editor’s letter Spooky season is officially upon us, while there may not be any ghosts around - this year is terrifying enough. Our dining editor Apple Lee met Hong Kong’s favourite pizza man Al Morales this month and had a sneak peek inside his newly refurbished shop in Sai Kung. Read all about his plans for the future in our cover story (page 20). Local resident and much loved contributor to Sai Kung Magazine Tara Smyth is sadly leaving the town at the end of October, returning back to England. After 20 years in Sai Kung, Tara has really made her mark - read all about her time here in our news section (page 12). It wouldn’t be an October issue without a ghost story. This month’s Sai Kung secrets (page 29) tells the tale behind Bride’s Pool - a scenic hiking trail with a dark past. With three public holidays, I hope this month brings you some much needed rest and relaxation before we charge on to Christmas.
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things we love this month... Monsoon season Not the sheer amount of rain we got last month, but the delicious new Kowloon side restaurant Monsoon. Its tropical decor, fruity cocktails and Southeast Asian flavours will transport you to the white sandy beaches of Thailand, perfect for these travel free months. monsoonoriental.com.hk
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Hipsteaders The pandemic has given birth to a new type of species in Sai Kung, the hipsteader. This individual celebrates a ‘simpler’ time when rural life was the norm. They shop at farmer’s markets and bulk stores, make hand-sewn masks and bake sourdough what a time to be alive.
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October 2020
HAUNTED BRIDE’S POOL
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IS THERE TRUTH BEHIND THE TALE?
MAKING DOUGH
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