What's on: The latest foodie happenings to catch in the city

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 ceremony is happening in Hong Kong on July 16. So far, it’s shaping up to be one heck of a sloshed month – before and after the awards ceremony – with the bar world's luminaries convening for a series of bar shifts, masterclasses, and a whole host of activities around the city, as well as in Macau. 

Click here for a comprehensive roundup of the must-visit bar shifts happening this season.

Hennessy has just unveiled the latest addition to its Master Blender’s Selection series. Since its debut in 2016, this limited edition collection has introduced only four innovative blends. Now, three years following the release of its fourth blend in 2021, Hennessy introduces the Master Blender’s Selection No. 5, a tribute to 18 exceptional distillers. Crafted with a unique blend of eaux-de-vie, handpicked by Master Blender Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, and aged for a minimum of seven years in French oak barrels, this blend showcases a rich aromatic complexity with deep amber hues, notes of spice, candied orange, and subtle hints of cocoa. The Master Blender’s Selection No. 5 is now available in leading retailers across the city.

Japan’s best-selling beer brand, Asahi Super Dry, has launched Dry Crystal, their latest creation featuring lower alcohol content, fewer calories, and reduced carbs. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of leading a full and active life, Dry Crystal presents beer enthusiasts with a fresh way to enjoy their drink while maintaining the same taste and flavour that Asahi Super Dry is known for. It is an ideal option for those seeking to enjoy their favourite beer in moderation. Excited to sample the new Dry Crystal? Check it out at various supermarkets and select restaurants across Hong Kong. 

This summer, California Wine Month has introduced the diversity and sustainability of California wines to Hong Kong. As climate change becomes a significant challenge in the world today, their aim this year is to showcase the Golden State community’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices in winemaking. Over 60 participating partners will be hosting more than 130 events throughout the summer, raising awareness through workshops, restaurant promotions, education seminars, and retail promotions. Click here to learn more. 

Hershey’s is giving away their new chilled treats for free at several locations across Hong Kong from July 13 to 27. Try the confectionary brand’s chilled treats, including chocolate ice cream bar coated in a crispy chocolate shell with roasted almonds, chocolate ice cream cone topped with dark chocolate curls, and triple chocolate nuggets coated in a crispy chocolate shell. If you miss the chance to snag the chocolaty treats for free, don’t worry. Hershey’s three chilled treats (from $18 up) will be available for purchase at all major supermarket retailers and convenience stores across Hong Kong. 

Click here for a the list of locations where you can get free Hershey’s ice cream bars. 

Sai Ying Pun restaurant House of Culture, known for its contemporary approach to multicultural cuisine, has refreshed its Chaos tasting menu ($658 per person), offering signature dishes that include their classics and some delicious new additions. Whether you're entertaining guests or on a casual date, this is the place to be. Must-tries that will keep you coming back include their new onion tart, a tasty serving of dark lager-braised onions, preserved radish (choi poh), and Chinese olives (laam gok) in a flaky tart, served with onion jus and pepper oil. Another standout dish is the squid bouillabaisse, served with tender baby squid in season until September, swimming in a light broth with dried mandarin peel, olive oil, and gremolata. To conclude your meal on a refreshing note, indulge in their new summer dessert – a satisfying watermelon sorbet served with brown butter, vanilla custard, pickled watermelon rind, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Trattoria Felino, the popular Neapolitan trattoria on Ship Street, has introduced new dishes for the season. It has become one of the toughest tables to book in the city due to its accessible yet refined take on traditional Southern Italian flavours. Once you manage to secure a reservation, be sure to sample the new rendition of their famous carbonara featuring Tasmanian truffles, which is now in season. While their beloved 'tubetti' pasta with cuttlefish and squid ragu ($198) is a consistent favourite, the new seafood ragout option ($198) served with lobster bisque, along with morsels of mussels, squid, octopus, and melt-in-your-mouth codfish maw, will surely have you craving a second helping. They have also introduced a new dessert, millefoglie al cioccolato ($118), served with caramelised puff pastry, chocolate ganache, hazelnut praline, and capers for a savoury touch.

Chef Cary Docherty returns to Lobster Bar and Grill at Island Shangri-La, bringing back the restaurant’s classic signature dishes and introducing new surprises. The popular seafood tower ($1288) remains a highlight, offering a luxurious assortment of lobster, king crab, oysters, prawns, and sashimi. Don't miss their classic speciality, the Beef Wellington ($1288), a fillet steak wrapped in crispy, flaky pastry. New additions include a Sunday Brunch (starting at $898 per person) featuring family-style appetisers like freshly shucked oysters and lobster bisque, along with mains such as roast beef, lamb, or pork served with all the trimmings, or grilled or poached whole Boston lobster with garlic or lemon butter. The brunch experience also includes a free-flow drinks package with options like Bloody Mary and Champagne. Additionally, there's a new Burger Bar menu with five options, including the Panko-crusted Alaskan pollock fish burger ($318). 

Wan Chai-based Cantonese restaurant Lang’s Cafe is launching a collaborative menu with the Japanese science fiction television franchise, Ultraman. Dating back to the mid-60s, the franchise is centred around the eponymous superhero alien who protects Earth against daunting kaiju – giant monsters – as well as alien threats. During the collaboration, diners will be able to sink their teeth into a wide variety of dishes and drinks decorated with Ultraman and kaiju. Customers can expect to enjoy creations such as Ultraman truffle prawn dumplings, Baltan fried crab claws, Bemstar fried crispy chicken, as well as Ultraman red bean with ice. 

This summer, American burger chain Shake Shack is launching New York Steakhouse, an exclusive menu unlike any other. Customers can enjoy 100 percent natural Angus beef patties topped with white cheddar cheese, sautéed cremini mushrooms, fried onions, and horseradish peppercorn mayo in N.Y Steakhouse burgers ($67 for single patty, $92 for double patties). The exclusive menu will also see Shake Shack’s crinkle-cut fries transformed into N.Y Steakhouse fries ($46) topped with bacon bits, fresh scallions, and drizzled with horseradish peppercorn mayo. Both items will be available at all Shake Shack locations in Hong Kong and Macau from June 25 to September 8.