To commemorate its 50th anniversary in Hong Kong and coincide with the Lunar New Year celebrations, McDonald’s has launched an engaging augmented reality (AR) game—”Catch the McDonald’s Float City-wide”—offering residents the chance to win prizes valued at over HK$5 million, including the grand prize of 365 complimentary Big Mac combo meals. The promotional event…
As Lunar New Year preparations peak, the safety of quintessential festive snacks—particularly vibrant red watermelon seeds (hung gua ji) and pistachios—has become a public concern following recent mainland China media investigations revealing widespread use of artificial and substandard dyes. However, the Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) recently announced that its latest extensive…
Hong Kong dining chain One Fisherman’s Wharf (壹號漁船) has launched an extraordinary, limited-time promotion, drastically cutting the price of all dim sum items to the lowest “Small” (小點) tier. Effective immediately through mid-February, local diners can enjoy premium dim sum, including hallmark items typically categorized as “Supreme” or “Special,” at significantly reduced rates during…
As Lunar New Year approaches, home cooks seeking to master the classic Lo Bak Go (radish cake) can now benefit from expert guidance. Yu Ho-pan, Executive Chef of Culinary Operations at Ocean Park, recently shared a streamlined, foolproof recipe for Scallop and Cured Meat Radish Cake, offering essential techniques—particularly how to achieve a firm…
Hong Kong’s Wellcome Supermarket has launched a rapid, two-day promotion, offering significant discounts across essential groceries and luxury items just ahead of the festive season. Running from February 11 to February 12 (note: input specifies December 2, but context implies immediate New Year/Lunar New Year period), the campaign allows savvy shoppers to secure 10%…
Hong Kong’s highly popular retail chain, Dragon Group (Lung Fung), has significantly expanded its footprint with the launch of its 31st branch in the high-traffic Admiralty area. To commemorate the opening of this major new outlet, strategically located in the Admiralty Centre, the company announced a five-day-long promotional event featuring free “lucky bags” (fu…
A sophisticated new addition to Hong Kong’s dining landscape, Santorini Steakhouse by Panos SSP, has officially opened its doors in Wanchai, bringing an authentic taste of the Mediterranean blended with premium steakhouse traditions. Located in the QRE Plaza, the restaurant is spearheaded by a Greek executive chef boasting over two decades of culinary expertise,…
Hong Kong diners seeking premium dim sum at affordable prices can take advantage of an unprecedented, limited-time promotion launched by the popular chain restaurant, One Harbour Cruise (壹號漁船). Until mid-February, the establishment is leveling its dim sum pricing structure, ensuring that every dish on the menu—regardless of its usual classification (e.g., Special, Deluxe, Large,…
A leading Taiwanese nutritionist, Li Wan-Ping, has conducted a detailed comparison of six popular cooking oils, identifying hazelnut oil as a nutritionally superior and more versatile alternative to traditional olive oil, citing its potential to protect blood vessels and mitigate risks associated with aging, cognitive decline, and certain cancers. Published on her personal resource…
Taiwanese medical experts are advising patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who experience severe side effects from pharmaceutical treatments to explore targeted dietary interventions, particularly the regular consumption of tomatoes. This recommendation follows a concerning case where a patient on prostate medication suffered two fainting episodes requiring emergency hospitalization due to drug-induced orthostatic…