Life and Style

Cosy neighbourhood sushi bar Sushi Dokoro Hikari in Tin Hau has launched a new tempting lunch menu to extend guests’ dining experience. The Japanese restaurant of veteran master chef Andy Li is renowned for serving premium sashimi and sushi at its optimum time of year. On the menu, mouth-watering “Choose By Yourself Sashimi on Rice Set” (HK$190) which features guests’ choices of ten kind of sashimi like tuna 'toro', sea urchin, Kinmedai and Mackeral with udon or miso soup served along. “Sea Urchin & Chopped Tuna Bowl Set” (HK$238) is not to be missed as it is one of the most popular choices for sashimi lovers. It features Hokkaido sea urchin and tuna respectively, served with udon noodles or miso also. On the other hand, for those who yearn for a warm treat, “Eel Yanagigawa Style Set” (HK$188) is an ideal choice. This traditional folk dish dates back to the Edo Period with Asakusa cooking style. Kagoshima eel is sourced for its bouncy and crispy texture and is roasted in burdock sauce with half-cooked egg served on top. Palatable “Beef Toubannabe Style Set” (HK$178) will be an alternative choice which is a traditional cuisine from Saga Prefecture which US short ribs are grilled on a hot ceramic plate, with pan-fried onion gravy, egg and Shukiyaki sauce. Last but not least, “Kagoshima Eel Deluxe Lunch Set” (HK$380) is also on the menu for guests who are looking for a sumptuous lunch. It starts with appetisers of salad, steamed egg custard and assorted sashimi, followed by grilled Kagoshima eel with fried dish as the main course. Completing the menu is mini seasonal sashimi rice with miso soup and coffee or ice cream. Sushi Dokoro Hikari is fast becoming renowned among Japanese cuisine aficionados for artistically presenting impeccably fresh, wild seafood and ingredients chosen at the peak of their season, flown in daily from Japan. Chef Li’s omakase (“chef’s choice”) menus are also served daily. With a rare advantage of roadside parking in Lau Li St, Tin Hau, Sushi Dokoro Hikari is simply styled in wood and iron in a cosy atmosphere with both counter and table seating for just 25. Address: G/F, No.4 Lau Li St, Tin Hau, Hong Kong Reservation / Enquiry: +852 2566 3801 Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday, noon-3pm / 6pm-11pm; Sunday and Public Holidays, noon-3.30pm / 6pm-10.30pm

In a release, Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant presents the “Wine & Dine - Sparklinlicious Way” Dom Pérignon Champagne Pairing dinner, to bring its guests an unprecedented east meets west wine & dine experience and showcase an award-wining Chinese gastronomic delicacies paired with the most exclusive selection of rare vintages from Dom Pérignon Champagne, Oenotheque and Rosé on 25 April.

In a release, White Cube Hong Kong unveils an exhibition of new works by British artists Jake & Dinos Chapman.

From the 18th to 21st April, 2013 the Hong Kong International Cheese Festival will take place at the Aqua Restaurant Group’s award-winning venues Hullett House and Armani/Aqua. This year’s festival showcases an even wider variety of cheeses than previous years. French, Italian, Dutch and Scottish cheeses will be available in the popular European-style cheese market, open free of charge to the public. The festival programme also promises an exciting line-up of events which include exclusive cheese master-classes, wine, whisky, beer, champagne and fruit cider with cheese pairing tastings and gourmet cheese dinners by award-winning, Chef Philippe Orrico at Hullett House and Armani/Aqua. 

Italy is best known for its passion for food, frequently served at home gatherings to a boisterous table of extended family members.

Simon Lee Gallery Hong Kong will present the work of internationally acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Larry Clark for the first time in Asia. Larry Clark holds a seminal position in American photography.

To support the Earth Hour 2013, the Eaton Hong Kong has prepared a lights off ceremony (23 March 2013, Sat) at  8:30pm. During the ceremony, lights of hotel corridors, exterior billboards and lightings will be switched off and replaced with environmental friendly organic soy candles. 

