Cherry Chan

The city is gearing up for the spookiest and coolest Halloween celebrations this October so start planning what you’ll wear for your costumes because the city has every kind of themed event you can imagine. Whether you intend to dress up in a funny, scary, or not-so-wholesome costume, here are the best Halloween parties to check out this month.  RECOMMENDED: Haven't figured out your costume yet? Here are the best costume shops in Hong Kong. 

While many of us appreciate happy hour, looking at the receipts after you’ve drunk your fill is never fun. So, we scour the city for the best happy hour deals that’ll leave you and your wallet satisfied. Whether you love a chilled evening with a few glasses of wine or are up for a big night out, there’s something for everyone.RECOMMENDED: Still thirsty for more drinks? Grab a cocktail (or two) from the best bars in Central. 

If you're looking for the latest foodie happenings to end the season, we have the scoop on the latest F&B news in the city. From new menus and exciting events, keep reading to discover some tasty happenings around the city. Save this page for more updates! We'll keep adding the latest news as soon as we hear it! RECOMMENDED: Book a table at one of Hong Kong's newest restaurants that you need to try!

There are plenty of spots around town that provide live music performances as entertainment. Whether you want to unwind to smooth jazz or jam out to performances by local bands, here are the best venues in town to enjoy live music.RECOMMENDED: Stay up to date with all the latest music and gigs happening in Hong Kong and Macao.

Autumn has finally arrived in Hong Kong, and the weather is no longer unbearably hot. Aside from being able to hit up hiking trails without being under the beating sun, the cooler weather also means that you can dine outdoors comfortably without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re looking for terraces and rooftops with magnificent harbour views or secluded spaces with lush surroundings, here are the best restaurants to enjoy outdoor dining in the city. RECOMMENDED: Stay warm during the autumn season by digging into the city's best claypot rices.

This city really does have an impressive variety of global cuisines. Hong Kong's own cuisine, however, is mainly influenced by Cantonese cuisine. A cuisine characterised by its lighter and more natural tasting flavours, along with the traditional, and sometimes laborious, techniques used to create them. So, whether you're looking to sample some comforting classics or enjoy an exquisite Cantonese feast, here are some of the best places to find it in Hong Kong. RECOMMENDED: With autumn in full swing, dig into the city's best hairy crab menus!

For a city that's filled with so many serious foodies and numerous Michelin-starred restaurants, Hong Kong is, weirdly enough, a huge fan of quirky, unusual concepts when it comes to dining – just the number of pet cafés and cartoon themed eateries all over town should give you a fair warning. Here are just some of our favourite ones. RECOMMENDED: Dig into the best hairy crab menus that Hong Kong has to offer.

Whenever people think about Hong Kong's cuisine, most people might be more familiar with like dim sum or street food like fish balls and siu mai. However, one local dish we think that deserves just as much attention has got to be claypot rice. With piping hot ingredients laid over a bed of fluffy rice and drizzled with sweet soy sauce, what more could you ask for? Take a look at our list of the city’s best claypot rice restaurants down below.RECOMMENDED: Need a bite to eat after a long night of partying? Visit Hong Kong's best 24-hour and late night restaurants!

Due to its diverse range of regional specialties, Chinese cuisine has always been a popular choice for foodies. In particular, Sichuan food is a top pick for those who can brave the heat and tongue-tingling sensations of mala spice. Sound like something up your street? These are some of the best Sichuan restaurants in Hong Kong that’ll make you work up a sweat with their dishes. RECOMMENDED: In the mood for another cuisine instead? Visit our picks of the best Japanese restaurants in Hong Kong!

When autumn comes to mind, most might think of the slight breeze that comes with the seasons changing, or leaves changing colour and turning shades of yellow and orange. But there’s another thing that’s synonymous with Hong Kong’s autumns – hairy crabs. While some may choose to order and prepare them in the comfort of home, others prefer settling down at one of city’s finest restaurants and fully indulge. Here's a list of the best places across Hong Kong for you to feast away on hairy crabs this autumn. RECOMMENDED: Get ready for Halloween by checking out the best Halloween parties and dinners taking place around Hong Kong!

