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Once, Sheung Wan was lined with shops stocked with Asian antiques, temples, and hole-in-the-wall eateries. Though some of this remains, these days, you're more likely to find Melbourne-style cafes, chic neighbourhood restaurants, design-forward shops, and more. This unique blend of tradition and modernity gives Sheung Wan its charm. Jump to a section: EAT / DRINK / SHOP / THINGS TO DO / STAY  What's Sheung Wan known for?A mash-up of old and new. This is the only place in Hong Kong where you'll find traditional coffin stores, historic temples, and dried seafood stalls next to contemporary art galleries, chic boutiques, and gourmet restaurants.  Why do the locals love it?How many reasons do you need? There's the easy proximity to Central and multiple transport options. The juxtaposition of old Hong Kong and its modern trappings. And that's before you get to the smorgasbord of drinking and dining options.  How do I get to Sheung Wan? Transport options abound for Sheung Wan. There's an MTR stop with numerous exits and a multitude of buses that ply their routes along Queen's Road West and Des Voeux Road West. Trams run through the area, too – most West-bound routes will terminate at Western Market or carry on through to Kennedy Town.  Map of Sheung Wan If you only do one thing Grab an al fresco perch at one of the many cafes and watch the world go by. ↑ Back to top

The food and drink industry in Hong Kong is constantly changing. Every month, we see a slew of new restaurants opening in the city. But while we all love to get a seat at the latest dining establishments, we should also make time to revisit some of the city's longest-standing establishments that have survived the rocky F&B scene over the decades – before they’re gone forever. So, without further ado, here are some of the most historical restaurants in Hong Kong you should check out today. RECOMMENDED: Take a look at our recommendations of where to eat this August if you need some dining inspiration.

Located in one of the oldest districts in Hong Kong, Tai Ping Shan is one of the earliest Chinese settlements in the city that was unfortunately hit by bubonic plague in the late 19th century. While some of the historical landmarks and temples still remain in the area, the street grew into a laid-back, alternative culture haven fueled by caffeine, art, and a small community of independent shop owners. During the past years, we’ve seen most of its neighbourhood art galleries and boutiques leave the spot for other locations in the city, but those spaces are now filled up by shiny new storefronts that bring new energy to the street. It’s the perfect place to wander during the weekend, stroll around temples, sip a hot cuppa, and browse quirky shops that reflect the street’s unique character.   Keep reading to discover the best restaurants, cafes, shops and things to do in this cool bohemian enclave.  Jump to a section: EAT / DRINK / SHOP / THINGS TO DO  What's Tai Ping Shan known for?Aside from its historical temples, it’s popular for its array of independent cafes and boutiques.  Why do the locals love it?It’s got an almost palpable laid back atmosphere with a fascinating mishmash of old and new.  How do I get to Tai Ping Shan? It’s a walking distance from Sheung Wan MTR Station. Hop off the A2 exit at Wing Lok Street, and take the right side heading to Morrison Street. Once you reach the traffic light, head to the small alleys, which will lead you past the antique shops on Tung

There's always something new and exciting to eat in Hong Kong. Can't decide where to book a table from our list of 50 best restaurants in the city? We rounded up the most delicious and memorable plates in town to help you narrow down your choices. Keep reading to check out the best restaurants to visit this week and see what's actually worth ordering.  RECOMMENDED: For after-work drinks, check out our list of the 50 best bars in Hong Kong.

There's no stopping this city's appetite for brand new bites, so we've always got one eye on the latest openings. This month, Hong Kong welcomes a slew of restaurants offering Mediterranean flavours, a modern Thai eatery with a seafood-focused menu, and a multi-sensory dining destination with sounds and visuals that feature ancient Chinese tales. Satiate your appetite for new eats with this round-up of hot restaurant openings. RECOMMENDED: Catch up with the latest foodie happenings around town, and don't forget to get after-work drinks at the newest bars in town.

A former industrial hub, Wong Chuk Hang, once boasted over 1,190 factories in the 80s. Now, many of the former industrial sites remain, but thanks to some gentle gentrification, many of these have been turned into cool studios and showrooms, spacious restaurants, hotels, galleries and more, which turns the area into one of Hong Kong’s hottest neighbourhoods. With plenty of exciting projects cropping up, this Southside neighbourhood is a must-visit destination. Jump to a section:EAT / DRINK / SHOP / THINGS TO DO / STAY What's Wong Chuk Hang known for?Previously an industrial hub filled with warehouses and factories, Wong Chuk Hang is now very much an up-and-comer with all sorts of businesses taking advantage of the expansive commercial spaces and lower rents.  Why do the locals love it?There’s a lot of street-cred that comes with having been au fait with Wong Chuk Hang before it became cool. Of course, there are also the converted industrial spaces, interesting businesses, and the gorgeous Aberdeen waterfront. How do I get to Wong Chuk Hang? It’s easier than ever to get to this Southside district thanks to the opening of the Wong Chuk Hang MTR. Simply jump on the South Island Line at Admiralty and you’ll be here in about 10 minutes.  Map of Wong Chuk Hang If you only do one thing Check out the breweries where Hong Kong’s craft beer scene began and sip on some artisanal brews. 

