News Archive 2008
17 September Bostonian is featuring sustainable seafood till end October - specifically, wild red snapper, John Dory, Red gunard, Tarakihi and Yellowtail kingfish all from New Zealand.
16 September Beer of the month at LKF Beer Bar is Corona at only $20 per bottle.
24 December Shiro has special menu items at the moment including Taraba crab, Aussie Wagyu beef and Jumbo Korean scallops. There’s also new set lunch, and delivery!
22 December There’s a new Jordanian restaurant at 97 Wellington Street - called Al Petra (2736 6041).
19 December For those who don’t think they’re putting on enough weight this December, The Chippy is offering deep fried Xmas puddings!
18 December Till January 1 Sushi Express has 10% off all Party sushi platters if you order takeaway.
17 December Cafe Annam is offering a free Saigon beer to anyone who orders pho on Sundays. One Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can get a free bowl of pho if you order the ’street-style’ combo appetizer.
17 December The opening of Les Amis (see 15 December news) has been delayed, due to a disagreement about the name of the restaurant…
16 December Recently opened at ifc is Dressed salad bar. Make your own or choose a chef special - all $58 (or $48 in a wrap). 2106 ifc - 2295 4848.
16 December Makumba is offering 50% off all mains till end-december, 6-11pm.
15 December Pearl on the Peak has a new look and a new menu - try the classic seafood platter for 2 ($485), cold half-lobster ($285), Korean beef rib ($255) or Roast whole organic chicken ($285) etc.
15 December Till 26 January H One presents a 2nd anniversary promotional dinner, with 5 courses for $580 or $780 with 3 glasses of matched wine.
12 December 798 Unit & Co has Welsh lamb, Aussie Barber’s Creek pork, and UK Westaways’s sausage specials from now through January.
11 December Eat Right is now serving healthly tapas from Pan fried halloumi to Seared sesame tuna etc, along with the chef’s dishes of the month, 5-11pm daily in a new dining space at 23 Staunton Street.
11 December The Globe has a haul of Monteith’s Beer from New Zealand - at only $36 per bottle.
10 December Roka is serving a ‘modern Japanese Christmas dessert platter daily 3-6pm till end December, including passion fruit and sudachi macaroons, warm
chocolate & hazelnut cake, steamed banana & Madagascar
vanilla cream, for $88.
10 December There’s a Deakin Estate wine dinner tonight at Black Stump. 6 courses matched by 7 wines for $468 ($398 for members).
9 December The ‘En’ chain has opened their latest in Lan Kwai Fong. EN Grill and Bar is at 4/F , 38-44 D’Aguilar St (3102 225).
8 December Through December and January MO Bar has introduced a Sunday brunch buffet with freeflow Bellini and Bloody Mary for $536 or $388 without the freeflow drinks.
8 December Morton’s, celebrates the 30th birthday of the worldwide chain on 21 December with free mini-burgers to everyone in the bar on 21st December, 5-7pm.
5 December Les Amis, one of Singapore’s top restaurants is due to open its first overseas branch at 23 Wing Fung Street, Wanchai, in mid-December (2861 3130). It will feature French cuisine, a bar, a main hall and a private dining room for up to 14 people.
4 December Mitake’s ‘Hearty winter menu’ available through December has a special Yakiniku and hotpot combo for $450 for 2, or a range of Shabu shabu for 2 from $250 to $340.
4 December Fourth Floor has launched a new value dinner menu. 4 courses for $380 includes a main of black Angus beef or Chilean seabass.
3 December Bar of Soup is serving up Hay Mee/Prawn noodle soup tonight from 7pm, for homesick Singaporeans.
3 December Tonight Club JJs is host to International songwriter of the Year Francesca de Valence. Concert starts at 8pm. No cover charge.
2 December Till 28 December Coffee Mill at the Gateway presents has a chocolate dessert buffet’. Desserts include Chocolate Whisky Pie; Black Forest Cake; Chocolate Brownies; Sacher Cake; Chocolate Profiteroles and lots more for $128/78, weekends and holidays 3.15-5pm.
1 December Club 97 is host to the drag queens from Bangkok’s DJ Station for an early Xmas party on 5 December.Tickets at $100 include 1 Becks beer.
1 December Santa Lucia’s new Sunday brunch is $388 including unlimited Champagne and $168 for kids. 12-3pm it specialises in seafood, along with Prime rib, pork rolls with figs etc.
28 November Shakey’s Pizza recently opened its 4th branch, at 2/F Metropole Bldg,53-63 Peking Road, TST. Other branches are at New Town Plaza, Shatin, apm, Kwun Tong, and Tai Po Megamall.
27 November Freeflow sake and Champagne is served with Zuma Baikingu’ Sunday Brunch, and kids aged 10 or under eat free. HK$550 pp with sake & Champagne or HK$428 without.
27 November There’s a new Italian coffee shop around town. CAFFE PASCUCCI , is at 258 Queen’s Rd East, Wanchai and L12, Langham Place, with a patented roasting system, experience from all over Europe, and ‘Italian coffe culture’.
26 November La Scala’s multinational Hotpot Fever dinner buffet includes, Thom Yum Kung, Szechuan, Far Dew Wine, Swiss chese fondue, as well as chef specials Seafood thermidor, Salmon Provencale, and Broccoli & Mozzarella cheese curry.
26 November On 1 December Club 97 ’s World Aids Day event is PopArtPrincess. Limited edition screenprints of Lady Diana will be available at $1997. Happy hour prices all night, and DJ Steve Bruce.
25 November Sevva is host to celebrity guest chef Jared Ingersoll from Danks Street Depot, Sydney, on 1-12 December. He will produce an extensive dinner menu plus a tapas menu.
25 November There’s 6 days left to celebrate Simpatico’s 1st birthday with their special 4 course menu for $268 (lunch or dinner), featuring pan-fried tuna, or spaghetti with salmon & avocado.
24 November McLovin’s Tavern 2-course set lunch is now $88 only.
24 November The Sunday Session at Wooloomooloo in LKF and TST features 3-course brunch for $175, plus unlimited Pure Blond beer for $200 and Mumm Cordon Rouge for $400 per bottle.
21 November Like Tequila? Agave in LKF is now the top tequila bar in Asia, with the largest selection of 100% Agave Tequila outside Mexico and the USA - 178 different brands!
20 November The Press Room has a Nicolas Potel wine dinner on 26 November. 4 courses including smoked duck and Wagyu beef, with 6 paired wines, for $950.
20 November The first race Wednesday of every month (next on is 3 December) at Adrenaline is ‘Ladesirous’ ladies night, with free entry, a glass of champagne and snacks, plus manicures and swag bags. ($2,000 minimum table charge).
19 November Roka’s new 4 course business lunch is 4 courses featuring Sashimi, tempura, black cod skewer and sake-poached pear, for $288.
19 November Guinness World Records recently confirmed Lobby Lounge at MarcoPolo Hong Kong as the ‘Bar with the most commercially available varieties of rum’. Now you know where to go when you need a mojito fixed!
18 November Harlan’s Thanksgiving dinner on 27th only is a 5 course feast including Scottish salmon, Wagyu beef, and choice of Turkey or Lamb for main. $780pp.
18 November Graze has introduced new savoury muffins - including blue cheese, walnut & cranbury, and Apple, cheddar & bacon (which we tried - yummy).
17 November California’s traditional Thanksgiving menu is available on 27-30 November. Set 2 course lunch is $198 (+68 for dessert), Set 4 course dinner is $360.
17 November Khana Khazanah has teamed up with Ngong Ping 360 for a World Vegetarian Food Fair, during November weekends. See www.np360.com.hk for details.
14 November The Press Room is hosting a Burgundy wine dinner with
Nicolas Potel on 26 November. Vintages from 1978, 1985, 2002, 2004 and 2006 will be
paired with a four-course menu for $950pp.
13 November Santa Lucia has a game promotion till 11 December. Dishes include Stewed wild pheasant, Pan-fried venison and Braised rabbit. Yum.
13 November Peel Fresco Music Lounge kicks off their jazz week to coincide with the HK Jazz Festival with Eugene Pao on Saturday 15th at 10pm. Look out for more Jazz every night next week.
12 November Grissini is featuring white truffles till end November in 2 set dinners. The 4 course dinner features cod or veal as main, while the 6 course features, scampi, lobster, monkfish and more.
12 November Gateway Hotel’s La Brasserie is offering a romantic ‘table for 2′ 3 course dinner till end November. Choose a main from Rib eye steak, sea bass or scallops. A bargain at $428 for 2 people.
11 November JWs California has a sake-paired western dinner, 5 courses include Canadian scallops, Pan-seared sea bass, Angus beef carpaccio, with a sake for each course ($855 or $655 without sake).
11 November Till November 30 Royal Park Hotel is celebrating its 20th anniversary with deals up to 30% off at 2+2 Cafe and up to 50% off at Sakurada and Royal Park Chinese Restaurant.