Hongkongers love Japanese food and always will. With the city’s vast offering of restaurants, Japanese cuisine is always top of the list, and the options are endless. Whether you’re searching for the best sushi, teppanyaki, yakitori, yakiniku, and other Japanese delicacies, the city offers all that and more, including Michelin-starred options. Keep reading for our pick of the best restaurants where you can get a taste of Japan right here in the city.    RECOMMENDED: For global cuisine, check out our list of the 50 best restaurants in Hong Kong. 

Sheung Wan is well known for being HK Island’s coffee hub thanks to its ever-increasing community of cafes and coffee shops. Whether you’re looking for excellent java, a casual meal, or just a photogenic background to add to your #foodpic collection (because why else would you go to a cafe anyway?), this part of town has got them all. Follow this guide to discover our favourite cafes and coffee shops in the neighbourhood. RECOMMENDED: Have you heard about us ranking as the coolest neighbourhood in Asia?

Rootdown is the newest addition to Sai Ying Pun's cafe-filled neighbourhood. Located just a few stops away from Sai Ying Pun's MTR Exit B3, this all-new cafe is nestled within the colourful walls of ArtLane and stands out with its unique exterior. Unlike other cafes in the area, Rootdown's venue has large wooden panels that are lined up to allow sunlight and wind into the cafe, while keeping the cafe semi-closed off from the street. Inside the cafe's venue, you'll find a few wooden tables and chairs, as well as a sleek metallic cafe-bar where their beverages are made. Rootdown's food offerings span from pastries such as croissants or toasted milk bread with maple brown butter (both $35), to savoury bites like nori chips or loaded potato skins topped with sour cream and pancetta (both $50). Additionally, the menu also provides a range of sandwich options such as grilled cheese ($70), as well as salami and pepperoni ($90). Regardless if you have a vegetarian diet or not, the 'shroom sandwich ($90) should not be overlooked. Containing three different types of mushrooms – maitake, shiitake chips, and a mushroom pate spread – along with arugula and pickled onions between crispy focaccia bread; this sandwich is packed full of flavour and umami. When it comes to beverages Rootdown serves up of plenty of coffee options, smoothies, and blended lattes. But if you care for some tipple, the bar also offers whisky or tequila highballs, wines; and even some of their own cocktails. 

Over the years, Kennedy Town has undergone a transformation evolving from a sleepy town into one of Hong Kong’s trendiest neighbourhoods full of casual eateries and restobars. Adding to the array of drinking establishments in this waterfront town is Blotto, a laid-back drinking den that prides itself on making sure you have a good time while drinking to your heart’s (and liver’s) content. The bar’s name was inspired from a 15th century term that means ‘to be extremely drunk’ - now, you’ll know what to expect when you swing by. The philosophy of Blotto is simple: ‘if it ain’t fun, don’t do it’, and the bar certainly follows that motto with gusto.  Blotto exudes a no-fuss, unpretentious divey vibe. It is simple yet honest, inviting you to unwind and have a great time. The bar's signage, painted in bold grey letters, almost gives the impression that the painter made an amusing mistake on the letters. Inside, the bar's interior is adorned with colourful metal stools and steel drum chairs. The walls are a cheerful mix of yellow, pink, and blue, decorated with cheeky murals portraying animals joyfully sharing pints or raising wine glasses. It's the kind of joint where you can kick back and gleefully gulp down a few libations without feeling like you're under a microscope. They also offer a modest collection of card and board games to keep you and your friends entertained throughout the night. The brainchild behind the bar is local mixologist Austen Lendrum, who is also the co-found

