Genevieve Pang is a contributing writer specialising in culture, food and drink, lifestyle, things to do, and travel. She enjoys exploring hidden neighbourhoods, perfecting her cheesecake recipe, and listening to history podcasts.

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Hong Kong’s best Christmas lights and displays for 2025

Hong Kong’s best Christmas lights and displays for 2025

Oh yes, it’s that time of year again! As the holiday season rolls in, Hong Kong lights up with some of the most spectacular Christmas displays you can imagine. Every shopping mall, skyscraper, and outdoor venue goes all out, decking their halls with the brightest, cutest, and quirkiest decorations.  RECOMMENDED:  🍾 Festive Christmas hampers🎄 Places to buy Christmas trees⛸️ Hong Kong’s best ice skating rinks
Everything you need to know about Clockenflap 2025

Everything you need to know about Clockenflap 2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – well, other than Christmas, of course. The end of the year in Hong Kong usually means brightly lit, overindulgent, and supersized festive displays as far as the eye can see, but it also means the return of Clockenflap. Hong Kong’s largest international music and arts festival has been going strong since 2008, and as with every annual iteration, there is something for everyone. Read on to find out more about what to expect at Clockenflap 2025, and where to get tickets.RECOMMENDED: Need even more tunes in your life? Here are Hong Kong’s concerts and music events to check out.
Where to eat hairy crab in Hong Kong right now

Where to eat hairy crab in Hong Kong right now

When autumn comes to mind, most might think of the slight breeze that comes with the seasons changing, or leaves turning shades of yellow and orange. But there’s another thing that’s synonymous with Hong Kong’s autumns: hairy crabs. While some may choose to order and prepare them in the comfort of home, others prefer settling down at one of city’s finest restaurants and fully indulge. Here’s a list of the best places across Hong Kong for you to feast away on these hirsute crustaceans this autumn. RECOMMENDED: Get ready for Halloween by checking out the best Halloween parties and dinners taking place around Hong Kong!
The top art exhibitions and shows in Hong Kong this month

The top art exhibitions and shows in Hong Kong this month

Whether it’s street photography spots or world-class art galleries, Hong Kong is a city that’s bursting with creativity. To narrow things down and help you be well on your way to true culture vulture status (and level up your Insta-feed along the way), here are some of the best ongoing and upcoming art shows to visit around town. RECOMMENDED: Discover Hong Kong’s coolest hidden art spaces or pay a visit to the city’s top museums.

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20th/21st Century Autumn Auctions

20th/21st Century Autumn Auctions

Art lovers are in for a treat this month as Christie’s Asia Pacific gears up for its Hong Kong 20th/21st Century Autumn Auctions, where an exceptional collection featuring the biggest names in modern and contemporary art has been lined up. Answering to the growing demand for artworks by masters and visionaries, the sales are headlined by Pablo Picasso’s Buste de femme, Zao Wou-ki’s 17.3.63, Yoshitomo Nara’s Mumps, David Hockey’s Table with Conversation, Yayoi Kusama’s PUMPKIN [TWAQN], Claude Monet’s Printemps à Giverny, effet d’aprés-midi, J.M.W. Turner’s The Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, and many more, showcasing diverse artistic movements.
Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian Art

Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian Art

Christie’s Asia Pacific is commemorating the first anniversary of its new Henderson headquarters with a slew of autumn auctions, among them a sale highlighting Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian Art as part of the launch of this new department. Leading the event is a rare, newly reattributed figure of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion – an exquisite gilded copper alloy sculpture that is emblematic of a new art style that rose to prominence during the 13th-century Yuan court under the purview of Aniko, the renowned Nepalese artist. Other notable pieces include the figure of Manjushri and a rare thangka attributed to the 10th Karmapa, Choying Dorje, depicting parinirvana. Now’s your chance to see these masterpieces before they head into private collections.
Eros/Thanatos