Following the successful opening of 22 Ships, a neighbourhood tapas bar named after its address on the quaint Ship Street in Wan Chai, Chef Jason Atherton has launched a new menu of seasonal tapas and desserts that will continue to delight Hong Kong diners.

Marriott International officially opened the Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin hotel today. 

In a release, Madam Sixty Ate announces its offer of a delightful afternoon tea every Saturday and Sunday. Guests can enjoy its  tea set offerings, available from 3pm to 5pm in Madam’s elegant dwellings. Madam Sixty Ate’s afternoon tea set is priced at HK$300* for 2, perfect for a ladies catch-up session or a sweet rendezvous with loved ones. Serving traditional savory and sweet items with a playful touch, the variety visually entices the senses as well as delights those taste buds.

After touring museums across the globe, Ana Tzarev’s Exposed collection now comes to the Hong Kong Arts Centre, marking its Asian premiere.

Il Milione Bar & Ristorante’s Umbrian restaurant may not yet be open to diners, but its classy cocktail bar is already hard at work concocting delectable drinks for its clientele of business elite and cocktail connoisseurs.

Hong Kong’s award-winning hotel and serviced apartment provider, V Group, has extended its range of original and contemporary living spaces to include the group’s first fully-fledged hotel - V Wanchai². The latest 79-room hotel is located in one of the town’s most popular commercial and entertainment districts at 139 Thomson Road, minutes away from the Hong Kong Convention Centre in Wanchai. V Wanchai² hotel, along with its sister serviced apartments, was created on the “V Generation” principles offering urban living spaces equipped with thoughtful and practical amenities to ensure guests live a lifestyle in keeping with modern luxuries, whilst still being a true home away from home. Despite only been completed recently, V Wanchai²’s interior design has already been lauded for various awards including a Certificate of Excellence in Perspective magazine’s 2012 design awards, and Excellence Certification in the 2012 Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards. Inspired by classic yet timeless Chinese elements, this tranquil hideaway presents a distinct sense of youthful individuality. V Wanchai² surprises you when you first enter the stylish lobby with a sweet and inviting floral scent.

The Fleming is offering families a relaxing and fun-filled getaway this Easter. Priced at just HK$1,799 a night, the package features complimentary entry to Hong Kong Disneyland for two adults and a special ticket discount for children. Valid from 29 March to 1 April 2013 with seven days of advance reservation required, The Fleming’s special Easter rate includes accommodation in a spacious Executive Room, complete with a fully equipped kitchen and extensive selection of movies and cartoons on DVD. An extra bed or cot is also available upon request for the ultimate in family flexibility. Additional features include a daily American breakfast for two at signature hotel restaurant, Cubix, a complimentary evening wine reception and exclusive chocolate gift. The Fleming is located in a quiet side-street in Wan Chai’s business and entertainment district, just a five-minute stroll from the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre and Wan Chai MTR, which offers quick and easy access to Hong Kong Disneyland. Affordable accommodation, the latest technology, contemporary facilities and stylish interior design, coupled with attentive personalised service, are part of The Fleming’s enduring appeal. Included in standard overnight rate extras are complimentary entry to the nearby California Fitness gym, free local calls, daily newspaper and wired and wireless broadband Internet access. All prices are subject to 10 percent service charge. For further enquiries or reservations, The Fleming’s Sales & Marketing Department is available on (852) 3607 2288 or at sales@thefleming.com.  

Hiroshi Senju, one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary artists, will present new fluorescent waterfall paintings at Sundaram Tagore Gallery in Hong Kong from April 16 to June 9, 2013.

Back by popular demand and inspired by the stunning abundance of fresh seafood from one of Hong Kong’s famous attractions – Sai Kung seafood village, Marriott Café is pleased to showcase once again an array of decadent seafood selections to the sumptuous dinner buffet menu from now to 31 March 2013.