger motions on the sole. Though on the milder side, its effective and soothing. A paraffin wax treatment smoothes the skin and relaxes the muscles. All thats left is picking a nail polish, and leaving with perfect toes.

The Verdict: A quality foot massage and professional pedicure makes this two-in-one treatment pretty good value.

Various locations including 1-5/f, 52 dAguilar st., central, 2526-6918, www.senseoftouch.com.hk.

The Deal: A 45-minute foot massage at Halite, $128

The Experience: Sometimes, all you want to do during your lunch break is sit in the dark for an hour and get your feet rubbed. And when you feel the urge as often as we do, those $200-plus foot massages really start to add up. Venture into the dimly lit subterranean cavern of Halite and youll find the best-value foot massage in Hong Kongwell, at least before venturing into wait-hold-up-am-I-in-a-brothel territory. The menu says your treatment lasts for 45 minutes, but actually its

more like 50, as you get a hot foot soak and a salt scrub thrown in with the price. From there, the therapists knead and stretch your feet into submission. Sure, the dim lighting is most likely intended to mask a multitude of dcor sins, and the chairs arent as deep and plush as some, but the therapists are as good as any.

The Verdict: At this price, you can treat yourself every week.

basement, cNt commercial building, 302 Queens rd. central, sheung Wan, 2808-0028. other locations in Western and causeway bay, www.halitehk.com.

Foot Massage on a Budget

I sense you are touching my feet

sense of touchs sparty room

does sauv blanc mean skin whitening? the grape escape

or roll down lKf instead

A Wine-Driven Night OutThe Deal: Drinking a bottle of wine, $50-500.

The Experience: We meet a friend whos fresh from a bad breakup to help her commiserate her newfound singledom. We share a bottle of wine. Then another. Then the bar is getting spinny. Weve heard much about the antioxidant effects of a nightly glass of red, but were starting to wonder if all those health benefits have been cancelled out by sheer quantity. Is it that were loudly complaining about how all men are bastards? Is it that weve just ordered jello syringe shooters en route to the Hong Kong Brew House for free vodka? Who could possibly say? One thing we notice is that people are much more attractive than they were earlier, although were not convinced all that wine drinking has improved our own complexions.

The Verdict: Despite feeling like Xena: Warrior Princesses the night before, we wake up feeling like Medusa. There are better ways to reap the benefits of the vine.

All over lKf, at your peril.

A Wine-Inspired FacialThe Deal: A 50-minute Vinoperfect Radiance facial ($780) at caudalie spa.

The Experience: This newly opened spa is French skincare brand Caudalies first standalone shop in Asia. Originally born out of a family vineyard, the Bordeaux-based label uses the antioxidant power of grapes to treat your skin. The Vinoperfect Radiance facial primarily uses two products: the gentle Enzymatic Peel Mask, which is made with fruit enzymes to exfoliate and renew the skin, and the best-selling Vinoperfect Radiance Serum, which evens skin tone and brightens dull complexions. Combine these products with a hot and cold stone facial massage, a relaxing face, dcolletage and arm massage, and a deliciously cozy treatment table, and you have a recipe for serious relaxation. The bonus eyebrow shaping was a nice touchsaves us from having to do it later.

The Verdict: All the goodness of wine without a horrific hangover? Done and done.

3 Gough st., central, 2319-1006, www.caudalie.com.

caudalies mani-pedi lounge


The Deal: A manicure at the Nail library (from $270), with nail art ($20 per finger).

The Experience: For a professional manicure in a beautiful, spacious loft environment, $270 seems pretty worth it. Youll start by perusing the shelves of different nail polishesits called The Nail Library for a reasonwhich includes dangerous-chemical-free 5-free polishes. The manager, Si Wong, will recommend colors based on your style, skin tone and the seasons trends. The manicure itself is standard procedure, done to the finest detailno cuticle nicks here. Then youre given a moisturizing oil scrub, and your

hands are lightly massaged and exfoliated. Go for the nail art, as the technicians here are incredibly talented and can draw pretty much anythingbring a reference photo if you really want to challenge them. Depending on how rough you are with your hands, its sad to see your little digit masterpieces chip away before the week is over, so you might be better off with the longer-lasting gel polish rather than the regular stuff.

The Verdict: Professional and talented nail artists who are up on the latest trends.

6 Po Hing fong, sheung Wan, 2803-2290, tiny.cc/hk-naillibrary.

Nailing Your Colors

Nail the LookThe Deal: Cheap-and-cheerful nail salon Nail 88 offers manicures for $48, pedicures for $98 and a full set of soft gel nails for $188.

The Experience: You dont come to Nail 88 for the ambience or the somewhat grumpy dispositions of the nail techs. You come because you need a good, cheap and speedy mani. The manicure was done and dried within 30 minutes and the pedicure was brusque but thorough. But the big surprise came when we asked for soft gel. We were handed a huge selection of color choicesthe most weve ever seen, and all of which were awesome. We went for a striking peacock blue and they went to town on our mangled, dried-out nail buds. After 30-40 minutes, we were shocked to see our fingers looking healthy with a lick of bright blue. How and when did that happen?

The Verdict: If youre looking for affordable, fuss-free nails, this is your spot. Best deal in town? Could beas long as you dont mind setting customer service aside.

shop G24-25, Welland building, 368 Queens rd. central, sheung Wan, 2851-6711, www.nail88.com.hk.

the purdy Nail library

All hands on deck

Naiiillled it

color your cuticles

something for the weekend?

