This HK$23,000 Luxury Pet Bed Is the Latest Accessory For Your Pampered Pooch

Interior designer Britta Butler’s latest work addresses several pet concerns.

In the realm of high-end interiors where bespoke furniture reigns supreme—especially in Hong Kong—pet insurance company OneDegree surveyed 526 pet owners, only to discover they spend an average of HK$680,000 raising their animal friends—more than any other Asian counterpart! Now, a new contender is raising the bar in pet luxury.

Launched by interior designer Britta Butler, The Liebling’s luxury pet bed merges impeccable design with comfort, catering to discerning pet owners who refuse to compromise on the sophisticated style of their own home or their pampered furry family member’s whims.

Butler, the founder and renowned design director of B Squared Design, has a keen eye for aesthetics, honed through years of crafting exquisite residences across key addresses in the world. Recognising a glaring gap in the market for aesthetically pleasing pet furniture, Butler embarked on a journey to create a product that would not only provide a restful haven for pets but also complement the luxurious interiors of their homes.

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.

Phuket’s House of Tin Baron Ushers In a Culinary Renaissance With 2 New Dining Ventures

What’s better than one extraordinary dining experience? Two, obviously.

Phuket’s gastronomic landscape, a smorgasbord of native, traditional, and international cuisines, is set to transform with the imminent opening of the House of Tin Baron, a luxurious lifestyle destination that promises to elevate dining to an art form. 

Launching on 1 December, this historic, revitalised venue in the heart of Phuket Old Town introduces two extraordinary culinary experiences: the first Louis Roederer Cristal Room in the world, and the exquisite Italian fine-dining restaurant Terra.

The Louis Roederer Cristal Room will be a bubbling sanctuary for Champagne aficionados, dedicated to the illustrious legacy of Louis Roederer Cristal. Established in 1876 for Alexander II of Russia, this exclusive space offers a curated selection of rare vintages, including the celebrated Cristal Brut 2008 and the opulent Cristal Rosé. Guests can indulge in a meticulously crafted tasting experience, guided by a knowledgeable sommelier, all while enjoying the soothing sounds of live piano music. The ambiance is nothing short of spectacular, designed to uplift each sip into a remarkable occasion, giving shape to the golden philosophy of why wait for an occasion to celebrate, when every day is a celebration. 

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.

Cats: They Hear you, they just don't care to.

 Umm hmm. 

The Olsen Twins: Meme'd

Quasi-billionaires by the time they were 21, they turned out remarkably sane, but the net sure has a field day with the famed Olsen twins. 

Back in the day, had the pleasure of interviewing both when they came to Hong Kong--their clothes were available at Lane Crawford and the two were doing publicity in the city. 

Both were charming, erudite and had their heads firmly in place. 

They had a manager who was... perpetually vexed and clearly jet-lagged cause whoaaaa not nice to the HK crew. 

The girls were lovely-- the entire interview is in the archive here: Sibling Revelry: The Olsen Twins

Stunning McLaren Artura Spider Hybrid Supercar Arrives in Hong Kong

The new Artura Spider made its debut in Hong Kong as McLaren’s first-ever high-performance hybrid convertible, adding a new dimension to the McLaren supercar range.

When the covers came off the new McLaren Artura Spider in Hong Kong, the high-performance, dream-machine convertible’s presence was nothing short of a thrill that only supercars can ignite, especially from such a stellar marquee. While the familiar sculpted lines and signature styling cues of the Artura coupé are all present, the addition of the retractable hard-top roof and accompanying design elements lend the Spider a distinct colourful character that’s all its own.

As expected, this is no mere sun-seeking variant—the Spider was engineered from the ground up to deliver the same dynamic prowess as its fixed-roof counterpart, with the added exhilaration of open-air driving. No wonder it was a top contender for Robb Report’s Car of the Year.

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong. 

TBT: Robb Report Hong Kong's Second Edition of Culinary Masters

Not that I had a fav chef at Culinary Masters, but Chef Garima Arora and I chatted like long lost friends - or perhaps I was babbling on about Bollywood celebs and she was a patient listener who laughed a lot. I didn't post much that week as we were on our toes working, writing, reporting non-stop... but looking back, it was tremendous. 

Over the course of three days and two nights, MGM x RR1HK Culinary Masters Macau 2024 was the place to be for a thrilling programme of gastronomic, artistic, and cultural activities designed to entice, entertain, and enlighten local and international VIP guests, but the work for the dining extravaganza began months ago to ensure that this RR1 Signature Event was one for the ages. 

At the final curtain call for this year’s Culinary Masters in Macau, nearly 150 people took to the stage to take their bow—a defining moment in the history of gastronomic events held in the region. A historic event to mark another, the theme “Savor 700 Years of Silk Road Flavors: A Gastronomic Odyssey” was on the mind of all participants in front and behind the scenes. 

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the occasion coincided with the 700 years since the passing of the renowned Silk Road explorer Marco Polo, and marking the rich legacy of the intrepid explorer in a timely and apt way was always on the cards. Macau provided the perfect backdrop with its East-meets-West history, and to show that on a plate courtesy of six incredible chefs was ingenious. 

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.

House of Suntory’s 2024 Tsukuriwake Series Presents Exquisite Japanese Whiskies in Four Chapters

Four drops for the season that we are coveting just before Christmas. 

Traditionalists, fervent aficionados, and connoisseurs know that Japanese whisky is nothing to sniff at. Wait, the premise of that may be wrong—it is something to sniff at, as the magical aromas of premium peat from distilleries from the East are things of marvel, and a level of perfection that perhaps only the Japanese can do with precision. Our esteemed bon mots wrote in Robb Report Hong Kong’s Best of Wines & Spirits section, “As you would expect with Yamazaki, the golden-amber-coloured whisky is all about refinement, purity, and subtlety—there is no heaviness on the mid-palate and the finish is clean.”

Well, the House of Suntory that brought us one of last year’s finest whiskies has just launched its stellar 2024 Tsukuriwake Series, a limited-edition collection that epitomises the essence of innovation and diversity in whisky-making. Its latest offering not only continues the legacy of excellence but also deepens the narrative of Japanese whisky on the global stage.

Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.