Bread shop, bakery, school & cafe

Shopping may not be the main agenda of coming to Hong Kong, so when I see a boutique with an unusual selection of independent designers (pretty rare by Hong Kong retail standards), it's probably something to write home about. Located in the fashion hub that is Causeway Bay, Liger is the fashion child of style icon Hilary Tsui and stylist Dorothy Hui. Stocking an edited curation of established avant garde labels like Rue de Mail, Karen Walker and Richard Nicoll to emerging talent like Fannie Schiavoni, Swash and Bitching and Junkfood. It's a mix of edgy directional with classic wearable pieces thats makes Liger a Hong-Kong-go-to-destination, so much so that it is opening a 2nd stand alone store at the aforementioned Woodhouse mall.

Best spot for breakfast, lunch and people watching on Regent's Canal in East London.

Unlike a lot of neighborhoods the sidewalks in this area are often still paved in the original slate slabs. You can see “extra” pieces sometimes chained up outside like this…. Why pour concrete?

Erie Basin is a really wonderful little shop full of old, creepy and beautiful things, such as Victorian mourning jewelry (some with hair in it), Freemason masks from the 1900's, tiny children's rings from the 1700's, and all kinds of other treasures. It is really as much a museum as it is a store, and all of the items have a haunting and unique aura.

Old school Hong Kong style cafe (aka. "cha chaan teng") serving local Western breakfast, lunch and snacks. Ultra-smooth milk tea, fluffy toast and buns, plus the best flaky crust egg tarts in town.

Open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm Since 2012, The End has been a vintage oasis in the Mojave Desert owned by local artist & stylist, Kime Buzzelli. Located in Yucca Valley, the shop is just short drive north of Palm Springs, or west of Joshua Tree. The exterior of the shop is covered with hand painted murals by Kime and Los Angeles artist Elena Stonaker. - directly from website

Quick and delicious sichuan food in Montmartre

Situated in the patio of the Kunst-Werke, a well established exhibition house for contemporary art, this cafe features mirror-walls and a selection of nice cakes and lunch menu. 

A great selection of top-end vintage synths and electronic instruments are in constant rotation at Switched On. Unlike some music stores, the vibe is always pretty chill and strolling in to mess around with whatever new keyboards or drum machines are on display at the time feels encouraged and non-judgemental. They also always have a nice array used of pedals and accessories to check out. On central, too-hip East Ceasar Chaves, it's also not too out of the way for the odd drop-in.

Fourth location of RAC, the best brunch brand in Shanghai featuring classic all day breakfast and crepe menu, exclusive dishes, extensive selection of natural wines, and an interesting space making on the rooftop. Chilling vibes only:-) 

Good atmosphere when I feel like reading/sketching in public. A couple of vegetarian options and good coffee.