Cut-throat Wet Shavethe deal: The two-hour Day of Groom package at Gentlemens tonicwet shave, hand treatment, and a neck, back and shoulder massage ($1,300). Wet shaves start at $375.

the Experience: Gentlemens Tonic is all about clean lines and old-school barbering. Haircuts and shaves take place in private rooms occupied by a single, beautiful barbers chair. You start with a manly manicure, followed by a powerful and spot-on back massage. Then its on to the shave: the face is prepped with cleanser, pre-shave oil and a hot towel, before application of shaving cream with a badger-hair brush. We chat happily to head barber Kem Mehmet, who evangelizes about introducing the old-school barbershop vibe to Hong Kong

but we stop talking when he gets the straight-edge razor out. After a seamless shave, its a freezing cold towel to close the pores and then balm to moisturize the skin. One note: a straight-edged shave is better for those with less-sensitive skin. If prone to skin irritation, then regard this as an occasional treat.

the Verdict: Smooth and soothingwith an edge. And given the range of services you get, its not a bad deal either.

shop b47-48, the landmark, 15 Queens rd. central, 2525-2455, www.gentlemenstonic.com.

Quick n Easy Haircutthe deal: Haircuts at hidden gem salon red start at $99. We went for a senior stylist ($200).

the Experience: We walked in sans appointment on a busy Saturday: rather than turning us away, the friendly staff found us a seat and politely asked us to wait. We were quickly consulted by a cheerful hairdresser who didnt speak a lot of English, but measured with her fingers to show how much she planned to hack off. She cut confidently and efficiently, stopping every few minutes to make sure we were still on board. Another 10 minutes and the mop was gone. No more than 20 minutes total: we were in, out and totally pumped about the new do.

the Verdict: A cheap hair salon thats professional, fashionable and fast as hell? See ya, $700 two-hour trims.

1-2/f, block c&d, Wing lok House, 1 lock rd., tsim sha tsui, 3188-5668, www.salonredhair.com.

Mens CornerGuys: dont feel so left out. Theres hope for you yet.

Keeping it manly at Gentlemens tonic up for the snip at red (Hair: models own)this would be a bad time to make

any sudden movements


Beauty FailsSometimes, you get what you pay for. Our readers tell all.

A friend of mine went for a Brazilian wax in Beijing and they used OLD NEWSPAPERS as waxing strips. She left halfway and cycled home with newspaper stuck to her groin.

I really wanted to have movie-star lashes, so I bought a Groupon to a Mong Kok salon that would add extensions six times for only $98! What could go wrong? After the first application, the technician advised me to stay out of salt water (but I have a junk this weekend!), avoid hot water (too bad, I need to shower) and never, EVER use mascara (but wouldnt it make my eyes look extra good?). After forgoing all of her advice, my extra long eyelashes were cemented together like a tarantulas legs. I had to go back to have them removed. I didnt end up using my remaining five visits.

A close friend decided to try self-tanning a few days before our senior prom. She wanted to look her best. The extremely fair-skinned blonde chose the wrong color, or perhaps left it on too long, because the next time I saw her she was as orange as a pumpkin. She tried to deny fake tanning, went home and attempted to scrub off the Snooki-esque orange. Unfortunately the poor girl had to show up to the formal with patchy skin: some white, some orange and some red from all the scrubbing.

My uncle is a hairdresser and he used to practice on my family. One day my dad came home with a PERM. Like, a row of waves on a 1920s flapper. But on a man. In the 90s. It was horrible. My mom didnt speak to him until it grew out.

When I was at school, I was reading a teenage magazine that used all-white makeupeyeliner, eyeshadow and frosted white lipgloss. It looked awesome in the shoot, so I replicated it myself. I must have looked like the White Witch of Narnia (or possibly a corpse), but I thought I was THE BOMB.

Organic Spray TanThe Deal: Expert spray-tanner Tina Gilbert offers organic spray tans from Aussie brand Eco Tan, available in the comfort of your own home starting at $600. She also offers the service on Wednesdays at Glow with ceri silk for $680. A spray session lasts approximately an hour.

The Experience: An organic spray tan is different to a regular one: its less harsh on your skin, and the tan develops much better. Eco Tans spray tans are colored with cacao powder, which gives your tan a delicious chocolate aroma. Youre placed wearing very little inside a stand-up tent: youll find yourself in weird positions, with your arms stiffly in the air; or bending over so that smile lines below your buttocks can be sprayed, too. The nice thing about being sprayed by a pro is that easy-to-miss parts such as the back of your arms, elbows and thighs, will be taken care of. If youre not being tanned at home, bring some loose clothing and flip flops to wear afterwards: the tan takes longer to set than a standard chemical tan. Ideally, you should wait six to eight hours before showering.

The Verdict: Whether you have a big do coming up or just want a winter glow, an organic spray tan is ideal. Youll look and feel great afterwards, without the risk of damaging your skin.

9/f, Parker House, 72 Queens rd. central, 2525-5198, www.squeezu.hk.

The Deal: Carry out a spot of sunless tanning at home, using self-tan products.

The Experience: Self-tanning has a bad rep: its associated with blotchy orange skin. There are three cardinal rules to self-tanning: 1) You must exfoliate beforehand, which ensures that dead skin cells wont stick around to cause a blotchy, uneven color; 2) Remember to wash your hands afterwards, so they dont go orange as well; and 3) Leave at least 12 hours between shaving and tanning, so your skin doesnt become irritated. Theres a variety of self-tans on the market to choose from. We like the St. Tropez brand: the Gradual tan Everyday

Moisturizer ($289 for 200ml) looks and feels just like a regular moisturizer, leaving no mess on your clothes. Try applying your self-tan just before you go to bed. We cant guarantee you wont still be a tiny bit sticky, but at least youll be asleep. When you wake up in the morning, itll look like you just spent a week in Bali.

The Verdict: If you fancy looking darker, but cant be bothered with the fuss that comes with a sprayself-tanning is the way to go.

Available at Paul Gerrard, 1-2/f, Wah Hing House, 35 Pottinger st., central, 2869-4408, www.paulgerrard.com.

Self Tan (Non-orange variety)

After and before. Wait, thats not right

The Deal: Airplays signature blowout and updo ($280), with a Pre-party Delight, a 30-minute light makeup session with falsies ($280).

