Spotlight – CLUB ZFU https://www.zfu.com INSPIRING PRESTIGIOUS LIVING Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:55:06 +0800 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.15 https://www.zfu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-zfu-icon-32x32.jpg Spotlight – CLUB ZFU https://www.zfu.com 32 32 A PIECE OF HOME https://www.zfu.com/a-piece-of-home/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:55:06 +0000 https://www.zfu.com/?p=11512 A PIECE OF HOME Home has become our safe haven more than ever as the pandemic has been unsettling. Facing the same home décor and furnishings day in day out…
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A PIECE OF HOME

Home has become our safe haven more than ever as the pandemic has been unsettling.

Facing the same home décor and furnishings day in day out can result in dullness and boredom soon. Why not shop for some new accessories and create a different look and feel at home?

Born in Denmark, BoConcept is a contemporary furniture brand with a history of more than half a century, offering a collection of stylish and elegant furniture for those who are after highquality, vibrant and chic designs. The brand recently unveiled highlights from its new accessories collection for indoor spaces, helping us to get into the spirit of things and redecorate our homes during the pandemic.

Tricks like using mirrors and reflective materials to bounce natural light around a space is an easy way to lift the mood. BoConcept introduced the contemporary Peacock mirror to add some sparkle, maximising light reflection and increasing the sense of space.

A picture is worth a thousand words. A painting on the wall can take you away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This Magnolia framed art brings nature scenes inside, while the Nature Form framed art presents the precise closeups of botanical plants, adding a beautiful aesthetic to the wall.

Fresh flowers can bring joy and liveliness to an indoor space. A proper vase can surely add charm to the flowers. Whether it is used to place flowers or stand alone, the Luna metal vase will be a delightful addition to your home décor.

BoConcept
73 Wyndham Street

 

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A FIVE-STAR MIND EXCHANGE https://www.zfu.com/a-five-star-mind-exchange/ Mon, 21 Dec 2020 02:58:35 +0000 https://www.zfu.com/?p=11449 A FIVE-STAR MIND EXCHANGE As soon as I stepped into co-working space The Great Room, I pictured myself in a five-star, contemporary, high-design hotel, with elevated layout and composition. The…
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A FIVE-STAR MIND EXCHANGE

As soon as I stepped into co-working space The Great Room, I pictured myself in a five-star, contemporary, high-design hotel, with elevated layout and composition.

The Great Room opened in One Taikoo Place early this year. “What we offer is an elevated environment,” says Jaelle Ang, co-founder of The Great Room. “Designed to look professional yet warm and inviting, with Instagram-perfect lighting, our aesthetics draw influence from the best hotel lobbies. We always work with hotel designers.”

Emphasising the philosophy ‘it’s all work, it’s all play’, this unique co-working space allows members to rent private offices or hot desks, or simply designate the location as their postal address. Professionals in town for a short period can purchase day passes. In addition, members can also choose to participate in community events organized by The Great Room, such as their monthly social – this Great Thirstday, virtual wellness sessions, meditation classes and nutrition workshops, all in mind with improving the wellness of members.

To complement its wellness initiatives, The Great Room also seeks to inspire its members with the new Great Minds Never Think Alike campaign – a compendium of recipes for a life better lived in work and in play. Through the campaign, members can discover how some of the brightest and highest performing personalities in the region work.

The Great Room
www.thegreatroom.co

 

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THE NEW FAVOURITE https://www.zfu.com/the-new-favourite/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:14:14 +0000 https://www.zfu.com/?p=11428 THE NEW FAVOURITE Leica cameras are seen as a dream-come-true for every photography enthusiast. With its exquisite craftsmanship and a long history of camera manufacturing technologies, Leica trumps in the…
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THE NEW FAVOURITE

Leica cameras are seen as a dream-come-true for every photography enthusiast.

With its exquisite craftsmanship and a long history of camera manufacturing technologies, Leica trumps in the genre of art photography. Among them, the Leica M series is the brand’s signature model and one of the top-notch cameras in the photography industry.

