Four Seasons Pop Down Hong Kong

Views from my room at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

My first trip to Hong Kong last month was a world of the unexpected. I was a guest of Four Seasons to celebrate the “Pop Down” event series, a unique take on the familiar Pop-up concept. Four Seasons Pop Down Hong Kong was the fourth in an innovative series of immersive global events in unexpected locations, each with unique themes brought to life by a select team of Four Seasons artisans and visionaries from around the world. The series was first launched in Toronto in 2017, and since then have also taken place in Philadelphia (September 2018) and Miami (December 2018). I love that was the theme was inspired by the wonderful belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and places around us.

Chinese breakfast of congee, dimsum, and stir-fried noodles for in-room dining

The Row Top, St. John Skirt, The Row Shoes, Wandler Bag

A ‘sweet’ treat – dessert disguised as breakfast

Over 800 metres long, the Central–Mid-Levels Escalator is the longest escalator in the world.

Our first full day in Hong Kong went by in a whirlwind! We spent the morning on a local culinary exploration of the city, mainly in Central. The scenery and cityscapes were like none other I have ever seen. So much contrast and so many layers.

Lan Fong Yuen, where milk tea originated

Barneys New York Dress, The Row Shoes, Jil Sander Bag, Loewe Sunglasses, Simone Rocha Hair Clip

The most “Instagrammable” wall in Hong Kong

Tsui Wah Restaurant for dumplings and noodles.

Yum Cha for creature shaped dimsum. It was really, really good!

Philip Bischoff making his amazing drink.

The evening started with a master mixology class with only the best for an advance sampling of the Four Seasons Pop Down menu.

After cocktail hour, we were guided through a tasting of 3 Michelin Star restaurants. There are 8 Michelin Stars all under one roof at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, and we had the chance to try them all in a span of 3 hours. We left sooooo full and tummies satisfied. First stop was Sushi Saito, an outpost of the original location in Roppongi in Japan. Chef Kenichi Fujimoto’s omakase was absolute heaven.

Lung King Heen, one of two Cantonese restaurants to hold three Michelin stars in Hong Kong and one of just five in the world.

Next up was Lung King Heen, which translates to “View of the Dragon.” It was the world’s first Chinese restaurant granted a Michelin three-star rating! Known for his trademark Cantonese style food with French flourishes, Chef Tak came out of retirement in 2002 to open this restaurant and has spent the past 17 years at the helm of Lung King Heen. His menu has Hong Kong locals and global travelers flocking to try his Dim Sum brunch and famous pork buns.

Last, but not least, was Caprice, a 3-Michelin Star French restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. We enjoyed a tasting of super fresh seafood with perfect wine pairings.