If you’ve recently walked past Linva Tailor on Cochrane Street, you may have noticed a new dining addition opposite the cheongsam tailoring shop. Indonesian Restaurant 1968 may seem unassuming at first glance, but little do people know, this restaurant has an extensive history and is one of the longest-standing Indonesian restaurants in the city. Their first restaurant originally opened on Yun Ping Road in Causeway Bay in 1968, and has moved across several locations in the CWB district and Central over the years, before finally settling down underneath the Mid-Levels Escalator this August. Indonesian Restaurant 1968 is owned and run by Hudson Chang, the grandson of the original proprietor, and he continues to carry out the legacy of his family. We arrived at the restaurant on a bustling Friday evening, but fortunately, we managed to secure a table without much delay. Stepping inside, diners are instantly greeted by the homely and rustic atmosphere that Indonesian Restaurant 1968 prides itself on. The decor showcases wooden tables, cosy booth seats, rattan chairs, and menus resembling a newspaper. Since the restaurant was packed, we were only able to get a seat at the bar table in the basement level, where the ceiling was noticeably low. Our dining experience was slightly hindered by a boisterous group of diners seated nearby. The low ceilings created a rather echoey environment, which made it challenging to maintain a conversation at a normal volume.The restaurant’s menu feat

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk) Renowned Japanese chef Shinji Kanesaka is bringing his two Michelin-starred Ginza Sushi Kanesaka to Hong Kong for the first time with the brand new opening of Kanesaka Hong Kong. Helmed by chef Seiji Taniguchi who was formerly at Sushi Kanesaka’s Tokyo Palace Hotel branch, this Japanese restaurant intimately seats up to 20 guests at a time and serves up authentic Edomae-style sushi to Hong Kong’s diners. Customers can choose from menu options such as a lunch nigiri set, a lunch omakase, or an exquisite dinner omakase – all of which will showcase the chefs’ expertise in sushi craftsmanship. Highlights of Kanesaka include dishes such as chef’s signature maki roll with akami, chutoro, and otoro; horse mackerel nigiri; monkfish liver; and Bafun sea urchin maki.

如果最近路經閣麟街年華旗袍，你會發現對面開了一家新餐廳 ── 印尼餐廳1968，嚴格來說不算「新」，而是一間開業逾半世紀的老字號。印尼餐廳第一間店始於1968 在銅鑼灣恩平道開業，先後在銅鑼灣區和中環的多個地點開分店，今年八月重新落戶中環自動扶梯下，繼續由老店第三代老闆蔣翹帆（Hudson）主理，延續家族歷史悠久的印尼菜。 我們在熱鬧的星期五晚光顧，幸運地很快便有位。甫進店，立刻就會感受到溫馨質樸的氛圍：木桌、舒適的卡座、藤椅和儼如報紙的菜單，好有家的感覺。餐廳擠滿了人，我們被安排到下層吧枱入座，由於樓底較矮，周遭環境顯得更嘈吵，附近有一枱喧嘩的客人稍微影響了我們的用餐體驗。 菜單包羅各種印尼經典菜餚，如果你對印尼菜式不熟悉，可試試有星號標記的推介美食。 此外，他們還提供 Rijsttafel 品嚐餐單，「Rijsttafel」意思是「飯桌」， 小盤子裏放滿了印尼美食，你可盡情享用精選的開胃菜和主菜，搭配三種不同米飯。 我們先點加多加多（$98），清新沙律帶有微妙的辣味和的花生香氣，配上一堆蝦片，令味道更有層次。接下來，再試烤雞肉串（$68），雞肉燒得焦香之餘也保留了肉汁，蘸上濃厚的沙爹醬，令人無法抗拒。 至於主菜巴東牛肉（$118）雖然醬汁充滿香茅等香料的味道，但肉塊的脂肪比例很少，肉質比較粗硬，也不夠入味。我們還試了印尼炸雞（$148），雞肉醃得入味，香料芳香濃郁，可惜脆皮外層沒想像中香脆。幸好炸雞配上自家製參巴醬，由以辣椒、生薑、香茅和蒜頭製成的醬料，增添了微妙的辛辣味，又不會搶去雞肉的味道，加分！沒吃過印尼炒飯（$98） 又怎算來過印尼餐廳？這裏的印尼炒飯加入了甜醬油翻炒，美味可口，總算沒讓我們失望。 最後，我們點了兩款甜品愉快作結。斑蘭味蛋糕卷（$38）和咖啡味芝士餅（$ 48）。前者又鬆又軟，後者如果可先解凍享用味道更佳。 這麼豐富的一餐，埋單也不過$700，對於在中環商業區來說，可謂經濟實惠。整體來說，印尼餐廳1968提供一個簡單舒適的用餐體驗，為多姿多彩的中環美食增添一個不錯的選擇，即使開懷地吃也不易超出預算。