10 November Main St Deli starts Thanksgiving/Xmas early, with its ‘Turkey to go’ menu. A combo for 6-10 people, with pumpkin soup, 14lb turkey with all the trimmings, and choice of pie or Xmas pudding is $1,188. For 16-20 people, its $1,888. (or you can just order the turkey from $888).
10 November Till end November H One is featuring white truffles from the Piedmont region. Starters include White asparagus and forest mushroom ragout, and Quail and fried egg. Some mains are Atlantic black cod, Wagyu beef tartare, etc.
7 November The Grand Hyatt has appointed Marcus Mathyssek as their new executive chef. Mathyssek honed his craft at Michelin Star restaurants such as Victorian Restaurant in Düsseldorf, Landhaus Scherrer in Hamburg and Mosimann’s in London. He joined the Hyatt group in 1997.
6 November Morton’s have introduced new set menus for group bookings in the private dining room and new items for a la carte dining. Three course lunch sets range from $595-$695. Three and four course set dinners from $775-$1175.
6 November There will be special thanksgiving menus at The Black Stump and the Bayside Brasserie on November 27. Prices $228-$298. Book early.
6 November For a romantic November book a “Table for Two” La Brasserie, Gateway Hotel. A special Menu is available Monday-Sunday at $428 for two until the end of the month.
6 November Yat Tung Heen at the Eaton Hotel has launched a “Dumpling Feast”. a wide variety of dumplings with different fillings including abalone, shrimp, conpoy, fresh meat, vegetables and milk custard. Prices from $35 (4 pieces). There is also a dumpling dinner set for $188 per person.
5 November Bar of Soup will be presenting the legendary Bark Chor Mee tonight from 7.00 onwards. Be there.
5 November Brie, goat, blue and mature Cheddar cheese all on one platter for $110 at Cafe O. Add $50 and get two glasses of wine.
4 November Happy hour at The Fringe is from 3.00-9.00pm you can enjoy evening drinks and tapas from Mondays to Thursdays. There is also brunch from 10.30am on weekends and most public holidays.
31 October Chef Didier Rochat at La Brasserie, Gateway Hotel has some wild dining ideas for November. Braised Hare in Red Wine Sauce, Poached Anjou Pigeon in a Juniper Berry Broth, Wild Colvert Duck Filet stuffed with Mushrooms to name but a few. Sounds yummy.
31 October Get down toThe Promenade at Harbour Plaza Hotel for seasonal hairy crab dishes.
31 October To celebrate their second birthday The Press Room have introduced new dishes to their menu. Among them are Roquefort & bacon burger, daube de boeuf, crab linguine, leek & potato vichyssoise and roast leg of lamb. How can you resist?
30 October From November 1st you can enjoy afternoon tea at Wooloomooloo Elements. Available every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 2:30pm to 5pm. HK$180 for two
30 October Vietnamese chef Lan will be presenting `Flavours of Vietnam’ during November at Langham Place Hotel, Mongkok
30 October Coyote and I Caramba have a special Smokehouse Menu available until the end of November.
29 October Have an upside down inside out Halloween at Club JJs. $150 door charge. Book a table for 6 and get a free bowl of strawberries. Beast … I mean best dressed cartoon character will get a free bottle of Champers.
23 October California has a seafood promotion with Lobster and crab soup, Fresh oysters, and more.
23 October Till end November Main St Deli is featuring casseroles. Try Wagyu oxtail, Cod and prawn pie, Shepherd’s pie, with menus at $238 for 2 course or $268 for 3 course.
17 October on 21 OCtober to 1 November Kaetsu has 2 visiting chefs from Roppongi Hills Club in Tokyo, Chef Nakazato is famed for his ‘Edomae sushi’, while Chef Kano is also known for his modern presentation.
16 October The Mistral is showcasing white truffles in its autumn menu - dishes include ravioli with porcini mushroom & truffle sauce, Cheese risotto with asparagus and truffle essence, Cod fillet with potato truffle sauce, etc.
16 October On Sundays, Tivo is offering a variety of Mojitos at 2-for-1, with snacks.
15 October There’s a $288 Green apple healthy lunch available at Scala till November. 4 courses include Apple and Cajun tuna, Apple and parsnip soup, and Seafood with apple cider nage.
15 October Zuma now offers ‘Japanese-style’ afternoon tea, 3-6pm at $90. 6 different platters are available - robotayaki, tempura, Aomono (salads), Sushi moriawase, deza (cakes/desserts), or aisukari-mu (ice cream/sorbet).
14 October Saigon (Stanley) has special menus till 30 November, created by Nyep and Nasda, Cambodian celebrity chefs. There will also be a charity 6 course wine dinner on 17 October at SukhoThai at $798pp, and a cooking class on 18 October, with 3 courses ($450).
14 October Royal Park Chinese Restaurant is offering seasonal hairy crab, in a set for $468pp, and as seperate dishes (Sautéed Shrimps with Hairy Crab Roe$188, Stewed Pomelo Peel with Hairy Crab Roe $198, etc)
13 October On 15-26 October you can get 10% off tickets to ‘The 39 Steps’ and dinner at JJs if you mention ‘Grand Hyatt Hong Kong’ when you buy tickets at HK ticketing (3128 8288).
13 October Cinectta has an Illuminati wine tasting tonight 7-9pm at $98pp. If you also have dinner, the wine tasting will be deducted from your bill (if over $350).
10 October Coffee Mill is featuring crab and seafood at their buffets till end November. Try Sushi, sashimi, Blue crab cora in hotpot; Black pepper fried crab; Swimmer crab with winter melon; Crab quesadilla and more. $278/168 Mon-Thu/$298/188 Fri-Sun & Holidays
9 October Va Bene is finally introducing a pizza menu, including calzone.
9 October Wasabisabi’s ‘Oyster quartet’ promotion during October is 4 freshly shucked oysters, with 4 different sauces, paired with Champagne, sparkling sake, white wine and cocktails. Available Friday/Saturday for $248.
8 October Cafe Rendezvous buffet for October is ‘A Taste of Japan’ - 6.30 nightly $338/228 Mon-Thu or $388/268 Fri-Sun & holidays.
8 October OktoberFest starts tonigt at Happy Valley Racecourse. 20 different German beers will be in the beer garden, along with German snacks. Or there’s an all-you-can-eat buffet available at Stable Bend Terrace for $450 including 2 drinks.
6 October Hoi King Heen is cooking with wines from around the world this month. Dishes include: Sea urchin & crab steamed with sake, or Tenderloin cooked with rice wine, Taiwanese prawns in Chinese Spirit & herb soup, Duck Breast with Port Wine, Scallops & Lemongrass skewer with Red wine sauce.
6 October El Pomposo has a party on 11 October for Spanish national day, with a special tapas dinner, with a glass of sherry, and two of wine for $480pp. There is also a flamenco show from Carolina Vera, and a DJ.
3 October Lawry’s celebrates its second anniversary with a set dinner menu till end October, paired with their private label wine. 3 courses for $498. They have also started a rewards programme for regular diners.
2 October Rose petal jam from a family recipe is being served with afternoon tea at H-Tea-O till 16 October with no extra charge. After that it will be $8 extra.
2 October Dirty Duck Diner is heading back to Indonesia at the end of the month. Make the most of their last month in Hong Kong.
1 October Duke’s Deli (from the Duke’s Burgers people) is now open at Two Chinachem Plaza, 135 Des Voeux Rd, Central - 2544 7587. New York style fresh sandwiches, salads, coffee, lasagna feature along with American groceries.
1 October Bar of Soup’s holiday brunch today is: Poh Piah, Otah and Fried Bee Hoon. Available from 12-8pm.
30 September Tivo is hosting a latin salsa party on 3 October, with DJ and live percussionist, mojitos and complimentary tapas and margarita shots all night. Starts 10.30pm.
29 September For National Day at the Excelsior Cafe on the 1st has a fireworks buffet, 6-10pm, $418/268, while ToTTs has dinner for $788, or cocktails at 8-930 with minimum charge $248pp.
29 September on 1 October Aqua Luna has 2 hours ride, with 2 drinks and Chinese canapes for $468pp.
26 September Harlan’s and H One are offering ‘Grandstand fireworks menus’. H One’s is 5 course, with mains of veal fillet mignon or Wild sea bass ($780). Harlan’s is 4 course, with mains of US Prime beef fillet or Wild sea bass ($680)
25 September Red Stone Bar & Grill is offering a 4 course fireworks dinner on October 1, with live band, for $480pp.
25 September Till 31 October, One+One at Royal Park hotel is holding a German beer festival, with freeflow Erdinger draught every day for 2 hours (Sun-Thurs $188, Fri, Sat, Holiday eves $208), along with German culinary treats.
