Kaan Gilmour
Kaan Gilmour is bar manager at Melody in Sai Ying Pun, which opened in October 2023. He spills the tea on the bar programme he’s created for the venue, current…
A hearty lunch at 69 on Jervois Bar & Grill
This culinary refuge serves modern British and western food that greets you like an old friend. The main dining roomCosy at nightLight-filled by dayLooking down from The Blue RoomView from…
The Aubrey launches a new signature cocktail menu showcasing Japanese shochu
Created by Devender Sehgal, Hotel Beverage Manager at Mandarin Oriental, the new creations are superlative and well worth exploring, whether you’re new to shochu or a devotee. Since The Aubrey…
At the bar with… Cat Hou
The bar manager of Maka Hiki Tropical Bar & Grill chats with us about her start in the industry, tiki cocktails and inspirational bartenders. When and how did you get…
Sean Dix of Dix Design + Architecture
The interior designer, known and respected for his cool restaurant designs, tells us about his latest projects, designing from function first and the weirdest food he’s ever eaten. Who or…
At the bar with… Hnin Pwint Aye
We talk to the Myanmar native and bar manager of Club Rangoon about her new bar programme, how she started in the industry and getting back to competing. The last…
Devender Sehgal – putting shochu on show
The assistant general manager of The Aubrey is a big fan of Japan’s best-loved yet relatively unknown spirit, and is using it to create cocktails that highlight its myriad flavours…
At the bar with… Art Fatkullin
The gently spoken lieutenant-turned-mixologist talks to us about inspirational people in the local bartending community, mental wellbeing and what kind of superhero he would be. Art is assistant beverage manager…
TM Chan – the bubbly Kiwi
The restaurateur has worked in hospitality for most of her life. She tells us about her F&B background, branching out and looking for a ray of light to guide business…
At the bar with… Joey Chow
The winner of the HOFEX Hong Kong Professional Mixologist Challenge 2021 tells us about her winning drink made with Pau Maui vodka and how she almost gave up on competing.…