August 10: Though the government has already relaxed Covid-19 quarantine rules for arriving travellers, the existing social distancing measures are extended from August 11 to August 24. In a press conference held on Monday, authorities announced that the new rules for compulsory quarantine would have to go through a 3+4 format from August 12. This means that arrivals will only have to book three days of hotel quarantine followed by four days of ‘home medical surveillance’, which will allow travellers limited movement to some areas in the city such as offices, public transport, markets, and shopping malls. The newly launched Red Code (infected person with Covid-19) and Amber Code (people who just entered Hong Kong and are currently under medical surveillance) QR codes under the Vaccine Pass are already rolled out on designated premises. Update your Leave Home Safe app to ensure that you get the assigned Blue Code to determine your health status and be able to enter venues around town. Read below for more information about the current restrictions and rules on public gatherings, and keep abreast on 'what you can or can't do' or 'what is still open'. RECOMMENDED: Keep updated with the latest things to do and happenings in the city.  

Starting August 12, mandatory hotel quarantine will finally decrease to three days plus four days of 'home medical surveillance', which will allow arrivals limited movement to some areas in the city such as offices, public transport, and shopping malls.   If you're one of the many who have already started planning their trip or are entering the city this month, we've compiled a guide to help you with everything you need to know when entering Hong Kong, from things to prepare before your arrival to Hong Kong International Airport to all the steps you have to take as soon as you land.    RECOMMENDED: Keep updated with the latest Covid measures in the city. Planning your trip abroad? Here’s a list of top travel destinations where vaccinated Hongkongers are allowed to enter. 

Along with new bars and restaurants to try, Hong Kong's food and drink scene is bustling with all kinds of happenings this month. The city's top restaurants are embracing the summer with new treats, sustainable dishes, glasses of rosés and other fine wines – some even allow you to bring your pets to the soirée.  Whether you're looking for new menus, exciting launches, dining promos, or food and drink events, you'll be sure to find something on our guide to some of the most delicious activities happening across Hong Kong.  Save this page for more updates! We'll keep adding the latest news as soon as we hear it! Do note that events and promotions may change according to the latest social distancing restrictions. Please check with the venues before visiting or making a purchase.  RECOMMENDED: Also, take a look at our recommendations for where to eat this summer.

Hong Kong has plenty to be boastful about when it comes to world-class bars. We're still pretty much shut from the rest of the world, yet our bar industry keeps flourishing. This year we've seen more and more additions to the city's list of watering holes. If you're looking for new drinking joints, we've got you covered. Whether you're after a hip new hangout spot, restaurant, or wine bar, read below for a list of new drinking dens to add to your bar-hopping itinerary.  We will continue to update this list so you can keep tabs on new openings throughout the year, so bookmark this page!  RECOMMENDED: But first, eat before you drink! If you're looking for new bites in the city, here's a list of new restaurants to try. 

Like most people, you probably haven't left Hong Kong for more than a year. The closest we can get to travelling right now is exploring the city's verdant backyard and secluded islands and reposting throwback vacation photos on social media. Staycations also offer a little reprieve to pandemic-pummeled travel bans. So while we eagerly wait for leisure travel to resume, and with a staycation being the closest thing we have to a holiday, we've created 'Hotel Diaries', a series that will give you a peek inside the best hotel accommodations in town. Hopefully, when travel resumes and tourists start coming to the city once again, this guide will help them decide which hotel to consider for their stay.  For our first instalment, we've booked a room at Four Seasons Hotel to try their foodie staycation package, Taste of a Dragon. The accommodation highlights an eight-course dinner at three-Michelin-starred Lung King Heen. Read below for the full experience.    RECOMMENDED: For more staycation inspirations, check out this list of hotels that offer breathtaking views of the sea, or consider staying at hotels with the best swimming pools in town. 

Hong Kong is booming with homegrown craft breweries bursting onto the scene one after another. Such fast-paced growth has naturally coincided with an explosion in the number of great bars serving craft beer across the city. In fact, it’s fair to say that no matter where you are in Hong Kong, you’re never too far from a quality beer bar. The next time you’re feeling thirsty, drop into one of these excellent places and settle down for a great time. Cheers! RECOMMENDED: If it's a view that you're after, check out some of the city's newest bars.  

