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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.
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.
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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’
From Alice Pizza’s world-famous square pies to Michelin-starred sushi direct from Tokyo’s Kaneshi, Hong Kong’s F&B scene is heating up with a raft of fresh openings for autumn
The Regent hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui – formerly the InterContinental – reopened earlier this year after extensive renovations, so how is it? Here’s our verdict on why its new incarnation is worth a visit
This year, the range of camps is broader than ever before, with everything from coding to photography, Harry Potter lore to Bollywood dance on the schedule
Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn built his reputation as a leading Thai chef in Asia with Le Du and Nusara – Style sits down with the culinary visionary to chat about his latest opening, Niras, in Hong Kong
Ajit Gurung and Jay Khan, who worked together at award-winning cocktail bar Coa, discuss their new venture The Savory Project, and what guests can expect from its ‘food-centric’ cocktail menu
A lot has changed since 100 Top Tables’ creation in 2013: it began as a directory and is now a full blown ‘culinary map’ of Hong Kong and Macau for anyone with an appreciation for fine cuisine
The annual 100 Top Tables fine dining guide celebrates the best restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau – and this 11th edition is the biggest ever, with 135 entries across 8 categories
Winners Devender Sehgal of Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong’s 3 bars and Embla’s sommelier Yulia Ezhikova both stress the importance of the listening to the customer
