The Flower Market is filled with so many beautiful plants. Fresh cut blooms. Bonsai trees. Exotic…read moreplants. Citrus trees. And beautiful bouquets. Orchids, roses, bougainvilleas, sunflowers. Such a treat to see and smell so many fragrant blooms. Interesting to also learn about the "Good Fortune Plants." The Lucky Bamboo arrangements are a popular gift. So many Bonsai trees. The miniature trees have been part of local culture for generations. Mandarin trees are a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. Lucky Bamboo is for a happy and peaceful home. Orchids are a symbol of nobility. Peonies represent prosperity and peace. Daffodils are for good luck. Definitely worth a stroll to enjoy the beautiful blooms at the Flower Market in Kowloon.

A great place to visit for plant and flower lovers. The…read morestreet and side streets is full of stores selling all varieties of plants and flowers. Beautiful orchids and many colors adorn each store. A great area for a leisurely walk through a bonanza of flowers.

Just Green is a small deli on Lamma Island, located on Yung Shue Wan Main Road, which believe it or…read morenot is on the road from Yung Shue Wan ferry. It's beyond the turn off on to the family trail, but before you get to the temple. It's basically one of a small chain, the other stores in Wan Chai, Soho, and Disco Bay, selling healthy whole foods, such as qinoa, fenugreek (nope, I have no idea what this is either), kettle chips, organic pasta, Quorn, and icecreams. It's actually a reasonably priced shop, given the products are premium and imported like Quorn, and also have to come beyond "main" HK and onto an outlying island. Produce sells at a similar price to the regular shops in HK. The best bit of this store (which is only at this store and not the HK ones) is the "pseudo" cafe at the rear. It's not a coffee shop, not by a far stretch. It is more like a small seating area where you can have snacks and drinks bought in store. They even have serve yourself teas, which is essentially a cup, a teabag and a kettle, and that you make up for yourself. Remember to make purchases before you enjoy. Beyond the seating area is a small pleasantly decorated terrace overlooking the sea. On a hot day, I like to come for the real fruit lollies and hang out at the back of the shop. It's kinda pleasant to look at the sea, whilst in the AC eating ice lollies. Reminds me of Brighton Beach.

The organic and fair trade specialty store amid expanding all over Hong Kong. The location in Lamma…read moreIsland sits next to the vegetarian cafe Bookworm. The bakery session is at the entrance that homemade baguette, sunflower bread loaf, whole wheat bread, croissant...Easily can you tell the hand crafted pastry that are not cut automatically. And the best part for me is some gluten-free options. Man, my eyes just sparkled when I saw the 'GF' label. Then the personal health care products which are mostly imported from Europe and the States. Handmade soaps, fair-trade shampoo and now the overwhelming 100% natural coconut oil. I found my German brand xxx shampoo and conditioner which I used to have in Amsterdam. Surprise. And for clean-eating people, the muesli, granola and nuts shelves are heavens. They have house label nuts and cranberries etc., packed in bags and last for a short period which still keeps the freshness. Their wine selection is from Albert Heijn from the Netherlands when I saw the back label. Haha. No wonder some familiar brands merged into my eye level. Organic beer available here. It would be brilliant if they gonna add on the Australian Goat beer ale. Walk further, they have a real cafe that serve soul food. With the terrace facing the Lamma pier, chewing some carrot cake and sip organic Chandoney from South Africa can make a perfect weekend.

Caffe Habitu the table is located within the sasa flagship in Causeway Bay as a solution for tai…read moretais weary from their afternoon shopping. The decor of caffe habitu is vintage European. The mood is decidedly chill and relaxed, its lighting a welcoming orange glow which is a stark contrast from the garish fluorescent lighting throughout the sasa store. One would think that because of the shop within a shop concept this restaurant wouldn't be a top-of-mind choice for lunch but boy was I glad I made reservations. The menu offers simple bistro fare with a few platters to share- would be ideal for the happy hour crowd, I suppose. Food is simple and quite tasty, portions are generous. This restaurant is fast becoming my first choice to entertaining my fellow ladies who lunch. Bottomline: chicken quesadilla, the limonate (with refreshing mint), onion soup and the fact that you can usually still get a table at 1pm in causeway bay without booking.

Yelp reviews led me here, and I am so grateful! I walked in, and I got exactly what I wanted (a…read moretype of red bean dessert -- I don't quite know the English translation of it) immediately. Quick service, easy transaction, delicious dessert. I was a little skeptical about paying HK$41 for a small dessert, but it was actually very worth it. In fact, I should have skipped dinner and gone for two of these... Make your way over here. I know there are so many dessert shops near this one, but you won't regret your choice!

When my friends and I goes to Kowloon City for dinner, 9 out of 10 times we would end up in Hop…read moreSing for desserts. Last time I was there, I got the coconut with white fungus. It was so good and supposed to be very good for you :) As my non-Chinese friends have pointed out, everything Chinese people eat claims to be good for health - even in the case of desserts. I guess that's very true after all :D

We were walking the steep hills from Central MTR station to the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Museum. We happened…read moreupon Fringe Vault. Nice and spacious. We had the Flat White. Well made, delicious. The Flat White is comparable to the ones I've had at better Coffee Shops in Portland, Oregon. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

A very cute place to hang out, sip a coffee, and people watch in HK. There are comfy couches and…read morewhite tiled walls. It does indeed feel like a vault or a loft. I've only ever had coffee here, but the prices are relatively reasonable (you also can get 5% off if you sign up as a member, which basically entails filling out a card for 5 seconds). No wi-fi :-(

Maison Eric Kayser now has two locations in the Tsim Sha Tsui area…read more This one, inside Harbour City, is obviously the location that is more spacious and has a more elevated feeling in terms of layout, décor, customer service, and the overall feel. This location definitely gets more foot traffic than the other location and has a more open room concept. Their bakery area is small but is tidy and holds a lot of the baked items as well as a clear case for their patisserie items. They also have a large seating area for folks that want to enjoy their breakfast, brunch, or café items along with good company. My favorite item is their hazelnut passion fruit tarte. Enjoyed it with a nice iced latte. Although at a higher price point, I would very much prefer this over the Starbucks and other chain coffee shops they have in the general area.

Laduree has got some competition now inside Harbour City!…read more Their macarons are on par with a lot of the more popular names out there, just without the large crowds. Grab yourself a couple (or a dozen) and savor the freshness and sweet goodness. They've got a large variety of other sweets as well, ranging from pastries to smaller sized cakes, etc. And their bread and croissants are damn tasty too! I've grabbed a couple just for a quick little snack in the mornings. They do have a proper sit-down area where you can dine. I will update my review when the time comes for me to eat here! =)