Learn about all things Iberico
Dive into Spanish gastronomy with a private guided tour of Pata Negra House Group’s Iberico Ham Cellar, the first of its kind in Asia. The “Prestige Experience” is not one to miss for those who want to learn more about the features and origins of hams and other Spanish delights! The three-part experience begins in the Tasting Room; guests enjoy Tapas, with Spanish Cava to compliment the vintage cheeses and smoked salmon. A range of classic and vintage hams are then served. Only 120 slices of the sixty months vintage Rubio Dorado ham are produced yearly due to the golden pig’s rarity, making this tour perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Finish off with a six-course meal at the Private Kitchen, with dishes crafted in conjunction with Michelin two-starred Écriture chef Heloise Fischbach. Spanish delicacies highlighting Ibérico Ham include Spanish Carabinero Prawns and pork cheeks, leaving guests with a well-rounded, unforgettable experience.
Unit 601, 6/F, Lee Sum Factory Building, No. 28 Ng Fong Street,
San Po Kong; iberico-ham.com
Get artsy with 3D latte art
Put a creative twist on your traditional cup of coffee with 3D Latte Art! Lov Lov Coffee is located in Sha Tin and is a convenient 2 minutes’ walk away from Shek Mun MTR Station. Learn how to sculpt adorable animals from foam milk on top of coffee, and etch on patterns and colours too. The workshops range from 1.5 to 2 hours, leaving enough time for beginners to learn how to brew espresso and master the tricky technique of making foam. For those who prefer 2D and regular latte art, or even traditional coffee bean roasting and pour-over coffee, courses in these areas are also offered.
Unit 23, 9/F Corporation Park, 11 On Lai Street, Shek Mun; lovlovcoffee.com
Bake something sweet
With five stores ranging across Hong Kong, Home Baking Day makes baking easy and mess-free. The Do-It-Yourself sessions provide you with all the necessary baking equipment and ingredients, eliminating the hassle of travelling around the city to shop for specific items you probably won’t use again. The baking process is simplified by videos on tablets walking you through each step. Available recipes signpost the degree of difficulty, while ingredients for dietary restrictions are also clearly listed. From baking multi-layered seasonal cakes to creating delicate tarts, baking at Home Baking Day is definitely an activity to try this summer with friends or family!
Shop 705-708A Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay; homebakingday.com
Try your hand at pottery
Although crafting a sake bottle and sake cups from clay may sound intimidating, this two-part workshop guides beginners through the shaping, decorating and glazing process to create your own unique sake set. The workshop helps participants explore Japanese wabi-sabi, an ideal aesthetic that encourages the appreciation of traditional elements in the arts, such as asymmetry and simplicity.
Shop 105, 1F, Shanghai Street 618, Mong Kok; useless-studio.com
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