In a cautionary tale from mainland China, a 26-year-old office worker known only as “Xiaoyu” discovered that her drastic 33-pound weight loss in two months—achieved through starvation-level dieting and excessive running—landed her in the endocrinologist’s office with a prediabetes diagnosis. What started as a mission to look flawless as a bridesmaid spiralled into a…
A young office worker in mainland China achieved her dream wedding weight loss through extreme dieting and excessive running, but ended up in a doctor’s office with prediabetes. The case, reported by Chinese news outlets, highlights the hidden dangers of crash dieting and the metabolic havoc that can follow rapid weight loss. The woman,…
Lede Sofi Pasta Co., the Sheung Wan pasta destination that has drawn crowds since day one, has just unveiled a revamped menu featuring a wildly popular QQ spiral pasta, alongside indulgent mains like beef ragu fettuccine and carbonara twist pasta, plus showstopping desserts such as black tea lava cake and oolong milk cap Basque…
Central’s dining scene welcomes a bold new contender: Punjab Warriors, an Indian steakhouse that fuses traditional Punjabi cooking with high-quality beef cuts, all at accessible price points. Opened in April 2025, the restaurant is helmed by chef Angshuman Adhikari, a veteran with over two decades of experience who previously worked at Michelin two-starred Gymkhana…
Dr. Ryoichi Obitsu, honorary director of Obitsu Medical Center in Japan, has defied aging and illness for decades. At 88, he still works nearly every day, lectures nationwide, and writes extensively—all without a single cold or major disease in 30 years. His approach combines three daily foods, a relaxed attitude toward salt and alcohol,…
Hong Kong Consumer Council’s undercover test reveals that major chains including McCafé and 7CAFÉ often prepare drinks in disposable cups before pouring them into customers’ own reusable cups—undermining the entire point of bringing a reusable container. The Consumer Council sent staff posing as ordinary customers to 20 chain stores—among them McCafé, Starbucks, 7‑Eleven, and…
Lede Hong Kong’s Hotel ICON has launched a limited-edition afternoon tea experience at its lobby restaurant GREEN, infusing the menu with premium 180-year-old Uji hojicha from Kyoto. Running from 13 April to 12 July 2026, the “Kyoto Hojicha Monogatari” afternoon tea features six artisanal desserts, three savoury starters, and a choice of three main…
Hong Kong’s beloved conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro is unleashing a collaboration with the iconic anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, starting April 14. The campaign spans all outlets and features exclusive merchandise, specially crafted sushi rolls inspired by the series, and three fully transformed themed restaurants where fans can dine alongside life-sized character displays.…
Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel is offering a limited-time buy-one-get-one-free promotion across its two signature dining venues, with buffet prices dropping to as low as HK$299 per person for lunch and HK$401 for dinner—giving families and food lovers a rare chance to feast on Boston lobster, roasted suckling pig, and prime tomahawk steak…
Lede: Hong Kong’s beloved discount supermarket chain 759阿信屋 has announced a limited-time 30% discount on every item across all its branches, from Japanese and Korean snacks to frozen foods, eggs, cooking oil, and household essentials—with no minimum spend required. The flash sale runs from May 14 to May 17, giving savvy shoppers just four…