Following the launch of the M10 Monochrom for black and white photography early this year, the new M10-R completes the Leica M10 family. Like the M10 Monochrom, the M10-R delivers high resolution with its newly developed sensor that offers a resolution of over 40 megapixels, delivering a significantly enhanced rendition of details. Along with the clear visibility of even the finest details, the sensor provides extensive performance reserves for cropping and larger formats, making the M10-R well suited for landscape and architectural photography.

The M10-R’s base sensitivity of ISO 100 goes up to ISO 50000, while the maximum exposure time has been increased to 16 minutes, enabling extraordinary night-time shots with the use of a tripod. Equipped with the same shutter as the Leica M10-P, the Leica M10-R is not only exceptionally quiet, but also operates with minimal vibration, reducing the risk of camera shake and delivering photographs of a truly exceptional quality.

Leica Hong Kong
G/F, No.12 Pak Sha Road
+852 2873 3230

 

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THE ART OF MASKS https://www.zfu.com/the-art-of-masks/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 02:40:15 +0000 https://www.zfu.com/?p=11404 THE ART OF MASKS ALEX ISRAEL When masks are becoming an essential part of our life under the pandemic, we might as well pour some fun into them. How about…
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THE ART OF MASKS

ALEX ISRAEL

When masks are becoming an essential part of our life under the pandemic, we might as well pour some fun into them. How about adding a sense of fashion into the dull masks and turn them into fashion accessories? You can wear them to boost your mood.

K11 unveils exclusive partnership in Asia Pacific with The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles to showcase limitedproduction MOCA Masks at K11 MUSEA, designed by 9 globally celebrated artists including Virgil Abloh, Mark Grotjahn, Alex Israel, Barbara Kruger, Yoko Ono, Catherine Opie, Pipilotti Rist, Hank Willis Thomas, and Andy Warhol from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

Made in Los Angeles, MOCA Masks are available in APAC via the exclusive K11 x MOCA partnership. Available to pre-order through K11 eshop, the masks will also be shown at the Gold Ball on the second floor of K11 MUSEA.

Despite masks becoming fashion items, we still look forward to the moment when the pandemic is over, and we can finally take them off.

ANDY WARHOL

YOKO ONO

VIRGIL ABLOH

PIPILOTTI RIST

BARBARA KRUGER

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LEGENDARY SUNGLASSES BY IP MAN DONNIE YEN https://www.zfu.com/legendary-sunglasses-by-ip-man-donnie-yen/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:00:11 +0000 https://www.zfu.com/?p=11184 LEGENDARY SUNGLASSES BY IP MAN DONNIE YEN Donnie Yen, one of the world ’s top action stars, believes unique eyewear pieces speak to one’s signature aesthetics. His eyewear brand DonniEYE…
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LEGENDARY SUNGLASSES

BY IP MAN DONNIE YEN

Donnie Yen, one of the world ’s top action stars, believes unique eyewear pieces speak to one’s signature aesthetics. His eyewear brand DonniEYE entered Lane Crawford in Hong Kong last month. Taking pride in its Parisian design, DonniEYE is united by three elements: attributes, beliefs and traits. This adheres to Yen’s morale: “Be proud of yourself, be the best version of yourself”.

Each pair of DonniEYE spectacle frames comes with a global patented triangular 18K gold-plated nose pad, which adopts high-density vacuum plating from advanced smartphone technology. This reduces color fading, as well as wear and tear. The lenses are also of exquisite quality. Coatings are applied to both front and back sides of the lenses; the back coatings are anti-reflective to reduce glare and eye strain. Equipped with anti-fog and anti-shatter functions, they are compatible with any weather and environments. Each frame utilizes carefully designed temples that’s curvature fits comfortably to reduce tension and slipping. With lightweight temple arms not exceeding 24 grams, it further enhances the comfort.

DonniEYE
www.donnieye.com

 

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TIME IN A BOTTLE – Interview with Peter Gago Chief Winemaker of Penfolds https://www.zfu.com/time-in-a-bottle/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:00:41 +0000 https://www.zfu.com/?p=11132 TIME IN A BOTTLE Interview with Peter Gago Chief Winemaker of Penfolds The Penfolds Collection 2020 I love tasting wine, I love drinking it, I love talking about it. I…
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TIME IN A BOTTLE

Interview with Peter Gago Chief Winemaker of Penfolds

The Penfolds Collection 2020

I love tasting wine, I love drinking it, I love talking about it. I particularly like making it.
Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker

Peter Gago is tasting all flavours of life in a glass of red wine.

