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Josiah Ng
Content Editor, Specialist Publications
Josiah Ng is a content editor on the SCMP’s Specialist Publications team. He serves as the team's go-to expert on watches as the editor of XXIV, the Post’s annual prestige publication covering high horology. Additionally, he writes, edits and commissions pieces on restaurants, bars, culture, business, finance and more. Raised in Hong Kong, Josiah has previously covered music and finance at leading publications including Time Out Hong Kong and Debtwire respectively, and gained experience in the banking and consulting industries before joining SCMP in 2022.
Josiah Ng is a content editor on the SCMP’s Specialist Publications team. He serves as the team's go-to expert on watches as the editor of XXIV, the Post’s annual prestige publication covering high horology. Additionally, he writes, edits and commissions pieces on restaurants, bars, culture, business, finance and more. Raised in Hong Kong, Josiah has previously covered music and finance at leading publications including Time Out Hong Kong and Debtwire respectively, and gained experience in the banking and consulting industries before joining SCMP in 2022.
Areas of Expertise:
Watches, luxury, spirits, food and beverage, music, banking, insurance, wealth managementLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English
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Do appreciate the effort staff have made to be there; but don’t have a smoke break during a tasting menu, click your fingers, get too drunk or order off-menu.
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Taipei’s Knock Knock Bar drops by 001 at Tai Kwun, 2 Kowloon bars join hands as Avoca works with Clan & Co, and Gokan launches an Okinawa-inspired menu.
The bar’s signature cocktail, a classic reimagined with dry sherry, vermouth and bitters, also highlights the evolution of Hong Kong mixology.
Socio collaborates with Avallen on apple-themed cocktails, Beefbar hosts Macau’s Two Moons, and K11 Musea throws a party to conclude its Sky Bar.
An unlikely pocket watch tie-up went viral, Kevin Hart dazzled with luxury watches at his Netflix roast, and Omega released a James Bond special.
Tipples to tease your tongue, from Bar Tincture’s bespoke cocktails to Jean-Pierre’s French bistro flair and Monkey Shoulder’s ode to whisky.
Made from green apple, caraway cordial and tequila blanco with jalapeño, this refreshing cocktail is a lighter alternative to the bar’s Spicy Tequila.
Sip on Employees Only Singapore’s creations at Terrible Baby, celebrate Earl Grey Caviar Martini Day at Quinary, and try new drinks at C108.
Sip on CMYK cocktails at Mhp, enjoy regional bar takeovers at Sips by the Sea, and discover new distilleries at the Whisky Festival.
Beyond wall balls and the leaderboard, the city’s functional fitness race transformed into a high-energy carnival for racers and spectators.
The Lee drink at The Green Door – part of a new menu in collaboration with local indie band Mr Koo – pays tribute to cornbread and the Gold Rush.
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Get buzzed at Bar Leone’s third anniversary, Ginsanity’s craft gin festival at PMQ, or The Pontiac’s margarita masterclass.
The cryptic “Royal” ad, featuring the same font Audemars Piguet uses on its iconic model, has sparked speculation among collectors and watch enthusiasts.
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark opens a new champagne bar, Artifact brings us the best of Rome, and Cruise at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour transports us to Mexico.
Parisian bistro Jean-Pierre launches new cocktails, Qura at the Regent is doubly taken over, and Osaka’s Craftroom heads to The Aubrey.
Peel Street’s Bourke’s has just launched a new drinks menu, with the Wattleseed cocktail paying tribute to the native Australian ingredient.
This year’s event brings new editions of legendary pieces, such as the Tudor Black Bay and H. Moser & Cie’s Reebok collab, as well as innovative tech and materials.
Artifact celebrates its third year, Peridot launches a new mezcal menu, and The Green Door unveils 15 new cocktails in collaboration with indie band Mr Koo.
Spicy cocktails – think jalapeño-infused liquors or drinks spiced with peppercorns – are still niche, but they’re increasingly seen on menus across the city.
Pony & Plume hosts a guest mixologist, Honky Tonks unveils new spring cocktails, and Bad Times Records offers wine and vinyl for its Steps party.
Asia’s 50 Best Bars No 22 winner St Regis Bar Jakarta is heading to the city, while cocktail creations made for the warmer weather await.
Elsewhere, Grand Seiko signed on baseball star Shohei Ohtani, GPHG gets a new jury president … and Watches & Wonders isn’t even here yet.
Friday After Class, one of the latest additions to buzzing Peel Street, is launching a new cocktail menu that features fruity, tropical creations that evoke summer holidays.
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