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Nov 2014 - Your Lifestyle Magazine - Issue 2TRANSCRIPT
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Career Features Jaycow MillernyFood Inspiration artichokeContemporary Inspiration toof [contemporary]Home Inspiration "Rose" by hooEvent Inspiration Oxfam
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CONTENTS
Editior’s letter 5 Fresh starter with merci editor
Editor’s pick 6 Everything you need for fall in your closet and home from merci editors
Inspired 14 Zara Home is in Hong Kong now!
Festive pick 16 Festival Pick by editors
Home section 20 Special treats for your sofa
Mix & Match 22 Geometric Fun - Korla
Shop Inspiration 26 Scent with Love - Tree Flowers
Career Inspiration 28 Bespoke Millinery
Home Inspiration 34 Haute Couture by Hoo
Event Inspiration 44 Oxfam 1/8
Food Inspiration 50 artichoke - The Creative vegetarian
Contemporary Gallery 56 toof [contemporary]
Wine Inspiration 60 Clos des Lunes
Coffee Inspiration 60 Kopi Luwak
Recommendations 66 Editor’s Recommendations for Christmas
Receipe 68 Lotus Veggie Noodles
Make up 70 Party time (Part 1)
November 2013
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merci teamExecutive Director
Peggy Lui
Administrative DirectorElsa Yuen
Lifestyle EditorsPeggy LuiJenny Ho
Winnie CheungElsa Yuen
Wine & Coffee EditorWinnie Ng
Makeup EditorHugo Lam
Art Direction/Graphic DesignPeggy LuiJenny Ho
Winnie Cheung
ContributorsDavid YickKaman Yip
Lewis Cheng Carmen Au
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Editor’s Letter
Peggylui
Merci! Thank you for staying with us. For the second issue, we are having more updated trends for
home decor section. I would really appreciated our team has been working so hard for the efforts!
As all we know Christmas is soon to be here! Hence our editors had been picked up some of the
good and nice items for your inspiration.
When it’s time for celebration, don’t forget there’s people still live in hunger in the world. On this
issue, we have an interview and show you the project created by Oxfam Hong Kong and Ground-
work Architecture + Urbanism Limited. “ONE-SEVENTH Exhibition. Hope arise the public
awareness of global food problem.
We will try to have more update and all kind of inspiration for you for next issue. Please stay turn
with us, I am sure we will have more surprise for next issue. Thank you!
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Worked nearly 10 years in the industry of Housewares, particularly in Stainless Steel and Wooden product. Find it is interesting to know how a product to be finalized from a drawing to be in an actual product.
Team members
Yoga lover, foodie( mostly vegetarian), love traveling when have time, best way to learn local cuisine!
Cook more, play more with recipes, creating more home-food like making art.
Food brings memories !
Director of Nicywedding and Nicywedding Design.
Passion in photography and turned passion into career. Now travelling around the world for overseas wedding photography
Kaman YipDavid Yick Lewis Cheng
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Contributors
Carmen Au
Carmen is an IT professional with extensive experience in the software sector. After completing a Master of Education in her Canadian hometown, she now focuses her career in Hong Kong. She is also an ESL educator and has always been fascinated by art, architecture, culture and design.
Executive DirectorPeggy Lui
Administrative DirectorElsa Yuen
EditorJenny Ho
EditorWinnie Cheung
Editor (Wine & Coffee)Winnie Ng
Editor (Make-up)Hugo Lam
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DIRECTOR{Peggy Lui}
GOLDEN SEASONSeason holiday is coming, getting ready for parties?
LaduréeHome fragrance. 100mlIris
Oscar de la RentaGARDENIA BRASS NAPKIN RING
Editor Picks Lifestyle
Zara HomeChecked Design BottleHKD $899
Linen HouseCushion
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Jonathan AdlerNatural and gold agate coasters
HK$599
LELA ROSEWool-blend sateen and lace dress
$15,560
LaduréeHome fragrance. 100mlIris
JIMMY CHOOLimit tri-tone leather pumps$5,120
Golden season
Oscar de la RentraORANGE CLOVE CANDLE
Zara HomeWine Coaster
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Holiday season is coming! Red and green reminding us the joyfull time with family and friends. Let’s getting ready for party prepration!