Eros/Thanatos

Head to Sotheby’s Maison in Landmark Chater for a limited-time exhibition examining the complex and enduring interplay between desire and death – fundamental forces shaping the human experience. Inspired by the works of French philosopher Georges Bataille, Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud, and Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, ‘Eros/Thanatos’ combines mythology, art history, and psychoanalysis to uncover how artists have navigated the tension between ecstasy and dissolution across centuries. Curated with a memento mori message in mind, ‘Eros/Thanatos’ encourages viewers to reflect on the feelings of desire and death, and the contradictions that define existence.
20th Century Narratives – In Conversation

20th Century Narratives – In Conversation

As part of the celebration surrounding its new gallery space in the Southside, De Sarthe is launching two exhibitions concurrently. ‘20th Century Narratives – In Conversation’, the gallery’s second show, presents a curated collection of post-war and modern paintings and sculptures, featuring the likes of Yayoi Kusuma, Marc Chagall, Giorgio de Chirico, Chu Teh-chun, Joan Miró, Henry Moore, Jack Tworkov, Bernar Venet, and Zao Wou-ki as they are brought together to represent a transcontinental artistic exchange.
Poetics Policy by Lazarus Chan

Poetics Policy by Lazarus Chan

De Sarthe is inaugurating its new gallery space in the Southside with a new solo exhibition featuring contemporary Hong Kong artist Lazarus Chan. ‘Poetics Policy’ is an immersive journey that investigates the influence of policy-making on art, reality, and machine intelligence through multimedia and interactive artworks. Adding a dystopian touch, the exhibition features an AI-built living system as an imagined simulation of the future, which is governed by the artist, but used to emphasise that the essence of art is found in the policies guiding its creation, rather than in the generated texts or imagery.
Dream Rooms: Environments by Women Artists 1950s–Now

Dream Rooms: Environments by Women Artists 1950s–Now

A new exhibition at M+ showcases 12 immersive installations by pioneering women artists from Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including three new works by Asian artists. Dream Rooms: Environments by Women Artists 1950s–Now emphasises the multisensory experience of art and highlights women’s contributions to installation art, a field often overshadowed by male artists. Visitors can actively engage with the environments, which include nine historic pieces that have been painstakingly reconstructed, such as Aleksandra Kasuba’s Spectral Passage (1975), which invites individuals to journey through interconnected nylon structures as a metaphor of the life cycle; Judy Chicago’s Feather Room (1966), an all-white space filled with 300 pounds of feathers; and more. M+ will also host talks with co-curators Andrea Lissoni and Marina Pugliese to discuss the concept behind the exhibition, and a panel discussion with the three Asian artists whose new, commissioned work is part of Dream Rooms. Additionally, M+ Cinema will screen three documentaries about some of the exhibited artists to supplement the show.
Stay Connected: Navigating the Cloud

Stay Connected: Navigating the Cloud

Tai Kwun Contemporary is presenting a two-part exhibition under the theme ‘Stay Connected: Art and China Since 2008’. Centred around an expansive exploration of the transformations and social shifts within 21st-century China brought about by the prolific spread of the internet and digital technologies, the first chapter will take over all three floors of the JC Contemporary art spaces, running for a little over three months. ‘Stay Connected: Navigating the Cloud’ will present more than 50 pieces mapping the creative pursuits of over 35 artists and groups whose practices are influenced by social media, the internet, and digital technologies. Divided into themed segments such as artificial intelligence, information bubbles, online communities, and more, the showcase explores how to ‘stay connected’ in today’s world. Li Shuang, Li Yi-fan, Miao Ying, Wong Ping, Lu Yang, Shao Chun, Zhang Yibei, and the Xijing Men collective are among the many artists exhibiting. Collaborative duo Sun Yuan & Peng Yu – whose claim to fame is the Can’t Help Myself kinetic sculpture with a robotic arm – is also participating.
Time-Lapsed Tales: Sketching the City Life of Hong Kong

Time-Lapsed Tales: Sketching the City Life of Hong Kong

Urban sketch artist Rob Sketcherman is bringing his unique perspective of Hong Kong’s everyday scenes to the W Hong Kong! From nostalgic pictures of stilt houses in Tai O to depicting the energetic Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and evening views of the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui, Sketcherman’s lively art captures the dynamic spirit of the city through detail-oriented, colourful illustrations. What’s special about this exhibition is that there will be five screens in the hotel lobby showcasing Sketcherman’s artistic process through time-lapse recordings of his drawings, so visitors will not only see his finished pieces, but also all the thinking behind the sketches and the work that went into them.
A Feeling by Isamu Noguchi

