https://www.scmp.com/rss/325653/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com All we want for Christmas is booze as bars and restaurants are finally back in full swing for this holiday season. Whether you’re looking to partake in festive tipples at some of Hong Kong’s world-class watering holes, or looking to stay in but still enjoy top-shelf mixology to go, we’ve got you covered as bartenders mix up seasonal specials and put personal twists on time-honoured classics. 1. The Daily Tot The Daily Tot is reprising past favourites and debuting new merry tipples. This year’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202659/7-best-bars-and-caterers-christmas-cocktails-hong-kong-rosewoods-darksides-mulled-wine-remy-martin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202659/7-best-bars-and-caterers-christmas-cocktails-hong-kong-rosewoods-darksides-mulled-wine-remy-martin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Dec 2022 05:00:13 +0000 ‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! To take the stress out of holiday entertaining, whether it’s for a party in the lead-up to Christmas or a full spread on the big day, we’ve put together a list of festive catering options in Hong Kong so you can kick back and enjoy your time with family and friends worry-free. 1. Gingers Dazzle your guests by having Gingers cater a drinks party, buffet or sit-down dinner, with or without a chef. For a drinks party accompanied by a chef, you can choose... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202661/where-order-christmas-catering-hong-kong-7-festive-feasts-ritz-carltons-turkey-and-four-seasons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202661/where-order-christmas-catering-hong-kong-7-festive-feasts-ritz-carltons-turkey-and-four-seasons?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Dec 2022 02:00:18 +0000 It has been a veritable roller coaster, with peaks and troughs for us all, but whether you’re looking to celebrate a year well spent or setting your sights on a better one ahead, one thing is for sure: everyone is ready for a party. And while we’re ready to party hard, these Hong Kong wine and dine institutions are on hand to give 2022 a send-off to remember. 1. Aqua With its sights firmly fixed on a brighter year ahead, Aqua’s Welcome to the Future New Year’s Eve party begins with a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202660/sip-sip-hooray-where-celebrate-new-year-hong-kong-6-best-places-book-rosewoods-michelin-starred?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202660/sip-sip-hooray-where-celebrate-new-year-hong-kong-6-best-places-book-rosewoods-michelin-starred?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:00:09 +0000 With Christmas just around the corner, it’s high time to get your shopping list in order, and get ready to spread some joy to all the loved ones in your world. Get ahead of the crowd and make it an enjoyable one for you and your family by visiting these festive markets that are cropping up across Hong Kong. 1. Christmas Gift and Lifestyle Fair Hong Kong 2022 by Prestige Fairs When and where: Conrad Hotel, December 5 Prestige Fairs has been hosting this event for over 20 years and it is the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202495/5-best-christmas-markets-visit-hong-kong-discovery-bays-handicrafts-and-conrad-hong-kong-murray-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3202495/5-best-christmas-markets-visit-hong-kong-discovery-bays-handicrafts-and-conrad-hong-kong-murray-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:30:23 +0000 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – or it might if the temperature decides to drop another 10 degrees – and after the year we’ve had, we owe it to ourselves to thoroughly enjoy the festive season. If you’ve been put in charge of booking the Christmas meal for your friends, family or colleagues, here are the best blowout menus in town. 1. The Bayside The Bayside is offering two festive Mediterranean menus – a seven-course Christmas Deluxe Dinner Menu (HK$458) and an eight-course... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202261/15-best-christmas-dinner-menus-hong-kong-2022-classic-turkey-rosewood-or-beef-wellington-jw-marriott?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3202261/15-best-christmas-dinner-menus-hong-kong-2022-classic-turkey-rosewood-or-beef-wellington-jw-marriott?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:00:11 +0000 Whether you prefer to have a chill New Year’s Eve, party your way into 2022 or just leisurely brunch on the first day of the year, we’ve got you covered. Popinjays Welcome 2022 on the wonderful open terrace at Popinjays. For HK$1,588 (US$200), indulge in a five-course meal with dishes such as lobster and chestnut velouté, seared Atlantic sea bass and Wagyu beef with celeriac and wild mushrooms. Stay on or stop by for the countdown party with live DJ performances from 8pm onwards, priced at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159181/where-celebrate-new-years-eve-hong-kong-10-parties-ring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3159181/where-celebrate-new-years-eve-hong-kong-10-parties-ring?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:40:50 +0000 December is the most wonderful time of the year for bars in Hong Kong. Okay, Rugby Sevens week might be even better for the tills but the festive period is still a time when people are looking to celebrate if not Christmas then the new year. From company end-of-year parties to celebratory tipples on December 31, there are plenty of excuses this month for visiting some of the city’s lauded bars. The last 12 months were something of a banner year for Hong Kong after hours scene. Not only did the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158310/hong-kongs-best-christmas-cocktails-warm-your-spirits-daily?