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rench onion soup gratinated with Salers, Comté and Gruyère cheese at Somm. Photo: Handout
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Dish in Focus: French onion soup at Somm

Jason Wolf brings a version of the French bistro classic to Somm – ‘warmth in a bowl’ that takes into consideration the local palate.

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The best New Year’s Eve countdown parties in Hong Kong for ringing in 2026

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Looking back on a bruising year for Hong Kong’s bar industry

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 26-28

From Boxing Day through Sunday, enjoy a French Riviera lunch at La Petite Maison (LPM), a modern Indian sharing brunch at Leela, and festive dim sum at Duddell’s.

The seafood tower at La Petite Maison in Hong Kong is among its festive offerings. Photo: Handout
The seafood tower at La Petite Maison in Hong Kong is among its festive offerings. Photo: Handout
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Drink in Focus: Tomatoberry Tree at Gokan

Built on a split base of gin and shochu, this nuanced cocktail was created to mimic the architecture of a tomato tree, from trunk to leaf.

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Your 2025 guide to the best Christmas cocktails in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s bars are upping the ante with their festive cocktails, from exciting takes on mulled wine and eggnog, to gin ‘prescriptions’ and a cheesy pisco sour.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 19-21

Enjoy a festive menu from Bacha Coffee in Harbour City, pastries and hot chocolate courtesy of a Driscoll’s x Cupping Room collab, or a cured meats buffet at Hopewell Centre.

As Christmas approaches, Hong Kong’s restaurants are offering menus tailored for the festive season. Photo: Handout
As Christmas approaches, Hong Kong’s restaurants are offering menus tailored for the festive season. Photo: Handout
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Need restaurant staff? Shift Happens is here to help

Since the pandemic, restaurants have had trouble finding staff – Roucou Cheese Omakase & Bar is among those that turned to Shift Happens.

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Dish in Focus: Flower crab dan dan noodles at Path

Chef Tony Mok reimagines a Sichuan classic with Korean-inspired techniques, local crab, typhoon shelter crunch and chilled, cashew-based noodles.

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Word on the StrEAT: Hong Kong’s F&B gurus on the highs and lows of 2025

Bar Leone’s Lorenzo Antinori, Mius’ Shelley Tai, Tate Dining Room’s Vicky Lau and more share their experiences – beyond the World’s 50 Best Bars.

The World’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony was held at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for December 12-14

Sample champagne and caviar at New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel, celebrate Dead Poets’ second birthday, and drink wild sour craft beer at Blue Supreme.

Raiza Carrera (centre) takes over Dead Poets in Hong Kong as part of their second birthday celebrations. Photo: Handout
Raiza Carrera (centre) takes over Dead Poets in Hong Kong as part of their second birthday celebrations. Photo: Handout
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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 12-14

Enjoy alfresco fondue at Zoku’s The Terrace, a festive set dinner by Ask for Alonzo, and a one-day-only Christmas charity brunch by Ando.

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Drink in Focus: Bancha & Chestnut Alexander at Madara

A creamy, earthy, tea-infused twist on the classic brandy Alexander, this cocktail evokes Hong Kong’s famous winter chestnut carts.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 5-7

Kick off December with the return of après ski-themed event Chalet des Alpes, a Christmas Nutcracker afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton, and Italian specials at Trattoria Felino.

The Nutcracker Enchanted Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for December 5-7

Molecular mixology OG Quinary launches a menu that takes cues from local flavours, speakeasy 001 – now at Tai Kwun – celebrates 15 years, and we say goodbye to Foxglove.

A cocktail from the new menu at Quinary in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
A cocktail from the new menu at Quinary in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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Seaside and sunshine: Sai Kung offers fertile grounds for independent cafes

Sai Kung’s sleepy seaside vibe has made it a popular spot for independently run cafes serving up good coffee and a dose of community.

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Dish in Focus: Toasted sesame tofu at Mosu Hong Kong

The M+ museum restaurant’s signature ‘tofu’ dish is a study in detail and texture, uniting Korean creativity, Japanese inspiration and playful presentation.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 29-30

Lean into winter comfort food with Honky Tonks’ festive turkey special and Samkeoli’s Korean hotpot this weekend.

The Rudolph Sandwich at Honky Tonks in Hong Kong is a new take on the classic Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Photo: Honky Tonks
The Rudolph Sandwich at Honky Tonks in Hong Kong is a new take on the classic Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Photo: Honky Tonks
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for November 28-30 – plus December 1

Say farewell to rum bastion The Daily Tot and enjoy Glass Gardener’s farm-to-glass, tea-inspired cocktails at Hexa in Harbour City.

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Where to enjoy Christmas dinner in Hong Kong this festive season

For Christmas dining with flair, the city’s top restaurants Belon and The Magistracy, and hotels like Regent Hong Kong and Island Shangri-la, are laying on some delicious festive feasts.

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Drink in Focus: Like-Minded Creatures at The Old Man

Cutting-edge technology and carefully chosen ingredients elevate the earthiness of this cocktail to refined heights.

The Like-Minded Creatures cocktail from The Old Man’s seventh menu, Relations. Photo: @hyshermande
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Hong Kong bartenders spill the tea on putting together a guest shift

From Socio to Regent Hong Kong’s Qura Bar, a guest shift takes months of planning and painstaking work – here’s how bartenders do it.

Avoca, at Mondrian Hong Kong, hosted the team from Kuala Lumpur’s Three X Co (Asia’s 15th Best Bar 2025) in July. Photo: Handout
Avoca, at Mondrian Hong Kong, hosted the team from Kuala Lumpur’s Three X Co (Asia’s 15th Best Bar 2025) in July. Photo: Handout
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Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for November 20-22

Pack your weekend with special cocktail offerings, from socially conscious drinks at Socio to a Shakespeare-inspired menu at Madara.

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Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 21-23

Try new menus at a Chiu Chow private kitchen, enjoy kappou cuisine with rooftop views at The Henderson, and start the festive season with an afternoon tea at 181 at Fortnum & Mason.

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Dish in Focus: Aged rice duck à l’orange at Épure

At Épure in Hong Kong, head chef Aven Lau reimagines French classic duck à l’orange with Asian sensibilities – here’s how he does it.

The aged rice duck à l’orange at Épure is one of the Hong Kong restaurant’s standout dishes. Photo: Handout
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