A Feeling by Isamu Noguchi

White Cube Hong Kong is staging an exhibition showcasing the works of the seminal Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi. ‘A Feeling’ revolves around the pieces Noguchi created after meeting and studying under Chinese master ink painter Qi Baishi, exploring how the teachings influenced his later sculptural approach.  A selection of Noguchi’s abstract ‘Peking Brush Drawings’ and complex bronze sculptures are displayed alongside Qi’s scrolls in this exhibition, creating a narrative between the two artists. Noguchi’s work pushes the boundaries of sculptural positive and negative space, testing the boundaries of three dimensions, but his use of bronze as a medium reflects his desire to blend ancient and modern.
SurrealHK: The City Reimagined

SurrealHK: The City Reimagined

Witness Hong Kong through a quirky lens at Cordis, Hong Kong’s new ‘Art in Residence’ exhibition, featuring a series of surreal digital art pieces created by Tommy Fung where our city’s iconic landmarks and cultural touchpoints are juxtaposed against humorously impossible scenarios. Fung is known for his whimsical, Photoshop-manipulated images – from transforming the Hong Kong Space Museum into a giant Chiikawa head and inserting a snacking panda into a wet market stall narrative, to creating a Tesla Cybertruck version of the iconic Hong Kong red taxi, nothing’s off limits for the Hong Kong artist. ‘SurrealHK: The City Reimagined’ is part of Cordis, Hong Kong’s 10th anniversary celebrations, so mark the occasion with the hotel while taking in some fun art.
17.3.63 by Zao Wou-ki

17.3.63 by Zao Wou-ki

Sadly, this is not a full-fledged exhibition featuring the legendary Zao Wou-ki, but it is a special occasion nonetheless. One of the artist’s ‘Hurricane Period’ masterpieces, created   during the early 1960s as he rose to global fame, is heading to auction at Christie’s, and visitors can see it during the public previews for a limited time only.  17.3.63 is notable for its vibrant, incandescent colour, and is one of only 19 bright red large-scale paintings to be completed by the artist in the 1960s. Expressive, powerful brushstrokes are the leading feature of this vertical composition, masterfully balancing light and shadow to exude passion and confidence. It’s the first time the piece has appeared at auction, so once it sells and goes into a private collection, it may not be seen again in public for a long time. Here’s your chance to lay eyes on it.

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These 4 top restaurants in Asia are coming together for a one-night-only dinner

These 4 top restaurants in Asia are coming together for a one-night-only dinner

It’s as the familiar saying goes: time flies when you’re having fun, and time has certainly whizzed past in a flash when it comes to Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Its birthday campaign, #AmberAt20, has been spoiling diners with a wealth of extraordinary dining experiences for the past three months, and now, the grand finale is upon us. Mark your calendar for Thursday, December 16 – Amber will be hosting the chefs of three powerhouse restaurants from around Asia as part of a special eight-hands dinner. For one night only, chef Richard Ekkebus of Amber will be joined by chef Jungsik Yim from Jungsik in New York and Seoul, chef Yusuke Takada from La Cime in Osaka, and chef Cedric Satabin from Alain Ducasse at Morpheus in Macau. With 12 Michelin stars and one Michelin Green Star between the four restaurants, it’s safe to say that these chefs, hailing from some of Asia’s finest culinary destinations, form a formidable quartet. French, Korean, and Japanese flavours and inspirations will come into play to shape the unique ‘#AmberAt20 Series: Dom Pérignon Society: A Culinary Summit at Amber’ experience, which will, of course, be paired with a selection of Dom Pérignon vintages. Guests can look forward to a curated menu that demonstrates harmonious understanding and seamless collaboration between the chefs. Chef Yusuke Takada’s Black Kabocha Pumpkin, Chestnut & White Alba Truffle Dumpling / Soy Milk, Dashi, Roasted
6 new pasta bars and restaurants in Hong Kong to try right now