As a wine lover, you should be no stranger to Penfolds. It is one of the most wellknown wine brands in Australia and the world, with Peter Gago as its ambassador, the Chief Winemaker behind the brand.

During their time in Victoria, he and his wife both became dissatisfied with their life and decided to make a career change. He then went to Adelaide in 1986 to study oenology (winemaking) and started with Penfolds in 1989, initially making sparkling wines before moving on to reds, 31 years and never a dull moment.

This time we are very honoured to invite Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker, to tell us the story behind his winemaking.

Penfolds Vineyard of McLauren Vale is the place where grapes are sourced for Penfolds Grange and St. Henri Shiraz.


We know that you were a chemistry and mathematics teacher before, how does this background help you with winemaking?

PG: The role of winemaker is craftsman, scientist, performer and bon vivant. As a former science and mathematics teacher, much of the science and chemistry knowledge that I gained in my 4 years of studying chemistry helped me with studying winemaking. The teaching and communications aspect of my previous 8 years of teaching experience has also helped me better connect with people to explain our wines and winemaking philosophy.

 

Please describe the moment when you first fell in love with wine.

PG: It was during my university days and all a bit of a blur, my appreciation of the drop evolved as a gradual realization, wine became something that just made sense to me. It’s like death in a way in the manner that you don’t know how to deal with it at the time. It only hits you later, the realization of what you’ve missed when you go back to a bottle and see what you lost. You think, “that is profoundly wow.” All my mates were buying cars and I was buying Grange.

I love tasting wine, I love drinking it, I love talking about it. I particularly like making it. It starts with this little thing called a grape and then it becomes a AUD $100, $200, $800 bottle. It’s the ultimate in value added. There’s a bit of alchemy, a bit of magic, a lot of science and a lot of luck.

 

You have been with Penfolds for over 30 years, and more than 18 years as the Chief Winemaker. Can you share with us your key to success?

PG: Obsession – but it’s obsession married with excitement and with many other things. As for success, part of it is consistency. It’s always stylistically intact – the wines aren’t bouncing off walls depending on what this year’s fad is and there’s that ability to age.

Penfolds today is a culture, not just a brand. There are challenges and there is responsibility. There is the custodian role within our winemaking department. There is an obligation to the 176 years and there is respect for that heritage, not only at Penfolds but also that responsibility to be an ambassador for Australian wine.

For me, no two days are the same. I’m like a kid in a sweet shop really. I get paid to do something I love. For a native of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in the North-East of England, it is a dream job.

 

What qualities should a wine possess in order to be beautiful?

PG: When talking about a wine’s charm and beauty, I think immediately of harmony & balance; character & poise. Notwithstanding, an underpinning of optimal fruit quality and structural integrity are certainly necessary and will help ensure longevity. A wine doesn’t transform into a great wine at a certain age. It’s not just about oak or alcohol, nor extract or acidity. The ‘wow’ factor of a beautiful wine speaks more to purity & style than it does to power & dimension.

 

We know there are numerous superb Penfolds wines, but which one is your favourite?

PG: It is easy to say that my favourite is the latest 2016 Grange that received not just one but two perfect scores upon release with – 100/100 points from Ken Gargett, 20+/20, Matthew Jukes as well as some less-than-perfect scores including 99 points from Joe Czerwinski of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 99 points from Tony Love and 99 points from James Halliday.

But it’s really not a mere numbers game. We are all our best personal wine critics and know what we like. I am personally quite fond of the 2018 vintage of RWT Bin 798. RWT is made from fruit primarily selected for its aromatic qualities and plush texture. Its style is opulent and fleshy, contrasting with Grange, which is more muscular and assertive.

 

Please introduce the new Penfolds collection to us.

PG: Special mention must be noted for the 2018 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, a release that commemorates the 60th anniversary since it was first made in 1960, by Max Schubert. Harmonious, balanced and focused, this wine demonstrates why Bin 389 remains one of Australia’s most popular collectable red wines.

