Hit list: five things to do in Hong Kong and Macau this week (July 29 - August 4)
A blockbuster from outer space, inventive Mediterranean fare, and a taste of New York’s most famous cocktails in Macau – some ideas for the week ahead
PUBLISHED : Friday, 29 July, 2016, 12:45pm
UPDATED : Friday, 29 July, 2016, 12:45pm
WATCH alien hordes, Enterprise annihilation, ass-kicking females, and plenty of humour make Star Trek Beyond an authentic summer blockbuster.
TASTE the inventive European and North African dishes at Mediterranean outlet Bayta in Sheung Wan.
SEE the works of six local artists at ‘Connect 4’, the latest show at the Simon Lee Gallery, organised by the curator of the Hong Kong pavilion at next year’s Venice Biennale.
ENJOY a Bloody Mary with a Macanese twist, and bespoke cocktails, made by knowledgeable bartenders at The St Regis Bar in Macau.
NAVIGATE Wan Chai’s Sun, Moon and Star streets, and discover the story behind their celestial names.
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