Bitter, bold, and boozy. Negroni, the iconic Italian aperitif made of bitters, gin, and vermouth, is definitely an acquired taste. But once you get used to its punchy character, it will quickly become your go-to drink, and there will be no reason to wait for Negroni Week to enjoy it. But a weeklong celebration of this beloved red cocktail is welcome in our books, especially because it means we will be drinking for a cause.  Every year, top bars worldwide participate in the global charity initiative of Negroni Week to raise funds for various causes and charities. A portion of Negroni cocktail sales from participating retailers and F&B venues goes to a charity of their choice. This year marks the 10th anniversary of celebrating this Italian classic, and funds raised for the initiative will go to one sole organisation, Slow Food, a global movement that inspires the public to change the world through food that is good, clean, and fair for all. The Slow Food Negroni Week Fund will support international projects promoting the preservation of cultural and biological diversity of food and beverage worldwide.  From September 12 to 18, 40 Hong Kong F&B venues, including Aqua, Coa, DarkSide, 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Salisterra, and Terrible Baby, among others, are joining the festivities, so you'll have plenty of boozy Negroni options to savour in the city. Each bar will have its own gimmicks and Negroni-themed activities so make sure to tag your friends along for the revelry.  Negroni

Yi Pin Prawn is an izakaya from Taiwan, and its North Point branch is the first outpost in Hong Kong. It opened in 2021, but the venue has been operating on and off due to the challenges of the pandemic. Now open from Tuesdays to Sundays, from 5pm to 12mn, unwind here with friends for some after-work drinks and late-night bites. They cook up prawns eight ways, including the signature pepper prawn ($198) and prawns cooked in wine soup ($258). Must-try seafood dishes include the salted small clam ($138) and pepper conch ($188), but our favourite on the menu is the moreish grilled cuttlefish sausage ($128) – which is usually added with pork, but their recipe only uses pure cuttlefish. All dishes on offer are great to pair with ice-cold beer or sake, and you can just grab one from their fridge. Want to bring your own bottle of liquor or wine? Just buy one from their selection, and you can bring your own bottle to the venue corkage free. Seats at the venue are limited, but they have a private room that can seat up to six people, so make sure to call ahead to reserve.  

One of the latest openings on Wyndham Street. Apothecary is, well, an apothecary-themed bar aimed at curing whatever ails you with their botanical-inspired concoctions. Behind the bar, you'll see familiar faces from the bar industry – co-founder and operations manager Austen Lendrum (formerly of Foxglove), co-founder and director Lik Hang-fung (formerly of Boba Bear), and head mixologist Joe Wong (formerly of J. Boroski, and Coa). The bar just turned one year old and recently launched the second chapter of their apothecary-themed concoctions, replacing their The Herbalist's Notebook menu. The new menu called Awakening Journey features 10 new tipples with fascinating names. From milk punch, sours, and highballs, expect coolers like cucumber-flavoured Guile Waltz, corn-based Brilliant Light, tea-based Unstoppable Entanglement, and other interesting concoctions like the coffee and vegetal Benevolent Singularity, and smokey-sour Never Blooming Chasm.

After discovering endless possibilities with soy as a product, Chef Vicky Lau, proprietor of Michelin-starred Tate Dining Room and Mora – a French-Chinese restaurant focused on soy-based foods – released a gourmet line of soy products called Ān. Chef Lau was inspired to create more with soy after launching her ‘Ode to Tofu’ six-course lunch menu at Tate Dining Room in 2020 where she crafted fine dining dishes and products using classical French techniques with soy.  Ān is named after the Western Han Dynasty prince, Liu An, who, according to legends, accidentally invented tofu while trying to produce immortal elixirs but ended up with a soybean curd. Using only non-GMO organic soybeans, chef Lau crafts delicious soy products, including soy milk available in five variants – Nature made with trehalose (a sugar consisting of two molecules of glucose), Pistachio ($29) made with natural pistachio paste, Chinese Almond ($23) made with almond powder, Banana ($23) made with banana puree, and Black Sesame & Coconut ($23) made with black sesame paste – soy milk pudding ($32), and pastries like the delicious treat Soy Cream Doughnut ($36) with almond and soy-milk crème mousseline filling, soy milk flan in flaky puff pastry ($28), and chewy chocolate chip cookie made with soy pulp ($20). The collection also extends to lifestyle products, including a Tofu DIY Kit ($200) – with traditional wooden tofu mould, 1 litre of Ān Soy Milk, and a step-by-step digital recipe that will teach you how t

Watch the video below for a first look at Bianco & Rosso: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk) Bianco & Rosso, helmed by mixologist Luca Andrei, is one of the latest venues from the newly launched hospitality group called Singular Concepts. Bianco & Rosso is the first house of vermouth in Hong Kong. On the menu, expect a wide selection of vermouths, fortified wines, spritz, amaro, and bitters, and a cocktail menu with vermouth highballs, spritzers, and seasonal cocktails. Their spritz selection features eight varieties, including Portonico, a refreshing mix of white port, lemon, and sage, topped with tonic water. Indulge in refreshing drinks and dishes with European flavours crafted by head chef Ban Chee Min (formerly of La Petite Maison Dubai and Miami).    