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158310/hong-kongs-best-christmas-cocktails-warm-your-spirits-daily?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:35:08 +0000 “What are we having for dinner?” This question is a hundred times more important when Christmas comes about. Whether you want to celebrate Christmas Day with a lunch or dinner or the night before, the city is overflowing with options. We break down the offerings by different eateries to make the choice easier for you. Café Renaissance Kick-off your celebration of the Yuletide season with a plethora of seafood at the Christmas buffet (HK$658 for lunch, HK$828 for dinner) at Café Renaissance.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158166/hong-kongs-best-christmas-dinner-deals-2021-roast-turkey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3158166/hong-kongs-best-christmas-dinner-deals-2021-roast-turkey?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:35:28 +0000 Christmas might look a little different in a world changed by Covid-19, but that doesn’t mean the holidays can’t be just as magical as they were before. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s chefs are busy preparing this season’s feasts and even the most traditional dishes are being reframed and updated for changing times and cultures. STYLE Edit: explore K11 Musea’s exciting new festive pop-up Ray Choi and Devon Hou at Cobo House Cobo House’s dynamic chef duo Ray Choi and Devon Hou are typical modern... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3113613/what-makes-traditional-christmas-dinner-depends-where-youre?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3113613/what-makes-traditional-christmas-dinner-depends-where-youre?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:00:24 +0000 Christmas feasting is just the beginning – Hong Kong’s finest restaurants are also stepping up their New Year’s Eve celebrations with sumptuous menus and spreads. Or hopefully they will be, as the pandemic’s fourth wave grips the city. All listings were correct at the time of writing, but please call ahead, check the latest social distancing restrictions – and wear a mask. 208 Duecento Otto Ring in the New Year celebrations at popular Italian hang-out 208 Duecento Otto, which has just been... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3113569/hong-kongs-23-top-new-years-eve-dining-deals-celebrate-end?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3113569/hong-kongs-23-top-new-years-eve-dining-deals-celebrate-end?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:00:14 +0000 If there was ever a year when we should treat ourselves to a sumptuous festive feast, it is 2020. Hong Kong restaurants are offering an array of indulgent options to celebrate Christmas, and whether you prefer British, Italian, French, Japanese, Indian or Chinese cuisine, there is something for everyone to enjoy. How chefs see the future for fine dining in a post-pandemic world Alibi Christmas dinner at Cordis, Hong Kong’s Alibi restaurant on December 24 and 25 features a festive buffet with... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112617/christmas-dining-30-hong-kongs-best-restaurants-traditional?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3112617/christmas-dining-30-hong-kongs-best-restaurants-traditional?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Dec 2020 01:00:22 +0000 Enjoying an indulgent meal with family and friends is a highlight of the festive season for many. Chefs are busier than ever creating seasonal specials at this time. We took time out with three of Hong Kong’s top chefs to share some of their favourite culinary Christmas memories, and provide a sneak peek into what they are serving at their respective restaurants this holiday season. Franck-Elie Laloum at Louise Franck-Elie Laloum, executive chef of French restaurant Louise, at PMQ in Central,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3043343/where-have-british-french-or-italian-christmas-dinner-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3043343/where-have-british-french-or-italian-christmas-dinner-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Dec 2019 07:00:13 +0000 Christmas dinner is always a memorable event, regardless of where you are in the world. If you’re in need of some new recipes to spice up your holiday meal, or just want to see how other countries celebrate, read on. 1. Sweden View this post on Instagram Lutefisk med trønderjentan #lutefisk #lutfæsk #helleskitchen @rorbuaakerbrygge @annaskim1 @christine_op A post shared by Hᴇʟʟᴇ Øᴅᴇʀ Vᴀʟᴇʙʀᴏᴋᴋ (@helleskitchen) on Dec 16, 2019 at 12:17pm PST In Sweden,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3043212/7-christmas-dinners-around-world-which-one-would-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3043212/7-christmas-dinners-around-world-which-one-would-you?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:00:10 +0000 Acclaimed chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa is one of the world’s favourite Japanese chefs. Partnering with Academy Award winner Robert De Niro helped launch his Nobu restaurant chain into the stratosphere. In recent years, the chef has added hospitality to his name, opening Nobu Hotels across the world – in Los Cabos in Mexico, Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza and Chicago among others. He says he travels for almost three quarters of the year, which makes him one busy chef. But he calls Los Angeles his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3042913/nobu-matsuhisa-what-does-worlds-most-famous-sushi-master?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3042913/nobu-matsuhisa-what-does-worlds-most-famous-sushi-master?