Beautiful Christmas
EDITOR { Jenny Ho }
Editor Picks Lifestyle
AnthropologieMeasuring Hedgies
Urban OutfittersBlum & Bow Libby Side Table
PujiBamboo Wave Bowl - Green
AnthropologieLeather Driving Gloves
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Beautiful Christmas
AmazonCraft Cocktails
Daydream NationNeverending Story Dress
BodumBistro (Lime Green)
AnthropologieLexi Holiday Candle Tin
Daydream NationUnicorn Felt Beret
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EDITOR { Winnie Cheung }
CheckersrevolutionMath is fun! Combination is Fun! Are you ready for the revolution?
ZaraTwo-sided Soft ScarfHK$299
Marc by marc jacobsToboo Print iPhone 5 Case
Zara HomePlaid Dessert Set
Editor Picks Lifestyle
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Checkers revolution
Marc by marc jocobsPreppy Nylon Aimee Plaid Framed Big Blitz
ZARAChecked Studio CapeHKD$1,990.00
ShiraleahReindeer Square PillowHKD$ 567.00
MarimekkoValija socks
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In Love with theholiday season
Photo: Courtesy of Zara HomeIInspired picks by Peggy Lui
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In Love with theholiday season
Photo: Courtesy of Zara HomeIInspired picks by Peggy Lui
http://www.zarahome.com
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Festive Picksfrom
merci’s editorsby Peggy Lui/ Jenny Ho/ Winnie Cheung/ Winnie Ng
TreeMariko Jesse London/ Hong Kong themed ceramic mugs
HKD$ 225
Linen House Dazzle CushionHK$696
Nespresso Christmas 2013Coffee Machines
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Bottega Prosecco GoldTelfordHKD $298
Jonathan AdlerUnicorn Salt & Pepper ShakersHKD $400
Nespresso Christmas 2013Les Collections Gift SetsHKD $500
Zara HomeSkull Table Cloth
AnthropologieMushroom Measuring Spoons
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Festive Picks from merci’s editors
Oiva TablewareMarimekko
Set of four mr. & mrs. muse brass place card holdersJonathan Adler
Juhannustaika TrayMarimekko
bel air mini scoop vaseJonathan Adler
nixon coastersJonathan Adler
Unikko NotebookMarimekko
Mummolan Marjat ApronMarimekko
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SniffOne of merci’s team favourite eco-soy candles, luscious scents from Australia
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1. Iced Gingerbread2. Snow Kitten3. Christmas Tree4. Spiced Orange
HKD$ 395www.tree.com.hk
Handily gift boxed and ready to ‘take away’, choose from four magical scents.Sniff candles are 220ml with a burning time of 48 hours.
nixon coastersJonathan Adler
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Colourful treats for Your Sofa
Produced by Peggy Lui
Need some refreshment for your sofa? Get some colourful cush-ions; treat your sofa and living room more colourful and fun!
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Colourful treats for Your Sofa
Colourful treats with Your Sofa
Cubes-IndigoKorla
KurpitsaMarimekko
Bhutan Lattice Reverse-Warm RedKorla
LotteLinen House
Korla-Ayers RockKorla
Pieni UnikkoMarimekko
PukettiMarimekko
Grand Bhutan Lattice-Angel BlueKorla
Grand Kyoto Koi-IndigoKorla
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Geometric FunPhoto: Courtesy of K ∫ Produced by Peggy Lui
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Geometry originated as a practical science concerned with surveying, measurements, areas, and volumes. Among the notable accomplishments one finds formulas for lengths, areas and volumes. But do we need all these elements as principle to design your home? I am sure the answer is no. All we need is matching with nice colours, different patterns on curtains, cushions, lamp cover, or even sofa to delighted your home. Gifted in beautiful designed especially by Korla. All you need is pick the fab-rics you like, play around with colors and patterns, mixing and matching. You will find your own perfect combination to refresh to any rooms instantly!
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Ayers RockKorla
HK$425.32 /Metre
Kyoto Koi-FuschiaKorla
HK$425.32 /Metre
Blue BlackKorla
HK$425.32 /Metre
Grand Kyoto Koi-CherryKorla
HK$425.32 /Metre
Cubes-IndigoKorla
HK$425.32 /Metre
HOME DECORMix & Match
http://www.korlahome.com
https://www.facebook.com/KorlaHome
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Scent with Love
Located next to the TREE café is the newly
launched flowers from the heart where you can
pick from potted plants, readily made bou-
quets or request bespoke flower arrangements
created just for you by TREE’s very own floral
artistes. With deliveries available and even a
subscription plan for regular floral deliveries.
www.tree.com.hk
Choose flowers from the heart creations to brighten up your or someone special’s day!