Award-winning Chinese restaurant Golden Leaf presents their an exquisite degustation dinner in partnership with Bouchard Père & Fils, one of Burgundy's oldest wine-merchant houses. Golden Leaf’s executive chef Tony Wan Chung-Yiu crafted two dinner menus (eight courses with three wines for $1,480 and; a premium menu with five wines for $2,500 per person) that showcase Cantonese ingredients and dishes that pair perfectly well with Bouchard Père & Fils wines. Taste elegant vintages in Burgundy wine glasses specially crafted for the restaurant. Standout pairings include floral deluxe barbecued meat platter with suckling pig, barbecued pork glazed with honey, roasted crispy duck with plum sauce, and jellyfish tossed with spring onion and sesame oil (let the restaurant know if you are a pescatarian so they can adjust the meat with seafood or vegetarian dishes) paired with Chardonnay from Mâconnais, 2019 Pouilly Fuissé; baked sea whelk stuffed with diced seafood and chicken paired (can be changed to crab for non-meat eaters) with the rich and buttery 2018 Chardonnay from Meursault (1er Cru); and wok-fried wagyu beef with crispy spinach in truffle paste paired with 2017 Gevrey Chambertin. 

Celebrating diversity and inclusion through Pride Month, Jordan’s Eaton HK is welcoming the queer community with ‘Queer Kin, Love Walks In’, a series of activations until July 1, 2022. Inspired by Dorian Corey, star of the 1991 documentary Paris Is Burning, Eaton HK’s director of culture, Joseph Chen, curated this year’s festivity with the aim of creating a safe space for the community who are looking for family and a place to be themselves.   The month-long celebration starts with an opening ceremony on June 10, followed by film screenings and talks about gender and sexuality fluidity until June 12, including the 1996 documentary Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema, queer shorts by City University of Hong Kong’s creative media student, and Minorities within Minorities screening series in collaboration with Planet Alley, among others.  Those who want to learn about the art of drag and get hands-on experience on make-up application, styling, and dance techniques can catch the two-day Way to Extravaganza Drag Workshop by Drag Jam happening on June 18 and 19 at 2pm. Meanwhile, those looking to meet like-minded people should catch the Speed-Rainbow Friendship-Dating that’s taking place on June 25, from 2pm to 5pm, and the Fag-ulous Creatures party at 8pm, where participants from the drag workshops can perform.   The festival will be closing with an all-day affair on July 1, featuring Queer Graduation Day co-organized with Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) in partnership with Quarks and

Watch the video below for a first look inside Bluhouse: Rosewood Hong Kong opens one of the biggest Italian dining and drinking destinations in the city. Complete with picturesque views of Victoria Harbour, the restaurant offers both casual and elevated dining experiences. Photograph: TABluHouse is a spacious 200-seater casual dining restaurant that will transport guests across Italy, featuring a barista corner serving coffee and aperitivo, a roaster, and a pizzeria serving pizza by the slice, a pastry and gelato counter, private dining rooms, a wine cellar, and a retail section offering Italian products. Aperitivo bar I Photograph: TA Helmed by chef Giovanni Galeota, the kitchen serves up hearty dishes like Rigatoni Alla Carbonara, pizza by the slice like Margherita and Guanciale, Ossobuco Alla Milanese (braised veal Ossobuco Milanese style), Porchetta di Ariccia, and sweet treats from their pastry section. Wash them all down with aperitivo cocktails crafted by Rosewood’s mixology team, led by Arkadius Ryback. Must-tries on the drink list includes four kinds of claypot Negroni, including a version using Bluhouse’s very own amaro and a Salty Negroni made with grappa and salter calamansi.  Retail section I Photograph: TA The Dining Room by Bluhouse I Photograph: TA The Dining Room's vintage liquors from the 70s to 80s I Photograph: TA The 70-seater The Dining Room by BluHouse is now operating for dinner offering an elevated Italian dining experience complemented with

Tea focused cocktail bar Tell Camellia will be popping up at Mandarin Oriental's Japanese izakaya The Aubrey from April 14 to 16, 3 pm to 6pm. Indulge in spirited drinks this long weekend and catch Gagan Gurung behind the bar as he whips up Japanese shochu and tea cocktails. The menu includes Roast & Toast made with Torikai Kome shochu, sencha, miyoga and carrot, oyster distillate, and wasabi salt; Matcha Mate made with matcha, miso, Kyoto grape, plankton, and Yasuda sweet potato; and Hachi Old Fashioned made with Hachi Mugi Shochu, genmaicha, seaweed, and bee pollen (all cocktails are availavle for $160 per serving). For those who want to explore the shochu offerings, they're serving a Shochu Flight ($150) of Torikai Kome Shochu, Yasuda Sweet Potato, and Hachi Mugi Shochu.