My other favourite is the 2016 Grange that received not just one but two perfect scores upon release with – 100/100 points from Ken Gargett and 20+/20 from Matthew Jukes as mentioned earlier.


As life goes along, everyone encounters a different episode of life, just as the unique taste of wine. Some are as bold as brandy, dare to live without fear; others are as spirited as champagne, passionate about life… While Peter Gago’s life is like red wine, matures slowly into a mellow brew, getting better with age.

The 2016 Grange received not just one but two perfect scores upon release with – 100/100 points from Ken Gargett and 20+/20 from Matthew Jukes.

Penfolds
www.penfolds.com

 

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SOUND https://www.zfu.com/immerse-yourself-in-sound/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:26:26 +0000 https://www.zfu.com/?p=11075 IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SOUND Pamper your loved ones with a set of high-quality speakers this Valentine’s Day. KEF LS50 Wireless speakers are featured in high gloss piano white finish with…
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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SOUND

Pamper your loved ones with a set of high-quality speakers this Valentine’s Day. KEF LS50 Wireless speakers are featured in high gloss piano white finish with a copper tone Uni-Q driver. In addition to its state-of-the-art acoustic technology, LS50 Wireless delivers audiophile-grade sound with an array of sophisticated components built in, including an end-to-end 192kHz/24-bit high-resolution digital signal path to ensure high definition original sound for input and output.

Equipped with a wireless streaming pre-amplifier, LS50 Wireless has two separate DACs decoders for each channel, as well as two sets of optimized Uni-Q amplifiers – high frequency (30W) and mid-low frequency (200W). This gives LS50 Wireless a powerful audio performance with rich bass and crisp, clear highs.

The speakers are available in three classy and chic designs to match various needs of a modern home. Among them, the special Nocturne edition is produced in collaboration with the celebrated Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. The luminous conception elevates speaker design to new heights. Turning off the lights, couples can indulge in romantic music and movies, creating memerable moments between the two lovebirds.

KEF
hk.kef.com

 

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SAVOUR THE WINE MOMENTS https://www.zfu.com/savour-the-wine-moments/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 02:00:28 +0000 https://www.zfu.com/?p=11048 SAVOUR THE WINE MOMENTS Good food and wine have the ability to transform a dinner into a kind of love affair. In fact, a dinner is not complete without fine…
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Good food and wine have the ability to transform a dinner into a kind of love affair. In fact, a dinner is not complete without fine wine. One will immediately think of the classic Georges de Latour from Beaulieu Vineyard (BV), which has been served by numerous American presidents at White House State dinners.

Beaulieu Vineyard was founded by Georges de Latour in 1900. With his viticulture and winemaking expertise from Bordeaux in France, he immigrated to California with his wife and established his own winery in the Rutherford district of Napa Valley.

To celebrate Georges de Latour’s 80th anniversary, Beaulieu Vineyard launched the 2016 new release of Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Receiving praise from critics including a 97-point score from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, the wine is undoubtedly of suberb quality.

With notes of black currant, blueberry, blackberry, violet and wild sage, the vintage release brings an exquisite array of acidity and balance, with depth and elegance, yet offering strength and structure that reminds us of the sunny Californian landscape.

In honour of this special day, the renowned Austrian wine glass brand Riedel joined hands with Beaulieu Vineyard winemaker Trevor Durling to create a new custom glass for Georges de Latour. The bold design honours the style of the wine, its winemaking and history of the winery.

Watson’s Wine
Shop 3, LG, Century Plaza, 1-13 D’Aguilar Street, Central

 

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COCKTAIL REMEDY OF LIFE https://www.zfu.com/cocktail-remedy-of-life/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 02:00:45 +0000 https://www.zfu.com/?p=11014 COCKTAIL REMEDY OF LIFE Every cocktail is a different chapter of life, each with a unique taste and story. Swiss MOVENPICK® ice cream teamed up with Perfume Trees Gin, Hong…
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COCKTAIL REMEDY OF LIFE

Every cocktail is a different chapter of life, each with a unique taste and story. Swiss MOVENPICK® ice cream teamed up with Perfume Trees Gin, Hong Kong’s pioneering gin brand, debuting a new Gin & Tonic cocktail. The glass of clear liqueur is dressed in a tulle made of smoke, topped with a scoop of creamy lemon and lime MÖVENPICK® sorbet, giving a bright and refreshing taste. I can tell this cocktail represents a simple, joyful chapter of life.

