https://www.scmp.com/rss/329056/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com A contemporary art fair and a unique food festival are taking place in Hong Kong this weekend, but if neither of those are your thing, there is a new Nicolas Cage horror film, or pet therapy – which promises to be more wholesome and mindful. Here are our top five recommendations for this weekend. 1. Art021 Hong Kong The Shanghai-based art fair operator is launching its first event in Hong Kong this week, spread across four venues. A standard ticket (HK$300/US$38) includes access to the main art... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3276506/5-best-things-do-weekend-hong-kong-august-30-september-1?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3276506/5-best-things-do-weekend-hong-kong-august-30-september-1?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:15:10 +0000 The weather forecast is looking uncharacteristically sunny this weekend, and just in time too for a special food-themed festival in the great outdoors. Elsewhere, extend your #BratSummer with matcha lattes and the perfect photo spot, load up on decadent cakes from a new bakery, or book yourself in for a four-hands meal or two. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sardine Festival Hong Kong (@sardinefestivalhk) 1. Sardine Festival Hong Kong’s first... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3276050/5-food-and-drink-specials-weekend-august-30-september-1-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3276050/5-food-and-drink-specials-weekend-august-30-september-1-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:15:18 +0000 In the mid-16th century, China’s Ming dynasty leased Macau as a trading post to Portugal. In doing so, it sowed the seeds that would sprout into one of the world’s first and most compelling fusion cuisines. Today, many of the millions of annual visitors to Macau make a point of trying local dishes such as the ubiquitous pastel de nata – in its original form, that is, unlike the pastry so widely enjoyed across Asia that even KFC offer their own take on the local egg tart. Or minchi, a dish made... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3267069/how-macau-birthed-worlds-first-fusion-cuisine-mixing-portuguese-and-chinese-traditions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3267069/how-macau-birthed-worlds-first-fusion-cuisine-mixing-portuguese-and-chinese-traditions?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:00:10 +0000 HSBC Life, the insurance arm of HSBC, stepped up its bid to grow market share in the underserved Greater Bay Area with the opening of its first customer centre in Macau as the former Portuguese colony diversifies its revenues away from gaming. The insurer’s debut in China’s special administrative region follows similar launches by rivals Prudential Hong Kong, AIA, AXA, FWD, and Manulife. The Greater Bay Area is considered a powerhouse of China’s economic prowess and comprises the two special... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3229839/hsbc-life-new-macau-outlet-taps-under-served-greater-bay-area-market-gaming-hub-diversifies-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3229839/hsbc-life-new-macau-outlet-taps-under-served-greater-bay-area-market-gaming-hub-diversifies-its?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:04:44 +0000 Some days, it’s just too hot for hotpot or a dish bursting with wok hei. For smart summer eating, you can’t go wrong with seeking advice from a Mediterranean chef. Whether from Spain, Italy, Israel or the South of France, they know how to stay cool with their cuisine. We asked six chefs in Hong Kong who grew up in the warmer regions of Europe to tell us what they like to cook and eat when it’s this hot and humid. 1. Edgard Sanuy The culinary director of Spanish restaurants Barbar and Pica Pica... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3228807/what-eat-hot-summer-days-stay-cool-6-mediterranean-chefs-hong-kong-grilled-fish-gazpacho-and-salads?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3228807/what-eat-hot-summer-days-stay-cool-6-mediterranean-chefs-hong-kong-grilled-fish-gazpacho-and-salads?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:15:10 +0000 [Sponsored article] Cotai is world famous for its luxurious conglomeration of hotels. However, there’s more to the area than just fancy hotel rooms and casino floors. A number of excellent restaurants are also situated here, ready to serve hungry guests looking for a more authentic slice of Macau. This summer a number of them are participating with Visa to offer Visa credit cardholders special discounts when dining. Full details of each promotion can be found below. Spring Pot To encounter... https://www.scmp.com/presented/magazines/100-top-tables/topics/macau-dining-promotions/article/3227577/head-cotai-special-dining-discounts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/magazines/100-top-tables/topics/macau-dining-promotions/article/3227577/head-cotai-special-dining-discounts?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:00:11 +0000 Originally from Malaysia, Jess Leong, risk manager for a bank, is performing in Amusix productions’ musical version of Heathers, on May 13 and 14, at Freespace’s The Box in the Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I love Asian cuisines – from local cha dong (tea stalls) to fancy omakase restaurants, I love them all. I like the Tai Hang area, so among the places I enjoy near there are Sister Wah Beef Noodles (13 Electric Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong). The beef... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3219210/lover-asian-cuisines-her-favourite-hong-kong-restaurants-beef-noodles-roast-goose-and-dim-sum-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3219210/lover-asian-cuisines-her-favourite-hong-kong-restaurants-beef-noodles-roast-goose-and-dim-sum-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 May 2023 03:15:09 +0000 Ida Chow is a lawyer and investor who has lived in Malaysia, Singapore and the UK and is now based in Macau. Passionate about art, she volunteers as a museum guide and organises art talks and overseas tours. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I love everything about food, from growing my own vegetables and herbs and visiting markets, to cooking and hosting dinner parties. But during the pandemic I moved to Macau and really enjoy dining out there. Jak’s Kitchen (272 One Oasis, 250 Estrada de Seac Pai Van,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3218395/im-algarve-where-singaporean-goes-macau-portuguese-seafood-dishes-chicken-soup-noodles-and-best?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3218395/im-algarve-where-singaporean-goes-macau-portuguese-seafood-dishes-chicken-soup-noodles-and-best?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:15:15 +0000 The Michelin Guide for Hong Kong and Macau 2022 was unveiled on January 19, with nine restaurants newly awarded a Michelin star and two restaurants earning a second star. For the second year in a row the announcement took place online because of the coronavirus pandemic. Host Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guides, announced the list of awardees, which came with restaurants in Hong Kong once again unable to serve dine-in customers after 6pm under restrictions to curb... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3163940/michelin-guide-hong-kong-macau-2022-revealed-first-star-nine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3163940/michelin-guide-hong-kong-macau-2022-revealed-first-star-nine?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:49:10 +0000