The current situation in the city has forced a lot of venues to temporarily or permanently shut and multiple events to cancel. Following all these cancellations, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) have also decided to cancel the much-awaited 2022 Bun Festival – the biggest and busiest festival in Cheung Chau – to avoid large gatherings and reduce the risk of infections in the community. The Bun Festival originally started as a celebration for the end of the plague in Cheng Chau but was eventually transformed into one of Hong Kong's most famous festivals and an important celebration of the city's cultural heritage. Thousands of people descend to the tiny island for the festival annually to join the celebrations. The festival usually lasts a week-long and features a carnival, a lively and colourful traditional parade, and the iconic Bun Scrambling Competition, where participants climb giant bamboo towers covered with buns and try to grab as many buns as possible.  Originally scheduled from April to May at the soccer pitch of Pak Tai Temple Playground on Cheung Chau, cancelled activities for the 2022 Bun Festival includes training on bun tower climbing, selections for bun scrambling competition and the actual contest, and the climbing carnival.  However, the ongoing 2022 Bun Carnival's Student Colouring and Drawing Competitions will continue. Representatives from LCSD will notify the winners individually, and awards will be sent to the respective schools.  For e

Watch our first look video of Brooklyn Yakuza: Brooklyn Yakuza is the third restaurant from chef-entrepreneurs Arron Rhodes and Chris Grare, owners of Showmen Group, the company behind Kinship and Smoke and Barrel. The new venue houses two concepts under one roof. On the ground floor, guests can enjoy drinks at Oyabun (which translates to the supreme leader of the Yakuza clan), a spacious Japanese-American-inspired cocktail lounge bar. On the second floor, customers can take their seats at Brooklyn Yakuza, a late-night restaurant serving Japanese American cuisine with an interactive sake bar. The restaurant can seat around 90 people, and the downstairs cocktail lounge can accommodate 80 seated guests. The new venue is located just across Smoke and Barrel; if you are by the terrace, look across you'll see Brooklyn Yakuza's silver signage on the left side. Expect sharing-style tasting plates of westernized Japanese food, including cold dishes like the NYC spicy tuna ($150) as well hot dishes that include black cod in bean sprout risotto with edamame ($198), salmon in red and white miso served on seasoned rice ($188), and Wagyu beef cheek glazed in orange and roast garlic ($268). For dessert, enjoy a delicious Ishigaki pineapple souffle served with gelato and compote ($88). Customers are encouraged to drop by the sake bar in between meals to enjoy servings of sake from their selection of fruity, floral, or umami sakes, which can be served in glass-blown cups, handcra

中環開設全新美日式居酒屋 Brooklyn Yakuza，打造全新飲食概念。餐廳將分為上下兩層，地下的雞尾酒吧以美國日式酒吧作構思，名字以 Oyabun（おやぶん）來命名，Oyabun 就是日本社團手下對大佬的稱呼，非常有氣勢，而最令人印象深刻的更是牆上的 graffiti 畫有日本黑社會身上的魔鬼紋身對著紐約布魯克林大橋，融合了美國與日本文化。客人可先來淺嚐雞尾酒，再移師至二樓居酒屋 Brooklyn Yakuza，品嚐一系列美日 fusion 美食，餐廳總廚 Lorcan Tang 以往一直於 Rosewood’s Bayfare Social 工作，今次首次擔任餐廳總廚的要職：「今次我們主要以家庭式分享菜為主，希望客人能吃到簡單的美式日本美食，同時能吃得舒適，而且吃完也不會覺得很昂貴！」

Aiming to expand people's knowledge and access to wine outside famous brands and Grand Crus of Bordeaux and Burgundy, the team behind Sunday's Distribution launches a new online wine shop called Yatbui.   Yatbui means 'one cup' in Cantonese, but it's used playfully, as sometimes, with drinking a good bottle of vino, one glass is never enough. According to Elliot Faber, co-founder of Sunday's Distribution, the new site celebrates the makers and regions who champion modern winemaking "in a fun, relevant – and sometimes cheeky – way!"    Photograph: Courtesy Yatbui Customers can shop for white, red, orange, rosé, and sparkling wine (starts at $140 to $930) as well as spirits, vermouths, and liqueur, including Sunday's Whisky ($650) and Sunday's x Araside Single Cask ($4,760). The shop also offers five packages with options of a mixed pack of their best-priced wines from Italy to Australia ($1100/6 bottles) and packs of three that comes with unfamiliar grape varieties and wines from new-wave producers. Those who want to discover new wines every month can opt for their monthly wine subscription ($800/3 bottles; $1500/6 bottles). The selections will constantly change depending on the season and will contain free merch and discounts, tasting notes, and wine information.   Photograph: Courtesy Yatbui Check out the site today and explore their range of wines via drinkyatbui.com. Orders will be delivered within two to three days. Get free delivery for purchases of $1000 and above t