Another new creation is Perfume Cotta, a delightful blend of MÖVENPICK® Panna Cotta Ice Cream and gin, topped up with an in-house infused gin and hazelnut cream. The pastel pink cream brings sweet and delicate flavours, as if telling a romantic love story.

The world of cocktails is endless. Take on your journey, explore and savour every flavour; and discover life with exclusive cocktail remedies.

 

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GOLDEN AUTUMN REUNION https://www.zfu.com/golden-autumn-reunion/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 02:00:59 +0000 https://www.zfu.com/?p=10883 Every Mid-Autumn Festival, I always look forward to the gastronomic mooncakes that symbolise happiness and togetherness. Despite the coronavirus outbreak this year, this day remains a traditional occasion for reunions among family and friends. Enjoy and savour this meaningful festival with our selection of delicate mooncakes.
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GOLDEN AUTUMN REUNION

Every Mid-Autumn Festival, I always look forward to the gastronomic mooncakes that symbolise happiness and togetherness. Despite the coronavirus outbreak this year, this day remains a traditional occasion for reunions among family and friends. Enjoy and savour this meaningful festival with our selection of delicate mooncakes.

 

The World’s First Caviar Black Truffle Mooncake

After two years of meticulous research and preparation, the renowned luxury gourmet brand Royal Caviar Club finally debuted the world’s first limited-edition caviar mooncakes. Collaborated with Chef Nicholas Chew, previously of Michelin-starred restaurant Serge et Le Phoque, the mooncake features a premium ingredient list of Royal Caviar Club Royal Cristal Caviar, Australian winter black truffle, truffled potato, and a soft and chewy non-baked snow skin outer coating.

For those looking for healthier mooncakes, these freshly handmade caviar mooncakes are free of preservatives and sugar. Packaged within individual tins in a luxury gift box, the mooncakes are created in limited quantities of 1000 boxes, with 4 in each box. The caviar mooncakes are the perfect gift for friends with a taste for the finer things in life.

Royal Caviar Club
www.royalcaviarclub.com
+852 6670 6097


Heart-Shaped Mini Egg Custard Mooncake

The Heart-Shaped Mini Egg Custard Mooncake

The highly coveted custard mooncakes, baked by The Peninsula Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred, Cantonese fine-dining restaurant Spring Moon, are one of the most popular Mid-Autumn Festival treats in Hong Kong. This year, The Peninsula is launching a brand new heart-shaped version of its mini egg custard mooncake in a limited-edition of 2,020 boxes. To support communities in need, The Peninsula is donating part of the proceeds to local charity ImpactHK, showing heartwarming gestures.

Spring Moon also collaborated with prominent Chinese food columnist Benny Li for a special feature on the packaging of this year’s heart-shaped mooncakes, including a greeting card with a Chinese poem and colourful illustrations by Li.

Spring Moon – The Peninsula Hong Kong
mooncake.peninsula.com
+852 2696 6828


Golden Leaf Assorted Luxury Mini Mooncakes

Modern Traditional Assorted Luxury Mini Mooncakes

Golden Leaf at Conrad Hong Kong presents a fine selection of traditional handmade mooncakes and festive hampers over this Mid-Autumn Festival. Their Chef Tony Wan Chung Yiu has prepared an array of coveted homemade mooncakes, such as the Golden Leaf Assorted Luxury Mini Mooncakes that features 4 new flavours including red bean paste with mandarin peels, green tea paste, charcoal baked golden sweet potato and black sesame paste. The contemporary inventions come with buttery golden crust filled with salted egg yolk oozes sumptuousness in every bite. While mini mooncakes have always been the perfect choices for gifting, the traditional mini creamed egg yolk mooncake highlights balanced flavours between sweet and savoury, with a creamy interior that goes well with a cup of tea.

Golden Leaf
conraddining.com/zh-hant/golden-leaf
+852 2822 5777

 

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