6 new pasta bars and restaurants in Hong Kong to try right now

Word on the street is that pasta is back on the map as comfort food reigns supreme in the fierce competition of Hong Kong food trends. Hongkongers are not short on choice when it comes to good – even great – Italian restaurants in town, but a new generation of laid-back pasta bars and Italian eateries have now made their way onto the scene in quick succession to spread the good word of freshly made noodles. Read on for a non-exhaustive list of the most recently opened pasta spots in Hong Kong. Buon appetito! Photograph: Courtesy David Thomas Holmberg / Twist Pasta Bar Twist Pasta Bar From the people behind Soho’s beloved Honky Tonks Tavern and Bourke’s (RIP Shady Acres, we’ll never forget you) comes Twist Pasta Bar on Bridges Street, where head chef Ben Sears puts a confident Hong Kong-inspired spin on classic Italian comfort food.  From a rich bone marrow macaroni ($180) made with Koon Yick Wah Kee curry powder – a dish derived from the flavour profiles of curry brisket noodles – to a crispy egg roll cannoli ($60) stuffed with ricotta and pistachio, Twist Pasta Bar is not afraid to shake things up. Newfangled fusion creations aside, there’s also a foolproof baked rigatoni ($180) on the menu, stuffed pumpkin pappardelle ($180), and even cacio e pepe croquettes ($60), with a curated selection of inventive cocktails to go with all the noods. Photogrph: Courtesy La Volta La Volta Chef Roland Schuller knows a thing or two about Italian food – after all, this is the man who wa
Cape D’Aguilar’s famous whale skeleton is back – but not as you knew it

Cape D’Aguilar’s famous whale skeleton is back – but not as you knew it

If you grew up in Hong Kong in the 1990s and 2000s, chances are, you’ve gone out to Cape D’Aguilar with your family or your classmates on a school trip. Hands up if you’ve got an old photograph of yourself posing in front of a large whale skeleton! In recent months, however, Cape D’Aguilar has not been quite the same. Namely, the well-known whale skeleton – affectionately referred to as ‘Hong Kong’s whale’ – was no longer around. Good news: We’re happy to report that Cape D’Aguilar’s most famous resident has returned to its perch – but there’s something different about it. First, a little history. How did this whale skeleton in Cape D’Aguilar come to be? In 1955, a two-month-old fin whale calf swam into Victoria Harbour, likely lost and separated from its mother. Being dependent on but deprived of its mother’s milk, it had suffered from starvation, and authorities made the decision to put it down. Its bones, however, were preserved at the University of Hong Kong, and eventually installed outside the Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) building in Cape D’Aguilar in 1991. Exposed to the elements, the poor whale’s skeleton was affected by the unforgiving coastal conditions, buffeted by sea spray, strong winds, and ultraviolet rays. Photograph: Courtesy Swire Institute of Marine Science Super Typhoon Mangkhut was the final nail in the coffin for ‘Hong Kong’s whale’. Intense wind battered the whale skeleton, deforming the supportive structures holding the bones together. I
A Pinocchio-themed night parade with giant puppets is coming to Hong Kong

A Pinocchio-themed night parade with giant puppets is coming to Hong Kong

Update, November 27: In light of the tragedy of the Tai Po fire that has been ongoing since November 26, the Arts in the Park Night Parade will be cancelled this Saturday, November 29. Stay tuned for details on whether or not the event will be rescheduled in the near future. Every year, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade turns the streets of New York into a fabulous celebration of elaborate floats, jumbo balloons, and entertainment, making the last weekend of November always one to look forward to. Hong Kong may not have a Macy’s, or a Super Mario-shaped balloon, but that’s not to say the end of this month’s going to be any less exciting. We’ve got the return of Standard Chartered Arts in the Park Night Parade, and this year’s event is designed to be a spectacle of colour, light, and rhythm! On the night of November 29, from 8.30pm to 10pm, visitors can marvel at an impressive illuminated procession dreamed up by local artists, who have come together to bring this year’s Night Parade to life. Inspired by The Adventures of Pinocchio, the spectacle will feature five giant puppets, eight creative carnival costumes, and four dance groups.  Photograph: Courtesy Hysan Development Company Limited Almost 100 performers will gather in Causeway Bay for this occasion, journeying from Lee Garden One along Yun Ping Road, Pak Sha Road, Lee Garden Road, and Kai Chiu Road to Hysan Place and back. Naturally, the highlight will be the larger-than-life puppets, including characters like the s
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire: Everything you need to know about shelters, donations, traffic and schooling arrangements, and more