While Jardine's Cresent in Causeway Bay may seem like a like a standard street market full of stalls selling all sorts of knick knacks and home appliances, it's also home to Liao Za Lie, a casual restaurant that specialises in Shaanxi-style cusine. Diners can expect to find a wide variety of delightful appetisers such as rou jia mo – a crisp, flaky pancake stuffed with fillings such as minced pork or potatoes and onions; firey stir-fried dishes, and sharing dishes such as Sichuan fish with pickled mustard, or wide biangbiang noodles tossed generously in chilli and garlic that can be customised to your spice tolerance. 

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk) Pop Maze is the newest addition to Kennedy Town's ever-growing list of Instagrammable cafes. As soon as you step into their venue, you'll be welcomed by trending hip-hop tunes playing softly in the background, as well as colourful decor that ranges from plush chairs to Instagrammable graffiti art. When it comes to their food, Pop Maze offers cafe classics like all-day breakfast fry-ups, pasta dishes, and snacks such as deep-fried wings and fries. However, what does set Pop Maze apart from other cafes in Kennedy Town are their savory stuffed croissants and sweet croffles. I tried out the smoked salmon egg benedict croissant ($108), which was generously topped with a slightly lemon flavoured Hollandaise sauce, and came with a salad lightly dressed in balsamic vinegar. The poached eggs were runny in the centre, which made the Hollandaise sauce slightly rich; but the acidity of the balsamic salad dressing helped to cut through those rich flavours. While Pop Maze offers your standard coffee and teas, highlights of their drink menu include the Nutella Special ($78), an indulgent chocolate and Nutella flavoured milkshake topped with a generous mound of whipped cream and a Kinder Bueno bar; and the Blue Earl Grey tea soda ($58), which has two distinct layers of Earl Grey and butterfly pea tea, making for a new and refreshing take on a classic iced tea.

This dai pai dong has been operating in Wo Che since 1982, but relocated to Shek Mun in 2018 to an all indoor and air-conditioned venue. Chan Kun Kee serves up a large variety of beloved dai pai dong dishes like roast pigeon, deep-fried oyster cakes, salt and pepper squid, and many more. Be sure to also try out some of Chan Kun Kee's signature dishes, which include hand-shredded chicken tossed in wasabi, clams in tom yum goong broth, and steamed prawns piled high with minced garlic. 

Mong Kok is one of the best locations in Hong Kong for great bites, so it’s no surprise that this neighbourhood has a few dim sum restaurants that fit the bill. One of our favourites in the area is Dim Dim Sum, a spacious venue that dishes out endless bamboo baskets full of delicious morsels, such as rice flour rolls, deep fried dumplings with wasabi filling, and their generously sized xiao long bao. Aside from the dim sum classics, the stuffed eggplant with spicy Sichuan numbing sauce is also worth a try.

The interior of Sky Cuisine might seem like a quintessential banquet hall, but we promise their dim sum won’t topple your budget. From chicken feet braised in black bean sauce or stuffed bean curd rolls in soup to lotus seed paste buns or glutinous rice with abalone wrapped in lotus leaves, Sky Cuisine’s menu has got all that and dim sum. Additionally, Sky Cuisine’s menu has a range of soya braised dishes, like marinated duck tongue, goose wings and webs, and pork trotters with ginger sauce, for those looking to try something different.

Popular Japanese zeitaku-don restaurant Tsujihan has opened their first location in Hong Kong. Based in Nihonbashi, Tsujihan has been around for 10 years and frequently attracts huge crowds of customers who are willing to queue for hours just to get a taste of their signature zeitaku-don, or seafood bowls. Their menu offers zeitaku-dons in four sizes – Ume, Take, Matsu, and Tokujyo –  which ascend in quantity with additional toppings. Aside from a small side dish of sashimi with sesame sauce, each rice bowl comes piled high with a seafood mix, which includes minced tuna, salmon roe, geoduck, whelk, prawn, cuttlefish, tuna, herring roe, snow crab meat, sea urchin, and much more!  Once you’ve finished two-thirds of the zeitaku-don, the restaurant’s staff will top up your bowl with a rich sea bream broth, along with Japanese parsley, ginger, and yuzu peel; allowing you to enjoy your meal in two different ways that are equally satisfying.