24 September Till October 7, H One features award winning oysters and super prime steaks (hormone free, free range, dry aged, etc) in a 3 course menu for $680pp.
24 September Grissini is holding a live international wine auction on 28 September, dedicated to rate Barolo vintages. There’s a 5 course ‘culinary journey’ to go with it created by chef Marco Torre and wine paired, for $1,300pp.
23 September Yagura is offering an ‘all you can eat’ sushi menu 12-3pm every day for only $148.
23 September Meanwhile, Graze is offering ‘all you can drink’ wine, 7-9pm daily till 30 September for $110.
22 September Every Tuesday till 2 December, The Verandah is offering a classic 3 course carvery dinner featuring Aussie rib-eye, leg of port, or beef wellington for $508.
22 September Lian’s new ‘French indulgence wine gala’ till end October is $238 for any 2 hours during 6-10pm.
19 September Cinecitta’s new Sunday dinner is made for sharing, with 2 starters, 2 soups, 3 pastas, 2 mains and 2 desserts - to share between 4. $248pp.
18 September One Bar has teamed up with chocolatier Beschle for a chocolate infused menu till end September. 5 courses including paired wines $828pp (without wine $498pp). Main course? Try Lamb loin with coffee-licorice infused chocolate sauce
and lemon fried king prawn with fruity spiced chocolate sauce!
18 September Club JJs is featuring Khan Toke dining from Chiang Mai till 27 September, with dishes such as Naem Tord, Khao Soi Nua, and a free cocktail for booking a table of 4 or more
17 September There’s a new weekend lunch menu at Tokoro. At $650 for 4 people, or $850 for six, it features grilled eel, beef and chicken skewers, sashimi, maki rolls, tempura and desset.
16 September Pearl’s new weekend brunch ($295 for 3 courses, plus $195 for freeflow wine) features a live band and a premium seafood starter sampler including oysters, smoked salmon, cuttlefish, yabbie, scallops and prawn.
16 September FINDS is featuring blueberries till end September. Try them in pie, doughnuts or souffle.
12 September Bayside Brasserie has a Mexican food promotion, with dishes including Mariscada, Roasted chicken mole and Enchilada carne asada. Mmmm.
11 September Classified Mozzarella Bar has opened at 31 Wing Fung St, Wanchai, featuring artisan mozzarella, with an exclusive menu and dining for up to 20 (2528 3454).
11 September There’s still a few tickets left for the FCC Annual Charity Ball this Saturday, 13th at HKCEC, and starring ‘World Classic Rockers’. Tickets at $1,998 include pre-dinner cocktails and four-course gourmet
dinner with wine.
9 September Black Stump has an ‘Australian BBQ party’ through September, featuring Rack of lamb with couscous, Organic spring chicken, Wagyu rump steak or beefburger and more…
9 September Viceroy’s Comedy Club is on 11-13th September. $320 plus $130 for buffet dinner. (entry 2-4-1 on Thursday if you book online).
8 September As part of the Excelsiors 35th anniversary celebrations, Yee Tung Heen is presenting 1 classic dish per day at $35, while Cammino has selected wine at $35 per bottle for 4 people ordering the $350 set menu.
8 September Sakurada at Royal Park Hotel has a fresh Saury promotion through September. As well as sushi and sashimi, dishes such as Seared saury and radish sprout
in miso vinegar($180) and deep fried saury and cod fish roe with seaweed
($180) are available.
5 September On 16 September Agave celebrates Mexican independence day with a taco buffet from 6.30pm, including free bottle of Corona for $149. Coronas are 2-4-1 all night.
4 September Quarterdeck is holding ‘Summer’s last beach party’ with DJ, bikini fashion parade and open bar and BBQ for $488. From 6pm on 6th, 10% of proceeds to charity.
3 September Paul McLoughlin, executive chef at Portal, Langham Place wants to take the mystery out of molecular gastronomy. So during September, Mon-Wed, 7.30-8.30 they are providing 5 ‘molecular’ dishes for $158 (or $28 for one). Try melon caviar, or coconut cream egg, foie gras ice cream, and more.
3 September The spot at 49 Elgin where Bizou was is now seafood specialist Ocean Grill. Try their set lunch ($98 for 2 course, $118 for 3 course). 2147 0100.
2 September The Promenade welcomes back Brazilian guest chef Alexandre Chalela and team for a ‘Flavours of Brazil’ special on their lunch and dinner buffet. Lunch $188-218, dinner $358-388 for adults.
2 September Bulldog’s Wanchai is up to its old tricks. From 9pm on Thursdays, all standard drinks are $10 until somebody leaves the bar!
1 September Last Man Standing are live at Club JJs tonight. With no cover charge and 2-4-1 drinks till 10pm, plus 10% off at JJ’s Thai & Grill if you mention the band name.
1 September New bar McLovin’s Tavern has a live band, AprilFools Band every Tuesday to Sunday from 9pm. They also have a special range of ales from Wales including Magic Lagyr, Cwrw Braf, and Taffy Cider. 2722 7101
29 August Viceroy’s Punchline Comedy Club in September is 11-13 September. $320 plus $130 for buffet dinner.
28 August Metro Buffet and Grill ’s dinner buffet is featuring Italian mains such as King prawn and parma ham saltimbocca, Osso Bucco, and Veal shang in red wine, till end September.
28 August Till end September Harlan’s ‘Roast Experience’ special offers roasted Baby pig with peperonata ($598), Tuscany beefsteak with white triffle dressing ($880), and Sea-salted catch of the day ($580).
27 August If you want to get your mooncake buying done early there are some special offers: 30% off the full price of $238 for 4 at Yee Tung Heen before 31 August. Ye Shanghai has a box of 8 for $158 in August, $178 in September. Hoi King Heen has a discount for orders before 31 August on their box of four (regular price $260). L’eclipse has a limited edition of 50 boxes of 6 chocolate mooncakes for $158.
26 August Marlin has added new Martini’s to its drinks list - ‘Marlinis’, perhaps?
26 August Peel is offering Bellinis (actually, ‘Peelini’s’ on Wednesdays at 2-4-1 for ladies, all night.
25 August Bostonian ’s new caviar menu features 3 of the world’s premium brands. Available till end September.
25 August Bubba Gump is offering a kids’ birthday party package. At $220 (kids) and $150 (adults) there are games, kids and adult menus, free Peak Tram tickets, and an entertainer.
22 August This is the last weekend for Bulldog’s Wanchai’s Big Dog breakfast Olympic special - a complimentary bloody mary with refills for $10.
21 August Steak & Frites is offering a free bottle of house wine for a table of 4 or more till end September.
21 August Guest chef Marco Furlan at One Bar is presenting a 3-course ($298) and 5-course ($497) set dinner till end September. Mains choices include Kurobuta pork chop with drid plum sauce, and Oven roasted french duck with marsala sauce.
20 August There’s another new burger place, above Dozo! (1/F Cheung Fai Bldg, Lyndhurst Terrace - 2581 0321). Gourmet Burger Union’s patties are made from grass-fed NZ Angus beef.
20 August Check out the new bar Beso at 39a Gough Street (2581 3669). It’s all smooth and glamorous and you can get free cheese and olives with 2 drinks.
19 August Gaia has a grain fed US beef promotion. Dishes include Beef tartare with green apple and vinegar granita, Ravioli with braised beef in red wine, Saaute beef flat iron steak with oriental spices.
19 August Mozart Stub’n is serving 8 new summer dishes, try Grilled chick with brandy pepper sauce, Poached salmon with sauce verte, Minced pork with buttered rice and more.
18 August SohoSoho will be closing on 24 August, while their building is renovated. Make the most of their wine offers as they try to clear the cellar!
18 August Till 25 August at La Mer Brasserie, guest chef Raymond Rosso will be serving seafood specialties such as Boston lobster with vanilla sauce, Stuffed sea bass, Caramelized salmon, etc.
15 August Amber has 2 star Michelin chef Didier Elena from Chateau le Crayers next week - pairing special menus with Champagne. 20-22nd - 10 course dinner $1688, 24rd - Gala 12-course dinner $1988, or 5-course lunch on 22nd for $988.
14 August For a limited time Cafe de Paris, Disco Bay is offering traditional sweet and savoury French crepes from Brittany.
14 August There’s a literary dinner on 19 August at Grappa’s Cellar, with Tony Parsons (author of ‘Mn & Boy’) talking about his new novel set in Shanghai. $500 for 3 courses + glass of wine.
13 August IGOR’s outlets are offering buy-1-get-1-free on main courses or 25% discount for Standard Chartered or Manhattan card holders.
13 August Bar of Soup’s Wednesday Singapore special tonight is ‘Teochew Moey’ - rice porridge with a spread of tasty side dishes. There’s a different Singaporean special every Wednesday
12 August Viceroy and Gaylord are both featuring Persian-influenced Nizams, Hyderabad cuisine during August.
12 August On Wednesdays, FINDS is offering a summer coctail taster - choose 6 cocktails for $180. On Tuesdays, they are offering Moet for $60 all night from 5.30pm.