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire: Everything you need to know about shelters, donations, traffic and schooling arrangements, and more

On Wednesday, November 26, the whole of Hong Kong watched in horror as news broke of a major fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. As of the time of publication, the inferno has been blazing for approximately 16 hours now, and over 40 people have already been confirmed dead. This has proved to be Hong Kong’s deadliest fire disaster, surpassing a fire three decades ago in the Garley Building in Jordan that caused 41 deaths. Here’s everything you need to know about the Wang Fuk Court fire, how it happened, what’s being done about it, and how you might be able to help. Understanding what happened How did the Tai Po fire start? The fire department first received a report just before 3pm on Wednesday regarding a fire at Wang Cheong House within Wang Fuk Court. Unfortunately, there happened to be large-scale renovation works being carried out at the public housing estate, and bamboo scaffolding had been erected on the residential towers since July 2024.  The scaffolding and green safety mesh wrapped around the structures swiftly caught fire, spreading the blaze to other floors of Wang Cheong House. Neighbourhood locals interviewed on TVB news also recalled burning debris drifting to neighbouring blocks and setting them on fire rapidly as well. By around 6pm on November 26, the fire department had classified it as a level-five fire, the highest-risk level. How bad is the Tai Po fire? Wang Fuk Court consists of eight blocks and seven of them were engulfed in the blaze. As of 6am this mor
8-time Grammy nominee Givēon is coming to Hong Kong – here’s how to get tickets

8-time Grammy nominee Givēon is coming to Hong Kong – here’s how to get tickets

Music lovers are in for a treat early next year with what appears to be a belated Christmas present, because news has just reached our ears that R&B superstar Givēon will be coming to Hong Kong for a soulful show at Tides on January 31, 2026. For those not in the know, Givēon is an acclaimed artist from California who has racked up eight Grammy nominations, including Best R&B Album for Beloved and Best R&B Song for ‘Heartbreak Anniversary’, among others. Givēon catapulted to fame in 2020 with his song ‘Chicago Freestyle’ featuring Drake, which reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also featured on Justin Bieber’s 2021 hit ‘Peaches’ featuring Daniel Caesar, which separately garnered another four Grammy nominations in 2022. His latest album Beloved was released in July and debuted on Billboard 200 at number eight. Givēon will be bringing ‘Dear Beloved, The Tour’ to Asia to promote his new album, making a stop in Hong Kong to perform at Tides, the new purpose-built live music venue in Whampoa, as part of the programme. It will mark the singer’s highly anticipated return to live performance following his successful ‘Give or Take Tour’.  Fans can look forward to a spectacular showcase of artistry and music, as Givēon plans to incorporate strings, horns, and a full backing band to create a rich, immersive atmosphere on stage. Based on the setlist he played this past October in Seattle at the debut show of ‘Dear Beloved, The Tour’, attendees can likely expect to hear
Night(mare) at the Museum: ‘Ancient Egypt’ exhibition plagued by crowd chaos