The Experience: The Airplay experience is all about pampering yourself and getting ready before a big night out at this clean, pink and pretty salon. If you opt for the full shebang with hair and makeup, youre likely to have two attendants: one braiding or curling your hair, while the other applies foundation and makeup. Youll feel like a total princess. The only thing left is to reach out for the complimentary nibbles while

they comb through your tangled tresses and tell you for the third time to please stop blinking, because they cant do your eyeliner. Indulgences aside, Airplays blowouts leave your hair prettybut more importantly, shiny and healthy. They must also use magical curling irons, because your curls will last well into day twoalthough we wouldnt count on that in August.

The Verdict: A tad overpriced given that most girls essentially have all the equipment at homebut for a girly-girl treat, its great fun.

7/f, W Place, 52 Wyndham st., central, 2641-9888, www.airplaybar.com.

Blow It All Away

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The upper Cut The Deal: A signature dry cut ($1,300) and color ($1,540) at Kim robinson, plus makeup tutorial from the in-house makeup artist ($800).

The Experience: Normally your first visit to a salon is scary, but Kim Robinsons team builds up trust within seconds. In a private room, stylist Eric assessed our personal style and recommended a haircut to suit us. Based on our easygoing hair regimen (read: lazy) Eric layered our locks to give the impression of volume. Plus, the effortless, undone look means we can toss it about freely, without making it look messy. As for color, Eric recommended dyeing only a few inches of our roots, rather than touching up the rest, to avoid damaging our locks. It made the end result look fresher, healthier and lighter. After a wash and head massage, makeup artist Mark escorted us to his private nook, and taught us a look that could take us from day to night.

The Verdict: Kim Robinsons stylists are unquestionably top-notch: but at this price, theyd have to be.

shop 106, chater House, 8 connaught rd. central, 2121-8484, www.kimrobinson.com.

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GEt MorE out of HK | SHOPPING + TRAVEL + DINING + HEALTH & BEAUTY | Edited by Katie Kenny

A Tighter Shade of PaleSwing into spring (see what we did there?) with the freshest

trends to hit our stores. Repeat offenders are back as expected

pastels, flowers, tailored shorts and flirty skirtsbut this time

theyre getting an edgy makeover. Try warm weather leather in

sweet pastel shades, but keep the top simple. Think clean, crisp

blouses and button-ups with multicolored statement necklaces

and ladylike pointed pumps in neons, pastels or bold floral prints.

So, in other words: dress like this red-headed cutie. Better yet,

turn the page for Katie Kennys trend roundup. Or, as she likes

to call it: Things I will be spending the majority of next months

paycheck on.

ted Baker Spring Summer 2014 Collection: jacket, $tBC; top,

$1,550; pants, $1,350; bag, $1,550; shoes, $1,695. Shop 147,

1/f, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2918-9609.

SHOPPING


LOOKbOOKwith Katie Kenny

SHOPPINGLOOKbOOKwith Katie Kenny

This weather is seriously starting to get to me. Hot then cold; humid

then skin-cracklingly-dry (gross, right?); sunny then smoggymake

your mind up, weather gods! Ive decided to look ahead to a happier

and less bipolar spring season, and theres no harm in jazzing up your

closet if you keep it below a certain price pointor if the trend is

one that works as an investment piece. Weve got to beat the blues

somehow, dont we?

Email me at [email protected], tweet me @Katie_Kenny or tag me on Instagram @katekatiekatharine.

A Sheer thing

Dress, $599, H&M

Blooming Bouquet

Clutch, $522, Asos

Work of Art

Bag, $9,990, Kenzo @ On Pedder

Ebony and Ivory

Shoes, $310, Peter Pilotto for Target

@ Net-a-Porter

Shining Example

Jacket, $6,890, Claudie Pierlot

Crisp Shirt

Shirt, $1,000, Jack Wills

Love At first Blush Leather pants, $10,445, Maje

Sparkles and Studs

Dress, $3,290, Ba&sh @ Rue Madame

Short Story

Shorts, $2,280, Shanghai Tang

Small and Short

Skirt, $1,100, MO&Co.

H&MShop 1050 and 2072 -76, Elements Mall, 1 Austin Rd. West, West Kowloon, 2196-8391.

Claudie PierlotShop 3085B, 3/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 2217-9677.

on Pedder1/F, New World Tower, 18 Queens Rd., Central, 2118-3489.

Maje Shop 1052A, 1/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 2234-7396.

Mo&Co. @ LAB ConceptQueensway Plaza, 93 Queensway, Admiralty, 2118-6008.

rue MadameShop 3082A, 3/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 2234-7880.

Shanghai tang1 Duddell St., Central, 2525-7333.

Jack WillsShop L02, 77 Leighton Rd., Causeway Bay, 3105-1798.

Net-A-Porterwww.net-a-porter.com.

Asoswww.asos.com

ESCAPE ROuTES with Kate Springer

TRAVEL


Run for the HillsIn case you needed an excuse to go to New Zealand (scenes from The Hobbit arent enough?), the tourism board just announced a few upcoming events that are sure to please sporty types. There are two inaugural marathons on the South Island: the first is in April, passing through the incredible mountains of Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park; followed by another scenic dash around the lakes of Queenstown in November. If youre not quite ready to tackle the entire marathon, not to worry: both events offer several distance options, including a half marathon or a breezy 10K. One things for sure: the views better than a treadmill. For those whod rather travel by golf cart, theres also the annual NZ open, taking place from February 27-March 2 at Queenstowns two picturesque courses: The Hills and Millbrook.

www.tourism.net.nz.