11 August Dickens Bar is offering favourite snack items for $35, as well as draught beer and standard drinks for $35, 7-10pm every Monday.
11 August A new wine bar, Tastings is hidden away at B/F 27-29 Wellington Street, with a choice of 160 wines and snacks (2523 6282).
8 August There’s a new Agnes b. le pain (’grille & delices’) at 3/F, Times Square. French style coffees, sandwiches and cakes are on the menu.
7 August The HK International Wine Fair is set for 14-16 August at HKCEC, with Brazilian wines making their first appearance in Hong Kong.
7 August Aspasia’s summer seasonal menu features Pan-fried scallop with foie gras, pumpkin and red onion, Marscapone ravioli with duck ragout, and Double veal chop with artichoke and coffee sauce.
6 August Punchline comedy at Viceroy is 7-9 August, $320 plus $130 for buffet dinner.
6 August Till 10 August H One is host to French guest chef Alban Rousseau. Special menu main courses include Woodstone roasted black cod, Brittany blue lobster with artichoke, and Sardinian sea bass.
5 August Till 31 August Post 97 is promoting Sauvignon Blanc - one each from Australia, NZ, Chile and South Africa. 4 x 75ml glasses for $98 ($88 in happy hour), or 3 glasses for $78 ($68 happy hour).
5 August The ‘Ladies who Lunch’ deal at Quarterdeck (HK) includes freeflow bubbly for only $155. Mon-Fri, 12-3pm.
4 August Cafe Rendezvous is featuring Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, and for every lady who has dinner Mon-Fri, is a free pint of ice cream (dinner buffet $338/228 Mon-Thu or $388/268Fri-Sun).
4 August Sheung Wan has had another boost with the opening of new bar The Place at Manhattan Avenue Building, 255 Queen’s Rd.
1 August Soda is planning an 888 party for the Olympic opening night (8 August), with vodka shooters at 8 for $80 all night.
31 July on 5-10 August guest chef Alban Rousseau at H One presents a French summer menu including Woodstone roast black cod, Pan-friend prime lamb, and Valrona fondant praline.
30 July The Place at the Langham is offering Creole specialties, such as gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish pie, along with the chance to win a trip to New Orleans on 2-10 August with their lunch and dinner buffet ($198-408 or $148-258 for kids).
30 July T’ang Court celebrates its inclusion in ‘US Food and Wine Go List’ with a new ‘Legendary menu’, including glass of Moet along with specialties Baked seafood rice in crabshell, Sauteed prawns & crab roe and 6 more dishes for $1088pp
29 July Lian has revamped its menu. New items include Wagyu beef soup with
rice-sheet noodles ($198), Crispy mandarin fish with sour and spicy ‘sam
rod’ sauce ($180), and Spicy Thai-inspired New Zealand mussels in green tomato
curry with French bread (K$185).
29 July Wooloomooloo is planning a ‘Winter Olympics’ party on 8 August, with a solid ice bar, exclusive menu and DJ party - $100 entrance gets 1 free drink.
28 July Isola’s bar area, IsoBar has introduced new icy summer cocktails, including new Bellinis, Martinis and frozen cocktails.
28 July There’s a new Spanish restaurant at Hollywood Road. Tapeo specializes in tapas from Barcelona (3171 1989).
25 July Petuna Seafood of Tasmania are teaming up with Frog Face Fish for their ‘Gourmet fish & chips’ Tuesdays, with twists on the classic dish, such as Trout with mushy pea puree, fingerling potato and truffle tartare sauce.
24 July Over in Stanley, Cafe de Paris is offering a ‘Mediterranean Seafood Tower’ for 2 to share for $480 (add $80 for 2 glasses of bubbly).
24 July Shiro has started offering takeaways, from 11am till close every day. Free San Pellegrino for orders placed before 11am. (2155 8066).
23 July Boca is featuring Portuguese dishes - try Baby octopus with roast peppers and pears, steamed clams in coriander & garlic white wine, Salt cod with scrambled eggs and potato strips, and more.
23 July Pearl on the Peak’s new summer set dinner for $695 (+ $295 for matched wines) consists of Pearl tartare, yabbie tails, yellow fin tuna, kangaroo fillet and summer pudding.
22 July The birds nest and lobster fiesta dinner buffet at Spice Market. till end-July Includes includes Teppanyaki lobster & seafood udon, Bird’s nest mille feuille, Lemon bird’s nest meringue tart, Green tea lychee bird’s nest cake etc at $298/188, or $338/208 weekends.
22 July There’s an Australian wine tasing event at Graze on 29 July, 7-9pm, at $200pp.
21 July Gaia’s latest menu features Tasmanian black truffles. Try Home made pasta with Porcini mushrooms & black truffle, Lobster ravioli with green beans & potatoes, black truffle pesto, Veal medallion with smoked ham, blueberries & black truffle, etc
21 July Roya Plaza Chinese Restaurant’s ‘Wild mushroom Delights’ features Matsutake, Porcini, Sarcodon Aspratus, Catathelasma Ventricosur, Cantharellus Cibarius and Morel from Yunnan.
18 July Bobby Chinn, from ‘World Cafe Asia’ and ‘Wild, Wild East’ is guest chef at Saigon till 31 July. Dishes include Red grapes rolled in goat cheese, Seabass and Monkfish tail in caramel sauce. 5 course set dinner is $498.
17 July There’s a ‘Summer Whites’ wine tasting night at Top Deck at 7.30pm on 24 June, including canapes and raffle prizes for $200.
17 July The much-anticipated ROKA Japanese Robata Grill has opened in Pacific Place (Shop 002, basement, tel 3960 5988).
16 July Cinecitta offers food from Southern Italy through July, including: Swordfish with capers, orange and sautéed onion with marsala ($238), Homemade scialatielli with fresh mussels and chili ($178, and more.
16 July Harlan’s has a new summer menu till 3 August, featuring black truffles from Australia. Main course options are: Quail ($448), Barolo risotto ($398),
US Prime beef fillet with foie gras ($548), Egg yolk ricotta ravioli ($398) or Baked French baby turbot ($520).
15 July Scala is featuring healthy, organic crunchy carrots in their summer lunch menu. The 4 course menu for $288 features Seafood timbale with shiso sprout, Roasted carrot veloute with mint, Pepper crust garoupa with carrot risotto, and Baked carrot tart with carrot & orange ice-crream.
15 July Bo Innovation has moved to 2/F 60 Johnson Road, Wanchai. (2850 8371).
14 July Mistral’s ’seafood splendor’ promotion includes Grilled scallops, king prawns and tuna with saffron and crab risotto, Spaghetti chitarra with lobster and cherry tomato sauce, and more.
14 July FINDS’s ‘Finnish your drink’ promotion includes specialties such as Green Apple Sparkle - Moet with green apple foam, and Scangria - white wine with berries.
11 July Babek has started weekend brunch - 11.30am-2.30pm for $178 includes Mediterranean salads, tandoor, Indian street snacks, assorted breads, and desserts.
10 July La Brasserie offers a 6-course Boston lobster dinner. Main courses are: Lobster claw and sage in beer batter and aioli sauce, Lobster souffle with mashed potato and lobster meat in sea urchin cream sauce, and Half lobster tail stuffed with asparagus, black truffle.
10 July Sakurada is promoting cold noodles this summer. Dishes include Cold black noodle, Cold green tea noodle, Cold cuttlefish sauce noodle and Homemade cold fish with sea urchin noodle.
9 July Verandah is offering 4 courses with a bottle of Moet Rose for $1,888 for 2 people. July’s menu includes Tartare of Ocean trout, scallops and tuna, Rack of lamb or Monkfish, and Raspberry souffle.
9 July The 2nd Thursday of every month is Wine, Cheese & Music night at Peel Fresco Music Lounge, with 5 matched wines and cheeses for $150.
8 July Punchline Comedy at Viceroy is on 10-12 July, $320, plus $130 for buffet dinner.
8 July Cinecitta is offering the flavours of Campania, Puglia and Sicily. Try Swordfish with capers, orange and sautéed onion ($238), Scialatielli with fresh mussels and chili ($178), and more.
7 July Ming Court has new yellow oily crab specials, including Deep-fried garoupa and pumpkin with crab meat, and Steamed prawn stuffed with hairy cucumber in crab meat. There’s also a tasting menu at $778pp.
7 July Palm Court is featuring Valrhona at its weekend Chocolate Bar, 3-6pm, $208pp. Try Triple chocolate mousse torte, Chocolate and raspberry mille feuille, Bittersweet chocolate, strawberries and chili syrup pot, along with your afternoon tea.