Hong Kong is finally easing Covid-19 quarantine requirements for arriving travellers. In a press conference held today, authorities announced that incoming travellers will now have to go through a 3+4 quarantine format, three days in compulsory hotel quarantine and four days of ‘home medical surveillance’ which will allow limited movement to some areas in the city such as offices, public transport, and shopping malls.  Arrivals will be required to download the Leave Home Safe app when they land in Hong Kong and undergo daily RAT and regular intervals of RT-PCR tests. People who will test positive during quarantine will be issued a red code. Those who will test negative for Covid-19 after the three-day quarantine are assigned a yellow code which will be activated on the fourth to the seventh day. Yellow codes allow arrivals to leave the hotels but restrict them from accessing designated areas in the city such as restaurants, bars, and any venue that requires a Leave Home Safe app. Entering schools, elderly homes, homes for disabled persons, and designated medical venues are also banned. Travellers who finish the quarantine will undergo a daily RAT test until the tenth day of their arrival and an RT-PCR test on the first, second, fourth, sixth, and ninth days. Those who will not comply with the rules will be punished. According to the government, the change in border measures aims to maintain Hong Kong’s competitiveness and ensure the return of economic and social activities in

Get your hands on delectable sweet treats and bespoke 3D cakes at Bombshell's new pop-up store at Mira Place this August. The shop will feature products like neon cakes, original puff pastries, and exclusive products that are unavailable online.  Photograph: Courtesy Bombshell Five-inch Bombshell cake Shop for the brand's iconic seven-inch creative smash cakes, perfect for gifting on special occasions in Cloudy with a Chance of Sweets Bomb ($1,288) and Smiley Bombshell ($1,688) variants. Be the first to try new items like their creative twists on French choux pastry called Puffy Bombs ($68 each) in three flavours, including puffs Sakura Dreaming, made with Hokkaido red bean layered with cherry petal jelly and sakura-pink white chocolate glaze; and Poppin Popcorn made with yummy popcorn cream, chocolate popcorn and hazelnut milk chocolate. Buy two of these precious Puffy Bombs and get one free.  Photograph: Courtesy Bombshell Cloudy with a Chance of Sweets Bomb ($1,288) To celebrate their opening, the shop is giving you the chance to redeem complimentary gifts, including up to 30 percent off vouchers for your next purchase, free five-inch Bombshell Cake and Neon Cake (each worth $780), free Puffy Bomb (worth $68), as well as fun Bombshell gadgets. Every $100 purchase will allow you to win these items through their fun Bubble Machine.   Photograph: Courtesy Bombshell I Puffy Bomb collection – Sakura Dreaming, Virgin Pina Colada, and Poppin Popcorn   Photograph: Courtes

Even with multiple temporary venue closures over the past years and being closed off from the region, Hong Kong continues to have a thriving bar scene. Many mixologists and drink enthusiasts have changed the city's drinking culture and introduced every kind of drinking experience to the public. From prohibition-style hidden bars, innovative cocktail bars, and single spirit bars like whisky dens, rum rooms, and gin joints, there are endless options to nurse a drink in the city.  Watch the video below for a first look at Bianco & Rosso: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk) "Hong Kong is ready for anything new," says Luca Andrei ​​(former brand ambassador of Pernod Ricard Asia), co-founder of Bianco & Rosso, a new bar opening in Central this month. "The drinking scene is always evolving, and with change comes a great responsibility of living up to the standard of consistency, quality, and wide creativity," he adds. Set to launch by the end of July, Bianco & Rosso is adding to the city's list of niche bars, but will be the first of its kind centred on vermouth.  Photograph: Courtesy Bianco & RossoI Head chef Ban Chee Min and mixologist Luca Andrei In Hong Kong, you'll find vermouth in various concoctions and served in various Italian restaurants as part of its aperitivo offering. Vermouth is a fortified and aromatised wine, sweetened and made with an alcoholic infusion (usually with brandy) of herbs, spices, and botanica

