What's on: The latest foodie happenings to catch in the city

Embla, which found its home in a quaint corner of Tai Ping Shan in 2022, continues to offer one of the rare Nordic cuisines in the city. If you're on the lookout for a perfect spot for your next date night, now is the ideal time to reserve a table. Chef Jim Löfdahl is incorporating the best of spring produce into his signature dishes, and you won't want to miss it. Kick off your dining experience by dipping crisp bread into their indulgent Gubbröra dish, a mouthwatering blend of smoked eel, pickled herring, eggs, dill, and chives, topped generously with imperial Ossetra Caviar and paired perfectly with ice-cold Gustav dill vodka that elevates the umami flavours of the dish.

Other highlights on the tasting menu ($1288 per person) include bite-sized Nordic snacks, Norwegian langoustine paired with teardrop peas, and aged duck served with spring carrots, orange, and sea buckthorn sauce. Enhance your meal with their wine pairing option ($988), and feel free to ask for recommendations from their diverse wine selection. Conclude your meal with rapeseed oil sorbet and a glass of dessert wine, or opt for a dram of whisky and gin as a digestif from their extensive range of Nordic spirits not found elsewhere in the city.

With stunning views of the harbour from CWB, a transporting European old-library setting, and a vibrant atmosphere with live music kicking off daily at 7.30pm, Bochord, the latest addition at World Trade Centre, is the ultimate spot to book for your celebrations. Whether you're marking an anniversary or birthday with an intimate dinner or a lively gathering with friends, make sure to secure your spot on weekends when the atmosphere really comes alive. Since their debut, they have revamped their menu with fresh dishes and ingredients, an excellent selection of global wines, and a dizzying range of classic and contemporary cocktails. Highlights from their à la carte menu include the revamped yellowtail and raw squid ceviche ($198), the tomato burrata salad ($148), and hearty mains such as sous vide French white cod with Spanish saffron lemon cream ($458). If you're craving meat, there are a lot of grilled options ranging from Wagyu and Iberico pork to lamb, served with a choice of beef demi-glace, chimichurri, green peppercorn garlic cream, and black truffle demi-glace sauces. Don't miss the smoked French eel with sous vide abalone risotto ($388), elevated with smoked eel puree for an extra umami kick or the Carabineros red prawn with homemade pasta ($488) for a carb-loaded treat.

Feast on delicious grilled treats from Fireside’s refreshed selection of dishes this season. Chef Jaime Ortolá is cooking up some tasty vegetables and seafood, including the filling burnt eggplant with feta cheese ($168), smoked bluefin tuna with Spanish tomato, piparra pickles, and shallots ($198), and the moreish Atlantic bay baby scallop cooked on the coals with ox tallow hollandaise ($306 for six pieces). They have also expanded their steak menu; you can choose from various cuts from different parts of the world, including El Capricho Jose Gordon Iberian beef from cows aged eight to 13 years, dry-aged for over 50 days ($258/100g). Carbo load on wood fire-cooked bomba rice with scampi tails and artichokes ($648) and end your meal with a do-it-yourself grilled s’mores on coals. 

Time Out Hong Kong Bar Awards returns in its sixth year, promising a celebration of the city's vibrant drinking scene. Mark your calendars for the exciting announcement of winners on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, during a live ceremony that will be nothing short of spectacular. Join us at House Studio at Soho House Hong Kong, our official venue partner, for a night of revelry as we pay tribute to the creme de la creme of Hong Kong's bars. Rub shoulders with industry luminaries, groove to the pulsating beats spun by W Macau - Studio City's live DJ, and indulge in a sensory journey of tasty drinks and culinary delights.

Tickets are in high demand, so secure yours today to avoid missing out on this fun event!

Holiday plans on the horizon? Once again, Cathay Pacific is elevating their in-flight dining with a collaboration from one of Hong Kong’s top restaurants. Michelin-starred Louise is taking its fresh spin on French classics to the skies. Time to consider an upgrade for your flights, as these tasty dishes are exclusively available on select long-haul flights departing from Hong Kong for First and Business class cabins. First-class passengers can enjoy dishes like Obsiblue prawns in herb-infused consommé with hints of shiso and ginger, steamed Chilean sea bass with chorizo Basque piperade, or chicken ballotine with supreme sauce served with Nugata rice pilaf, and raspberry and pistachio financier for dessert. Meanwhile, Business class passengers can kick back with a braised Iberico pork belly with bacon jam, red endives, confit lamb shoulder in spiced jus, and a delightful Guanaja chocolate cremeux for dessert. 

