New Launches
Blue Bottle Craft Instant Espresso
Wake up, caffeine fanatics! The well-loved coffee brand Blue Bottle from California introduces their latest innovation – the craft instant espresso. The espresso comes in three sets – the Craft Instant Espresso Multiserve, the Craft Instant Espresso Single Serve and the Craft Instant Espresso and Cupping Spoon Set. All of them are intended to make crafting a cafe-quality espresso drink effortless. With the company’s 20 years of experience of sourcing, roasting, and brewing, they have developed their own unique blends and as no surprise, cultivated a loyal following.
Available online and across all Blue Bottle Coffee Hong Kong stores
New Menus
“Sea, Land and Sky” Series continues at Palco
After kicking off the series with a maritime tribute at Pano, Chef Ken Lau continues “Sea, Land, and Sky” with a meat-lover’s haven at Palco. The star of Palco’s anniversary menu is an indulgent five-grains puff pastry steak bake. Luxuriously coated with French foie gras, a cut of melt-in-your-mouth Japanese Miyazaki beef tenderloin is baked in a buttery puff pastry dome topped with an assortment of seeds, and then placed in a sophisticated pool of black truffle sauce.
Shop OTE 403 & 404, Level 4, Ocean Terminal Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui; @palcoristorante_ote
Chef Andrés Rendón reinvogorates Nikkei cuisine at ICHU
This Nikkei restaurant and bar in Central introduces a new chef, new a la carte menu and new terrace bar, all to be enjoyed in the nick of summertime. Born in Venezuela, Chef Rendón relocated from the St Regis Downtown in Dubai to create a unique menu blending Peruvian and Japanese flavours. Seafood lovers can rejoice over the plethora of options, from succulent grilled octopus and tiger prawns sourced from Chile, to a refreshing tuna tartare with black caviar, hamachi ceviche, mixto ceviche and salmon truffle. Take this as a sign to embark on a Nikkei culinary adventure if your tastebuds haven’t led the way already.
80 Queen’s Road Central, Central H Queens Building, ICHU PERU, 3/F, Central; ichu.com.hk
Morton’s hosts “Sips of Summer”
If there’s any cause for a boozy celebration, the 90th anniversary of the end of America’s prohibition tops the list. For one night only, Morton’s The Steakhouse is hosting their Sips of Summer event which features prohibition inspired cocktails and innovative bites. Bonnie & Clyde makes a sensational entrance, not as the most notorious criminal couple, but as a cocktail consisting of vodka, watermelon, pineapple and lime. Munch your way back to 1920s America with Morton’s classics including the Oysters Rockefeller New Orleans Style and Morton’s Filet Mignon Finger Sandwiches. How often do you get to time travel with cocktails and food?
Available on July 21 from 6pm at The Sheraton Hotel & Towers Fourth Level, 20 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui; mortons.com
Project Tropical Burger at Maka Hiki
Trade a classic American burger for unique summertime renditions at Maka Hiki! A new burger range arrives with surprising flavour combinations that feature the restaurant’s crowd-favourite menu signatures. Maka Hiki’s Indo fried chicken is paired with grilled pineapple and sambal mayo in the Bali Bliss Chicken Burger, while the slow-cooked barbecue pork belly is topped with pickled vegetables in the Island Piggy Bliss. Adding to the excitement of Project Tropical Burger is an interactive selection process that sees a two-month long tournament decide which burger gets a permanent spot on the menu. Not to worry if your pick of the bunch doesn’t make first place, you can still order your tropical burger favourites through a secret menu. You didn’t hear it from us.
2/F, The Corner House, Little Tai Hang, 98 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang; maka-hiki.com
The Steak House Sunday Brunch at The Regent Hong Kong
Attention all steak connoisseurs: The Steak House at The Regent Hong Kong is offering the Sunday brunch of your dreams! The new brunch boasts the finest beef selections from across the globe such as the USDA prime steak and the highly sought-after T-Bone from Italy’s Carima Farm, which will be served alongside the weekend brunch essentials: decadent pastries, devilled eggs, fresh salads and cold cuts. What’s more, an Immersive Caviar table is available at culinary atelier stations, where the eggs Benedict with truffle hollandaise is paired with Baeri caviar with a selection of condiments.
The Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; @thesteakhousehk
Venchi launches Vegan Sorbets
Nothing beats a generous scoop of sorbet on a hot summer’s day. Venchi introduces two new and exclusive vegan-friendly sorbet flavours for the month of July. Taking from the unique delicacies of Asia is a striking Dragon Fruit Sorbet that steers away from the conventionally bold flavours associated with sorbets, and a creamy yet refreshing Lychee Sorbet.
Available across all Venchi Hong Kong locations; @venchi_hk
A Celebratory Feast at 1908BC
In celebration of their second anniversary, 1908BC has cooked up a 10-course tasting menu available through the month of July. Fan favourites like prawn toast, vegetable spring rolls and an elevated conpoy with egg fried rice come together with innovative creations like the Peking duck-inspired bao and steamed King scallops with vermicelli noodles to present the best of British Chinese cuisine.