Sydney-based ice cream store Aqua S opens its first location in Hong Kong. Best known for their signature sea salt ice cream, which has a vibrant aqua-blue colour and a perfect balance between sweet and savoury, Aqua S updates its menu with two time-limited soft serve flavours every first and 16th of the month. Currently, the store offers pistachio and black sesame, which can be enjoyed by themselves or combined with Aqua S' signature sea salt flavour in a twist.  Customers have the option to enjoy soft serves in a cup or cone with toppings like cotton candy, toasted marshmallows, popcorn, popping candy, and chocolate-coated pretzel sticks as add-ons to their frozen treats. 

Following the widespread success of BTS’ Mcdonald’s meal in 2021, the global fast food chain has now teamed up with K-pop girl group NewJeans to create the NewJeans meal. This meal has already been released in countries like South Korea, United States, Singapore, and Thailand throughout this year, and it will finally be available in Hong Kong on October 24! Photograph: Courtesy McDonald's The star of the NewJeans meal is the all-new McCrispy Classic chicken burger, which features an extra large crunchy chicken thigh slathered in a secret smoked sauce, made from sour cream, ketchup, mustard, and more ingredients. To celebrate the launch of the collaborative meal, McDonalds will be offering the McCrispy Classic burger along with medium-sized fries and drink as an extra value meal for $39 only from October 24 to 30 (the price will change to $44 and up afterwards).If you want the full NewJeans experience, you can pay an additional $9 to upgrade your NewJeans meal to a jumbo combo, where you can enjoy large-sized fries with a honey butter-flavoured Shake Shake powder, and a yuzu punch with fruit cocktail along with the chicken burger. To match with NewJeans’ aesthetic, these new menu items will come in adorable NewJeans-themed packaging, which has accents of pink, as well as cute 8-bit graphics of fast food items and bunnies. Photograph: Courtesy McDonald's Along with the release of the NewJeans meal across Hong Kong, McDonald’s will also roll out delivery coupons for use on

The 15th edition of the World's 50 Best Bars has finally been announced. The event was held in Asia for the first time in Singapore on October 17 and was live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube simultaneously. Encompassing 34 different cities worldwide, the 1 to 50 list welcomed 11 new entries from around the world, including two bars in Australasia, 10 bars in Asia, two bars in the Middle East and Africa, nine bars in North America, five bars in South America, as well as 22 bars in Europe. Photograph: Courtesy The World's 50 Best Bars 2023| Debbie Y. For this year's rankings, Barcelona’s Paradiso lost their crown to fellow Barcelona bar, Sips. As for Hong Kong, Oaxacan-inspired bar Coa – which recently reclaimed its spot as the reigning bar in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023 – came in at Number 20 on the global list, while Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong's Argo secured their position at Number 34. Bangkok's BKK Social Club clinched their title as the Best Bar in Asia at Number 13, Singapore's Jigger & Pony - runner up of this year Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 – landed on Number 14, Seoul-based Zest placed Number 17 on the list, and Tokyo's The SG Club resulted in Number 36.Special awards were also announced during the ceremony. GN Chan from New York-based Double Chicken Please earned the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award, while Rentato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni was awarded as the Roku Industry Icon. Röda Huset from Stockholm took home the Ketel One Sustainable Bar accolade, and Zest from Seoul wa

Chef Manav Tuli – formerly of Rosewood Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred Chaat – has collaborated with Jia Group (proprietor of venues such as Duddell’s and Estro) and will be opening Leela, a modern Indian restaurant set to open in November. The highly anticipated restaurant will offer a unique and playful approach to Indian cuisine, and will be located in Causeway Bay’s Lee Gardens Three.Chef Tuli’s solo venture is inspired by the Hindu concept of ‘leela’ (also spelled ‘lila’), which represents the divine play of the gods, where the gods engage in playful and mischievous activities with his friends as expressions of divine joy and playfulness.. The restaurant fuses this playful energy with Indian fare, bridging the gap between tradition and innovation.Expect to embark on a culinary journey throughout India’s most influential empires, with a particular focus on the Mauryan Empire dating back to 300 BC. “At Leela, we aim to celebrate the cleaner and delicate aspects of Indian cuisine by selecting dishes from the royal kitchens of specific regions in India”, says chef Tuli. Photograph: Courtesy Nicholas Wong/JIA Group ”We love to celebrate the natural evolution of a dish that has taken many centuries to be formulated to what we see now,” Tuli shares. “We would love to share those stories associated with each dish at Leela,” he adds. The new establishment will utilise the finest local produce and ingredients sourced from Prime Organic Limited, Farmhouse Productions, Hong Kong Aqua