4 July Tonight at JJ’s ‘D-Janes’ are on the decks for Aids Relief. Martina Kaiser, Jennifer Lopez (not THAT one!). $280 door charge includes a free Cointreau.
3 July Red Stone offers champagne brunch (freeflow Mumm) 11.45-3.30, on Sundays for $385, (or $185 without the champagne).
3 July Wooloomooloo has introduced oyster shooters at $50 each or 3 for $120.
2 July Grissini now has its own label wines: Primosic Ribolla Gialla Riserva 2005; Cavaliere 2001 Michele Satta; and Award winning ‘La Viarte Siùm’.
2 July Post 97 has new dishes for summer including: Figs & blue cheese prosciutto, with melba toast, or Eye fillet, enoki, swiss brown, garlic & herb mash.
30 June Mozart Stub’n has new summer dishes including Caraway and cabbage soup, Minced pork served with buttered rice, Poached salmon with sauce verte, asparagus and parsley potatoes, and Grilled chicken with brandy peppersauce.
30 June Starting from 5 July, Habibi has a ‘Pharaoh’s Feast’ buffet every Saturday 11.30am-3pm at $180pp. Dishes include Whole baked lamb on cinnamon rice with roasted nuts, roast turkey with vegetables, couscous and harissa.
27 June Cubix has a (ginger based) Domaine de Canton cocktail promotion. At $60-65, get Ginger mojito with
rum, Ginger cosmo with citrus vodka, triple sec &
cranberry, Canton mimosa with
champagne & orange juice, French ginger snap with vodka &
lemon juice - and more
27 June Grissini’s chef Torre has a batch of new menu items for summer - including Potato dumplings with spiced red mullet dauce; Pasta with smoked eel, green peas, tomatoes and orange; Herbed red mullet fillets.
26 June Frog Face Fish has introduced a weekend brunch - at only $108 for 2 courses and coffee/tea, at 11am-3pm.
26 June Meanwhile, The Press Room has traditional English afternoon tea at the weekends, with scones with jam & cream, finger sandwiches and cakes, 3-6pm.
25 June on 30 June to 4 July 1/5 Nuevo has a ‘Tapas Fiesta’ with guest chef Joaquin Campos and Torres wines. Selection of 10 tapas and 3 wines is $298pp.
25 June $10 Tasmanian oysters are back at Cafe Deco, One Bar, Peak Cafe Bar and Top Deck throughout July and August.
24 June Sevva introduces a new ‘mixologist - from ‘Sex & the City!’, Joseph Boroski will be serving up original Asian-influenced cocktails, plus some brought over from New York.
24 June Naha celebrates its 1st birthday with ‘Awamori Mix & Match’ promotion - try Stewed beef sinew & taro served with Original Awamori, or Seaweed tempura served with Margarita Awamori, etc.
23 June friendly little yakitori bar Magushi is planning its grand opening on 1 July. G/F 74 Peel Street, Central, 2868 1428.
23 June 798 Unit & Co is offering ‘Happy hour desserts’ - dessert plus a drink for $55. Mon-Fri 3-6pm, Sat 4-6pm.
20 June Lawry’s has introduced a rotating platter of ‘bar snacks’ - a platter of 8 canapes for $128 including 2 drinks. Seems like a good reason to sit up at the bar.
20 June Ye Shanghai’s summer special of "Shanghainese cold wontons", accompanied by chilled wine sounds good.
19 June Junks not good enough for you? Try Belle Epoque, a luxury yacht with Chinese, Japanese and western kitchens, choics of champagne, and prices at $900 (4 hour cruise) to $2888 pp. 3758 9000.
19 June Milano is currently featuring prawns - try Baked king prawns in garlic butter, Prawn canneloni, Char-grilled sirloin with garlic prawns and more.
18 June A couple new places we’ve seen around town recently: Canucck has ‘modern Canadian cuisine’ at G/F 31 Elgin Street, Soho (2524 4123. Funky Tofa has modern Chinese at 14 Wo On Lane, Noho, 2152 2121.
17 June Saigon (Stanley) has a charity dinner on 19 June prepared by celebrity chef Bobby Chinn. Cocktails, canapes, 5 course dinner, signed book, live band. Proceeds to Heep Hong Society. $1,500
17 June Watermark is now serving dry-aged rib-eye steak. If you order 2 rib-eyes, you can get a free bottle of wine with your intensely ‘beefy’ beef. Offer till 31 August.
16 June McSorley’s latest burger is Texas burger with chipotle sauce, cheddar and avocado.
16 June if it ever stops raining, SohoSoho has a variety of Junk trip sets from $220pp for food and $168 for drinks, and delivered to the boat. They also have an ‘English Summer Lunch’ special menu with items such as watercress soup, poached salmon and Coronation chicken. ($118 for 2 courses)
13 June Father’s Day specials on 15 June Grissini Lunch buffet $455/300. Tiffin Brunch $738/380 unlimited Moet Rose. Cafe Renaissance Brunch $268/158, Dinner buffet $368/198. Scala tasting menu $600 or a la carte. Cafe Marco Lunch buffet $208/168, Dinner buffet $358/258 with gift for dad. La Brasserie Brunch $258, Set dinner $468 with gift for dad.
Morton’s special set lunch is $700 for 3 courses, with 6 choices for mains. Lawry’s dinner menu for 3 courses is $528 - mains are beef or sea-bass with lobster. Wooloomooloo has a 4 course set dinner for $425 - with an extra king prawn for dad. Red Stone’s 4 course dinner is also $425.
11 June Igor’s Group has a groupwide ‘Summer Tour’ promotion, a leaflet at outlets gives you offers such as $300 cash coupons at Peccato, $100 off dry-aged rib-eye steak at Watermark, 50% off at Wildfire Stanley, and Nomads, and a free
jug of margarita at Marlin’s.
11 June Yat Tung Heen is featuring Shunde cuisine till end July. Freshwater fish like Steamed minced mud carp, Sauteed Mandarin fish fillet are popular, along with dishes such as Whole roast duck stuffed with minced pork, or Asparagus stuffed in bamboo with birds nest.
6 June TRU has released a new summer menu, including Stir fried blue mussel with chili lime, Grilled Mandarin chicken with tamarind sauce, Vietnamese chicken dumpling soup, and Grilled scampi with garlic banana bud salad.
5 June The Press Room is donating 10% of overall revenue for June and July to HK Red Cross for relief efforts in Sichuan.
5 June Studio City Bar & Cafe in Megabox has had a revamp and is now fully licensed. Happy hour 2-4-1, 5-9pm.
4 June This Saturday, 15 restaurants/bars on Wyndham St join in a charity wine tasting event. For $280, check out various wines with canapes from 3-6pm. Money goes to Room to Read.
4 June Every Wednesday is Singapore night at Bar of Soup. This week they are featuring Bark Chor Mee (Mushroom minced pork
noodles).
3 June Coffee Mill’s weekend afternoon tea buffet is awash with mangos - try Mango & papaya mint salad, Mango and redcurrant tart, Jasmine mango cheesecake, Mango swiss roll, Mango chocolate cake etc.
3 June The Intercontinental Grand Stanford is offering halal food in all its restaurants (Mistral, Cafe Rendezvous, Hoi King Heen) this summer.
2 June Among their new summer tapas, El Pomposo is featuring Sauteed snail with garlic & sherry, Grilled asparagus in Serrano ham, and Spicy sauteed prawns with garlic.
2 June The Pawn has an evening with Patrice Noyelle of Pol Roger, with a 4 course wine paired menu, tomorrow night (3rd).
30 May Zuma has made Conde Nast Traveler’s ‘Hot Tables 2008′ list, and also Restaurant magazine’s World’s Best Restaurants (at no 99). Not bad for a newbie.
30 May Viceroy’s Punchline Comedy club in June is 5th-7th. Tickets $320, Buffet dinner at 7pm $130, happy hour drinks 6-7.30pm.
29 May Interncontinental Grand Stanford has a charity gourmet dinner for Sichuan relief, via Cooking for Life. On 31 May there will also be somnelier wines, entertainment, a charity auction and a cooking show with Martin Yan. $25,000 per table of 10.
29 May on 5 June at 7pm, Cafe Deco has Dinner under the Stars, with Craggy Range wine pairing. 6 courses for $898.
28 May Yagura is importing bluefin tuna daily for its tuna specialties: From Fatty belly of bluefin tuna sashimi ($218), to Tuna roll with avocado, cucumber, egg for $128.
28 May Soho Soho has launched a Weekend Roast, Sat/Sun 12.30-4pm at $225. Featuring prime Australian rib beef, Yorkshire puddings and parsnips. Yum!
27 May On Saturdays, Graze has 10% off all food and beverages, while alcoholic drinks are 2 for 1 all day.
27 May Classified has a private wine dinner (16 people) with Pierre Perrin or Chateau de Beaucastel on 28th, while The Press Room has a 6 course paired menu with Chateau Pichon Lalande and Chateau Angelus on 29th.
