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5 Mins Read It’s no secret that foodies flock to Hong Kong from the four corners of the globe. Our home city has long been considered one of the culinary capitals of the world, especially when it comes to various Chinese cuisines. One of the best ways to explore said city is via an organised food tour. Curated […]
4 Mins Read Peak ice cream season is among us and why should lactose tolerant folks have all the fun?! Thankfully, Hong Kong is home to a slew of the best dairy-free scoops around. From ripe, seasonal ingredients to luxurious, cosmopolitan popsicles, we set out to taste as many non-dairy ice creams as we could. Just in time for […]
4 Mins Read Six years since laying the foundation for what is now one of the most venerable vegetable-forward establishments in the city, chef Peggy Chan has upped the ante. Pushing the boundaries of her creativity, the new Spring/Summer menu of Grassroots Pantry is a practice in Chan’s ingenuity that fuses her sustainable living philosophy with delicious, wholesome world-inspired dishes. […]
6 Mins Read There’s no doubt that making the switch to a totally plant-based lifestyle can be incredibly rewarding. It can also present some significant challenges. Basic living becomes more complicated: What restaurants to eat at? Which hotels to stay at? Where to find vegan-friendly products? Luckily for modern vegans, the power of technology now makes it easier than ever […]
3 Mins Read Most customers are still surprised to find out that Happy Cow Dairy Free Ice Cream is made in Hong Kong. In fact, Happy Cow Dairy operates the only kosher + dairy-free + low-GI ice cream factory in Asia! Their factory used to be a wine cellar and it can produce up to 200 litres a day or […]
5 Mins Read Given the cult status of Grassroots Pantry’s more intimate first residence on Fuk Sau Lane, there are some rather great expectations for chef Peggy Chan’s new iteration of Grassroots Pantry. No longer tucked away in an cul de sac in Sai Ying Pun, the sophomore version of her plant-based gourmet bistro is located at 108 Hollywood Road, with what […]
5 Mins Read The minute you enter Green Common, the new vegetarian concept store by the Green Monday team on Queen’s Road East in Wan Chai, you feel as if you have been transported into an alternative universe of safe, ethical and healthy choices. Just like our first time at a Whole Foods supermarket and at the original Just […]
3 Mins Read 2016 Update: Isaac & Lacey Goldstein are no longer involved in Happy Cow. Tell us a little bit about yourself. [Isaac] Lacey and I are originally from California; we both met in San Francisco during university. Before we married, I promised her that we would travel the world, two years later departed on our 5-year […]
4 Mins Read Expecting a full house on Christmas Eve/Day and have not gotten around to sorting out your sustainably sourced Christmas dinner? Not to worry, Green Queen has you covered. We have scoured the Green Queen Guide to Hong Kong to bring you the best last minute options to sort out everything from meat to veggies to […]
3 Mins Read 2015 Update : Something Fresh has closed down. Last time we spoke to you about Something Fresh, they were newly launched and offering the busiest amongst us a great solution for a healthy vegan or vegetarian dinner. Their colorful meal kits with step by step instructions make us feel like a proper Chef in our own […]
5 Mins Read Only a few more days until it is officially Christmas but really only 1 more day until most of us take time off and enjoy the holiday festivities. Spending time with family and friends is the best part of course, right after stuffing your face with delicious holiday food & drink! For the super green procrastinators […]
4 Mins Read Note: This post was previously published on the HK Hub. Back in 2007, when I first adopted a greener lifestyle, Hong Kong was only beginning its green awakening. The list of green products and service was short enough that I could keep adding to it in a little notebook I kept in my purse. Eventually […]