Night(mare) at the Museum: ‘Ancient Egypt’ exhibition plagued by crowd chaos

Hong Kong’s luck with large-scale events and high-demand openings seemed to have taken another turn for the worse this past weekend. Remember the major debacle surrounding the hotly anticipated AIA International Hot Air Balloon Festival in September that ignited a social media storm? And who could forget the Messi controversy of 2024? It was Hong Kong Palace Museum’s turn this time. On Saturday, November 22, the long-awaited ‘Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums’ exhibition at HKPM ran into major human congestion issues halfway through the day following a relatively smooth morning. Excruciatingly long queues, unclear instructions on-site, and massive crowds caused unhappiness among visitors, with many demanding refunds. As a result, HKPM offered Saturday’s ticket holders the chance to revisit the exhibition on another day within the next three months free of charge, and extended its opening hours to 9pm that day to provide some crowd relief – but the same problem was to repeat itself less than 24 hours later.  Photograph: Courtesy Hong Kong Palace Museum Yesterday, on Sunday, November 23, HKPM had to suspend on-site ticket sales for ‘Ancient Egypt Unveiled’ for almost five hours to manage crowds, granting admission only to those who had purchased their tickets in advance. For those who stuck around, on-site ticket sales were resumed from 3.30pm onward. Additionally, the museum remained open for another two hours until 8pm to give visitors more time to vie
This Hong Kong hotel has two of the world’s top restaurants, according to La Liste

This Hong Kong hotel has two of the world’s top restaurants, according to La Liste

It’s common knowledge that Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading dining capitals. Not only are you spoilt for choice, but the city is also flush with quality. Hong Kong restaurants are recognised by the Michelin Guide, the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants – we could go on. Paris-based restaurant ranking guide La Liste recently released its results for 2025, and two Hong Kong restaurants garnered the highest honours – they also happen to both be housed in the same hotel in Hong Kong. Photograph: Courtesy Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants for 2025 honoured Lung King Heen and Caprice at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong with scores that put them tied in first and second place, respectively, with other exceptional restaurants around the globe. Lung King Heen achieved a remarkable 99.5 score out of 100, placing them at No. 1 with eight other restaurants. It is also the only restaurant specialising in Chinese cuisine to be recognised at the top. Caprice scored 99, putting them at No. 2 with 11 other restaurants. Lung King Heen’s success stems from the guidance and vision of its executive Chinese chef, Chan Yan-tak. His refined take on Cantonese cuisine, built on meticulous ingredient sourcing and seasonality, represents the pinnacle of modern Chinese gastronomy. Lung King Heen was also the first Chinese restaurant in the world to have been awarded three Michelin stars – it currently holds two. “We are extremely happy and gr
American fast food giant Dairy Queen is opening 60 locations in Hong Kong

American fast food giant Dairy Queen is opening 60 locations in Hong Kong

All hail the Queen, for she is heading our way – in the form of delicious frozen treats, soft serves, burgers, and shakes! American fast food behemoth Dairy Queen has her sights set on Hong Kong and Macau as part of its global expansion, but this is no small, timid debut in a new market. Quite the opposite: Dairy Queen plans to open a whopping 60 restaurants in Hong Kong alone, and 12 locations in Macau, in the next eight years! Dairy Queen has been in the frozen dairy desserts game for 85 years now, having opened its first restaurant in 1940 in Illinois in the United States. Although the brand is now synonymous with its iconic Blizzard Treats – which are generally served upside-down as a demonstration of its thick consistency – this signature item actually only made its first appearance in 1985. From malts, shakes, banana splits, and Dilly Bars to onion rings and cheese curds, Dairy Queen has gone from specialising in frozen treats to expanding its hot foods selection, now offering Stackburgers, hot dogs, chicken baskets, and more. Photograph: Courtesy Dairy Queen Dairy Queen has its largest presence in the United States and Canada, and also has outlets in Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia, amounting to more than 7,700 locations around the world. Mainland China holds a large contingent of Dairy Queen’s international outposts, so Hongkongers who frequently travel across the border may already be quite familiar with the brand’s offering
This Island East rooftop bar has relaunched with Hong Kong cinema-inspired drinks

This Island East rooftop bar has relaunched with Hong Kong cinema-inspired drinks