5/F, The Pemberton, 22-26 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan; @1908bc_hongkong
Collaborations And Pop-ups
Milk Bar Partners x Carlyle & Co.
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Milk Bar brings New York City sweetness to Carlyle & Co. this July! Fans of Netflix’s Bake Squad or MasterChef will be familiar with Milk Bar’s founder, Christina Tosi. She has continually pioneered the unexpected but addictive flavours the big apple establishment is famous for. Exclusively available within the Club’s Bar & Lounge, Brasserie and Café Carlyle are cookies of every variety, the popular Milk Bar Pie and more decadent treats. Those celebrating birthdays in the coming 3 months, you’re in luck! Whole cakes may also be purchased while stocks last.
Available from July to September at Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui ; @carlyleandco
CHÔM CHÔM Parties Before Summer Break
Before Chôm Chôm heads off for summer break (the beloved ba hoi is closed for a quick facelift this summer), they’re hosting a few parties to go out on a bang. On “An OG Menu” available from July 20 to 24, expect Chôm Chôm favourites like Bun Cha Hanoi from 2013, Caramel Black Cod from 2014 and Sriracha Grilled Corn from 2018. Head down to the stoop for a full-day “Going-home Party” on their last day of service on July 24 — ice-cold beers, Vietnamese snacks and good music guaranteed. But don’t fret if you miss out on the fun, return to the Vietnamese joint in September 2023 for a renovated space and rejuvenated souls.
The going-home party will take place on 24 July from 5pm at 58 Peel St, Central, 188 per guest including free-flow beers ; @chomchomhk
The Glenlivet Immersive Dining Experience
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Transport to a Scottish distillery and enjoy The Glenlivet’s Sample Room Collection this summer with the brand’s 12-course omakase and whiskey pairing experience. The stars of the show, the Sample Room Collection, comprises their latest single malt whiskies of 25, 21 and 18 years old. Diners will be able to enjoy a 12-course omakase meal tailored to the whiskey’s flavour profiles, and experience a unique sonic tasting that involves an eyemask and music…Be ready for an experimental culinary experience. Before you leave, remember to check out the graffiti art in the restaurant space created by local artist JAMS!
The Glenlivet Immersive Dining Experience will take place in Wako Sake Labo on Friday and Saturday from July 28 until August 12. Bookings available at 6406 0770.
The Pizza Project x Wow CharSiu
Any true Hong Konger will be a fan of The Pizza Project’s latest special: the Honey Char Siu Pizza. Created in collaboration with local barbecue pork restaurant Wow CharSiu, the new pizza is lent a Cantonese twist with the BBQ joint’s very own honey-roasted char siu pork coated in a sweet glaze, complemented by a crispy fried duck egg that cuts open to a creamy, runny golden yolk. To top it all off? A drizzle of Wow CharSiu’s homemade chilli sauce, which gives the pizza a tangy, spicy kick.
Available from July 1 to July 31 at The Pizza Project’s Peel Street and Star Street locations; thepizzaproject.hk
Four-Hands Nordic Japanese Dining at Test Kitchen
Crafting a symphony of Nordic and Japanese flavours, the hottest up-and-coming chefs from Copenhagen and Hong Kong are joining hands to present a 7-course Nordic Japanese popup at the Test Kitchen. Chef Edward Lee is the founder and co-owner of Gaijin, an informal Japanese eatery in Copenhagen that has garnered praise for its exceptional food and wine since the restaurant’s opening last year. Joining him is Chef Gabriel who has returned to Hong Kong as a private chef after accumulating experience in award-winning kitchens all over the world. Banded together by their zest for Nordic Japanese cuisine and refined palettes, the acclaimed duo is sure to impress with flavours Hong Kong has yet to behold.
Bookings available for July 20 to July 23 at Shop 3, Kwan Yick Building Phase 3, 158A Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun (Test Kitchen); @testkitchenhk
Mandarin Oriental x Saicho Afternoon Tea
The award-winning Saicho refreshes Mandarin Oriental’s signature afternoon tea with a full range of delightful sparkling cold brew teas. A delicate and floral Jasmine tea pairs beautifully with an assortment of finger sandwiches, while scones meet their match in a smoky Hojicha brew, and dessert cakes are complemented by an aromatic Darjeeling tea. This seasonal collaboration is available at both Clipper Lounge and Café Causette, both situated on the mezzanine floor of the Mandarin Oriental.
M/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road Central; mandarinoriental.com
Naked Malt Hosts A50BB Event Series
Naked Malt, the Award-winning Scotch whisky brand from Edrington, is hosting a series of exciting events bringing together Hong Kong’s whisky community this July. To commence, esteemed Asia’s 50 Best Bars (A50BB) winners will craft cocktails showcasing Naked Malt’s versatility. A Bartender Masterclass is in store with world renowned mixologist, Simone Caporale, who will share his wealth of expertise with fellow mixologists. Those just looking for a refreshing sip can look forward to a Naked Malt x Simone Caporale Takeover at Grand Hyatt Steakhouse where the globally lauded mixologist will serve up specially curated Naked Malt cocktails.
A50BB luncheon on July 18 at Cannubi restaurant in K11 Musea. Naked Malt x Simone Caporale Takeover at Lobby Level, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
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