Last night, the World's 50 Best Restaurants for 2022 were announced at a live ceremony in London hosted by Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci. The controversial list crowned Denmark's Geranium the world's best restaurant, replacing Noma in the coveted top spot.   The 20th anniversary edition of World's 50 Best Restaurants award ceremony is the first time that celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, and various dining industry personalities were able to attend the live event after its hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic.  In Asia, Tokyo’s Den – which ranked number one on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 – took the highest spot in the region at number 20, followed by Hong Kong’s famed Cantonese restaurant The Chairman at number 24, sliding down from last year’s ranking at number 10. In 2021, The Chairman earned the top spot in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, which also made them the first Hong Kong restaurant to win The Best Restaurant in Asia. In the 10th edition of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list for 2022, only six Hong Kong restaurants were named honorees, and The Chairman restaurant fell to number five.    Photograph: TA Steamed fresh flowery crab with aged Shaoxing wine Photograph: TA The Chairman will temporarily close for renovation by the end of July Other Asian restaurants on the list are Tokyo’s Florilège (30), Singapore’s Odette (36), Bangkok’s Sorn (new entry, 39), Osaka La Cime (new entry, 41), and Tokyo’s Narisawa (45).  Ahead of the ceremony, World’s 50 Best Restaurants reveal

Remember the Time Out Index survey we rolled out earlier this year where we asked you how you feel about our city? The results are in, and Time Out's annual ranking of the world's best cities has been revealed.  This list was put together based on the Time Out Index survey results, where 20,000 city dwellers from all over the world answered questions about life in their hometown, including the current state of the restaurant, bar, and art scene. The ranking highlights cities that are reopening and things to look forward to as people return to travel.  This year, 53 cities made it on the list, with Edinburgh nabbing the top spot, followed by Chicago – which took the title of the funnest city in the world (according to locals) – and Medellín taking the third place. Mumbai takes the highest spot in Asia at 14th place, followed by Taipei at number 16.  Last year Hong Kong was in the top 20, but with everything that the city went through during the fifth wave of the pandemic, Hong Kong fell to second last among the ranked cities, sitting at 52 just below Bangkok, and inching above Doha which is ranked last at 53.   Photograph: TA Hong Kong has been hit hard by the pandemic in the early part of the year, and even after the city opened up to non-residents after two years of closing the borders, flight cancellations and quarantine requirements have posed hurdles. When we rolled out the survey in March, 37 percent of Hongkongers said there was not much to do in the city. Most of th

It would be an understatement to say that Hong Kong’s restaurants have had a rough go of it over the last few years. But, arguably, few things have made it more obvious than the recent Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards. Normally, our fair city can count on having numerous eateries on the list, including stalwarts like Vea, Amber, and Lung King Heen. This year, though, these notable names were left off the rankings.In the 2022 edition, only six Hong Kong restaurants made the cut for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, down from 11 the year before. And, although perennial favourites like Neighbourhood and Caprice – and new addition Wing – made it on the list, last year’s number one, The Chairman, slipped into fifth place though retaining its position as the city’s highest lister. RECOMMENDED: Read about how Hong Kong’s businesses are coping during Covid-19.  Photograph: Courtesy Wing So, what gives? We’ve read the downward-trending numbers and seen the boarded-up restaurants around our favourite haunts. By some estimates, Hong Kong may see up to 5,000 restaurants temporarily or permanently shutter due to local pandemic restrictions. In January, Simon Wong, Chair of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants & Related Trades, estimated that the industry’s unemployment rate was expected to hit 15 percent (it was 6.9 percent in February, the city’s worst-hit sector). Then there’s the confusion around Hong Kong’s vaccine pass system, which has caused headaches for restaurants since it was

Though we have opened the borders already to visitors and returning locals, the city’s lack of quarantine hotels and flight ban mechanism – which prevents airlines from flying to Hong Kong for five days if a flight route brought in at least five passengers positive for coronavirus to the city – still impose hurdles for travellers.   But starting today, the Hong Kong government will suspend the mechanism and allow currently banned flights to fly to the city. The flight suspension mechanism was created to prevent the importation of Covid-19 infections from high-risk areas, but after tallying 100 suspensions this year, authorities decided to amend the rules to allow more arrivals, especially returning overseas students in the city.  Quarantine rules and entry requirements for both foreigners and residents will still apply. Arrivals must book a quarantine hotel for seven days, and undergo daily rapid tests and six RT-PCR tests over the course of 14 days when they enter Hong Kong. From Friday, the government will also impose an additional RT-PCR test on the third day of arrival to prevent further importation of cases in the community.   Recommended articles:The best quarantine hotels in Hong KongEverything you need to know about the Consumption Voucher SchemeSocial distancing measures in HK now Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest news and updates on what's going on in the city       

