editor’s letter
W
e are halfway through 2020, schools are somewhat back and bars open again - dare I say it, I think there’s finally a sense of
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normality! We only have one planet, so it’s important that we protect it. This month we focus on our environment from sustainable furniture stores to recycling activists, Charmaine Ng meets the people doing their bit to take care of the planet in our cover story on page 20. While Covid-19 is almost nonexistent in Hong Kong, many families are still struggling to get back on their feet. 16-year-old German Swish International School student Dylan Fischer and his classmates have been using their time away from school to donate care packages around Pok Fu Lam and Wan Chai, read all about it on page 17. Don’t forget to spoil dear old dad this Father’s Day (June 21) with our ultimate gift guide on page 18. If you’re still a little hesitant about venturing out, fire up the grill and celebrate at home with Jean-Paul Gauci’s tips for the perfect backyard barbecue on page 24. Wishing you all a lovely Father’s Day and fabulous start to summer!
Editor-in-chief Nicole Slater, nicole@hongkongliving.com Editorial Director Gemma Shaw, gemma@hongkongliving.com Senior Staff Writer Charmaine Ng, charmaineng@hongkongliving.com Contributing Editor Melanie Cox, melanie@hongkongliving.com
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Cookie DPT x The Upper House
Sundowners at Harbourside Grill
Classic American-style cookie brand Cookie DPT will call The Upper House home until August 30, with a pop-up featuring classic and exclusive flavours. Cookie lovers can also enjoy a collaborative tea set at Café Gray Deluxe featuring its Earl “Gray” Cookie, sabatino black truffle cheddar biscuit, and mini red velvet cupcake. upperhouse.com
Harbour City’s latest restaurant opening, Harbourside Grill, offers panoramic views of Victoria Harbour while serving up contemporary cuisine with a French flare. Executive Chef Armand Sablon presents a grill-centric menu featuring a range of meat and seafood options. harboursidegrill.com.hk
Stay strong Hong Kong
You may have noticed that we’re at a reduced number of pages. These are tough times for everyone and just like other small businesses in Hong Kong, we are rationing. Hopefully things will return to normal soon. For now, we’ve squeezed the same great content into this slightly smaller issue. We hope it fills you with positivity for this great city in which we live.
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