Binge – Here's Where To Go For Unpretentious, Hearty Indonesian Food!

The hubs has a thing for spicy food, being part Peranakan. But whenever we decide to hunt down some Indonesian food, it always proves elusive, especially since we don’t like wading into the crowds at Orchard Road! But I was recently reminded of two Indonesian restaurants that skirts the busy town area, and if your dad is a person who likes hot flavours,...

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Binge Hong Kong - NEW places to WOW Dad!

So he is a creature of habit .. but then again he did say, "You decide!" when you asked "where to?" for Fathers' Day. Well then, choose because there are a few new and notable places that have recently come to 'be' in Kowloon, all in the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui area. Billed as 'Hong Kong’s most prestigious new Chinese dining and drinking destination...

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Binge Hong Kong - Portuguese fare in the heart of Hong Kong!

So you did not make it to Macau for the recent long weekend and you have no intention of jostling with the Aunties on the ferry to Macau during the coming Fathers'Day weekend. But you have managed to get on the MTR to Central and find yourself aimlessly wandering in Lan Kwai Fong at just about lunchtime. Well, head to the 8th floor of the LKF Tower...

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Simply Fabulicious People – The Artist, Her Addiction and A Tea Box

We’ve always known we have a fantastic pool of readers from all walks of life, brimming with talent and many with fascinating stories of their own. Sometimes we smack our foreheads and wonder why no one has discovered their stories yet? Then Elaine and I had a stupendous brainwave: let’s feature some of the fabulous ladies (and the odd guy...

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BINGE Hong Kong - A toast to China-made wine!

Ever heard of wine grown and bottled in China?  The next time you browse the wine section, look out for a brand called Dynasty, a Chinese wine label that is set to go international in a big way. The brand has a 30 year award-winning history and is a joint venture with Remy Cointreau. They are already leaders in China’s wine industry with world-class...

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This Weekend - Carrie K's Sangria and Bling Afternoon Is Back!

Not much to do this weekend? It's worth checking out Carrie K's funky new jewellery collection on Saturday 29 May at 52 Norma Terrace at Opera Estate. Get your friends and head over. It'll be a quiant, cosy, stylish shop-and-chill experience happily soothed with her signature sangria. Very potent!   Things to watch out for are her...

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Bytes – In Case You Missed Out On The Man Bag For Dad…

Sweeties! Did you see the uber-cool Tods Man Bag in Elaine’s post (‘Quirky But Useful Father’s Day Gifts’ – 25 May)? Don’t we just absolutely love it for good old Dad or even our guy, for that matter?! Well, if it runs out of stock while you’re rushing down to grab it – and we can just SEE the frenzied queues of people tearing the house down just...

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This Weekend - Land Sakes! Sweet Angels of Charity!

Look what landed on our laps! The Angel of Charity? Maaan…we wish! (Stop peeping up the loin cloth, darling! We KNOW you did!) No, it’s pictures of the Manhunt contestants who pottered about Orchard Road last week, bare-chested and selling dinky little Ben & Jerry's ice cream for charity in the sweltering h-h-h-h-hot afternoon sun....

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Binge - Father’s Day Eats

Father’s Day is round the corner, and for us in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, make sure you do spend time with good old dad and let him know he’s the best. Not all our dad’s are hale and hearty – count your blessings if he is – so spending time with him is the best thing you can do on Father’s Day…and for every opportunity you are given. So what’s...

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Buys - Quirky but Useful Fathers' Day Gifts

Quirky but useful gift ideas that we have received for Fathers Day (20 June). Have a look at our picks .... RAINBOW CLOCK - no more fumbling in the night for glasses to scrutinise the time as this clock from Oregon Scientific at HK$898 has a sharp amber digital display against a black screen that enables him to read the time clearly from a distance....

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Buys - GSS Best of Queensland Fair at Vivocity

Did someone say ‘sale’? Do we sense the impending quiver of retail frenzy? Indeed the The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is back and the action is hotting up for those who just need to shop. From 1-6 June, Vivocity is holding the Best of Queensland fair, so if you can’t get yourself the real thing, let the bits of weird and wonderful come to you. Craftsmen...

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This Weekend Hong Kong - Handicraft Bazaar at Discovery Bay

Summer is officially here in Hong Kong. Before the heat gets sweltering, pack the beach mat, picnic basket, mozzie spray and sunnies and hit the beach on Discovery Bay this weekend in Hong Kong.  And whilst you are there, be sure to check out 'Handmade Hong Kong' their out door arts, crafts and bazaar fair at DB Plaza on from 10am to 5pm, Sunday,...

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BINGE Hong Kong - Fathers' Day from Beef and BBQ to Buffets

Fathers' Day (20th June) dining options are aplenty in Hong Kong so the trick is to pick and book early! Heed our suggestions for a great day out in Stanley, Central or the Wan Chai area: Head out to Stanley ... where you will find Rocksalt in leisurely laid back setting with beautiful views of Stanley Bay and a 3 course set lunch at HK$238 per person...

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