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Photo: Courtesy of Jaycow (hats are poems) ∫ Interview by Peggy Lui ∫ Text by Carman Au
Career FeaturesBespoke Millinery
Jay Cheng is Hong Kong’s first milliner, a pioneer introducing the romance of millinery to the region in 2005 and continues to redefine hat fashion ever since. From design, production to marketing and sales, Jay brings passion to her work and her bespoke pieces are described as stunning, extraordinary and even outrageous.
Jaycow Millinery“Milliner” is one who designs, makes, or sells hats for women.
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Her millinery is unique and exquisite. In Fall 2013, she was one of the design talent selected by the Hong Kong Ambassadors
of Design (HKAOD) to be showcased in the Hong Kong Brussels Design September in Belgium. Her collection appeared in
the ta’ ta’ ta’ exhibition and the Hong Kong Designers’ Exchange held at the Egg Brussels. In developing their collections, Jay
and other designers breached the boundaries of gender stereotypes and created collections that redefines the closets and
lifestyles of today’s society.
The collections combine bold thoughts, fluid lines, explosive colours,a mix and merge of textures and shapes, visual arts and design.
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Q: How did you become involved in the Hong Kong Brussels Design September?
After seeing my designs for a Berlin exhibition, my friend who is a HKAOD panel member encouraged me to develop the European market and to give more exposure to my creations. Other members also viewed my designs and believed they were unique and exquisite...I submitted an application, the panel felt that I was a strong participant and a valued addition to the team representing Hong Kong.
Q: Tell us about the ta’ ta’ ta’ exhibition and its theme.
The theme ta’ ta’ ta’ means she, it, he in Chinese. It represents no gender, transcending borders and boundaries of gender stereotypes. The concept allowed a lot of room to express and create. All the designers ditched their commercial flare and let their designs run wild in this creative space.
The concept was actually developed by us. We wanted the theme to have universal appeal, also one that would intrigue and fascinate everyone who came to see the collections regardless of their gender.
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Stemming from a flagship program organized by
HKAOD, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting
and promoting design talent, the Hong Kong Designers’
Exchange is an exhibition of cross-disciplinary works created
by emerging artists and designers from Hong Kong and a
partner country of the Business of Design Week (BODW) in
Hong Kong.
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Q: How did ta’ ta’ ta’ translate into your collection?
My collection is entitled The New Species:
A Collection of Puzzle Hats. Hats play the role of
communication. Both men and women attract
attention and comments when they wear hats,
especially when they have a unique character.
By exploring the process of making hats, destroying
hats, and rearranging hats, a new species of hats is
formed. The hats no longer bear a particular
shape, gender and direction.
The communication role of a hat is destroyed.
By wearing the transformed pieces, one unavoidably
communicate something new to the surrounding.
Is it oneness? Openness? Creativity? Belonging?Facebook: Jaycow Millinery
www.jaycow.com
Q: What did the exhibition mean to you?
I am happy to have joined such a terrific exhibition in Europe and to have met up
with the master of milliner from Belgium, Elvis Pompilio. It was a great honour that
Elvis explicitly came to see my collection.
This show is a stage for me as a designer to focus on hats as an art form. Besides
bringing New Species to ta’ ta’ ta’, I also had the opportunity to do something for
myself. That is to deconstruct, recreate and experience new forms for myself.
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Haute CouturehomesPhoto: Courtesy of hoo Limited
HAUTE COUTURE usually refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. Have you ever think of Haute Couture for you home? YC Chen, a true perfectionist, a home creators who can bring your home with unique taste, not just interior, as home creators, he can bring your home have its own character. hoo
design explained and show you what is Haute Couture. He said today,
Everyone is unique. Likewise, every home should have its own character.
“home of one, one of a kind.”
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It’s a bright and airy 1-suite-1-study home for a discerning
couple.
French wall details. Vintage furniture and decorative
lights. Lush tropical plants on the huge balcony. All in a
leafy neighborhood with a fantastic view.
chic
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Location: Mid-Levels, Hong KongSize: 1,800 Square Feet
Remember the days when Hong Kong was still a British colony?
Let’s go back in time and feel a little nostalgia. All the walls were taken down, leaving only the classic colonial pil-lars and an open space that was once a 3-bedroom family apartment. Now it’s a bright and airy 1-suite-1-study home for a discerning couple. French wall details. Vintage furni-ture and decorative lights. Lush tropical plants on the huge balcony. All in a leafy neighborhood with a fantastic view.