26 May Harbour Grill has a 5 course French wine-paired dinner on May 30th, starting with cocktails at 7pm. Price $980.
26 May Habibi on June 2nd launches its Happy Hour. 6-8pm, Mon-Sat, free mezze will be available at the bar, along with deals on drinks, and shisha pipes. They also have a new dinner menu.
23 May VinExpo is scheduled for 27-29th at HKCEC, with major winetastings of Argentinean, Spanish, Alsace, Italian and German wines, along
with Korean ‘health wines’, plus more than 30 events featuring well-known wine and spirits experts and
industry specialists run concurrently to the three-day expo.
22 May There will be 4 nights of ‘Dum’ style slow-braised classic Indian food at Zest (26-27th) and Babek (28-29th). Dishes include King fish in cinnamon & curry infused coconut sauce, Duck simmered in yoghurt with saffron & cardamom. Tickets in advance only at $428.
22 May Eugene Pao is amongst the musicians playing at Fresco Music Lounge on 24th for a charity event where all takings will be donated to World Vision for the Sichuan earthquake fund. $120 entrance includes 1 drink.
21 May Till end June Cafe on the Park is featuring Central and South American specialties, such as Costa Rican curry crab, Cuban roasted short ribs, baked crayfish and scallop with pineapple salsa.
21 May Stormies has added some light summer dishes to its menu, including Crab and
macadamia nut cigars with coriander aioli dip, Warm mushroom tartlet
with truffle essence, Crab Trio, and Seafood gumbo.
20 May L’eclipse has added lots of new prawn dishes to its wok-fried station, including spiced salt and chili, or superior house fine soya sauce, superior chicken sauce and Cantonese ginger-tomato sauce.
20 May Till June 15 Madison’s is offering pairs of tickets to see ‘Sex and the City’ if you spend $880 on dinner. There’s also a chance to win exclusive use of Madison’s cocktail bar for an evening of complimentary Cosmopolitan cocktails.
19 May Veda has started cooking classes on Tues and Thurs nights - a 2 hour lesson, dinner and wine is $500).
19 May McSorley’s (Disco Bay) is host to LA comedian, Tim Jones on 21 May. Tickets $250 (inlcluding a drink).
16 May Try Boca’s ‘Savoir Faire’ menu till 15 June - tapas with a French twist.
15 May Mistral is featuring Sicilian food for spring/summer. Favourites are Pan Fried Mozzarella “carrossa” style with semi-dry tomato, the Homemade ravioli with ricotta and eggplant, and Rolled swordfish gratin with mozzarella and anchovies.
14 May Till end May Hoi King Heen has a menu featuring crabs - in particular, roe. Try Crab roe with winter melon, Wok-fried crabmeat and crab roe with steamed milk and egg white, Stir-fried prawns coasted with crab roe and egg yolk, Deep-fried snow crab leg, and more
14 May SohoSoho is hosting the Joe Bennett literary dinner this evening at 7.30pm, to launch his new book ‘Where underpants come from’. 3 courses, plus glass of wine for $400.
13 May The Press Room has a Perrin & Fils promotion on 19-31 May with a wine paired French 3-course menu for $690.
13 May Till 18 May when you dine at most Igor’s outlets (& spend $600) you get a free ticket for 2 to the HK International Art Fair.
9 May Live music all night at the Cavern’s ‘Funkraiser’ tonight - from 8pm. $200 entrance includes a free drink. Proceeds to Child Welfare Scheme.
2 May Till end-June, Lobby Lounge at the Prince Hotel is featuring ‘Mango specialties at the weekend afternoon tea buffet. Try Mango and jasmine creme brulee, Mango mille feuille, Mango and strawberry lamington and more.
30 April Dress ‘glam punk’ for Club JJs ‘Bootie Hong Kong’ night, featuring mash-ups from DJs Adrian & Mysterious D on 31 May. $200 in advance or $250 on the door includes free drink.
9 May Mother’s Day roundup - Part 5inal
Mistral - Semi buffet brunch w/ freeflow Prosecco and kid’s corner $348/238. Set dinner menu $628 (+ $180 for matched wines).
Hoi King Heen - Set menus 11-12th - $2,380 for 4, $4680 for 8, $5380 for 10. 8-course set dinner for 6 $3980, for 12 $7880
Fourth Floor - 8 course dinner $550/298
Wooloomooloo - Champagne brunch. 4 course set dinner $425. Flower for mum.
8 May Mother’s Day roundup - Part 4
Santa Lucia - Semi buffet lunch and set 6 course dinner menus include ‘rose kiss’ cocktail and scarf mums.
Cammino - Brunch with unlimited Prosecco $328/198 kids.
Cafe on the 1st - Lunch buffet $258/158. Seafood dinner buffet $428/288
Yee Tung Heen - Set dinner from $2,688 for 4 people; $3,988 for 6; $5,688 for 10
7 May Mother’s Day roundup - Part 3
Ye Shanghai - Set menu $338 plus box of chocolates for mum.
Aspasia - 4 course dinner on 10th/11th $888. 4 course brunch on 11th $498. Both include cake-making workshop on 10th.
Azure - Special 4 or 6 course dinner menu with free Rosarini gift pack for mum.
6 May Mother’s Day roundup - Part 2
Quarterdeck - 3 courses plus glass of bubbly $300.
Scala - 4 course lunch/dinner $480 with Crabtree & Evelyn gift.
Cafe Renaissance - brunch buffet $288/168. Dinner buffet $398/228. (both with Crabtree & Evelyn gift)
Madison’s - brunch buffet $358 with freeflow bubbly/$258 without/$158 kids. Semi buffet dinner $398 with freeflow bubbly/$298 without/$158 kids
5 May Mother’s Day roundup - Part 1
Wildfire Soho, Knutsford, Bonham - free dessert for mum with spending over $300. Elements - Family combo lunch/dinner for 4 - $798. Stanley - 10-12 May dinner - $698 for 4 or $988 for 6
Peccato - free dessert for mum with spending over $300
Cafe de Paris - Soho - free dessert for mum with spending over $300. Disco Bay - Family combo lunch/dinner for 4 - $695. Stanley - free glass of bubbly for mums.
Morton’s - 3 course special menu $675
Kaetsu - Set lunch $638/395, Set dinner $738/450
Grissini - lunch buffet $690/365
The Grill (Grant Hyatt) - BBQ dinner buffet $650/360
Tiffin - Brunch $738/380
(freeflow Moet Rose),
Afternoon Tea $218/148,
Dinner Buffet $628/350
Grand Cafe - Lunch buffet $520/290
Dinner Buffet (1st seating) $580/$320, (2nd seating)$620/350
Bubba Gump - Set 3 course menu for 4 $888.
T’ang Court - ‘Skin Nourishing Menu’ $1,000 pp (min. two persons).
30 April La Mer Brasserie has a new ‘fruit de mer’ menu for summer, including. Highlights are Spanish mackerel rillete poached in Muscadet, Seared lobster with yellow wine, and Brandade of salted cod and garlic mash.
28 April Viceroy’s Punchline Comedy Club is on 8-10 May. Tickets for show $320, plus buffet dinner from 7pm at $130.
25 April The Boathouse has several new Spring dishes including Crab and
kumara cake with scallop and brie rarebit, Smoked salmon and baby lobster rolls with
raw mushroom salad, and Crispy
skin barramundi with chervil cream.
22 April enjoy the new 4 course ‘The Perfect Marriage’ wine-paired dinner at Lawry’s for $538.
29 April The HK Elvis Presley Fan club celebrates it’s 40th birthday at Grappa’s Cellar with Elvis memorabilia sale, and live show from impersonator Nonie Yambao. $350 also gets you buffet dinner and 2 drinks.
29 April It’s Life’s 4th birthday, and they are celebrating with Putumayo World Music’s new ‘African Party’ CD release party and live music from Thierry Nkeli Faha. (4-8pm 30th April).
24 April Cinco de Mayo is being celebrated on 2-5 May by Coyote and Caramba by partying with Mexican music and special Tequila drinks.
24 April Also for Le French May, Madison’s has a special menu featuring Seafood in puff pastry;
Prawns, scallops, mussels, clams and white fish in saffron broth; and Roasted Barbarie duck breast with peppercorns.
23 April To celebrate Le French May, Cafe de Paris (Soho & Disco Bay) has special set menus. 3 courses at Disco Bay for $380, and 4 courses in Soho at $480. 15% off if you show a ticket for one of the events.