Oh Nikki, Youre so FineMove over Xana beach club. Ever-evolving Phuket welcomed another new face to the party scene last month: Nikki beach Phuket, which has claimed a spot on the sand along the shores of Layan Beach, Bangtao. The beach club and restaurant is a classy affair, with views of the Andaman Sea from every angle, and the Nikki brands trademark teepees scattered throughout. Hang by the outdoor pool or sip champagne in front of the ocean: the venue is home to an ultra-VIP lounge (whatever that means), opium beds, four bars, an alfresco deck that can accommodate 60 and a private indoor space for parties of up to 70. If youre in the area, dont miss the Grand Opening White Party on March 7.

62/11 Moo 6 cherngtalay, talang, Phuket, (+66) 76-681-161

www.nikkibeach.com/phuket.

Steamy in Singapore Apparently I have beach parties on the mind. Heres another happening event for your jet-setting calendar: The Tanjong Beach Club in Singapore is kicking off full steam Ahead, an all-night beach party on March 29 from 4pm-4am. Twelve hours of beachside debauchery? Count me in, as long as there will be eight live DJs, fire twirlers, beer pong tables, quirky photo booths and the obligatory beach balls. (Spoiler: there will be.) But lets not forget the most important thing: hydration. Expect Sol beer, Mumm champagne and Absolut Elyx vodkaplus the beach clubs signature Long Island Teas. Obviously, youre going to need a daybed (from SGD750 ($4,589), for 6-10 people, including premium bottles and beer buckets) lest you lose steam. Entry costs SGD24 ($145) per person, including two drinks.

120 tanjong beach Walk, sentosa, singapore, (+65) 9750-5323, www.tanjongbeachclub.com.

Psst Big news, web addicts! Air China recently rolled out free in-flight Wi-fi on its domestic flights. So far, its only for laptops and tabletsonly time will tell if the bans on mobile phone use loosen upbut at least the balls rolling.

#HKTravelsHere are this weeks top Twitter and Facebook travel tips from our readers!

@Nickoliver23 Walk the back streets between Harajuku and Shibuya [Tokyo]. On a Sunday. #hktravels

@tomgrundy Kuta [Bali] is overflowing with litteravoid. Gilis, an ideal escape. Tegalalang or Jatiluwih rice paddies are awesome #hktravels

Have a travel recommendation youre itching to share? Email me at [email protected] or tweet me @Katespringer, #hktravels.

New Zealand Marathon: walking is also an option

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DINING


A Better BatterMarch 4 is Pancake Day. Get flippin. By William Hodson

Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, falls

this year on March 4: the day before

the Christian fasting period of Lent.

Traditionally, making pancakes was a way

for people to use up all that fattening milk

and butter before their fast. In Hong Kong,

of course, we never stop eating. If you

dont have time to beat your own batter,

weve put together a selection of the best

pancakes in town. But theres no need

to limit yourself to just boring old butter,

lemon and sugar: The town is full of the

fascinating and the flat

Manifest CrperieIn the States, this is what pancakes are all about: a stack of fluffy pancakes with crispy bacon ($58) or fresh fruit on the side ($55), drizzled with plenty of maple syrup. Satisfy your cravings at any time of the day at the 24-hour diner the flying Pan along with bottomless coffee bliss.G/f, old bailey st., central, 2140-6333, and 3/f, 81-85 lockhart rd., Wan chai, 2528-9997.

The Classic CrpePrefer your pancakes with a touch of European flair? Head to la crperie for a tasty disc o goodness (from $78), freshly cooked and filled with sugar, cream, chocolate or fruit. Dont have such a sweet tooth? Try a Breton galette (from $98) instead, a savory pancake made from buckwheat flour. This version is traditionally filled with vegetables, cheese and meat. Wash it all down with a cold bowl of clear, crisp French cider.1/f, 100 Queens rd. East, Wan chai, 2529-9280, and G/f, 69 Jervois st., sheung Wan, 2679-4666.

Bing It OnYou dont have to go far in China to find a street cart selling jianbing, the Chinese breakfast favorite. Thin batter is cooked on a giant griddle before eggs, scallions and all other ingredients under the sun are thrown in and folded up. Ex-Beijing expat Brian Goldberg missed his morning jianbing so much that he opened Mr. bing to bring the street food to the masses (from $20). On top of Beijing classics, he serves up variations with Peking duck, Nutella, and sausage, egg and cheese. G/f, 83 Wellington st., central, 2568-8248.

Flatfish FryThe oyster pancake may be a Chiu Chow dish, but it has long been adapted into Hong Kongs native cuisine. Tiny oysters are mixed into a batter before being fried into a crispy pancake, and served alongside a chili sauce. The result is deeply satisfying to the stomachif not to the waistline. Theyre easy to track down all over Hong Kong, but theyre particularly popular along the street restaurants of Temple Street. Try Hing Kee Restaurant, also famous for its claypot rice, for a great example of this Hong Kong dish. Theyre $30 for a small one, and $60 for a large.G/f, 15-19 temple st., Yau Ma tei, 2384-3647.

strawberry pancakes from the flying Pan

butter and salted caramel

crpe from la crperie. We salivated just typing that.

sausage, egg and cheese bing: an all-day breakfast Nutella bing: fusion it its finest

Just bing it already


Look at Dosa PlatesRice and dal (lentils) are turned into a batter, which is then cooked very thinly into this whopper pancake. It creates a crispy shell thats usually stuffed with a dry potato curry, and served alongside a range of chutneys and a tart, spicy sambar soup for some extra zing. One of the best dosas in Hong Kong ($85) can be found at Woodlandsan all-vegetarian Indian heaven.u/G 16-17, Wing on Plaza, 62 Mody rd., tsim sha tsui East, 2369-3718.

Gangnom StyleBest paired with a beer or a jug of the Korean rice/wheat wine Makgeolli, Kimchijeoni.e. the humble kimchi pancakewas originally a dish that everyone could easily make at home. Of course, in Hong Kong most of us dont ferment our own cabbage, so we have to head to somewhere like cho Won for their crispy, delicious version (small $88, large $108). cho Won, 1/f tung lei centre, 22-24 cameron rd., tsim sha tsui, 2367-1087.

