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Being recognised as one of the most green-friendly and environmentally responsible hotels in Hong Kong, Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong is once again at the helm of taking the dining experience to a greener and more engaging level.Gone are the days of lengthy-paged menus… Believing cutting the amount of paper used does even more to preserve resources and reduce carbon emissions, Langham Place Hotel’s vibrant dining outlets are replacing traditional menus with over 30 handy iPads. With just a click and flip on the sleek screen, guests can pick their nibbles and drinks in seconds…you know the drill…

Elaine Joe, Executive Assistant Manager – Food and Beverage who led the evolution of menus, says, “We used to update menus with new items every season. Upon the implementation of iPad menus, we have elevated the dining experience by creating sparkling surprises on the menu every week, not to mention reducing the use of paper tremendously.”

The hotel’s fun and interactive vino app, the WINE BUFF, is used in Ming Cellar and is a favourite with guests. Besides housing the hotel’s wine menu, the WINE BUFF engages guests in a series of wine-related entertainment. While foodies can test out Wine Guy Zach Yu’s innovative Chinese food and wine pairing top tips, the boys can have a cheeky moment and pick what they think are chick wines…a.k.a. wine for the ladies and wine for the men. Spin the wheel (or even better, spin the bottle…) and adventurous guests may discover an unexpected grape that works for them better than their regular…

As Ming Cellar develops more captivating features for the WINE BUFF in the coming months, Tokoro – Robatayaki & Whisky Bar, Portal – Work & Play and The Backyard have all rolled out iPad menus enabling them to constantly and continuously update them with their impressive gourmet goodies. In the near future, guests can expect even more stimulating tastes to be unveiled…Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong, evolving, yet again…

Daniel Fountain / 02.08.2011

Editor, Hotel Designs

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Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
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