Chef Pam Soontornyanakij of Bangkok's Michelin-starred restaurant Potong collaborated with Vicky Lau, Tatler Dining’s 2023 Chef of the Year, to create an 11-course tasting menu at Tate Dining Room in Hong Kong. The menu featured a blend of Thai Chinese and French Chinese flavors, reflecting the philosophy of combining traditional and progressive tastes. Potong, which opened in 2021, is celebrated for its Thai Chinese heritage and is located in a historic Sino-Portuguese building owned by Soontornyanakij's family.

The world's first real-life NFT mansion, described as a tropical modern estate, is now on the market for US$13 million. It features sprawling living spaces, a wine cellar, wet bar, a master suite with a spa-inspired bathroom, a resort-style private pool, summer kitchen, and a guest house with a separate entrance. Michael Martinez and Kiki Rutten of One Sotheby’s International Realty are listing the property, highlighting the blend of real estate with blockchain technology and envisioning a future where real estate transactions are quick, fast, simple, and secure.

A 2,400 sq ft oceanfront house in Hong Kong underwent a nine-month renovation led by Brazilian interior designer Joyce Taufer. The revamp transformed the space into an elegant and comfortable family home with an art gallery-inspired aesthetic. Key features include a bespoke cabinet display, a painting of actress Li Lihua, and a green velvet headboard in the master bedroom. Structural changes, such as adding natural light to the kitchen, were achieved in collaboration with architect Enrique Moya-Angeler. The renovation aimed to create a space that felt like a vacation and added long-term value to the property.

A London apartment at One Hyde Park has been redesigned to evoke the Mediterranean, with a light blonde shade dominating the living room and a white, natural palette throughout. The open-plan living space features furniture from brands like Bray and George Smith, and the apartment includes a balcony with views of Hyde Park. The design by Elicyon, led by Gandhi, incorporates an 'art bar' for displaying a private art collection and special lighting. The guestroom contrasts with the rest of the home, featuring tropical-inspired wallpaper from De Gourney. The project reflects the client's interest in vintage items, with repurposed vintage Chinese vases as lamps.

Hospitality professionals in Hong Kong share last-minute decoration tips for festive home entertaining. Todd Darling of Red Sauce Hospitality, Archie Haig of Pirata Group, and Kim Plaggenburg of Feather & Bone provide insights on creating a warm ambience with stylish decorations, tablescapes, and lighting. The article highlights their expertise and the unique design elements of their respective establishments.

Hong Kong's tong lau tenement buildings, which date back to the 1800s, are being transformed into luxury homes and are rare in the market. One such property, a renovated three-bedroom townhouse at 51 Tung Street, is on sale for HK$72 million. It features contemporary interiors, natural wood finishings, multiple balconies, and a rooftop jacuzzi. Located in the PoHo area near Sheung Wan, it is within walking distance from Central.

Nicole Schoeni is reintroducing herself to the art world with disConnect HK, an exhibition in Causeway Bay, after a seven-year hiatus and the launch of her new venture, Schoeni Projects. The exhibition, which follows disConnect LDN in London, features works by artists including Jaffa Lam, Go Hung, Wong Ting-fung, and Kacey Wong, and is held in collaboration with HKWalls. The show utilizes unconventional spaces, such as a 1950s tenement building and the Sky Garden at Hysan Place, to display a variety of installations and artworks that respond to the pandemic and the concept of connection. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the exhibition aims to demonstrate the possibility of remaining connected and carries a message of hope and positivity.