A dosa reality

live and Galette fryGalette it be

NEW AND NOTEDwith Adele Wong

DINING


Price Guide$ Less than $200$$ $200-$399$$$ $400-$599$$$$ $600-$799$$$$$ $800 and up

Price per person, including one drink, appetizer, main course and dessert. Prices do not include bottles of wine unless stated.

ratings Never. Again. Completely forgettable Pretty good Excellent Unbelievable

our PolicyReviews are based on actual visits to the establishments listed, without the knowledge of the restaurants. Reviews are included at the discretion of the editors and are not paid for by the individual restaurants. Opinions expressed here are those of HK Magazine and our super-sneaky team of hungry reviewers. Menus, opening hours and prices change and should be checked. New restaurants are not reviewed within one month of their opening. Reviews are written from a typical diners perspective. A dining experience includes more than just food; ratings are also based on service, atmosphere and fun. Ratings are awarded in accordance with the type of restaurant reviewed, so the citys best wonton noodle stall could earn a Unbelievable rating while a fancy French restaurant could be Completely forgettable.

RESTAuRANT REVIEWSFairyland Korean fried chicken. 28 Austin Avenue, tsim sha tsui, 2556-0906.

A chicken-lovers heaven.

The Korean television drama My Love From the Star has been credited with popularizing K-style fried chicken in China, but weve loved the chicken long before we loved the show. The brightly lit restaurant looks more like a fast food place, with its basic furniture, orange color scheme, and packed-in tables: but theres no need for more, as Korean fried chicken (aka KFC) culture is all about huge portions, beer, soju and a big group of friends. Fairyland serves fried chicken in five ways, and we went with the grilled fried chicken, which is marinated in a flavorful sauce and comes in small, boneless pieces. These goodies were crunchy and juicy at the same time, and we were hooked by the first bite. We wrapped a second piece of chicken with the pickled radish provided, and the taste shifted into a confusing but pleasant mix of sweet, sour and salty. The dish is also served with garlic and jalapeosboth added lovely flavors to the chicken. A vegetable salad was fresh and sprinkled with a rich and creamy sesame sauce, with a surprisingly diverse mix of veggieswe counted at least eight. The spicy and crusty kimchi pancake was one of the best weve had in town, though still a tad too oily. The all-Korean staff spoke perfect English, and were helpful in explaining the menu. If fried chicken is your thing, this restaurant is literally a fairyland. Open daily 3pm-4am. $$

Nosh caf. 11 upper station st., sheung Wan, 2559-8508.

On the expensive sidebut damn, those desserts are good.

Those working in Sheung Wan have it good at lunchtime. Sandwiches, salads, pasta, roasted meats, dim sum, pho, curry, crepesanythings available at a range of prices. But like every spoiled child, we always want more. Enter Nosh, with its clean interior and a light, uncomplicated menu. We tried almost everything on the small lunch menu: a turkey baguette, the tomato, mozzarella and mixed greens salad, a Caesar salad and their special moules-frites. Everything was fresh, light and ideal for lunch. Food is executed extremely well, although the dishes on offer are pretty standardyou wont find anything crazy and new here. But thats just lunch. Whats exceptional are the pastries and desserts. Pastry chef Aki Yamamoto is rightly proud of her work. By 10:30am in the morning, all of the pastries are sold out and halfway through lunch, she came out to warn us to order dessert right away, since the remaining few were about to get snatched up. We tried the orange chocolate mousse and the lemon tart. Lets just say that we were speechless. Although not so speechless that we havent been telling everyone and their mother to try them. For a laid-back neighborhood caf, Nosh is a touch too pricey. But talented chefs, a cool location, a lovely atmosphere and tasty food make it a winner. Open Tue-Fri 8:30am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. $$

Tou Yuen Delicacies () sichuan. 3/f, shek tong tsui cooked food centre, 470 Queens rd. West, shek tong tsui, 2540-0398.

A hoppin hidden spot serving above-par Sichuan.

Youll smell the spicy chili oil boiling as you make your way to this Sichuan restauranthard to miss as its covered in cheery yellow signage. On a Tuesday night, the place was packed, but we managed to snag a small table and flag down an English-speaking server. The menu is huge, but we went for the stir-fried sliced beef with peppers, fried chicken with peppers, fried prawns, braised tofu with minced pork, fried tofu, garlic broccoli, and a Chongqing-style chicken hot pot. Within five minutes, the dishes started appearing in no particular orderplate after plate just kept getting better, but we couldnt help but feel that the spice was a bit toned down. Only one dish, the braised tofu, had a tear-jerking kick. Everything was very flavorful, though, and we loved dipping the otherwise dry fried tofu into the garlicky chili oil. The hot pot would have been a standout, but there were just a few too many bony chicken pieces for our taste. Getting anything from new chopsticks to a Coke Zero took some effort, but despite the apathetic service, Tou Yuen Delicacies is a great casual dining spot with consistently good food. Open Mon-Sun 11am-midnight. $$

You Eat What You SowThe guys at Homegrown Foods (www.facebook.com/HomegrownFoods) are hosting their annual Harvest feast this year on April 5, offering a glorious outdoor meal at Zen Organic Farm in the New Territories, cooked by chefs from various establishments across the city. Youll get to sample dishes from Stone Nullah Tavern, Posto Pubblico and Linguini Finis head chef Vinny Lauria and pastry chef Tracy Wei. Peggy Chan from Grassroots Pantry and Joey Sergentakis from Cafe Grey will also be there, along with Patrick Barrett from The Globe and half a dozen more chefs. Tickets are at the auspicious price of $888 per adult and $98 per kid between 3-13, including Central shuttle pickup and dropoff as well as free-flow drinks. Get yours at www.ticketflap.com starting March 1.

