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Grand Opening @ King Ludwig am Meer, Soho West – 10 November, 2024

The King Parrot Group celebrated the opening of their latest restaurant King Ludwig am Meer in Soho West with a party on 10 November, 2024.

Okay, I know many of you will go ‘Soho West!’ Well, think of Sai Wan Ho’s Soho East in the West. It’s a short walk from Nam Cheong MTR, and while it is all high-rise concrete and glass… The waterfront promenade is pet friendly, faces west to catch the sunset, and even boasts a view of Hong Kong Island. You can also, sort of, walk along the water’s edge all the way to West Kowloon and thence to TST and the Star Ferry.

All in all, in a very manufactured way, it is rather a nice place to grab some fresh air – especially now you can enjoy a cold beer at King Ludwig and sit outside!

USMEF Oktoberfest in Central Market – 29 October, 2024

Oktoberfest is one of those fun festivals that has been adopted globally. And just as Songkran encourages us to soak others in water, Oktoberfest is an ‘excuse’ for people around the world to have fun and dance on the table…

The US Meat Export Federation hosted a night at Oktoberfest in Central Market on 29 October. The open centre of the market has been converted into a Hong Kong style German Beer Hall including a stage where traditional German music from the Notenhobler’s sets the mood.

There’s a range of traditional German dishes: pork knuckle, pretzels, sauerkraut, apple strudel and some delicious US pork ribs.

After dinner, while enjoying your beer, you can blow the big horn and start the party with some fun games.

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Choices, Choices, Choices…

Choices, choices, choices… The HKTB‘s Wine & Dine Festival is back with over 300 booths full of food and drink to explore savour and hopefully enjoy.

Everyone will have their own preferences and ideas as to how to explore the festival. My approach is what can I do and taste here which I probably can’t/wouldn’t away from the festival. And that mostly means food! There are so many wine and spirits shops in Hong Kong that you can buy a bottle of pretty much anything you want to sample away from the festival.

The Cutest drink

Honestly, to tease and please your tastebuds head to the Culinary Stars area first to sample dishes from some of Hong Kong’s finest restaurants including The Aubery, Fisholic, Hong Kong Cuisine, An Choi, The Baker and The Bottleman and The Grand HK which is showcasing their new Bakery.

Where Wine and Dine Shines…

When you go out to a restaurant you can enjoy one version of a dish. At the festival, several restaurants are, for example, offering Siu Mai – so you can buy from several booths and taste and compare them at the same time. Exploring how each chef views and thinks of such a basic staple and much-loved Hong Kong dish. The different flavours and textures are profound, surprising and delicious and will spoil you for your basic everyday version.

What Not to Miss!

The Vietnamese egg coffee at An Choi – as good, if not better than you’ll find on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

To the left of the entrance is the ‘hotel zone’ where some of Hong Kong fancy hotels are showcasing the favourite dishes from their restaurants. It’s also one of the areas where you can find vegetarian food.

There’s US and Argentinan Beef to enjoy.

Near the Star Fery entrance is the French zone with some lovely cheeses – a nice way to start or something to enjoy later with a glass of wine or a cocktail.

Don’t forget to take pictures of your food

There are two live music stages, both of which have chairs, when you a rest.

Cheers and Enjoy!

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival
Date: 23-27 October, 2024
Venue: Central Harbourfront Event Space
Tickets: $400, $290, $240
Notes:
23 October 2024 (Wednesday), 7:30–11pm
24–25 October 2024 (Thursday – Friday), 4–11pm
26–27 October 2024 (Saturday – Sunday), 12–11pm

Wine & Dine Festival 2024 – Opening Night

HKTB‘s Wine & Dine Festival 2024 buzzed with excitement and anticipation as booth owners—first-timers and old hands—rushed to finalize their preparations. Suddenly, it was 6:30 p.m., and the doors were open…

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Shi Fu Miz Festival 2023 – Sunday

After a COVID-induced gap the Shi Fu Miz Festival returned to Cheng Chau’s Sai Yuen Adventure Playground for its eighth edition!