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Dec 2019 06:00:11 +0000 From celebratory dinners to swinging office gigs, good drinks are as much a Christmas necessity as a succulent turkey and scrumptious mince pies. And with Hong Kong’s increasingly sophisticated bar scene going from strength to strength – Central’s The Old Man is currently ranked Asia’s best bar – there’s a wealth of alluring options to choose from. 5 winter cocktails to try in Hong Kong this festive season Out and about If your festivities are taking you out on the town, start by the harbour at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3042023/hong-kongs-best-festive-drinks-and-christmas-cocktails?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3042023/hong-kongs-best-festive-drinks-and-christmas-cocktails?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:00:04 +0000 ’Tis the season for giving and there is nothing better than a traditional Christmas hamper to brighten up the festivities. Here are some highlights from this year’s offerings, with something for everyone. Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer gluten-free Christmas treats (HK$339, US$51) include a bottle of (pre-mixed) G&T and, from the gluten-free range, Christmas pudding, cheese crackers and ginger snaps. Marks & Spencer Christmas Indulgence (HK$1,999) includes prosecco, wines, Belgian chocolates... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3041277/5-top-christmas-hampers-hong-kong-fortnum-mason-peninsula?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3041277/5-top-christmas-hampers-hong-kong-fortnum-mason-peninsula?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:01:09 +0000 Celebrate the arrival of 2020 with some of the best culinary experiences in town. Whether it is a delicious feast before the countdown madness begins or a soothing brunch for that New Year’s Day hangover, there are ideas for everyone. Alto This modern steakhouse atop V Point in Causeway Bay offers a five-course festive menu to round off 2019. With bird’s-eye views of the city and a rooftop bar, this is the perfect spot for New Year’s Eve revelries. The menu starts with an amuse bouche and a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3041189/where-eat-new-years-eve-hong-kong-and-macau-best-places?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3041189/where-eat-new-years-eve-hong-kong-and-macau-best-places?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:00:17 +0000 Enjoy an unforgettable Christmas with your near and dear ones, as we highlight a range of dining options for a perfect celebration that includes British, Italian, French and Chinese fare. 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana Celebrate in style at Umberto Bombana’s three Michelin-star Italian restaurant this Christmas Eve. The eight-course menu consists of oyster and avocado with citrus and caviar, roasted turbot with king crab, chestnut gnocchi, a classic soup of veal and ham agnolotti with black truffle,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3040571/32-christmas-dining-options-around-hong-kong-and-macau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3040571/32-christmas-dining-options-around-hong-kong-and-macau?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Dec 2019 05:00:05 +0000 One of the world’s most decorated chefs throughout the decade, Pierre Gagnaire was at the forefront of the fusion cuisine movement and was one of the first to embrace the idea of food as art. Today his restaurants are among the most popular on the culinary scene, from Sketch in London to Pierre Gagnaire in Paris and Tokyo and Pierre in Hong Kong. His 16 establishments span the globe. What does Christmas mean to you … Family, snow. I have a restaurant in the mountains in Courchevel, which brings... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2178467/my-wife-hates-cooking-so-i-cook-christmas-dinner-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2178467/my-wife-hates-cooking-so-i-cook-christmas-dinner-says?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Dec 2018 01:02:31 +0000 Brasserie on the Eighth Celebrate the New Year in festive splendour as the restaurant is transformed into a snowy pop-up French winter market. A semi-buffet dinner allows diners to create the menu they desire. An all-you-can-eat station featuring freshly shucked French oysters, Boston lobsters and Alaskan king crab leg on the ice will be set up. To further pamper diners, there will be signature home-made foie gras terrine and a classic but hearty mains that include slow-roasted A4 Wagyu beef... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2178506/22-new-year-dining-options-help-you-ring-2019-style?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2178506/22-new-year-dining-options-help-you-ring-2019-style?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Dec 2018 01:00:15 +0000 When Alexander Nellist thinks of Christmas, he thinks of his family’s English trifle, “which always involves a healthy amount of sherry in the sponge cake.” Naturally, the only thing better than a sherry-soaked sponge cake is a bit more sherry, so Nellist, digital marketing manager for Sai Kung drinks hub The Bottle Shop, recommends Gonzalez Byass. “It’s great to wrap up a big meal,” he says, praising its “velvety sweet taste of aged raisins and dates.” Is K-pop star Jessica Jung going to ‘fall... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2178524/how-does-boozy-rudolph-or-merry-mary-sound-get-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2178524/how-does-boozy-rudolph-or-merry-mary-sound-get-you?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Dec 2018 09:03:54 +0000 ‘Tis the season of giving, and a traditional Christmas hamper is the perfect gift if you’re not sure what to wrap up for your loved ones. City'super is offering three special hampers especially for those looking for luxury gifts, or for those with pet- or party-loving friends. The luxe Christmas Extravaganza hamper (HK$238,800/US$30,565) has over 50 of the world’s finest wines and delicacies, including a bottle of legendary 1982 Château Lafite-Rothschild, beluga and Almas caviar, and Iberian ham... