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editor’s letter W e are halfway through 2020, schools are somewhat back and bars open again - dare I say it, I think there’s finally a sense of normality!

We only have one planet, so it’s important that we protect it. This month we focus on our environment from sustainable furniture stores to recycling activists, Charmaine Ng meets the people doing their bit to take care of the planet in our cover story on page 20.

While Covid-19 is almost nonexistent in Hong Kong, many families are still struggling to get back on their feet. 16-year-old German Swish International School student Dylan Fischer and his classmates have been using their time away from school to donate care packages around Pok Fu Lam and Wan Chai, read all about it on page 17.

Don’t forget to spoil dear old dad this Father’s Day (June 21) with our ultimate gift guide on page 18. If you’re still a little hesitant about venturing out, fire up the grill and celebrate at home with Jean-Paul Gauci’s tips for the perfect backyard barbecue on page 24.

Wishing you all a lovely Father’s Day and fabulous start to summer!

Things we love

Cookie DPT x The Upper House

Classic American-style cookie brand Cookie DPT will call The Upper House home until August 30, with a pop-up featuring classic and exclusive flavours. Cookie lovers can also enjoy a collaborative tea set at Café Gray Deluxe featuring its Earl “Gray” Cookie, sabatino black truffle cheddar biscuit, and mini red velvet cupcake. upperhouse.com

Sundowners at Harbourside Grill

Harbour City’s latest restaurant opening, Harbourside Grill, offers panoramic views of Victoria Harbour while serving up contemporary cuisine with a French flare. Executive Chef Armand Sablon presents a grill-centric menu featuring a range of meat and seafood options.

harboursidegrill.com.hk

Stay strong Hong Kong

You may have noticed that we’re at a reduced number of pages. These are tough times for everyone and just like other small businesses in Hong Kong, we are rationing. Hopefully things will return to normal soon. For now, we’ve squeezed the same great content into this slightly smaller issue. We hope it fills you with positivity for this great city in which we live.

Editorial Editor-in-chief

Nicole Slater, nicole@hongkongliving.com

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Gemma Shaw, gemma@hongkongliving.com

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Charmaine Ng, charmaineng@hongkongliving.com

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Melanie Cox, melanie@hongkongliving.com

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Tom Hilditch, tom@hongkongliving.com

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Karin Bremer

Dutch-Australian photographer Karin runs photography company “Karin Bremer Photography” offering a range of photography services including family portraits, events and commercial product services. This month she headed over to Stanley to snap all your smiley faces, check them out on page 6.

karinbremer.com

Jean-Paul Guaci

Chef-owner of Southside’s favourite beachside grills Cococabana and CoCoNuts,

Jean-Paul Gauci shares his tips for throwing the ultimate

Father’s Day barbecue on page 24.

Alvin Cheng

Alvin is an experienced graphic designer who has worked on Hong Kong publications including HK Magazine, New Travel Magazine and Kee Magazine. He is also heavily involved in the fitness scene and is a NASM certified trainer. Using both sides of his brain helps Alvin maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Rory Mackay

Avid hiker and thrill-seeker Rory owns adventure company Wild Hong Kong. This month he guides you over the southern tip of Lantau Island to Tai O in our Big Day Out. Read all about this route on page 28.

wildhongkong.com

Charmaine Ng

Born and bred in Hong Kong, our senior staff writer went through the international school system before going on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s degree in journalism. This month, she met Southside’s eco-warriors on page 20.

Dylan Fischer

German Swish International School student Dylan Fischer is part of the student-lead initiative CELL (Community Engagement in Learning and Living). He shares how the group has been helping those in need during the Covid-19 outbreak on page 17.