Qoniatus Sholikhah was there to capture the atmosphere and dance the day and night away.

An eclectic line-up featured:
25 Years Of Rush Hour: Antal, Esa, Gigi Testa, Soichi Terada Live
Abyss Takeover, Ani Phoebe, Arthur Yeti, Arun R, Bagvs, Bongomann, Busyboi B2b Jfüng, Camion Bazar, Casey Anderson & Misty Penguin, Chaotic Pavilion Takeover, Cyk, Di Linh, Elaheh, Emel & Katsu, Ganjaman Vibrations, Gero, Gia Fu, Guido Balboa & Yadin Moha, Greg-Greg & Mlch, Heavy Hk Takeover, Identified Patient, Jamie Tiller, Just Bee & Mengzy & Subez, La Mamie’s, Licaxxx, Midland, Club Takeover, Mogwaa, Mr. Ho, Muto, Octave One Live, Red Greg, Re:Flex, Sai Street Sessions, Sarayu, S.O.N.S, Sticky Fried Vibes Takeover, Tri Takeover, Toppings, Xiaolin, Y2k Takeover, Yu Su, Yunus.

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All photos copyright Qoniatus Sholikhah

ITZY – Checkmate Live in Hong Kong

South Korean girl group ITZY played two sell-out concerts at Asia Expo on 11 and 12 March, as live music continued to return to Hong Kong.

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ITZY – Checkmate Live in Hong Kong – Set List

S#1. INTRO + 마.피.아. In the morning
S#2. Sorry Not Sorry
S#3. SHOOT!
S#4. WHAT I WANT
S#5. 365
S#6. [留真] Boss B*tch
S#7. CHERRY
S#8. ICY
S#9. Free Fall
S#10. #Twenty
S#11. [有娜] Maniac
S#12. [LIA] Red
S#13. INTRO + WANNABE
S#14. DALLADALLA
S#15. SNEAKERS
S#16. [彩領] bloodline
S#17. [禮志] Hotter Than Hell
S#18. CHESHIRE
S#19. LOCO
S#20. Not Shy
S#21. DOMINO
S#22. 믿지 (MIDZY)
S#23. Boys like you
S#24. Nobody like you

ITZY – Checkmate – Live in Hong Kong
Date: 6pm, 11-12 March, 2023
Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 5&7
Tickets: $1,799, $1,099, $699 from Cityline

HKSAR 25th Anniversary Sailing Cup @ Hebe Haven Yacht Club

The third and final race of the HKSAR 25th Anniversary Sailing Cup was hosted by the Hebe Haven Yacht Club on Saturday, the 25th of June 2022.

Glorious sailing conditions saw 92 boats excited to enjoy the blue skies and a steady 11-knot south-southwester breeze. The course saw the various fleets beating out to the South Nine Pins across to East Nine Pins followed by a run to Bluff, a reach to Table before finishing at Little Palm Beach, a total of 15 nautical miles.

Organised by the Hong Kong Sailing Federation the HKSAR 25th Anniversary Sailing Cup comprised three races organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (Saturday 11 June 2022), the Aberdeen Boat Club (Sunday 19 June 2022), and the Hebe Haven Yacht Club (Saturday 25 June 2022).

HKSAR 25th Anniversary Sailing Cup Results

HKPN Handicap System (70 Entries)
1: HKG201 – Minnie the Moocher (18.21)
2: HKG2569 – Triple A (21.75)
3: HKG2092 – Pepper and Salt (25.90)

IRC/HKATI Handicap System (23 Entries)
1: HKG2559 – Juice (21.3)
2: HKG2283 – Freefire (22.9)
3: HKG696 – Team Victory (36.8)

More photos, by Takumi Photography, can be found here

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images: Pandaman, Takumi photography

1st Anniversary @ The Bridge | 1 March 2003

The Bridge has long passed into Hong Kong’s nightlife lore, back in March 2003 it was celebrating a first anniversary with friends and customers.

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