CONTRIBUTORS

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Paul Zimmerman

Paul Zimmerman is the CEO of Designing Hong Kong, the co-convenor of Save Our Country Parks and Southern District Councillor of Pok Fu Lam. This month, Zimmerman writes about the wild boars in Hong Kong.

Kayli Liebenberg

Born in Namibia, Kayli has been living in Hong Kong for 7 years now. She enjoys what the city has to offer, especially the night life with her friends. As our digital intern, she is great at keeping up with the latest trends and brings a fun perspective to the table.

Letao Wang

Founder of the Healing Kingdom, Letao has been practising professional astrology and spiritual counselling in Hong Kong for over seven years. He reveals what’s in store for each sign this year in our horoscope section.

Dr Pauline Taylor

Dr Pauline Taylor is a senior vet at Pets Central. She graduated in Scotland and spent the past 10 years practicing in New-Zealand before moving to Hong Kong with her four-legged family members. This month, she takes to her pets column to answer your questions.

Wendy Cramond

Wendy Cramond is the Chief Angel of Hong Kong-based children’s charity Angels For Children, an organisation that supports children in poverty across Hong Kong and Asia. She tells the story of the work they do and how they came to be in our five minutes with interview.

Jill Carter

Jill Carter is a professional photographer in the middle of completing her Masters in Counselling. In her new full-page column, Visible, she touches on what it’s like to feel unseen or overlooked when women turn a certain age, and the amazing stories that go unnoticed because of it.

Christmas dining tips at One Island South

In collaboration with One Island South

‘Tis the season to be merry! Whether you are planning to celebrate with friends and family at home or are going out for a Christmas feast, we’ve got some ideas for you at One Island South.

Beef & Liberty

Shop G07, 2568 1098

Taste the holiday spirit with Beef & Liberty. Enjoy its Christmas Special Burger, which combines a juicy beef patty with slices of creamy blue and brie cheese, cranberry sauce, onion jam and house pickles. Of course, such festivities would not be complete without a sweet treat, so back by popular demand is everyone’s favourite Warm Christmas Cookie Skillet & Cream and Banoffee Pie.

Chopsticks Fork n Knife

Shop 110, 2100 3699

Chopsticks Fork n Knife offers international delicacies from Korean Kimchi and Bacon Fried Rice to Barbecued Iberico Pork Rice with Fried Egg to Black Truffle Risotto, satisfying every craving. Takeaway and delivery of Christmas sets are also available.

Sensory ZERO

Shop G01-02, 2511 6011

For a winter warmer, try Sensory ZERO’s CRAZY Chocolate, which uses a perfect mix of French Valrhona dark and white chocolate. Apart from its coffee choices, it also offers western and Japanese cuisine – think all-day breakfast with signature cat toast and homemade jam, stuffed croissants and Japanese rice.

Bread & Bistro

Shop G06, 3426 9883

If you’re looking for a festive sweet treat, Bread & Bistro offers souffle pancakes, Japanese caramel pudding cakes, as well as its signature Chocolate Lava Cake and Baked Chocolate Marble Pound Cake.

Golden Monkey

Shop G08, 3100 0184

In this casual food spot, you can enjoy classic dishes from across Southeast Asia. Signature plates from Banh Mi to Hainan chicken rice, Vietnamese Pho to Singaporean Bah Kuk Teh are available for you to feast on this Christmas.

PizzaExpress

Shop G03, 3585 8598

Let it dough, let it dough! Celebrating Christmas at PizzaExpress with festive dishes such as Dough Ball Christmas Tree, Christmas Antipasti Wreath and more. What’s more, from 1 December to 3 January, dine-in guest will receive a $50 dining coupon per bill.

Starbucks

Shop G05, 2518 0536

Starbucks is bringing back the three classic holiday beverages – Gingerbread Latte, Toffee Nut Crunch Latte and Peppermint Mocha, and introducing an exciting new twist on the Toffee Nut Crunch Latte with the Toffee Nut Crunch Cold Brew. No holiday celebration is complete without festive delicacies. Starbucks also unveils a selection of Christmas-themed light bites and desserts, such as Turkey and Chicken Cranberry Maize Sandwich, Hazelnut Claw, Thai Style New Crab Cake Salad and Christmas Earl Grey Chiffon Cake.

One Island South

2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong (MTR Wong Chuk Hang Station, Exit A2)