HOME DECORHome Inspiration
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HOME DECORHome Inspiration
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www.hoo-residence.comwww.facebook.com/homeofone
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Event Inspiration
THEY ARE BACK!
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p o p u l a t i o n 八分一人口
FOR THE 1/8 POPULATION WHO ARE STILL HUNGRY
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About Oxfam Hong Kong
Oxfam is dedicated to fighting poverty and inequity worldwide. The international and independent development and humanitarian organization tackles poverty in four main ways: sustainable development in poor communities, disaster relief, local, national and global advocacy, and education with Hong Kong youth. Estab-lished in Hong Kong in 1976, Oxfam Hong Kong is a founding member of Oxfam, an international confederation that has assisted poor people in 94 countries. Ox-fam Hong Kong alone has supported poor people in over 70 countries/regions.
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This year, they are back! Oxfam and Manfred Yuen (founder of Groundwork Architecture+Urbanism
Limited) rerun the project into “ONE-EIGHTH Exhibition”, since there are still nearly 870 million
people in the world do not have enough to eat which means that one out of eight people goes
to bed hungrily. 14 artists from different industrial aspects including illustrators, photographers,
architects, industrial designers and advertisers. Through their artworks, it can be shown that
their impressions and concerns about global poverty and hunger issues.
The 1st stop was in Edge Gallery, Happy Valley during early October and followed by The Univer-
sity of Hong Kong, a global citizenship programme on Food Justice – GROW at the end of Octo-
ber. The upcoming showcase will be held in March next year in Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery,
Macau. Moreover, most of the artworks will be in auction in 20th November at Hong Kong Island
Shangri-La Hotel for generating funding for Oxfam’s program in mainland China.
By the year 2050, there will be 9 billion people in this planet. How much food we need to pro-
duce to feed us? How much food will be gone into wasteland at the same time? How many
people will still in hunger? Hope this exhibition can inspire the audience to fight against food
waste and action to build a fair and sustainable food system in the future.
About Curator
Oxfam is dedicated to fighting poverty and inequity worldwide. The international and independent development and humanitarian organization tackles poverty in four main ways: sustainable development in poor communities, disaster relief, local, national and global advocacy, and education with Hong Kong youth. Established in Hong Kong in 1976, Oxfam Hong Kong is a founding member of Oxfam, an international confedera-tion that has assisted poor people in 94 countries. Oxfam Hong Kong alone has sup-ported poor people in over 70 countries/regions.
THEY ARE BACK, FOR THE 1/8 POPULATION WHO ARE STILL HUNGRY.
Every time when you threw away amount of food,have you thought about how many people live in hunger in the world nowadays?
In 2011, one in every seven people was in hunger. Oxfam Hong Kong and Groundwork Architecture+Urbanism Limited create a project -
“ONE-SEVENTH Exhibition” which arise the public awareness of global food problem.
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Event InspirationTAG
PIECES
Bryan Poon
“Quiet is the new loud” (Mixed media)Living in stability makes us less aware of the poverty in the world. I wish we could listen to the missing voice and restore the balance of a perfect world.
Martin Fung x Twins Kitchen“Wasted Feast (Food waste, plastic mirror)
Can you see your own self between the deprivation of the 1/7 and the excess of the 6/7?
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Kacey Wong“The Land of Plenty” (Epoxy resin, wooden sculptures, dried corn)
The land was originally rich and prosperous. Ever since the appearance of human beings, a structural change has occurred in the rela-tionship between the land, the animals and the plants. Greed is like a black hole sucking up all the food towards our world. All that remains on the outer edge is barrenness and endless hunger. Real abundance is not about plentiful possessions; rather, it is about the clever and thoughtful use of resources so that the land and all creatures can live in perfect symbiosis.
Parallel Lab(Geraldine Borio & Caroline Wuthrich)HK$68.70 (Photography)
21 December 2008, a small market of suburban Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia; a mother of three children is bargaining for 1/4 of an onion. After the negotiation, she puts it in her big plastic basket branded Huajian Group. Everyone in the area knows these bags; they were given to the families that were recently kicked out of the land their ancestors have been cultivating since generations.
28 November 2013, Wellcome supermarket, Hong Kong; Kwansin is shopping for tonight’s meal. She picks up a Styrofoam basket where 1/7 of an onion is delicately wrapped by cellophane. She thinks to herself, “Gosh…HK$68.70, prices have gone up again…”
Unfair economic system is the principal cause of hunger. But for many people, it is often too abstract to understand the link to our daily life in Hong Kong. Through a photographic still life, we will offer a glimpse of what it could be if Hong Kong’s status would change.