Flight NightHeres a great deal like I havent seen in months: french Window (Shop 3101, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 2393-3812) is offering beer, wine and rum flight packages that give diners a taste of three different varieties of tipple at a time, paired with snacks on the side. There are French wine deals (white, sparkling and red), paired with either meaty treatsthink chorizo and grilled sausages ($148) or cheeses such as Brie and Fourme dAmbert ($168). Then there are the more adventurous sets with beer and mussels (Kronenburg and Duvel, $268), or rum and chocolate (Plantation, $248). Considering that starters at this upscale brasserie start at

around $100 per dish, and the fact that three glasses of any kind of alcoholic beverage in Central would easily cost you way more than $148, this offer is a steal any way you cut it.

Whispering Sweet SomethingsI cant stop staring at the pictures of these newly launched honey cakes from Patisserie at the Sha Tin Hyatt Regency (Lobby, Hyatt Regency Sha Tin, 18 Chak Cheung St., Sha Tin, 3723-1234)having a soft spot for anything sweet and spongy, Im considering a trip to the New Territories just to procure a box. Created by pastry chef Kelvin Lai using honey from the Wing Wo Apiary in Sha Tin, these light and fluffy cakes are supposed to carry the intensely fragrant profiles of that golden syrup. $130 per box.

Nobu-dy But YouChef Nobu Matsuhisa will be back at his namesake restaurant at the Intercon (2/F, InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2313-2323) on Mar 12 and 13, cooking up a $1,488 eight-course omakase meal that uses Hiei yuba (dried beancurd skin) as its muse. Start with some modest abalone and lobster before going full steam on langoustine, Norwegian cod and A5 wagyuall topped, wrapped, garnished or prepared with the delicate yuba, of course. Finish with some yuba-flavored ice cream. An extra $300 gets you some Hokusetsu sake to go alongside it.

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Lee Between the LinesBrazilian artist Marcos Marins huge portaits of iconic people and places rely on

a trompe doeiltrick of the eyeeffect. Up close, theyre nothing but a series of blurred,

confusing lines. Back upor use your phones camera to resolve the imageand everything

swims into view. See our Upclose, opposite, to learn more about how Marin makes his art.

Through Mar 18, Avenue Des Arts, 12/F, Unit 6, Hollywood Centre,

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Classicalcity Hall series: Jaaps Gran PartitaThe music director of the HK Philharmonic, Dutch conductor Jaap van Zweden (pronounced Yahp fun Zvaydun, by the way), has picked Mozarts masterpiece serenade for this concert. The Serenade No. 10, aka the Gran Partita, has been said to resemble the beauty and might of Gods voice. No pressure, then. The conductor also features Shostakovichs rueful Chamber Symphony, written as a tribute to victims of war. Mar 28-29, 8pm. City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, 2921-2838. $160-480 from www.urbtix.hk.

Concerts

John Mclaughlin and the 4th dimensionJeff Beck called him the greatest guitarist aliveand hes 80. As a pioneer who blended jazz, flamenco and Indian influences, John McLaughlins still going strong. The father of jazz-rock fusion revisits Hong Kong with his new band, The 4th Dimension, for a one-night-only show. Definitely check out his amazing album Friday Night in San Francisco, and then get a ticket: theyre going fast. Mar 14, 8pm. Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. $80-560 from www.urbtix.hk.

the oxford GargoylesOne of the UKs leading jazz a capella groups, the Oxford Gargoyles are embarking on their debut Hong Kong-Macau tour this March. Theyre known for their black-tie charm and their impeccable jazz numbers, as well as the occasional pop renditionalthough without all the drama of Glee. You can catch them in myriad locations throughout Hong Kong until April, including the Fringe Club, and even at the Rugby Sevens. Mar 26, 28-29, 8pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2525-1032. $120-250 from www.hkticketing.com and www.urbtix.hk.

DanceGlamour of chinese Ethnic danceIn this programme performed by the HK Dance Company, youll see a rare compilation of traditional dances from different Chinese ethnic groupsfrom Tibetan dance, to those of the Yi, Uyghur, Wa and Dai peoples. Each dance tells a particular story: for instance, Spring Shower is inspired by a Yi dance from Yunnan province, which mimics rain itself. Catch this show to get a glimpse into the vibrant culture, music and costumes of Chinas ethnic minorities: how else will you ever get to see them? Mar 7-8, 7:45pm; Mar 8-9, 3pm. Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd., Kwai Fong. $120-260 from www.urbtix.hk.

Theatershed skinThis critically acclaimed comedy originally written by Japanese playwright Tsukuda Norihiko is back for a second run with the HK Repertory. When Shed Skin first graced the Hong Kong stages, it won seven prizes at the Hong Kong Drama Awards. The story centers on a middle-aged man whos lost it all: his job, his marriage, and hes forced to take care of his ailing father who has dementia. One day, his father pulls a Benjamin Button and sheds his skinbecoming younger and younger. Our protagonist meets each of his fathers, rebuilding their connection and learning more about life, love, and the past. In Cantonese with English and Chinese surtitles. Mar 15, 18-22, 25-28, 7:45pm; Mar 16, 22, 29, 2:45pm. Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai. $140-280 from www.urbtix.hk.

the 39 stepsScottish author John Buchans famous tale of espionageeven more famously moved to the screen by Alfred Hitchcockmoves now to the Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre. The handsome Richard Hannay must clear his name with hot girl in tow, and save his country from a dastardly plot. Whats even more fun: six actors are taking on 15 characters in the play. Thats 2.5 characters per actor, or 97.5 steps. Mar 16, 23, 2:30pm. Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd., Sai Wan Ho, 3184-5777. $150-220 from www.urbtix.hk.

