The Being Neighbourly Podcast

In this episode, Andrew and guest, Gregoire Michaud of beloved Hong Kong bakery, Bakehouse discuss Bakehouse's beginnings and its rise to become a presence not just in its inaugural Wan Chai outlet, but in Soho, Causeway Bay, TST, Stanley, Tung Chung, Sha Tin and, most recently, the Peak. 

Gregoire talks about how it all started and how his successful business journey continues to evolve, across Hong Kong, buoyed by Hong Kong and Mainland visitors in search of their signature breads and fan favourite egg tarts and Beef Rendang pies. He also talks about their Madeleine lin go, which was artfully created for travellers and is stocked exclusively at Hong Kong International Airport.

Gregoire also shares about his less well-known wholesale business that has long supplied his baking creations to hotels and restaurants across Hong Kong and the charity work he participates in. 

A behind-the-scenes conversation that Bakehouse fans and food related businesses in Hong Kong will want to listen in on.

In this episode, Being Neighbourly podcaster and producer Andrew Dembina and guest, Oi Ling Chiang co-founder of Oi Ling Gallery talk about Chinese art and antiques.

Oi Ling talks about the 30-year history of the gallery and the division of labour between her and her sister (antiques and contemporary art, respectively).

She suggests some tips for those tempted to start collecting Chinese antiques, and introduces some of the varied artists she represents, some of whom will also appear at the gallery's booth at Art Central 2027.

A conversation that offers insight into Chinese collectibles that will beckon you into her and other such establishments in Hong Kong.

In this episode, Being Neighbourly podcaster and producer Andrew Dembina and guest, Maria Wong co-founder and Managing Director of HKwalls, talk about the changing face of Soho where Maria grew up and where HKwalls’ office is located: how the 11-year-old not-for-profit has contributed to the rise of the area through its annual street art festival.

They talk about growing local appreciation for murals, specific projects such as a mural on a six-storey tong lau building in Kowloon City, which took one week to complete.

Maria talks about preparing for the coming festival to bring ideas such as their On the Move component in last year’s edition to fruition, which involves finding the right partners.

A conversation that lifts the veil on the magic behind the scenes of this terrific brainchild of Wong and her co-founder husband Jason Dembski.

In this episode, Being Neighbourly podcaster and producer Andrew Dembina and guest, Jenny Chan of Perfect Pointe Physiotherapy talk about Jenny's business, the need for physiotherapy in Hong Kong and their inclusion of pilates to help oversee their clients' recovery and fitness.

Jenny talks about the main issues that plague Hong Kongers, whether they be office workers, professional dancers and athletes or those undertaking extreme sports.

A conversation that reminds listeners to value and safegaurd their health.

In this episode, Being Neighbourly podcaster and producer Andrew Dembina and guest, Chef Anthony Cheung of restaurant Casa Cucina talk about Anthony’s start as an accountant and how he found his way to food, training and staging at various locations including Jean Georges and Amber at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong.

Anthony talks about setting up his own restaurant in Causeway Bay, the Italian restaurant Casa Cucina, reflecting on his philosophy of home cooking that is accessible and highlighting specialties from the menu.

Anthony also opens up about the research and development process that led to the variety of gluten-free sour dough pizzas he serves and his plans to to create a spin-off pizzeria in the future.

An informative conversation that foodies will thoroughly enjoy.