Stephen Chung & Jennifer YipThe Wrong Tag# (Mixed Media)
For those who are environmentally minded, they don’t need to be reminded. In this digital age, we are online all the time. It is easy to acquire any kind of information as long as you have the motivation. The prob-lem is for those who don’t care about the environment, how can we remind them? The answer is the ‘hashtag’ (#) function of the iPhone app Instagram: “#pretty” for photos of hot girls, “#dinner” for photos of your meal.
So please take a photo of this art piece. Then upload it to Instagram and hashtag it with the keywords on the frame. Let us remind those who may not be concerned about the environment - but only want to see photos of #yummy #dinner #hot #fash-ion #car #lunch #yummy #restaurant – of this important message.
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Food Inspiration
artichoke
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The Creative vegetarian
Photo: Courtesy of Phoneix SweetInterview by Jenny Ho/ Peggy Lui
Text by Jenny Ho
artichoke [canteen] gives a “home” feeling when
you first enter, semi-open kitchen with a long timber
table, green colour steel chair with timber strips, a
comfortable sofa right next to the table which totally
appropriate for family and friends gathering; natural
wooden strips feature wall on both side and white
cultural stone located right opposite toof [contem-
porary] which gives a sense of balance to the whole
air|space. Moreover, a wonderful outdoor terrace
that can overlook the Lamma Island, people can
enjoy the view in day and night.
artichoke [canteen]
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Food Inspirationartichoke
artichoke [canteen] mainly offer vegetarian menu
which using seasonal vegetables, source the fresh
and organic ingredients, filter water and use non-
preserved products locally grown and from around
the world. They aim to promote a healthy lifestyle
and hope the customers remember the values of the
food and taste their original flavours.
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Taleggio Cheese Burger
Wood Roasted Purple Artichoke Heart Stuffed with Quinoa Salad
Wooden Backed Tuna & Organic Leaves
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Restaurant Inspirationartichoke
Up-coming event in air|space
The Art of coffee: Introductory
Barista Workshop by Barry Yuen
at 23rd November, 2013, 11am.
Artichoke [canteen] has teamed
up with the Coffee & Tea Acad-
emy of Hong Kong and China,
offering an Entry Level Coffee
& Barista Couse in Hong Kong
taught by UN convention speaker
and CID UNESCO Member -
Barry Yuen.
This course is suitable for any Coffee lovers who seeking for a valuable insight
and practical experience. HKD 1,750 per person and 3 course lunch at
artichoke [canteen] will be included. Here is the special offer for our merci
magazine readers, please check out the voucher.
Heirloom Tomato Salad & Burrata
Greek Wrap
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Up-coming event in air|space
Heirloom Tomato Salad & Burrata
Greek Wrap
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Contemporary Inspiration
** Guilherme Kramer - HUMANHOOD - 27 September – 17 November 2013 Hong Kong toof [contemporary] | +852 97793238 | iwww.toofcontemporary.com | [email protected]
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One of the evenings, I hopped on a shuttle bus from central which brings me to an uncertain place. It seems a place where close to the sea and green hills, some industrial buildings around and full of mystery. When the lift opened in 3/F, a sharp green neon signage, red carpet and Hollywood full-height mirror are welcoming us. The Grand opening of air|space was ready to start.
Today, there is a lot of energetic and diverse art scene permeating some of the restaurants in Hong Kong. The first art gallery and resto bar is ready in Ap Lei Chau, part of the South Island Cultural District (SICD). air|space is an event place, includes art gallery, toof [contemporary] and resto bar, artichoke [canteen] which opened by Birgit Vagani and Riccardo Bardallini. It provides 4500 sq. ft. spacious indoor and outdoor area where suitable for any kind of private and public events. Birgit passions about art and design and experienced in marketing and event branding, while Riccardo is a DJ and has a lot of F&B, media & entertainment industries’ experiences. air|space is a special and unique project with this perfect match. Birgit and Riccardo aim to create a ‘location destination’ for people to share their culture, art and design, meet new friends and spread their love and passion to others. “We want people to leave feeling better than when they came, more inspired and engaged in their own lives.”
toof [contemporary] | “Open your eyes and see. We believe art is everywhere, in everything and for everyone.”