Postcards from Hong Kong: 10-minute Play festivalThis 10-minute play festival is brought to us by the Black Sheep Family, spearheaded by local playwright and HKU lecturer Shane Sakhrani. Postcards from Hong Kong showcases nine short plays which offer different glimpses into everyday life in the city. The stories range from funny to profound to absurd, and theyre all written by nine new talents in the Hong Kong stage scene, including 2012 SCMP/RTHK Top Story Competition award-winning writers Irene Tsang and Vinnci Pun, as well as graduates of the HKU Creative Writing MFA Program. Mar 21-22, 7:30pm; Mar 22, 2:30pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2525-1032. $120-200 from www.hkticketing.com.

You by My sideThis musical cabaret show features Michael Sharmon and Sandra Leung Waters, who play two performers on a bumpy tour. Sharmon worked on the Hong Kong financial thriller Supercapitalist, while Waters has been a songstress from a young age. They bring their golden vocals and the (sold out) Australian run of their show to the Fringe stage, full of banter and stories, as well as music by The Carpenters, Kylie Minogue and a string of timeless ballads and jazz hits. Mar 21-22, 10pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2525-1032. $200-250 from www.hkticketing.com.

uPCLOSE Marcos Marin

Optical Artist Marcos Marin uses his optical illusions to render people and places to dizzying effect. Hes an official artist of the Prince of Monaco, and hes also worked with Stanley Ho in Portugal. He chats to Evelyn Lok about the philosophy behind his work.

HK Magazine: Youve got a background in music. Why switch careers?Marcos Marin: Until the year of 2000, I was a classical pianist doing concerts and writing music. I stopped playing professionally because to be a classical pianist you need four, five hours of training a day. After that I started doing painting and sculpture. I got interested in visual art after a very important meeting in ParisI met the great master of optical art, Victor Vasarely, during

a residence as a pianist, 24 years ago. I got very inspired. I ended up working to do silkscreens for him. That became serious, and thats how I become professional.

HK: did you fashion your own style of optical art?MM: Other artists that do optical art focus much more on abstractions or on geometric shapes. Their works are very clean. The big difference with my art is that my lines are very organic. I dont use tape: just free lines. I want to get close, to see the marks of the paintbrush, and I like this in my artwork. I love doing portraits because I love people, so I mixed the idea of optical art with my desire to do portraits and figurative art.

HK: What subjects also interest you, aside from portraits?MM: I am fascinated with places, and I love visiting iconic cities: like London, Dubai, Rio. And my landscape series is new: Ive never exhibited landscapes, and the first time Ive presented these pieces is here in Hong Kong.

HK: Youve done a portrait of stanley Ho. What was that like? MM: I met Mr. Stanley Ho personally in Portugal, in Estoril [for the 50th anniversary of its casino]. He was really happy to receive his portraitit was a surprise; the directors of the casino commissioned his portrait as a gift. He told me that he has a big collection of my artwork, and when he was back in Macau, he sent two medals to me, with a wonderful letter. Hes a real gentleman. I remember him saying We need something special, and I said jokingly Oh, just put a concert piano in the gallery. And the next day we had a 3-meter-long piano inside the gallery! I got to play, and it was fantastic.

HK: What does it mean to be the official artist of the Prince of Monaco?MM: I was at Art Basel in Miami Beach, where I met [gallerist] Delphine Pastor, and she invited me to do an exhibition in Monte Carlo in June 2005. At that time, the late Prince Rainier III had just passed away. Someone purchased my Grace Kelly painting and gave it to Prince Albert as a gift, and he liked it very muchso much that he put the portrait into the permanent collection of the Museum of Monaco. So my first artwork in Monaco rose straight to the museum, side by side with a Warhol! In September, Prince Albert invited me back to Monaco, and commissioned a monumental sculpture in memory of his father, Prince Rainierthat was my first landmark. After this, I received the title of official artist. He gave me a residence, a studio near Monaco, and I started doing monumental sculptures. He commissions work from me every year. Surrounding Monaco, I also have a monument in honor of Coco Chanela public commission from Francewhich is in front of her house in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, as well as one of Jean Cocteau.

HK: Are you more interested in the craft of optical art, or the way the viewer perceives it?MM: I think I enjoy both sidespainting for me is a pleasure. I enjoy everything thats part of the process. Its really intriguing to create the image before painting, or before making the sculpture. I love going to the point where its so close to abstraction that youve almost lost the image.

HK: How do you actually create your art?MM: I usually work from photos, and then its all about vectors. My computer is my main tool here.

When I blow up the image to draw on the canvas, thats where I make the second transformationI put in the colors, I play with the intensity of the colors, hot and cold colors, and contrasting colors, to improve the ability to recognize the image. For example, an electric blue will help correct and focus an unfocused image. I love this fusion of new technology with the very conservative process. That mix for me is important.

HK: do you anticipate working more with sculpture in the future?MM: Just as the transition from music into painting was not intentional, my transition from painting to sculpture was also a discovery. I enjoy doing big sculptures a lot: I love doing something for the municipality of the country. I like working with real public space; I like the interaction with the government. It would be great to bring some big sculptures to Hong Kong.

opArt Experience is showing through Mar 18. Avenue des Arts, unit 6, 12/f, Hollywood centre, 233 Hollywood rd., sheung Wan.

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ArtsExhibitions

Asia Hotel Art fair 2014The Asia Hotel Art Fair, which began in 2008 in Tokyo, returns to Hong Kong for the fifth time this February, once again bringing contemporary Asian artwork from more than 70 regional galleries to the hotel rooms of the city. In previous years it was hosted by the Mandarin Oriental, but this time the fair has moved over to Kowloon side at the Marco Polo Hotel. Ten percent of ticket sales from the fair goes to the Early Psychosis Foundationits art for a good cause, and its always fun to see what paintings theyve dropped into the bathtubs. Feb 28, 4pm; Mar 1-2, 12pm. Marco Polo Hotel, 3 Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2113-0088. $100 from www.hkticketing.com.