22 April enjoy the new 4 course ‘The Perfect Marriage’ wine-paired dinner at Lawry’s for $538.
2 April taste 50 wines at SohoSoho tomorrow night (23rd), along with a 3 course dinner for $500.
21 April Pearl at the Peak has launched their ‘Spring Blossom Wine Dinner’, pairing wines with 6 spring themed courses for $980 (or without wine for $580)
18 April Zuma will be opening for ”Zuma Baikingu’ Brunch on Sundays from 20th April, featuring starters and
sushi from the sushi counter, and a range of hot appetizers, plus cooked-to-order main. $428/198
17 April Tiffin’s dessert buffet is featuring flower themes till 12 May. Try Rose, Champagne and strawberry trifle; Lavender, apricot and cheese tartlet; Camomile, banana and lemon sorbet and more.
17 April till 25 April Gaia has a white asparagus promotional menu. Dishes include Free range omelette with wild asparagus, Home made scialatielli pasta with wild asparagus and cured pork cheeks.
16 April Did you know Aqua has a DJ every Friday Night - DJ Karen plays house from 11pm-2am.
16 April Santa Lucia’s new Spring menu for April features dishes with Sea urchin, truffle-scrambled eggs, Quail, Yabbies and more..
15 April McSorley’s burger of the month is English lamb burger.
15 April Apparently, Zest has had a facelift, and they also have some new items on the menu - Fresh Virginia oysters with salmon gravlax, Herb crusted John Dory with creamed leeks, and more.
14 April Press Room and Classified have a new executive chef, David Tamlyn, and have updated their menus. Roast pork belly, warm globe artichoke, Potroast cornfed chicken, Wild mushroom risotto etc.
14 April Scretary’s day will be celebrated on 21-25 April by Wildfire Soho & Bonham, Stormies, Cafe de Paris Soho, Peccato and Stormies Elements with 20% off all a la carte items at lunch.
11 April The Chippy says its going to be showing classic English TV and films every night in the near future along with their great British grub.
10 April Nearly missed this! Tokoro is offering 4 Suntory whiskys - Hibiki, Yamazaki, Royal 12 year and Kakubin half-ounces for $358 till 13 April. From 20 April it has 4 sakes at $208 for 40ml each.
10 April McSorley’s are currently offering the ‘Best of British’, with Old Speckled Hen, Spitfire and Doom Bar’ brews and Pigs in blankets, Cornish pasty, Steak & kidney pie etc. On till May.
9 April 1/5 Nuevo has a ‘wine cocktail party’ in 15 April, featuring Bodegas Julian Chivite wine, and matching menu for $398pp.
9 April The Priory has introduced ‘Jazz Latino’ nights every Thursday, with Chris Polanco playing live from 9pm. Special cocktails at $40.
8 April Milano is currently featuring a special lamb menu - try Saddle of lamb stuffed with goat cheese, or Lamb carpaccio with white truffle oil, etc.
8 April Bonnie Gokson’s new SEVVA is now open on 25th floor of Princes Building. Signature dishes include Wagyu
Beef Cheek & Ox Tongue Pot Pie with Porcini Fries, HK$280, and King Prawn & Crab Roe Spaghetti HK$380. 2537 1388.
3 April Celebrate Secretaries Day for a whole week at Aspasia, the Italian restaurant in the The Luxe Manor Hotel. A special set lunch is available for $368 per secretary
7 April Metro Buffet and Grill at Eaton Hotel has a New Zealand promotion, featuring lamb, salmon, mussels etc. Metro Lounge and Planters Bar are getting in on the act with their own NZ snack promotions
7 April The Intercontinental Grand Stanford has invited German comedian Ingo Oschmann to perform on 9 and 11 April. Tickets are $388. Pre-show cocktail with snacks and drinks available, and 20% off all restaurants.
4 April Real-life Spiderman Alain Robert will be dining at SohoSoho on 14 April. You can join him. The cost is $400 which inludes a 3-course dinner and a glass of wine. Tickets from Dymocks or call 2850 5065
4 April Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Lee Gardens is offering a set 4-course beef and seafood set dinner including wine for $538
3 April There is a new seafood themed spring menu at Cafe de Paris.
3 April A new vegetarian menu has been introduced at Yat Tung Heen in the Eaton Hotel
2 April The second ‘Healthy Indian Cooking’ class will be held at The Fringe on Saturday 5th of April and again on the 8th. The two-hour class is $225 per person or $425 per couple.
2 April The famous Jingjiang tong baos will be available throughout April at Ye Shanghai.
26 March Till 30th April Mozart Stub’n is offering a Belgian chocolate fondue with fruit platter. Mmmm.
27 March Club JJ’s is featuring premium Angus beef at the moment.
27 March Caviar House & Prunier opens its first Seafood Bar in Asia at
departures section of HK Airport today. Specialties include caviar,
smoked salmon, prawn cocktails, lobster, sushi and sashimi.
26 March Till 27th April at the Coffee Mill there’s a ‘Mango Specialties’ afternoon tea buffet at weekends/holiday for $128/78.
26 March For April, Aqua Luna presents ‘Luna Jazz’ evenings on 11, 18 and 25th with a 2 hour set of jazz saxophone and unlimited driks with snacks from Aqua and Hutong for $488.
25 March We disovered a cosy new pub called The Wheel the other day. Its right under the escalator on Hollywood Road, and has several giant TVs so should be good for sports watching (2869 9958).
25 March Graze has a beer-tasting night on 27 March. From 7pm at $150 for 5 beers or $200 for 6. Both English and Belgian beers are available.
21 March Wildfire Stanley has a ‘kid’s buffet’ all weekend, priced according to height, from $38 for under 80cm to over 110cm to 12 years $78, and adults $108. Cafe de Paris Stanley has new chocolate desserts available till end-March.
18 March Wooloomooloo Central was recently renovated, and on Sunday 23 March they have a new Champagne brunch 11.45am-3.30pm.
17 March Did you know you can get free shooters twice a night at Wildfire Soho? All you have to do is be a customer at 9pm or 11pm .
17 March For St Patrick’s Day today, Pickled Pelican (Central) has Bulmers, Guinness and Jamesons for $50, or a tray of 10 baby Guinnesses for $400.
14 March Punchline Comedy at Viceroy is on tonight and tomorrow at $320, plust $130 for buffet dinner.
14 March La Fourchette has a wine dinner on 19 March, featuring Shiraz. 4 courses, 4 wines for $468.
13 March Well it must be bbq season. Spices now has an Asian BBQ buffet dinner every saturday till 17 May with choices from all over asia. $358/179.
13 March Scala has introduced a ‘mango mania’ set menu. 4 courses including Chilled mango soup with vodka and lime, and Grilled seabass fillet with
chickpea mash and mango-chilli salsa for $288.
12 March Hemingways has dragged out the BBQ and is serving it by the bay every day from 6pm.
12 March on 17 March - 26 April, Coyote and Caramba have a special Sustainable Seafood menu, paired with organic wine, with a guide to seafood from Blue Ocean Institute.
11 March Va Bene has updated its menu for Spring. New dishes include Diced tuna with mustard and mixed salad, and Home-made gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnuts. Yum.
11 March Talking of Club JJs, they’ve informed us that Thursday ladies’ nights are no more - but not to worry they’re making room for new ideas.
10 March HedKandi come to Club JJs on March 15, with guest artist Shena. Advance tickets $280, on the door $350.
10 March Get 2 fresh oysters at FINDS when you order a glass of Piper Heidsieck, for $98. Or get 12 if you order a bottle.
7 March Vibe is now open 7 days a week, with live music. Happy hour is Mon-Fri 5-8.45pm.
6 March McSorley’s burger of the month is Irish beefburger with ham, bacon, guinness onions and cheddar.
6 March Opening this month, international restaurant Santa Lucia at the new Hotel Panorama (8A Hart Avenue, TST 3550 0388) has lured Nathan Hogan across the water to be its chef.
5 March Life has introduced ‘conscious’ movie nights. ‘Zeitgeist’ is showing on 15 March 9.45pm. Educate yourself while eating organic!
5 March Tiffin’s Easter dessert buffet on 12-24 March includes ‘chocolate bunny cake’, eggnog and coconut truffles, and ‘Easter sweet lamb with icing sugar’!? From 8pm at $228/148.
4 March Peel’s Sun-Thur 8-11pm wine buffet is all you can drink plus canapes for $298. Sounds like a pretty good deal if you can drink as much as us!
4 March Zubin D’souza, Head chef at the Fringe is offering an Ayurvedic detox cooking class on 8 March 10.30am or 11 March 6.45pm. Class plus meal is $225 or $425 per couple.
3 March On 25/F Princes Building, SEVVA will be opening in March. Bonnie Gokson’s new venture, it will serve ‘traditional regional Asian
cuisines mixed with Western fine dining’ (2537 1388).
3 March The Verandah, Repulse Bay is featuring seasonal black truffles till 16 March. Mains include guinea hen, morels and foie gras with truffle reduction, veal tenderloin and souffled turbot and Boston lobster.
29 FebruaryCafe Deco has a new menu to welcome the year of the rat. At $488 for 4 courses or $568 for 5, it features foie gras, salmon sushi, and Australian grain-fed beef or NZ lamb.