If you're looking for boozy treats for yourself or to give to your friends, check out the latest release from Smith & Sinclair, who are now presenting boxes of their cocktail gummies with a Hong Kong flare. Inspired by the iconic Central MTR Station wall, the new Smith & Sinclair box features the red brick wall design with Hong Kong lettering.    Photograph: Courtesy Smith & Sinclair Unlike The London Edit, where you can only get 10 select flavours, including cherry and hibiscus bramble, gin and tonic with lemon sugar, and raspberry collins, the Hong Kong edition allows you to choose from any of the brand's nine set of themed flavours, including The London Edit, Gin Obsessed, Let's Celebrate, Summer Lovin, Whiskey Club, Tequila Time gummies set. Each pack contains 10 individually-wrapped vegan gummies with five percent ABV of alcohol.      Photograph: Courtesy Smith & SinclairThe London Edit   Photograph: Courtesy Smith & Sinclair   Whether you love whisky, gin, or a variety of fruity and fizzy cocktails, grab these drunken edibles to satisfy your sweet tooth. Priced at $250 per box, the Hong Kong edition is now available at hk.smithandsinclair.com online shop.  Recommended articles:New Drops: The latest product releases of the seasonCity’super’s Sakagura FairNew beverage launches in Hong Kong Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest news and updates on what's going on in the city   

If an excellent glass of wine is what you're after, it's not hard to find one in Hong Kong. As Asia's wine trading and distribution centre, we're spoilt for choice when it comes to wines from all over the world. Along with a stream of quality restaurants and wine stores, Hong Kong has a plethora of wine bars that offer quality vino.  Photograph: Courtesy Terroirs by LQV One of the companies responsible for bringing great wines to the city for over a decade is LQV Group, a Hong Kong-based company and proprietor of a number of French wine bars, restaurants, and shops in the city, including LQV Wan Chai - Le Bar & La Cav, La Crémerie, and La Boucherie. On June 30, the group is opening a new addition to the city's wine offering with Terroirs by LQV, a wine bar and lounge in Central.     Photograph: Courtesy Terroirs by LQV Located above Lyndhurst Terrace, Terroirs by LQV covers 2,000sq ft of space with a bar, dining area, and two al fresco terraces. Open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 3pm to 12am, Terroirs by LQV will celebrate winemakers and artisanal producers from France, offering a wide range of biodynamic, organic, and natural wines.   Photograph: Courtesy Terroirs by LQV I LQV Group's head of operations Jordan Boireau and Terroirs by LQV's sommelier Brandon Wong Wine novices and oenophiles can enjoy more than 2,000 wine selections from a range of varietals priced at $500 a bottle to rare vintages that go up to $220,000 a pop. If the extensive wine list seems daunting,

Following the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's announcement of opening 60 other pet-friendly parks in April, the government will open 12 more 'Inclusive Parks for Pets' on July 1. The new additions will include Wing Lee Street sitting-out area in the Central and Western District, North Point Ferry Concourse Promenade and Oil Street sitting-out area in the Eastern District, and Tseung Kwan O Waterfront Park in Sai Kung, among others.  The new addition brings the total tally of 'Inclusive Parks for Pets' in Hong Kong to over 110. These designated parks are existing public parks not specifically designed for pet use but will allow dog owners to enjoy the area together with their furry best friends.   According to LCSD, more parks will be considered in the future if they get a positive response from the public. Dog owners who wish to bring their beloved pets to the newly appointed parks must keep their dogs on a leash to keep them from endangering park visitors and other pets. And though extra cleaning work will be carried out in these facilities, owners should clean up after their dogs and use the litter bins to dispose of dogs' poop.   Visit this link for a complete list of Inclusive Parks for Pets in various districts. Recommended articles:Outdoor sports in Hong Kong for thrill seekers The best Chinese-style gardens in Hong KongFree admission to Hong Kong museums on July 1 Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest ne

After leaving Aberdeen on June 14, Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises, the restaurant's parent company, reported that the 46-year-old Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsized at sea on June 19 due to extreme weather conditions near Paracel Islands (also known as the Xisha Islands). The iconic vessel was supposed to be transferred to an undisclosed location – which was eventually reported to be in Cambodia – for storage.  News of the iconic restaurant's fate shocked Hongkongers and netizens. Along with memes and Photoshopped images of the vessel, conspiracy theories about the restaurant's demise trended online. Photograph: Courtesy Yan Zhao/AFP The Marine Department requested a report from the parent company as the incident hadn't been reported to them before the news was released in the media. Now the story about the floating restaurant has taken a dramatic twist. According to the submitted report, the vessel remains in the waters of the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea, but no indication if the restaurant is afloat. The Marine Department said that the restaurant and Jaewon 9 – the operating tugboat company responsible for towing the vessel – remain in the area of Xisha Islands where the capsizing occurred.  In the initial report from Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises, the company stated that no crew members were injured during the incident. Despite efforts to rescue the vessel, the ship is already over 1000 metres in depth and attempts to salvage the vessel will be demanding. But