Hong Kong — For many, a simple smile or a bite of food can suddenly become a painful ordeal. Red, swollen, and cracked skin at the corners of the mouth—often dismissed as a sign of “internal heat” or dryness—is actually a common inflammatory condition known medically as angular cheilitis. While it may start as…
Hong Kong students heading into summer break have a limited-time opportunity to save at 7-Eleven. From now until Friday, July 10, 2026, the convenience store chain has partnered with Octopus to offer a HK$5 instant discount to holders of personal student Octopus cards who spend at least HK$40 in a single transaction at any…
Hong Kong students are getting a sweet back-to-school treat this week, as 7-Eleven partners with Octopus to offer an instant HK$5 discount on purchases of HK$40 or more—but the clock is ticking. The limited-time promotion, running until July 10, 2026, targets the city’s student Octopus cardholders just as summer holidays officially begin. With only…
If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you’ve likely seen the luminous, violet-hued “Glowing Blueberry Smoothie” flooding your feed. This creamy blend of blueberries, banana, and soy milk has become a viral sensation among health enthusiasts and weight-watchers across Hong Kong. Many claim that drinking it regularly has helped shrink stubborn belly fat, making…
Lede In a groundbreaking move for fine dining in Hong Kong, Maison ES—an acclaimed French restaurant tucked away on Star Street in Wan Chai—has abandoned traditional set menus entirely, launching its first-ever full a la carte menu. Chef-owner Esther Sham and head chef Eric Cheung have crafted a daring lineup that marries classic French…
Wan Chai’s beloved Maison ES has ditched the traditional fixed-price format, becoming the first French fine-dining restaurant in the district to offer a fully à la carte menu, blending nostalgic Hong Kong street flavours with classical French techniques. Established in the heart of Star Street, Maison ES has long been a destination for refined…
Lede: Tefal has launched a warehouse sale and July summer promotion across its Hong Kong stores and online shop, offering discounts of up to 83 percent on cookware, kitchen knives, and small appliances. The sale features flagship non-stick pans with titanium coating starting at HK$159, stainless steel cookware at 40 percent off, and budget-friendly…
A 60-year-old Taiwanese man diagnosed with terminal colorectal cancer turned his health around by adopting a surprising dietary change—swapping vegetables for a daily serving of cooked mushrooms—after refusing to eat greens for years. The patient, who was first diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, underwent surgery and chemotherapy, but the cancer metastasized to his…
Hong Kong fans of the purple, blob-like McDonald’s mascot known as Grimace have long assumed he represented a sweet, creamy milkshake. But according to a Canadian McDonald’s manager, that popular belief is entirely wrong – Grimace is actually a part of the human anatomy. In a revelation that has delighted and baffled fast-food enthusiasts,…
Lede: A Michelin-recommended Chinese restaurant in Prince Edward has sparked a dining frenzy by offering a six-piece dim sum platter for just HK$34.80, alongside individual servings of har gow and siu mai at HK$16.80 each—slashing prices by up to 70% compared to typical Hong Kong tea house rates. Background: A Michelin-Rated Gem Goes Budget-Friendly…