Babies Who Lunch

I find it cute that I get emails from friends recommending that I feature stuff in my blog from clothes, online stores, to mommy sites... thanks to you all! That's what I love about friends who are moms, they are always eager to share information, experiences and shopping tips. As soon as you have kids, you instantly become part of the Mom Club! No membership fees required... just breastmilk, ability to withstand sleep deprivation and tolerance for crying children is good enough.

My friend told me about Cupcake, nope not the yummee cakes (oops! I just heard my tummy growl when I typed that), but the club for Moms in London. They offer antenatal classes, workshops plus their own cafe and spa! What a cool concept! Ugh! Why am I in Hong Kong? This city that is not child- friendly at all (nobody opens the door for you even if you are pushing a pram). Well, they do have Annerley Midwives in Central and joined their class once but they don't have a cafe or spa. When you're a Mom, sometimes you just want to be with fellow moms and hang out, and not have to pay for silly classes.


I also got the latest newsletter from GOOP (recommended by another friend) and Gwyneth Paltrow just wrote about child-friendly restaurants in New York. I would love to check out Sweetiepie one in Greenwich Avenue. If only, I can go there and not worry about the swine flu (plus losing my job!) Their children's tasting menu sounds so appetizing... pancakes, macaroni and cheese, ice cream, heaven for kids! This place is perfect for children's parties too. Too bad I am not in New York! The closest thing they have here is Babycakes in Ap Lei Chau, where my daughter's best friend celebrated her first birthday.

Okay, I make it sound that Hong Kong is a terrible place to live if you have a family, not true! There are some child-friendly restaurants too but not as fancy as Sweetiepie.

1. Pizza Express
I ate there even before I had a baby, their pizza is delish and reasonably priced too. They even have pizza making parties for kids, great idea!

2. Fat Angelo's
A bit more old-fashioned than Pizza Express with black and white picture frames and leather couches but they have a special area for kids.

3. Le Meridien Cyberport
A friend recommends the cafe by the pool at the hotel where the kids can run around, just cross your fingers they don't dive into the pool.

4. Copacobana
If you want to bring baby to the beach, would be great to go to this resto in Deep Water Bay and make sandcastles after.

5. Discovery Bay
If you want to go to baby-land, why not ride the ferry and go to Discovery Bay? There's a row of restaurants with seaview that would be nice for children.

6. Top Deck
One of my favorites places for Sunday brunch is Top Deck at the Jumbo Restaurant. Love the free-flowing champagne, peking duck and crepes! The babies there always well-dressed too so make sure your baby wears Ralph Lauren.

7. Hong Kong Yacht Club/Hong Kong Football Club/Cricket Club/Aberdeen Marina
Of course, the best option is to become a member of a club. Just don't ask how much the membership fees are...good thing we have friends who are members.

8. Cafe Deco
If you don't mind taking the cable car up to the Peak, Cafe Deco is a great place for kids. Sunday buffet is yummy plus kids have their own area too!

9. Cafe Too
My friend sent an email about Island Shangri-la's afternoon tea every Saturday and Sunday where they serve cotton candy, cupcakes plus a clown that twists balloons.

Hmm... I wonder where we can go for Mother's Day, hopefully not McDonald's!