DINING NEWS
Dining News Hong Kong’s female icons cook for charity Vicky Lau of one Michelin-starred TATE Dining Room is celebrating International Women’s Day with a charity collaboration dinner featuring seven female guest chefs. The chef owner has invited seven inspiring women in Hong Kong to cook alongside her, each presenting a dish that is nostalgic to them. Participating guest chefs include Margaret Chung (ex-TV personality and celebrity yoga teacher), Yenn Wong (founder of JIA Group) and Sarah Heller MW (Asia’s youngest Master of Wine) among others. This will be a night dedicated to the works of women and all the proceeds will be donated to Margaret Chung’s BEYOND Foundation. Starting from $1,780. 210 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan. tate.com.hk
Move over Red Lobster
A matcha made in heaven Hong Kong’s homegrown matcha brand is taking over The Upper House from now until the end of March. Founded in 2019, Matchali translates matcha culture for a contemporary audience in Hong Kong, highlighting its versatility and broad range of health benefits. Sourcing the green stuff directly from Kyoto’s Uji, guests can have a taste of Matchali’s Instagram-worthy hand-whisked drinks at their limited-time pop-up. 6/F, The Upper House, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. matchali.com
Brought to you by the team behind neighbourhood favourites Flying Pig Bistro and El Macho, Lobster Shack is a newly opened seafood spot that serves all your classic coastal comfort fare in a warm and inviting set-up. You can get a whole lobster for under $300 and half a dozen oysters for less than $200. By working directly with a family-owned seafood supplier in Canada, the restaurant is able to offer great bang for your buck. Plus the laid back, easy-going vibe makes this a great place for catch-ups! 6-8 Second Street, Sai Ying Pun. facebook.com/ lobstershackhk
Cinnabon rolls into town If you haven’t already heard, Cinnabon rolled into town last month. The world-famous US bakery chain (with presence in over 40 countries) is bringing its warm, gooey and totally amazing treats to West Kowloon. Head over to Olympian City 2 to pick up a Classic Cinnamon Roll, Chocobun or Caramel Pecanbon. Shop G06, G/F, Olympian City 2, 18 Hoi Ting Road, West Kowloon. cinnabon.com
A new speakeasy opens in Central The Diplomat, the first speakeasy pub concept created by award-winning mixologist John Nugent, is now open at Central’s H Code. This whimsical, vintage-inspired bar is the perfect watering hole for travellers and cocktail enthusiasts in Hong Kong. The beverage menu is a nod to the experiences of influential figures in history and is paired with a rich selection of snacks and hot bites to complete your night. LG/F, High Block, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central. diplomat.hk
Join the Cornerstone Challenge Think you have what it takes to make the best sandwich in town? Chef Shane Osborn, the star behind Netflix’s The Final Table is challenging you to create the ultimate steak sub and win a cooking class with Cornerstone’s
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head chef. To enter, post a photo of your sandwich creation and share your secret recipe by tagging @CornerstoneHongKong, #CornerstoneChallenge and #UltimateSteakSandwich. You must use Cornerstone’s Australian WX by Ranger Valley Wagyu and ciabatta bread in your sando creation and the rest is up to you. The winner will be prized a dinner for two at Cornerstone, a steak sandwich workshop with the chef and have their sandwich featured on Cornerstone’s menu for the first week of March. 49 Hollywood Road, Central. facebook. com/cornerstonerestauranthk
