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Friday Club. Insider: Executive Chef Sandro Of Honjo On Crafting Memories Through Omakase

For Executive Chef Sandro Medrano Montero, cuisine has always been a passport – one that has taken him from the kitchens of his native Peru to the storied traditions of…

Catherine Pun 08/05/2025

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Culture

Friday Club. Insider: Madeleine Gray On How ‘Green Dot’ Ignites Dialogue On Love And Identity

Ever since the release of her debut novel ‘Green Dot,’ Madeleine Gray has been sparking discussions – her work resonating with readers who are deeply moved by its exploration of…

Catherine Pun 01/04/2025

Art

Friday Club. Insider: Celebrity Photographer Paul Sunga On Building A Lasting Creative Legacy

When it comes to capturing style and the essence of a moment, Paul Sunga is a name that resonates far beyond the photography scene. An accomplished photographer, creative director, and…

Catherine Pun 20/02/2025

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Dining

Friday Club. Insider: How Saan Dhakal And Ranjeet Khatri Built Courtroom With A Purpose Beyond Cocktails

On Graham Street’s lively slope, Courtroom adds a playful twist to Hong Kong’s bar scene, thanks to co-founders Saan Dhakal and Ranjeet Khatri, two veterans with serious mixology credentials. At…

Catherine Pun 16/01/2025

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Art Pop Culture

Friday Club. Insider: Camille Razat Of ‘Emily in Paris’ And Mélanie Robert Shine In ‘Prodigieuses’

As the Hong Kong French Film Festival celebrates its 53rd edition, the city is abuzz with cinematic excitement. Among the standout features is ‘Prodigieuses’, a biopic inspired by the true…

Friday Club. 03/12/2024

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Style

Friday Club. Insider: Pashmkaar’s Tariq Dar Preserves Kashmiri Shawl Artistry

Kashmir's age-old craft of shawl-making is a delicate interplay of tradition, artistry, and cultural storytelling, and at its heart stands Pashmkaar, led by founder Tariq Dar. Rooted in a family…

Catherine Pun 20/11/2024

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Dining

Friday Club. Insider: Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Explores His Legacy And Enduring Connection To Hong Kong

As one of the culinary world’s most recognised names, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is no stranger to reinvention, but even he has a soft spot for legacy. This year, Nobu Hong…

Catherine Pun 10/11/2024

Dining

Friday Club. Insider: Celia Schoonraad On Crafting Unique Bar Experiences

Celia Schoonraad shares her journey, revealing the lessons, inspirations, and bold approaches that have shaped her success in creating unforgettable bar experiences. This week’s Friday Club. Insider features Celia Schoonraad,…

Friday Club. 08/10/2024

Style

Friday Club. Insider: Chynna Mamawal On Her NYFW Debut

In this week’s Friday Club. Insider, we sit down with Chynna Mamawal, the Filipina fashion designer making waves on the global stage. Fresh off her New York Fashion Week debut…

Friday Club. 19/09/2024

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Art

Friday Club. Insider: Raphael Meyer Of LSD. Tattoos

From bartending to starting LSD. Tattoos and creating intricate dotwork designs, we dive into Raphael Meyer's journey and his rise in Hong Kong's tattoo scene! For this week’s Friday Club.…

Friday Club. 06/09/2024