Despite being a small city, Hong Kong is packed to the brim with endless food options on every corner. From roadside street food stalls and dim sum eateries to upscale Michelin-starred restaurants, our city is never short of irresistible fare that keeps locals and tourists alike coming back for more. But how does Hong Kong compare to the rest of the world?  New research from online gaming site Spin Genie looked at several popular cities around the world and compared the number of posts uploaded onto Instagram to discover the city’s dining destinations. After compiling the top 10 cities, Hong Kong emerged as the fifth most Instagrammed foodie hotspot in the world. If you check the hashtag #HongKongfoodie on Instagram today, you'll find a total of 622K posts, and this number is likely rising by the minute as people enjoy their meals and share their experiences on IG while we write this story.  Melbourne clinched the top position on the list with a jaw-dropping 2.9 million posts that contained the hashtag ‘#Melbournefoodie’. But wait, the competition is fierce! The list was followed by cities like Delhi (2.1M posts using the hashtag #Delhifoodie) and London (2.1M using the hashtag #Londonfoodie) tied for second place, and Dubai placed fourth overall (1M posts using the hashtag #Dubaifoodie).  Though looking at hashtags online may not be the most scientific basis for ranking the most picture-perfect cities when it comes to food, Hong Kong is undeniably one of the most Instagramm

Following their recent Hennessy X.O x Kim Jones pop-up in Macau, the renowned French Cognac producer unveils a new showcase at Galaxy Macau. The immersive pop-up display takes inspiration from the brand’s short film Enter the Show, created by Oscar-winning Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino. The short film depicts various characters such as a bellhop, a photographer, a glamorous diva, an elusive peacock, as well as globally renowned superstar Jackson Wang as the Magic Man; as they make their way through a glamorous and luxurious world. Photograph: Courtesy Hennessy V.S.O.P The pop-up showcases a shop and display with a luxurious vintage theatre design featuring shades of red, gold, and white.Visitors can watch the short film on the shop display screen and redeem a complimentary bespoke Hennessy V.S.O.P bottled cocktail on the venue once they scan an on-site QR code. Customers who purchase bottles of Hennessy V.S.O.P or other products from the exclusive pop-up store will receive a set of limited-edition Enter the Show-themed cocktail stirrers. Photograph: Courtesy Hennessy V.S.O.P Nodding to Jackson Wang’s role as the Magic Man in Enter the Show, Hennessy V.S.O.P will provide guests with a complimentary Team Wang-themed cocktail aptly named The Magic Man during the last week of the pop-up. A limited edition of the exclusive Hennessy V.S.O.P by Team Wang with white, red, and gold accents in its packaging will be available at the Galaxy Macau pop-up and will only be limited

In anticipation for the World’s 50 Best Bars taking place in Singapore on October 16, marketing agency The Foundry Asia is teaming up with Singaporean member’s club 1880 to present an exclusive bar shift led by 1880’s beverage director Josh Wilson. Four of Hong Kong’s most illustrious bartenders will be joining him behind the bar, which include Jay Khan, bar owner of Coa; Antonio Lai, beverage director of Quinary; Beckaly Franks, bar owner of Artifact Bar, Call Me Al, Ponty Cafe, and The Pontiac; and Gagan Gurung, bar owner of Tell Camelia and co-founder of Singular Concepts. The mixologists will craft 12 sensational cocktails using Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin and Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin. Paying tribute to Coa’s Oaxacan-inspired philosophy, Khan will showcase his passion for agave spirits in his cocktail, Mole Negroni, which uses Ki No Bi gin, tequila reposado, Carpano Antica Formula, Campari, Ancho Reyes Verde, and cacao husk tea. As the pioneer of multi-sensory mixology in Hong Kong, Lai will recreate Quinary’s signature Earl Grey Martini using Monkey 47 gin, elderflower syrup, apple juice, Cointreau, lemon, lime, as well as Earl Grey infused caviar and foam. As the latest recipient of the Altos Bartenders bar award 2023, Franks will shake up one of her signature cocktails, the Black Bamboo, which uses Ki No Bi gin, black shallot infused vermouth, and Amontillado sherry. Finally, Gurung will present guests with his tea-infused cocktail, Tea Sea, made with a savoury blend o

