EDITOR’S LETTER Hindsight is 2020. And as we can see all too clearly now - as we reel from tear gas, toilet paper runs, social media addiction and existential fear - if 2020 didn’t kill you, it made you stronger. This issue is all about reflecting on the past, and looking forward with optimism to the future. For our cover story we invited Nury Vittachi, Hong Kong’s greatest English language writer (and our back page columnist), to rewrite A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Check out his story (page 14). We might all feel a bit Scrood by 2020, but as Nury points out, things can only get better. We also pay tribute to that hardest hit sector - Hong Kong’s bars and restaurants - in a picture special on the second Hong Kong Dining Awards which was held at The Grounds last month. And for those wishing to say goodbye to 2020 in style, we list out the very best places to celebrate Christmas (page 19). Finally, we would like to thank everyone who has supported us this last year and wish you all a great 2021. It can only get better.
Editorial Editor-in-chief Nicole Slater, nicole@hongkongliving.com Digital Editor Apple Lee, apple@hongkongliving.com Senior Staff Writer Charmaine Ng, charmaineng@hongkongliving.com Contributing Editor Gemma Shaw, gemma@hongkongliving.com
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Chocolate advent calendars
bb cakes
A little piece of chocolate is the best way to start the day. Countdown to christmas with the most classy calendars in town, including La Maison Du Chocolat’s cracker advent calendar $720 and Peninsula Boutique’s Wonder Trove calendar $890.
Locally-based instagram bakery bb cakes offers a delicious selection of homemade basque burnt cheesecakes, the perfect treat after a big Christmas dinner. The cakes come in five original flavours including salted caramel and earl grey. Instagram: bbcakes.hk
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