Photo:toof [contemporary] Text by Jenny Ho
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Contemporary Inspiration
Guilherme Kramer‘s Indian ink illustrations burst to life with detailed, vivid faces seen from the streets as well as those from the depths of his imagination. All of his works begin with a black- ‐and- ‐white aesthetic, and some are energized with strong earthy tones, which are in contrast to the urban landscape, his main source of inspiration.
toof [contemporary] brings Kramer’s Humanhood’ collection to Hong Kong to emphasize the need to pause and reflect on how we see and experience our lives as an individual within the crowd, within the ‘urban theatres’ that arise in our compact living environment.
The thirty main illustrations are curated as a 5- ‐part series, named The Journey from Private Life to Public Space, All Eyes and Ears, Those Who Want to be Heard, Overloaded and Homesickness, which follows the emotional phases in Kramer’s work process.
Birgit VaganiMarketing, Photography, Event and Branding background | passionate about design and Interior design, previous VP Global marketing for healthcare company, extensive traveling and working in Brazil.
Riccardo Bardallini F&B, Media & Entertainment Industries, Video&Sound Production, DJ, previous Opera-tions Manager, including Store Openings for Classified, owner Yellow Frog
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The Plot o f the Moon
How enjoyable it would be to have
a nice wine with your beloved at an
outdoor romantic restaurant under
the moonlight! Here the owner of
one of the most famous wineries in
Bordeaux, Domaine de Chevalier, has
started with his team to develop an-
other good quality dry white wine in
Bordeaux- Clos des Lunes
Photo: Courtesy of Clos des Lunes
Text by Winnie Ng
Wine & Coffee
Clos des Lunes
Clos des Lunes
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Bordeaux, the largest and the most famous wine region in the world, has been producing plenty of wine every year with a total vineyard area over 120,000 hectares in 54 appellations. Average vintages produces over 700 million bottles of wine ranging from everyday table wine to the finest and the most expensive ones from famous wineries, like Chateau Lafite, Chateau Margaux, Petrus, etc. Among all, almost 90% are red and the rest are white, sweet and rose. You may have heard of the terms of “the left bank” & “the right bank” in Bordeaux. Yes Bordeaux is de-fined into 3 sub-regions(the third one called Entre-deux-mers) by the Garonne and the Dordogne rivers. Wine from each of the region is showing its own character towards the specific terroir due to the climate, soil and geographical location of the specific vineyard. Clos des Lunes are dry white wine produced in ancient vineyards from a traditional famous sweet wine region called Sauternes. The most expensive and highly ranked sweet wine is produced there, like Chateau dÝquem. The Bernard family, the owner of Domaine de Chevalier, located in Pessac-Leognan which is famous of its fine dry white, aims to produce great dry white wine from Sauternes region with adoption of the wine making philoso-phy from Chevalier to Clos des Lunes.
Winnie Ng
Editor of merci wine and coffee section
WSET Level 3 Now a register tutor in ERB wine course
The vineyard has a great contribution to the char-acter of the wine, giving it power and with fresh-ness. The grapes are planted in the direction with optimum exposure towards the sun and naturally good drainage from the soil. All grapes are hand-picked when they reach enough ripeness, turning the skin colour to gold, only in the morning by experienced harvesters. Clos des Lunes produced 3 different wines: Lune Blanche (the white moon), le plaisir immédiat nice to drink young and to enjoy on its fruit; Lune d’Argent (the silver moon), the “grande cuvée” is the result of an intransigent selection, whereas Lune d’Or (the gold moon), the “cuvée Premium”, expresses the very quintessence of the estate. The colour of the moon is shown in each of the label. All the wine are blended with 70% Semillon and 30% sauvignon blanc. Vines on average are 30 years old. Each of the wine has its own winemaking and ageing method to show its own characters. 2012 is the first vintage of Clos des Lunes and is now mainly available in France. Lune Blanche, as the second wine of Lune d’Argent, is available in Hong Kong now.
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Appearance: Bright and shiny pale gold colourAroma & Palate: Vibrant aromas of white peach, lychee and acacia flower. Concentrated ripe and pulpy fruit with richness showing the char-acter of Semillon; a hint of grass and fresh acid-ity from sauvignon blanc balance the richness in body. Gravely mineral character can also be detected. Conclusion: A refreshing white wine with intense fruity flavour is good to drink young. Suitable for all seasons. Good to pair with white meat like chicken, fish, seafood and salad. Served between 10-12°C.
Enquiries:tel: 2851 7818 http://www.pillariwine.com
Wine & Coffee
The vineyard has a great contribution to the character of the wine,giving it power and with freshness.
