Afternoon tea is so popular in China and Hong Kong that it's hard to find a five-star hotel that doesn't serve it. Department stores in Hong Kong are even serving afternoon tea, as are independent tea shops. I've had afternoon tea in Hong Kong almost every time since I've been … [Read more...]
An Evening with Sonali Dev
I used to drive sometimes 100 miles roundtrip to attend book launches for other authors, but in recent years have become more protective of my time. It's not that some launches aren't worth the drive, but my kids are getting older and need more chauffeuring themselves. I can't be … [Read more...]
Parent visits
When I studied abroad in Hong Kong many years ago, my mom visited me twice and my dad once. They figured it was best to split their trips up so I'd have less time alone. Two of these trips were outside Hong Kong and one was in the city.In December 1990, my mom returned to … [Read more...]
Farewell, Lin Heung
UPDATE: Lin Heung has been saved by an employee buyout! But the sentiment below still stands! One of the things I like(d) most about Hong Kong is that you can walk back in time, sometimes city block by city block. Many restaurants and hotels not only from my decade … [Read more...]
Hong Kong Noir book launch
Last Thursday we celebrated the US launch of Hong Kong Noir. And it almost didn’t happen as planned.Chicago hit record-breaking cold temperatures the day of our planned Chicago event, so that was cancelled. Our New York event—where it was warmer, but still freezing—would … [Read more...]