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2178636/stuck-christmas-gift-friends-and-family-how-about-hamper?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2178636/stuck-christmas-gift-friends-and-family-how-about-hamper?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Dec 2018 09:02:56 +0000 Food has the ability to transport you, stirring up memories, especially during the festive season. As Christmas approaches, chefs Guillaume Galliot, Theo Randall and Bryan Nagao reminisce about past family feasts and discuss their go-to festive creations. Caprice For Guillaume Galliot, chef de cuisine at Caprice, Four Seasons Hong Kong, a treasured family memory from Christmas spent in Tulle, France, is revealed in Rossini-style wild venison from the Loire Valley, served with mushrooms,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2178517/3-hong-kong-chefs-share-their-favourite-christmas-dishes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2178517/3-hong-kong-chefs-share-their-favourite-christmas-dishes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Alto Situated on the 31st floor of the V Point tower, Alto offers diners breathtaking views across Victoria Harbour and a classic menu with a modern twist. This Christmas, the restaurant features some of its finest grill items. Its Christmas set dinner (HK$588 per person) includes starters of beef tartare and sauce gribiche served with cured egg yolk, sage and grilled sourdough, mains of grilled USDA hanger steak served with asparagus in truffle butter and signature steak sauce, and desserts... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2177365/22-places-eat-drink-and-be-merry-christmas-hong-kong-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2177365/22-places-eat-drink-and-be-merry-christmas-hong-kong-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:04:05 +0000 Chef May Chow, of Little Bao, was voted as Asia’s best female chef for 2017. She is known for her unique twists on Asian plates such as bao’s, which resemble burgers. She is also the force behind Chinese gastropub Second Draft and neo-Chinese diner, Happy Paradise. To me, Christmas means … family time. I work very hard every day and do not get to spend much time with family so I usually like to spend quality time with them - at home or travelling together. Of course, I am the one appointed to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2121750/little-bao-chef-may-chow-thinks-about-second-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2121750/little-bao-chef-may-chow-thinks-about-second-life?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Dec 2017 03:03:05 +0000 Arron Rhodes is head chef at Timothy Oulton’s dining restaurant, Gough’s on Gough. He creates modern British cuisine with Asian influences. Rhodes trained in prestigious eateries such as Restaurant Andre in Singapore, two-star Michelin restaurant The Vineyard at Stockcross and three-star Hof van Cleve in Belgium. He masterminded the world’s first underwater restaurant in the Maldives, and most recently was in South America, where he worked in the world’s fourth-ranked Central Restaurante,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2121747/chef-arron-rhodes-says-christmas-family-and-feasting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2121747/chef-arron-rhodes-says-christmas-family-and-feasting?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Dec 2017 03:03:29 +0000 It’s a couple of hours before service at Ronin , the Sheung Wan izakaya, and beverage director Elliot Faber is folding washcloths as he chats with a visitor about his favourite holiday drinks. “Do you [know] Raphael Holzer?” he asks. Holzer is one of the men behind Fernet Hunter, an amaro made in Austria for the Hong Kong market. “His family makes what they call Holzer Tea. They sent it to him from Austria in a recycled Pepsi bottle. We stand outside in the cold, he warms it up and puts in some... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2121767/christmas-cocktails-add-warmth-happiness-and-festive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2121767/christmas-cocktails-add-warmth-happiness-and-festive?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:04:22 +0000 Whether your idea of Christmas is chestnuts roasting on an open fire or splurging on a big meal for the whole family, there’s something for everyone in our round-up of Christmas menus. Aqua Dinner fit for gourmands is being prepared at Aqua. Served from December 23 to 26, the dinner (HK$1,598 per person) is complemented by stunning views of the Victoria Harbour. Dishes include pan-seared scallop with foie gras and shichimi purée and grilled Japanese cod and Hokkaido abalone with king prawn... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2122907/24-christmas-menus-delight-hong-kong-diners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2122907/24-christmas-menus-delight-hong-kong-diners?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:22:25 +0000 We are spoilt for choice when it comes to Christmas dining in Hong Kong. And one of the good things about living in a multicultural society is that we have a plethora of restaurants serving up the festive fare from different parts of the world. Not all Western nations have a tradition of eating turkey; many eat seasonal ingredients such as game and even seafood. SEASONS Chef Lorenz Hoja, who has taken the helm at Seasons in Lee Garden Two following Olivier Elzer’s departure, likes to keep his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2121869/dont-want-turkey-christmas-these-hong-kong-chefs-have-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/2121869/dont-want-turkey-christmas-these-hong-kong-chefs-have-you?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:17:56 +0000