Multi-award winning rapper Post Malone will be performing in Hong Kong on September 25 and we couldn’t be more excited! Before you head off to AsiaWorld-Expo to rap your heart out, read up on our guide that answers all your key questions about the concert. What time does Post Malone’s concert start? The concert officially starts at 8pm, but attendees should be at the venue 60 minutes prior to the starting time for security procedures and to get settled into their respective ticket zones before the concert starts at 8pm.  All attendees can start queuing up from 4pm at Hall 3 within AsiaWorld-Expo. VIP ticket holders will be able to enter the concert hall from 6pm, whereas general admission ticket holders will enter at 6.30pm. Please note that queuing numbers for early entry will not apply once the concert doors are open to general ticket holders. What is Hong Kong’s setlist for Post Malone? Although there’s no official setlist released for Post Malone’s performance in Hong Kong, here’s the setlist from his most recent concert in Taipei on September 20.1. Better Now2. Wow.3. Zack and Codeine4. Psycho5. Goodbyes6. Hollywood Dreams / Comedown7. Mourning8. I Like You (A Happier Song)9. Jonestown (Interlude)10. Take What You Want11. Over Now12. rockstar13. Feeling Whitney14. Stay15. Overdrive16. I Fall Apart17. Wrapped Around Your Finger18. Circles19. Candy Paint20. Too Young21. White Iverson22. CongratulationsEncore23. Sunflower24. Chemical Will there be merchandise for sale? O

Cool down from the summer heat with pints of ice cold beer at Hong Kong’s ultimate craft beer festival. The Craft Beer Association of Hong Kong joins forces with Clockenflap to present the Better with Beer festival this September. Over 150 beers from more than 20 breweries will set up their stalls at Central Harbourfront from September 15 to 16, with brands such as Black Kite, Carbon Brews, Higherthan, Lion Rock Brewery, Young Master, and many more. Feeling peckish? The festival will also provide an eclectic range of food from various cuisines for attendees to munch on. Throughout the festival, local musicians, bands, and DJs will be performing live music at Better with Beer’s dedicated entertainment tent. Festivalgoers can groove to funk and soul tracks from South Canton Soul Train, reggae-dancehall beats from Murphy and The Lawyers, upbeat dance rock and synth pop from Shumking Mansion, high energy hip-hop from M4Gang, and more. In addition to live music, the beer festival will provide an array of outdoor games such as giant aeroplane chess, Hong Kong-style hopscotch, and giant jenga; as well as live entertainment like drag bingo, lip sync battles, and live comedy sets.Better with Beer is collaborating with Hong Kong Telecom’s loyalty program The Club to offer a members-only ticket promotion. The Club members will be able to redeem tickets to the festival by using 500 Clubpoints, as well as paying an additional fee that starts from $398. Visit The Club’s website for more in

McDonald’s has been making a lot of positive buzz recently with special releases such as their strawberry ice cream series. However, the fast food chain has now caught Hongkongers by surprise, as they announced on their Facebook page that the brand’s premium roast coffee and ground coffee will be temporarily unavailable from 6pm onwards on September 4.Understandably, this initially left many citizens distraught, but the fast food conglomerate has quickly clarified that the temporary coffee suspension is due to upgrades being applied to McDonalds’ outlets across the city, as well as staff training. Starting from September 5, all coffees ordered in set meals will automatically be upgraded free of charge to a small McCafé Americano. Alternatively, customers can enjoy a small McCafé white coffee with their meal for an additional cost of $2, or opt for a latte for an additional $5. To ease the pain of caffeine withdrawals, McDonald’s customers will also be able to purchase small McCafé lattes a la carte for $10 only, from September 5 to 8 during breakfast hours. Recommended stories: Famous Japanese mille-pressé patisserie Gariguette opens in Hong Kong Tony Leung becomes the first Chinese actor to win the lifetime achievement award at Venice Film Festival Tell us your favourite venues in Hong Kong! Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and updates on what's going on in the city. 

