THE JOURNAL
The Lounge Bar at Old Bailey. Photograph courtesy of Old Bailey
Last week our Style Council took us to London, which, because we’re based in the city, is a place we know rather well. Not that we didn’t learn a thing or two from Mr Alexander Lewis. This week, we thought we’d go a little further afield. About 6,000 miles further afield, to be precise, to Hong Kong. Showing us around is Mr Sean Fitzpatrick, chief creative officer of Asian media group Edipresse and HK local. See where he likes to eat, drink and stay, and what he likes to wear, below.
See Mr Sean Fitzpatrick’s Style Council recommendations here
Where to eat
Old Bailey
Spicy Iberico pork soup dumplings. Photograph courtesy of Old Bailey
“Located in Tai Kwun, this serves excellent Chinese food, Jiangnan style, with many vegan and vegetarian options, plus a selection of decent Chinese wines. Yes, there is good Chinese wine. The restaurant is located in an arts centre that combines colonial-era heritage buildings and contemporary architecture by Herzog & De Meuron.”
Where to drink
Executive Bar
“For a quiet drink, go to Executive Bar in Bartlock Centre, where the rather particular Japanese owner-bartender, Ichiro-San, makes superb drinks and cuts ice balls by hand. For a more bustling vibe, go to Salon Number 10 on Arbuthnot Road – good crowd, great tunes.”
Where to stay
The Murray
The Signature Suite. Photograph courtesy of The Murray
“The Murray is a masterpiece of modernist office architecture that has been given a new lease of life as a hotel. Or, for somewhere more off the beaten track, try Tuve in Tin Hau, which gets design lovers stroking their chins.”
What to do
“From the Star Ferry pier in Tsim Sha Tsui, walk north into Jordan, Yau Ma Tei, Tai Kok Tsui... As far as you like. You’ll see the real Hong Kong, a mix of new and old. It gets more interesting the further north you go. When you get to Temple Street, stop and have a lai cha (Hong Kong-style milk tea) at Mido Café.”
What to wear
“To look stylish as you roam the streets of Kowloon, I recommend a safari suit. If that’s too retro for you, then try pairing a safari-style shirt with trousers. Wear a cravat or neckerchief for additional flair. Your jackets should have half-lining or none at all, except in the middle of winter when a full lining will be required. For footwear, I would recommend white high-tops.”