Hong Kong’s rooftop bars are spectacular places to post up and enjoy the stunning city skyline and jaw-dropping sunsets, no matter which side of Victoria Harbour catches your fancy. When it comes to Island East, there’s a clear choice for where to go: Sugar at the East Hong Kong hotel. In a move we didn’t see coming at all – seriously, when did they find the time? – this iconic rooftop bar has quietly revamped its entire concept, and naturally, there are new food and drinks menus that bring excitement to the table.  Flip through the Golden Age menu which collects seven creations dreamed up by award-winning resident barman Alvin Ching. Ching pays homage to Hong Kong cinema classics and cult favourites through cocktails like the Chungking Express, putting a spotlight on the film’s unforgettable canned pineapple motif with a citrusy and tropical cocktail blended with Japanese gin. Kung Fu Hustle, based on Stephen Chow’s rip-roaring comedy, is an earthy concoction served with a lollipop as a nod to the protagonist’s journey through the film, while Initial D is a special cocktail referencing the main character’s tofu deliveries, bringing unlikely ingredients such as malted soybean ice cream, vodka, and hazelnut liqueur together. Films such as Wong Kar-wai’s unmissable In the Mood For Love, The Lucky Guy, Infernal Affairs, and Fly Me to Polaris also feature on the menu as movie inspiration for Sugar’s tasty tipples. Photograph: Courtesy Sugar / East Hong Kong Sous chef Wing Yuen
Peng Leng Jeng is hosting a one-night-only hotpot and karaoke evening

Peng Leng Jeng is hosting a one-night-only hotpot and karaoke evening

Black Sheep Restaurants’ Peng Leng Jeng has been the talk of the town this summer with its quirky, nostalgic, and fun-filled take on the city’s classic dai pai dongs, embodying a modern revival of this endangered Hong Kong culinary art. Now, the brains, the beauty, and the brawn behind the operation, chef ArChan Chan and Jonathan Leung, are doing us one better: they are hosting a one-night-only ‘K Bin Lo’ evening at Peng Leng Jeng, where karaoke and hotpot – two of the city’s favourite activities – are the stars of the show. Rock up to Peng Leng Jeng for a night of food-fuelled musical chaos, where wall-shaking renditions of Alan Tam’s ‘Love Trap’ and Jacky Cheung’s ‘Loving You More Every Day’ go hand-in-hand with bubbling pots and mountains of ingredients waiting to be dipped in boiling soup. First, set up your nosh station by choosing from four soup bases: satay, tomato-potato-corn, century egg with coriander, or pig stomach with white pepper. Next, pile on the meat, the greens, and the seafood – there are more than 30 ingredients to add to the bountiful spread, including various beef cuts, homemade pork balls, and the like.  With your foodstuffs prepared, it’s time to crank up the performance factor and the volume, and sing like you mean it between bites of salted fish skin, mushrooms, prawn, and more – Peng Leng Jeng’s karaoke system is prepped with all the Cantopop classics. With a 2.5-hour window for you and your pals to eat and sing to your hearts’ delight, this is bou
Here are all of Hong Kong’s podium-position wins at the 15th National Games

Here are all of Hong Kong’s podium-position wins at the 15th National Games

For the past week, it’s been all eyes on the 15th National Games, taking place from November 9 to 21 in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau. Elite athletes from across various Chinese provinces, municipalities, and special administrative regions have gathered for this respected sporting competition, hoping to achieve top honours. With competition events for 34 sports and mass participation events for 23 sports, there’s plenty to follow and watch over the course of the 15th National Games. Hong Kong is hosting the competitions for basketball (men’s U22), track cycling, fencing, golf, handball (men), rugby sevens, triathlon, beach volleyball, and bowling. As of publication, Hong Kong athletes have secured a total of 17 podium finishes, resulting in eight gold medals, two silver medals, and seven bronze medals, in events such as cycling, tennis, sailing, swimming, rugby, triathlon, and fencing. Read on to find out who the winners are, which competitions they have excelled in, and which medals they have secured for the city. Hong Kong gold medals Sailing In Guangdong, Nicholas Bezy Halliday won gold in men’s ILCA 7 with a total score of 33 points, marking the first gold medal for Hong Kong in the 15th National Games. Cycling Ceci Lee Sze-wing has not been slacking off during the 15th National Games – the cyclist made history at the Hong Kong Velodrome when she won her third individual gold medal at one National Games. Now that’s a record that will be tough for any ambitious Hong Kong