Conde Nast Traveler March 2019

WHICH ARE YOUR GO-TO RESTAURANTS? “When I visit Hong Kong, eating is always at the top of my agenda. I spent my childhood there, and the smells and tastes are incredibly nostalgic. I go back to the places I went to as a little girl. Chan Hon Kee, in Tai Po, is a popular local hangout serving Cantonese food. You have to go early to beat the queues. I order the clay-pot rice with meat and vegetables. It’s also a dish my grandmother used to make for us.” FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD? “I love hanging out in PoHo, in Sheung Wan. The streets are lined with arty cafés, galleries, and boutiques. For inspiration, I seek out vintage haunts wherever I am for work. I always find something—the only problem is shipping it all home.” HOW DO…

Where have you just come back from? “Milan. I really liked it. I was a guest of Gucci—and they are people who know their way around the city! I was only there two nights, on a strict itinerary. I like being told where to go; I’m not good when I have to figure stuff out myself. I prefer a recommended list from a friend. I’d much rather go on a vacation to the beach or somewhere where there aren’t many decisions to be made. That’s the best kind of relaxation for me. The less decision-making, the better.” Where in the world have you felt happiest? “New York City, just walking the streets. It’s the familiarity, the sense of home, the history I have with the town, knowing how to get around and where…