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Delish Eats: SIÜ SIÜ Brings Modern Sake-Forward Izakaya Vibes to Sheung Wan

Located on Bonham Strand in Sheung Wan, SIÜ SIÜ is the newest sake-forward izakaya from the CENSU CREW. The name itself is a clever play on words: “siu siu” in Cantonese means “a little bit,” while its phonetic nod to the Japanese word for liquor (shu) underscores its spirited focus.
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The Beat Asia Tries: ONYX Admiralty, Pilates Sweat Meets Spa-Level Recovery

We signed up for a trial to see if ONYX’s mix of Hyrox functional training, reformer Pilates, and tech-powered recovery lives up to the buzz. Spoiler: it’s not just about sweating but also about how you recover, reset, and rethink what a gym can be. 
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Osteria Marzia's Lunch Menu Celebrates Southern Italy with a Modern Twist

Tucked inside The Fleming in Wan Chai, Osteria Marzia has rolled out a new lunch menu that feels like a seaside escape in the middle of the city. Known for its maritime-inspired interiors and ingredient-driven philosophy, the restaurant invites diners on a culinary voyage through Campania, Sicily.
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Teen Podcast Host Shulin Ho on Why Listening Heals and Youth Voices Matter

TEDxTinHauWomen 2025 returns to Hong Kong this November at WestK's Xiqu Centre. The Beat Asia had the opportunity to take to Shulin to learn about her journey from panic attack to podcasting, her vision for creating safe spaces, and her hopes for a future where every voice matters.
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Jacqueline Chak’s Circular Design Vision for a More Thoughtful World

TEDxTinHauWomen 2025 returns to Hong Kong this November at WestK's Xiqu Centre. The Beat Asia had the opportunity to talk to Jacqueline Chak to explore her vision for circular design, the emotional weight of giving objects an “afterlife,” and her hopes for a more thoughtful world.
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How a 19-Year-Old Hongkonger Is Redefining Compassion in the Digital Age

In a digital world where influencers sell skincare routines and curated aesthetics, @blesiva_, a 19-year-old university student, is doing something radically different. She’s using her platforms to feed the elderly, support the overlooked, and quietly rewrite what it means to be “influential.”
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Delish Sips: Kinsman’s Chinatown-Inspired Cocktails Bring Back Heritage

Kinsman's menus are built around storytelling, each one exploring a different facet of local or Chinese drinking culture. The latest chapter, A Tale of Chinatowns, launched in September 2025.
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Movember Spotlight: How Barbershops Quietly Support Men's Mental Health

In a world where men are often expected to tough it out, barbershops offer something rare: a space where vulnerability doesn’t feel like weakness. These aren’t just grooming stations but sanctuaries of ritual, routine, and quiet connection.