He xingyou: Photography is No longer credibleHe Xingyous solo exhibition features his Landscapes series. But these arent your typical vistas of mountains and riversinstead theyre views of Chinas construction sites, displayed in sweeping magnificence and beautified with color and detail. His work is a pointed commentary on the fact that people in modern cities are all too used to seeing construction sites, excavated mountainsides, ghost towns and the destruction of nature, all in the pursuit of profit. Heres an idea: while hes in town, the artist should check out the Central Waterfront. Through Mar 29, 10am. Contemporary by Angela Li, G/F, 248 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan, 3571-8200.

Wang dalin: A Passion for HorsesBefore your brain goes all Equus (i.e. naked Daniel Radcliffe), remember that this is the Year of the Horse, which means this show is a celebration of the zodiac animal. Shanghainese painter Wang Dalins showcased works include four oil paintings and 12 horsey sketches. The animal traditionally symbolizes freedom, strength, power, nobility and grace. Guess if youre going to be passionate about something, it might as well be horses. Through Mar 15, 10am. Alisan Fine Arts, Room 2305, Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd., Aberdeen, 2526-1091.

Marc standing: the MysticsIts Zimbabwe-born Marc Standings first solo exhibition in Hong Kong, showcasing works from the past six years, where he explored the human form, using organic shapes in the natural and mystical worldtheyre eerie subjects all tinged with a little bit of brightness and whimsy. His collages are even more raw, featuring religious iconography, masks and studies of the body. Think thats intense enough? Wait til you see his studio: hes a bit of a hoarder, filling the room with creepy little bits and bobs like tiny taxidermied animals, skulls, feathers and beads. Creepy beads, mind you. Through Mar 8, 10pm. The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan, 2291-0006.

back in time: Post-War to Post-ModernAfter World War II, artists in Europe and America let their hair down. With the art movements of informalism in Europe, and abstract expressionism and pop art in America, color palettes got a whole lot brighter, and portraits got a whole lot more abstract. This exhibition showcases works by big names in that Golden Age of contemporary art: Valerio Adami, Robert Indiana, Sol LeWitt, Peter Max, Robert Motherwell and more. Catch the exhibition at the New Gallery on Old Bailey... which is no longer on Old Bailey. Through Mar 1, 10am. New Gallery on Old Bailey, 4/F, 35 Tai Yau St., San Po Kong, 2234-9889.

sergej Jensen: EvianAny guesses for why Sergej Jensens exhibition shares a name with the bottled mineral water? Perhaps its because he makes art thats abstracted to the point where its as pure as water itself? Fancy water, that is, because Jensen recycles materials such as linen, silk, burlap and wool, all torn and recombined into his textured, minimalist work. At this rate, Im going to start dredging the harbor for old char siu rice boxes, stick them on a canvas, and call it Watsons. Through Mar 22, 10am. White Cube, 50 Connaught Rd., Central, 2592-2000.

frank Gehry: fish lampsEveryone who knows artsy buildings knows Frank Gehry, for his dynamic architectural projects such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Music Hall in Los Angeles. As one of the most celebrated living architects, hes also dabbled in visual arts. This exhibition of handmade, koi-shaped lamps uses jagged scales made of Formicaaka regular old countertop laminateallowing the light to glow through. This is Gehrys first visual arts exhibition in Hong Kong, so go take a look before Donald Tsang shows up and scoops them all into his pool. Through Mar 1, 12pm. Gagosian Gallery, 7/F, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St., Central, 2151-0555.

Installation view of frANK GEHrY: fish lamps at Gagosian Gallery Hong Kong. Jan 16-Mar 1, 2014.

courtesy Gagosian Gallery

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Clubsclub clicquot Vingt sixlondon coolThis London-themed event features house DJ duo Copyright. Presumably they chose the name because if you pirate their music, then its Copyright Copyright infringement? Feb 28, 10pm. Kee Club, 6/F, 32 Wellington St., Central, 2810-9000. $200 from tiny.cc/hk-copyright; $300 at the door.

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tricotTricot is a relative newcomer to the Japanese math-rock scenethe four piece was formed in September 2010. They play post-punk, post-rock-inspired tunes at their intense live show. This should be worth it. Mar 11, 8pm. Hidden Agenda, 2A, Wing Fu Industrial Building, 15-17 Tai Yip St., Ngau Tau Kok, 9170-6073. $260 from www.whitenoiserecords.org; $300 at the door.

dirty VegasGrammy-winning house music trio Dirty Vegas will be at Boujis. Its not all heavy basslines and electronic instruments, thoughDirty Vegas performances also feature vocalist Steve Smith. Feb 28, 10pm. Boujis, 37 Pottinger St., Central, 2324-0200. $250 at the door.

Nicola VegaThe (male) DJ Nicola Vega returns to spin at Play. Vega spins in St Tropez and Phuket, which is quite the commute. Feb 28, 10pm. Play, 1/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central. Free.

the Jan linton MasqueradeThis three-night event is part of a tour put on by indie label Bip Hop Records. Japan-based singer and producer Jan Linton plays avant-garde electronica, accompanied by an experimental shadow work film from local artist ST Wong. What does that mean? NO IDEA. Mar 1, 8:30pm. Music Room, HKLCC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd., Kowloon Tong. Free; donations accepted. Mar 2, 7:30pm. XXX Gallery, B/F, 353-363 Des Voeux Rd. West, Sai Ying Pun. $100 at the door. Mar 3, 8pm. 7Heaven, 1/F, 17-19 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. $120 at the door, including a drink.

No lights No lycraOriginally started by two dance students in Australia in 2009, No Lights No Lycra is a dance night that aims to provide a non-judgmental, chilled-out place for people to shake their stuff. The idea is to keep the lights reaaal low, so that no one can see you embarassing yourself on the dance floor and no one ca

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