It shows that people are getting more comfortable and playful with wines. No longer dictated by what is correct… so much as what they actually enjoy.

Despite our different backgrounds, we shared the same internal barriers: feeling like we don’t have the ‘right’ to take up space… Hearing those patterns echoed across countries made it clear how universal these challenges are for women in hospitality.

Wine bar and retailer Crushed has been regularly hosting “A Dinner with Books” with Gentle Books, in which sharing plates are served among group discussions about each person’s current reads.

Are food pairings the meal ticket to success for Hong Kong’s growing number of wine bars? Crushed Wines rolled out a pasta-forward menu — and found their footing.

You can’t just open anything and survive anymore. People are much more careful about where they’re spending their money.

How Hong Kong’s on-trade is championing lesser-known wineries and regions.

Do wine lists still need the human touch?

Cheers to Hong Kong: 8 Bars to Sample During Filmart — Crushed Wine Bar makes the list.

Best Hong Kong Wine Bars — a curated guide for discerning travellers.

How the language of wine is changing as young Chinese drinkers choose bottles without jargon.

Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol wines were going to be big — they flopped. What happened?

Sai Ying Pun food and drink picks — Crushed featured among the neighbourhood’s best.

Crushed Wine Bar — 樓高兩層，酒單經過精心設計，隨不同季節而更新。A two-storey bar with a thoughtfully curated, seasonally updated wine list.

Why Hong Kong leads Asia’s wine trade: key reasons explained.

New restaurants: Where to eat and drink in Hong Kong — Crushed Wine Bar featured at launch.