Calling all sweet tooths! Popular Japanese dessert chain Gariguette is set to open in Causeway Bay’s Fashion Walk this September, making our city their first international branch. Based in Tokyo’s Omotesando neighbourhood, Gariguette opened their first store in May 2021 and shortly took Japan by storm with locations in cities like Osaka, Fukuoka, Kyoto, and now Hong Kong. Taking mille-feuille as inspiration, the Japanese dessert store came up with their signature mille-pressé, which sandwiches delectable fillings between two circular slices of flaky pastry, while the classic French dessert has always had a rectangular shape instead. Photograph: Courtesy Gariguette Using ingredients imported from Japan, Gariguette’s mille-pressé are crafted in-house and come in both sweet and savoury flavours, such as strawberries and custard cream in their signature Napoléon, or cheese and ham in Jambon Fromage. The Causeway Bay branch will offer eight sweet and four savoury flavour combinations, as well as exclusive mille-pressé flavours only available in Hong Kong.On September 9, Gariguette will be celebrating the official opening of their Hong Kong branch by giving away 100 free mille-pressé to customers! Follow Gariguette’s Instagram to find all the latest details about the store’s opening.Find Gariguette’s Hong Kong location at Shop D, Fashion Walk, 42-48 Paterson Street, Causeway Bay. Recommended stories: Best things to do in Hong Kong this September 2023 Tell us your favourite venue

McDonald’s has already taken the city by storm with the recent return of their summer-exclusive D24 durian McFlurry. If you couldn’t get enough of their fruity frozen treats, don’t sweat it: the fast food chain is keeping the ball rolling with their latest release of strawberry-flavoured ice cream. Customers can enjoy hefty portions of strawberry ice cream cones, or a swirled pairing of this exclusive flavour against McDonald’s original vanilla ice cream. But if you’re really looking to spoil yourself, McDonald’s is also releasing a sundae variation, which will be generously topped with fudge sauce and a whole Kit Kat bar. Still not satisfied? Take a bite out of the new Kit Kat puff pastry choco pie for some chocolate indulgence. Find these exclusive treats in all McDonald’s locations across Hong Kong before they run out! Recommended stories:  Typhoon Saola expected to be in proximity to Hong Kong on Wednesday Is it still safe to eat seafood at your favourite Japanese restaurant? Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express to hold round-trip ticket giveaways Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and updates on what's going on in the city. 

Shake Shack has been holding a series of exciting events to celebrate their fifth anniversary this year. For their latest celebration, the American burger chain has partnered with local startup Only Beverages to create an alcoholic canned soda inspired by Shake Shack’s signature Fifty/Fifty, a blend of lemonade and iced tea. The Boozy Fifty/Fifty ($50 each) uses zero-sugar ingredients and combines it with five-times distilled premium vodka, before carbonating it for a light and refreshing summer drink. Photograph: Courtesy Shake Shack The canned beverage is available on Shake Shack’s mobile ordering platform and Deliveroo from now until the end of August. During this period, guests who purchase four cans of the limited beverage on Shake Shack’s delivery platform will receive exclusive summer swag like a Shake Shack branded cooler bag and beach mat. Alternatively, those who order the Fifty/Fifty X BBQ ShackMeister Set on Deliveroo will receive the summer swag set along with a limited edition mini fridge (while stock lasts). From September onwards, the Boozy Fifty/Fifty will be available for purchase at all Shake Shack locations across Hong Kong. Recommended stories: Hong Kong Airlines is giving away 1,000 free flight tickets this weekendMid-Autumn Festival 2023: Must-try mooncakes for this year's Mid-Autumn FestivalThe most haunted places in Hong Kong Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and updates on wh