Stocking your wine fridge with exquisite finds for the season? Journey to Bourgogne with The Winemakers' Cut selections, now gracing the city. Explore the concealed gems of this esteemed region, offering a taste of accessible Bourgogne wines from lesser-known Village and Régionale appellations, beyond the coveted Grand Cru labels. Perfect for brunch or dinner, uncork a bottle of the crisp 2020 Louis Moreau Chablis Les 8 ($290) or the 2022 Joseph Drouhin Macon Bussieres Les Clos ($150) with mineral and flora notes – ideal with seafood, poultry, and mature cheeses. Looking to pair red meat? Sample the Louis Jadot Santenay Clos de Malte Rouge 2017 ($388) accentuated with well-ripened red fruits and earthy hints or the complex 2020 Domaine du Cellier aux Moines Givry 1er Cru ‘Clos du Cellier aux Moines ($500) featuring bright red fruits, floral nuances, and a hint of spice. For more details, follow Bourgogne Wines on Facebook.    

Chef Kasey Chan from Cafe Bau and chef Saito Chau from Chinesology will reunite for a collaborative culinary event on May 30 and 31. Both chefs, emerging talents on the local food scene, have been close friends and supporters of each other's culinary journeys for years. This event will mark their twenty-year bond, featuring a menu combining Chinese and Western culinary traditions. Priced at $1,388 per person, the eight-course menu will feature fusion dishes from both chefs alongside their individual signature specialties. The first session is scheduled for May 30 at Chinesology, with the second session to follow at Cafe Bau on May 31. Book your spot through Mira eShop to benefit from waived service charges, with the option to include wine pairing at an extra cost of $288 or $348 per person.

Modern Filipino restaurant Barkada has just launched the Barkada Boodle Fight, an authentic Filipino dining experience where guests can enjoy an endless spread of food, served the traditional way on banana leaves. This plentiful feast invites guests to enjoy the kamayan spirit – meaning ‘to eat with your hands’ in Tagalog –  as you dine communally with friends. Guests can choose between Barkada’s meat and seafood boodle fight menu ($498), or even opt for a vegetarian and vegan-friendly ($388) alternative. All bookings for Barkada’s boodle fights must be made at least 48 hours in advance by emailing info@barkada.hk with a minimum of six guests and above.

Black Sheep Restaurants is relaunching its Plated series, offering diners incredible deals each month at selected venues within the dining group. Every Monday and Tuesday this month, guests can enjoy set menus for only $388 per person at venues like Carbone, Buenos Aires Polo Club, and Grand Majestic Sichuan. Aside from discounted set menus, Black Sheep Restaurants is also rolling out Cork by Plated each month, allowing guests to enjoy waived corkage fees. For May, guests can bring their own wine bottles to Belon without any additional charges. Stay tuned to our page to find the newest details about the Plated series each month.

This June, Sheung Wan’s casual Italian drinking establishment Bar Leone will mark its first anniversary by hosting a series of food and drink collaborations with local chefs as well as renowned bartenders from some of the world’s best bars. The bar kicks off its month of celebrations on May 26 by inviting award-winning bartender Simone Caporale from Sips – currently ranked No. 1 in the World’s 50 Best Bars – and the legendary Boadas, Barcelona’s oldest cocktail bar. Guests can expect to catch Caporale shaking up time-honoured cocktails, and enjoy an array of Spanish plates created by chef Rafa Gil of La Rambla by Catalunya. On the following Sunday (June 2), Bar Leone will host Hedda Bruce, bar manager of popular Swedish restobar Tjoget. Joined by Bar Leone’s staff, Bruce will recreate Tjoget’s unique cocktails with flavours from regions like Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. Additionally, chef Jim Lofdhal from Embla will be at the bar to serve Swedish-inspired snacks to pair with Bruce’s cocktails.

Click the link below to see the full schedule. 

Calling all gin fanatics! Wine Luxe Magazine’s annual Gin Fest is set to return for its 2024 iteration in June. This year, the festival will take place at Central Market’s event space, running from June 7 to 9 to coincide with World Gin Day on June 8. Attendees of the festival will be able to sip on an extensive selection of unique gins from the world’s biggest brands and distilleries such as Hanabi, Four Pillars, Perfume Trees, and more.

Purchase your tickets on Wine Luxe’s website.

Meat lovers can mark their calendars for June 6th to 8th to secure a seat at H Code’s Fireside. Starting at 6 pm, the open-flame grilling restaurant is taking things up a notch by hosting one of the world’s premier steakhouses in their kitchen. Ranked 11th in the 2023 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants, AG from Stockholm – best known for its stellar reputation in serving Sweden’s finest steak cuts – is sending their meat master Martin Kjäll to team up with Fireside’s chef Jaime Ortolá. This special event offers a tasting menu priced at $2488 per person, specifically tailored for carnivores.