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Douglas Parkes
Content Director
As Content Director, Douglas oversees the creation of a broad range of lifestyle publications, foremost of which is 100 Top Tables, SCMP’s fine-dining guide. When time allows, he loves to indulge his passion for film and write about cinema as well.
The fair extends its reach to embrace tech, film and indigenous art, with more than 20 new galleries taking part this year.
The awards highlighted the industry’s dedication to quality, creativity and responsible practices, and recognised exceptional restaurants, bars and individuals.
At Censu, chef Shun Sato channelled his international experience to put an elevated, tongue-in-cheek spin on a classic Asian dish.
The Hong Kong filmmaker on the horrors of Hollywood, working his way up and exploring the handover.
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Tilda Swinton recently visited Hong Kong’s M+ art museum, shining her A-list light on the vital role of film preservation in connecting audiences to a more authentic version of cinematic storytelling.
Chef Alyn Williams from MDR uses Dungeness crabs for the flavourful dish, served playfully in the shell next to warm crumpets and curried mayo.
Moving from a more intimate Wan Chai venue to the much larger and historic PMQ in Central has done the restaurant no harm, thanks to a new menu.
This classic cocktail gets a thoroughly festive makeover for the holidays, complete with a side of panettone.
They’re at the top of their game now, but even the city’s chefs at Michelin-starred restaurants, or luxury hotels like the Grand Hyatt or Rosewood, once had to deal with a mess of their own making.
The lawyer turned bartender eschews the trend of too fancy cocktails and believes that creating the right atmosphere is a crucial part of the whole mix.
Jia used footage filmed over 20 years – as well as unused footage from previous movies – to create his latest work, an ode to China’s rapid development.
Discover Jia’s cinematic brilliance over the years with 5 must-watch films, from his gritty debut Xiao Wu to the violent A Touch of Sin.
These unique drinks offer a festive twist on classic favourites – perfect for celebrating with friends and family or a romantic tête-à-tête.
Hotel restaurants Above and Beyond, Harbourside, Café Circles, Grissini, The Cafe, The Steak House and I-O-N Buffet and Noodle Bar all get in on the act, as well as all Feather & Bone outlets.
Every Indian restaurant has a rendition of murgh makhani – Michelin-starred chef Manav Tuli talks through his version, which you can even order cooked with Laphroaig whisky, flambéed tableside.
In creating the stand-out drink at The Savory Project in Hong Kong, Coa co-founder Jay Khan and Ajit Gurung captured the best Thai flavours in one adventurous cocktail.
China’s top bar concepts boast world-class quality and skills, while the country boasts the largest market for alcoholic drinks in the world – worth US$336 billion in 2023.
A new report is challenging the assumption that more education leads to climate action, with experts calling for a shift in pedagogical approaches
This new generation of trendsetting eateries prove Hong Kong is one of the best places to eat Indian food on the planet
Through his family, Tuli discovered the importance of food in his youth, but the much-lauded, jovial chef faced an uphill battle on his path to culinary accolades
One of Hong Kong’s swankiest residential enclaves, Happy Valley also offers affordable living and a range of outdoor activities
Every year, the Post’s 100 Top Tables pays tribute to the outstanding individuals and restaurants who help make Hong Kong’s F&B scene one of the very best in the world. Here are this year’s award winners.
Few industries suffered more than F&B during the pandemic, but a raft of new openings suggest the city’s after-hours scene is` finally on the road to recovery
Hong Kong has proved its cultural significance, with numerous monuments, films with a global reach and, of course, Cantopop
The Mandarin Oriental’s Mandarin Club lets you watch the fireworks from Hong Kong side, or you could catch the action from Kowloon side at the Regent hotel lobby or Vista Italian restaurant
Navigating the world of wine can be confusing for a new collector or casual drinker, so we spoke to experts at the helm of some of Hong Kong and Macau’s best wine cellars to get an insider’s view
Party season demands party fuel – and Hong Kong’s after-hours scene provides with plenty of seasonal specials to keep you topped up
From Christmas to New Year’s Day, the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops, with everything from traditional classics to Asian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern options on the table
Heard about the new Hong Kong bar with a toilet in the window? It’s the latest venture from local mixologist extraordinaire Agung Prabowo that shows ‘the bad times are done’