Clos des Lunes
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For some people, coffee is an essential for everyday. Range from a small cup of espresso in the morning up to several cups of different coffee types during the day. Similarly, desired effects for drinking coffee are various: it can fight off the feeling of sleepiness, help in giving inspira-tion or just offer a good reason to have a tiny moment of relaxation. Coffee can also be treated as a kind of attitude in life, reflecting certain culture, enjoyment and lifestyle.
Kopi Luwak, also known as civet coffee, refers to the beans of coffee berries that have been eaten and excreted by the Asian palm civet. The name is also used for marketing brewed coffee made from these beans. Kopi Luwak comes from the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia that are well-known for their excellent coffee and have a native popula-tion of civet cats called `Luwak´. `Kopi´ refers to coffee in Indonesia.Civets live in the trees and like to eat the red and ripe coffee cherries. These animals eat the whole cherries, including the bean, which under-goes chemical treatment and fermentation processes during digestion before being excreted. Then, these still intact beans are collected from the forest floor, cleaned, roasted and ground just like any other coffee. Certifications are only given to 100% authentic Kopi Luwak Coffee.
Wine & CoffeeKopi Luwak
No matter if you are a coffee lover or not, one type of coffee you must have heard of albeit perhaps not tasted: KOPI LUWAK, the most expensive and rarest coffee in the world.
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Indonesia is the country with the largest Kopi Lu-wak production in the world. In addition, civets can also be found in the rainforests of Philippines and Malaysia as well as on some farms of Vietnam, mak-ing coffee production to be possible in there, too. One Malaysian farmland that is 48 years old and having 80 acres of plantation has started to import the 100% wild and authentic Kopi Luwak coffee directly from the farmland to Hong Kong. Shipping is based on customers’ orders and quantities are small but freshness of the coffee is guaranteed. Price is also more competitive compared to Indonesian suppli-ers that distribute the coffee through a longer chain before reaching the actual consumers. The coffee is packed in a standard 100g package, alternatively you can buy a gift box with 4 portions which is excellent as a gift or to be included in hampers.
Kopi Luwak coffee is like no other. Let’s enjoy!!!
Aroma & Palate: Rich and heavy with hints of caramel and chocolate. Earthy, musty, and exotic in character but smooth and syrupy in body.
Recommendations: Should be served without milk. Recommend to use French Press, Siphon or Drip method to brew Kopi Luwak. Best fit with fine chocolate.
Enquiries: Tel: 852 2961 4641 www.luwak.com.hk
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Editor'sRecommendations
Christmas is soon coming.It’s time for parties and gifts. We are going to have some X’mas gift recommendations in both November and
December publications to help you figure out something in good value for money.
Bottega Prosecco GoldHKD $298
Origin: Valdobbiadene (Veneto), ItalyThis fashionable golden bottle of prosecco has light straw yellow in color, with a steady stream of fine bubbles. A clean fresh citrus, flowery and herbaceous, with hints of honey, apple and pear. Rounded and complex taste, a well prosseco with a lovely finish.
Food pairing: Perfect match with any seafood, sushi, espe-cially oyster
Bronze Medal – Decanter World Wine Award – UK (2012)
Kumeu River Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay 2010
HKD $298
Origin: Kumeu, New Zealand 11 months maturation in barrel. Hints of the
golden queen peach and mineral notes from Mate’s Vineyard. On the palate, the flavour is very concentrated
and distinctly rich, but maintaining a perfect balance and freshness that sets this wine apart and makes it wonderful.
Food pairing: Seafood, cream sauces, roast chicken 94 points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 2012 92 points, Stephen Tanzer
Enquiries: (1) 2315 2566 www.telford.com.hk(2/3) 2873 5733 www.winenthingshk.com (4) 2851 7880 www.pillariwine.com(5) 2526 8733 www.amisavie-wine.com
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Xanadu EstateCabernet Sauvignon 2010HKD $202
Origin: Margaret River, Australia
Deep red with garnet hues. Aromas of Dark fruits of the forest, boysenberries and cassis integrated with mocha chocolate, cinnamon and spice. Full-bodied yet refined, the plush palate offers a core of inky berry fruits; boysenberry, blackcurrants and Satsuma plums all well framed by subtle cedar/spicy oak characters. This dense wine is well struc-tured, with a taught acid backbone layered with dark fleshy fruit characteristics, ripe tannins and a lingering fruit finish.