28 February Still not warm yet? Cafe de Paris (Disco Bay) is offering Irish coffee 2 for 1 at $58.
28 February Tribute plays host for The Sake Shop, with a sake dinner of 5 courses with 17 sakes on 4th and 5th March.
27 February Boca is offering high tea every day 3-5pm, including scones, finger sandwiches, teacakes and chocolates for $108pp or $188 for 2.
27 February Till end of March Peak Bar has all day happy hour on house spirits all day! Thats $43 each.
26 February International Chocolatier Jean-Paul Hévin is opening its first Hong Kong branch at OC212, Harbour City, Tsimshatsui (2583 9118). We’ve not tasted it yet, but will definitely be checking it out!
26 February Watermark’s new Sunday brunch, 12-3.30pm, with live jazz, is $298/198, with changing buffet, plus main course and buffet dessert.
25 February L’Eclipse welcomes chefs from Ka Ya Restaurant, Busan, Korea, till 8th March, serving their signature dishes and a variety of Korean specialties. There’s also a lucky draw for a trip to Busan.
25 February Soho Soho has a winemaker’s dinner on 6 March, with Sacred Hill’s chief winemaker Tony Bish attending. 5 courses, 5 wines for $595.
22 February Michelin starred guest chef Igor macchia at The Mistral is creating a ‘cuisine from Piedmonth’ menu from 25 Feb-3 March. There is also a wine gala dinner on 29 February at $1,288pp.
21 February ‘Vietnamese style’ spring rolls feature in Dining Art’s latest menu - at $38 per roll.
21 February Hebe One O One has a wine dinner on 26 February. 5 course dinner plus 5 wines from Setanta Estate for $588pp.
20 February Watermark has a new tasting menu of 5 courses for $425 or $550 including 4 pairing wines plus a glass of sparkly.
20 February Harvey Nichols’ Fourth Floor is offering free dinner on 29th, to anyone with a birthday on that day who brings 3 friends along to celebrate. Other people born in February can enjoy a set menu free if they bring 3 friends.
18 February Coyote has brought back its Brazilian barbecure ‘Churrasco’. The 2-course dinner is $175.
15 February Madison’s has introduced a dinner sampler for 2. 8 dishes including teriyaki black cod and Harris ranch beef tenderloin for $880.
14 February Aqua group’s funky new Italian restaurant Vivo had its soft opening last night on Elgin Street (3106 2526)
13 February There’s a glamorous new Japanese/Italian ‘concept’ bar and restaurant at Elements - called D.Diamond. Check out the cocktails, and the bling
12 February Feeling a little chilly? Try the new Caribbean Heat menu at Hemingway’s.
12 February Have a party at Peel with 6 or more people to get 10% off the bill. Bring 10 people or more to get 15% off.
11 February Life’s shop on Aberdeen Street will be closing soon, but not to worry, they will be stocking the best of their range at the Life Cafe on the escalator.
6 February The Eaton’s old Coffee Shop has reopened as Metro Buffet and Grill with ‘theatre style’ kitchen, international dishes and 18 different wines by the glass,
5 February One Harbour Road has introduced a ‘Chef’s Table’ for those who like to watch the chefs at work. The room holds 12, and there is a choice of menu, or tailor make your own at $4000 for lunch and $8000 for dinner (for 12pp).
1 February At $498, Aqua’s new ‘eat as much as you want’ brunch is five-course banquet, ordered from the menu, with the option of seconds, thirds… Unlimited Prosecco or a glass of Veuve Clicquot is $100 extra.
31 January Tuesday is Makumba’s ladies night - with free Tiger tears cocktails for the girls. $120 entrance for the boys gets 2 free standard drinks.
31 January We’re sad to see Burger Joint in Sheung Wan close down. Instead we noticed a new place on Bonham Strand called Pho Tai. We’ll give it a try before long.
30 January Hurray! The Chippy is now delivering in Central - call 2523 1618.
30 January There’s a new restaurant and bar at Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung, Called Hebe One O One it has a large mixed European menu and 3 floors of dining, including an open rooftop (2335 5515).
29 January Boca has a ‘Ruby jewel’ themed menu till 15 March - featuring all things red, including Cranberry crusted lamb chops, Tiger prawns stuffed Serrano ham and lots more - mmmm.
29 January Pickled Pelican and The Keg will be showing the Superbowl live on 4 February (7am) with breakfast buffet and a free beer or bloody mary for $98. Typhoon has the same for $108.
28 January On 31 Jan, Ted Lo will be playing ’smooth jazz’ with the Rickard Malmstern Trio at Fresco for $550pp. The menu will be changing weekly.
28 January There’s a new 5 course Degustation dinner menu for 2 at Song for $550pp. The menu will be changing weekly.
25 January La Fourchette and Keddington wines have teamed up for a Loire Valley wine dinner on 29 January. 5 courses $468.
24 January Post 97 reopened yesterday after a facelift. It is now offering over 100 varieties of wine, plus a completely overhauled menu (while retaining old favourites) from new chef Richard Hannaby.
24 JanuaryTill 28 January Wooloomooloo is celebrating ‘Australia week’ with a 3 course set dinner including Twinwoods wine for $498. There’s also a DJ in Central on 25th.
23 January Graze has introduced Chili-con-carne jacket potato, and Marshmallow hot chocolate to keep you warm.
22 January The cutely-named Bar of Soup recently opened at G/F 37 Staunton Street (2522 2595), and serves healthy home made soups, bread, and eventually pies and sandwiches too. Check out the cupcakes too! In the evening it turns into a little wine bar.
21 January Stormies at Elements now has lunch Mon-Fri. 2 courses $108, or 3 courses for $118.
21 January Morton’s has a ‘Classic Combination’ menu on offer till 31 March, with fillet mignon, plus either Aussie lobster tail or two Alaska King crab legs.
18 January The Grill at the Grand Hyatt is featuring game in its newmenu - including Five spice kangaroo and banana blossom salad, and grilled seasonal seafood.
17 January Azure ’s new Surf & Turf menu is called (of course) ‘Where the Land meets the Sea’. The 4 or 6 course set menu features poached cod and fennel chicken, or grilled beef with lobster croquette, for the main courses
16 January A ‘Wines of Portugal’ expo is coming to Kowloon Shangri-La on 28 January, with public wine tasting from 5.30-7pm.
16 January The Azure people have opened a new restaurant at 38/F Hotel Panorama, 8A Hart Avenue, TST, called Santa Lucia. 3550 0262.
15 January The Chocolate Bar is available every Sat- Sun 3- 6pm at HK$208 at the Langham. Try Chili Con Carne Y Chocolate, Salmon Satay with White Chocolate Sauce, Pork Escalope’s with Coffee and White Chocolate Sauce, and Braised Short Ribs with Chocolate. Call 2375 1133
15 January The revived SohoSoho offers 2 course set lunch for $120, or $195 for 2 course and $245 for 3 course set dinners Sun-Thu. Happy hour is 5.30-7.30pm with 2-4-1 on wine beer and standard spirits. Weekend brunch is $99 if you arrive before 11am.
14 January Starting 19 January with a ‘Mardi Gras night and live jazz band, Stormies will be showcasing the ‘Tastes of New Orleans’. Try Crocodile stew, Andouille gumbo, Fried crawfish etc!
14 January On January 21-27, Gaia has popular guest chef Corrado Michelazzo visiting, and featuring Italy’s Alpine gastronomy.
11 January There’s a new ‘high end’ burger place shaking up no 5 Staunton street - Duke’s burgers (2526 7062). No doubt we’l try them soon.
10 January Sukhothai is featuring casseroles during January - try king prawn and crab with glass noodle, or Royal baked rice with coconut and seafood and more.
10 January Verandah at the Repulse Bay has fondue on the menu till 24 February, with cheese fondues of Gruyere and Raclette, Tilsit and Appenzeller, some flavoured with Black Truffles and Champagne. And, of course chocolate!
9 January Eaton Hotel has opened
a funky new Izakaya style Japanese restaurant Yagura (2710 1010).
9 January Check out Avenue - new bar at 20/F Century Square, D’Aguilar Street, Central (2810
8168).
7 January The Boathouse in Stanley is
offering a free bottle of wine if you spend $500 at dinner, or a
free pint of Carlsberg if you order a cheeseburger - offers till
end February.
7 January On Monday nights, Dozo has
house sake for only $20 a pop.
3 January McSorley’s burger of the month is Belgian with bacon, and Port Salut cheese
($98).
3 January Viceroy’s Comedy Club this month is the original ‘Whose Line is it Anyway’
cast. Tickets $360. Buffet dinner $130.
2 January Cafe de Paris is featuring game meat during January. Quail, venison, rabbit and
special ‘Poularde de Bresse’ chickens. From $268.