Food pairing: steak, roast beef, lamb chops, roast duck 93 points, James Halliday
Chateau Paveil de Luze 2008HKD $260
Origin: Margaux, Bordeaux, FranceSupple, soft, balance, comfortably intensity and weight on palate with fruity flavour. This is an ideal and perfect model for Margaux
wine. Excellent as gift or as every weekend wine.
Food pairing: steak, lamb chops, beef, roasted red meat
Barbaresco Sori PaitinVecchie Vigne 2008HKD $680
Origin: Margaret River, Australia
Origin: Piedmont, ItalyThe blackest of cherries, spices, incense, tar and scorched earth are some of the many nuances that emerge from the 2008 Barbaresco Sori’ Paitin Vecchie Vigne. This dark, brooding Barbaresco is all about power. The 2008 impresses for its fabulous balance and pure length. With time in the glass, the wine becomes in-creasingly more refined. It is a striking Barbaresco to drink now and over the next 10-15 years, perhaps longer. The 2008 was aged in 25-hectoliter cask and bottled in June 2012. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028.
Food pairing: Truffle, Wild mushroom risotto, beef steak, lamb, old strong cheese93-95 points, Robert Parker92 points, Wine Spectator
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Receipe
Quick & Easy lunch.
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Lotus Veggie Noodles
Ingredients: • Washed all vegetables, drained & chop Chinese cabbage & Okra garlic pan-fried 2 cloves of garlic,
• 2 bundle small Chinese cabbage Chinese cabbage - Add garlic in a fry pan, 2 tsp olive oil , until slightly turn gold, add all chopped cabbage in, some water to cook until it’s soften, okra sautéed Add garlic in a fry pan, 1 tsp olive oil, add chopped okra into a pan, then 100cc water to sauté to cook until is soften.
• Mushrooms black (chinese porcini)chilled sesame pan- fried chinese blackprocini. Add 1tsp olive oil, red chilies,mushrooms, handful pinch of salt in for sauté, drips of water, until soften. This should be dry no sauce dish. Add white sesame topping.
• Firm Tofu salted cube. Scrub sea salt onto both side of firm tofu and pan-fry them in thick slices with small amount of olive oil. After it turns brown, off heat, wait till compose.
Photo & recipes by: Kaman Yip
The editor asked me to think of something slightly heavy for Fall recipes. However, HK weather is still pretty hot although everyone is making Pumpkin recipes from leftovers from Halloween or for incoming thanksgiving season menu.
I picked something more Asian Fusion recipe for this issue as it’s still sunny dry hot in Asia zone. Noodles are most favorite things for many of us , just like other option of pasta dishes but lot lighter and easier for Asians to digest. Noodles are just so easy to cook and go along with everything like Italian pasta.
This recipe ideally for people who don’t have much time to cook, as you can purchase ingredients easily and premade for lunch box. Cooking time is less than an hour.
• Soya noodles - Japanese stored brought (pre-made) packed with sesame sauces. Drin the water out, heat up 1-2 mins to warm up (personally preference in warm or cold dish)
P.S. If you wanna make your own:
*To make sesame sauce: White sesame paste or tahini paste, add some water, soya sauce, dark vinegar & bit of black sugar
After all preparation cooked vegetables. Now, you can compose your dish with all cooked vegetables and noodles in the middle and topping with sweet basil herbs.
xx kamanEnjoy this lotus veggie dish!
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party timeIs about time to prepare well for your skin before the X’mas party!
(A) M.A.C Lightful Softening Lotion
This lotion definitely is one of best pal in my make-up trolley. It quickly replenishes skin’s moisture and instantly soften the roughness without any heavy and greasy layer. Additionally, this lotion toner also contains green tea extract and vitamin C to help skin fight free radical and soothe skin.
(B) SK-II Cellumination Essence EX Non-greasy and fast-absorbing essence. With an instant effect to brighten up and make your skin dewy. In winter time. A tip for you is: Use the SK-II Cellumination Essence EX with simple 5 minutes to message in circular motion. To soften your skin and enhance blood circulation. You will definitely see the differences.
(C) RMK Creamy Polished Base - N A moisturizing base that refine pores and fine lines yet smooth and light to facilitate better foundation application. It is also great to apply on bare skin with right proportion of loose powder to make your skin glow!
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party time
prepare well for your skin before the X’mas party
Hair & Makeup: Hugo Lam. Annie Poon
Photo by Jenny Ho
Model: Simmy Ling
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