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As Hong Kong enters the final countdown to the Lunar New Year, two major supermarket chains, Wellcome and 759 Store, are launching aggressive pre-holiday sales to capture last-minute shoppers stocking up on festive gifts and daily essentials. Wellcome is activating its “Fortune Feast Big Discount Day” event on February 7th, offering up to 12%…
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Hong Kong’s only 360-degree revolving restaurant, The Grand Buffet (自助山), located atop the Hopewell Centre in Wan Chai, has once again partnered with the esteemed century-old local preserved meat purveyor, Kam Kuk Yuen (金菊園), to launch the exclusive “Autumn/Winter Preserved Meats Buffet.” Running until February 28, 2026, the collaboration elevates the seasonal Hong Kong…
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A respected Taiwanese colorectal surgeon recently issued a public health warning, identifying four popular, everyday meal combinations that she suggests may actively promote poor gut health and potentially accelerate cellular transformation, increasing cancer risk. Dr. Hsieh Yi-chien, via a social media post, highlighted how these commonly consumed “套餐” (set meals) are characterized by high…
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As the countdown to the Lunar New Year intensifies, Hong Kong consumers are being handed a massive simultaneous buying opportunity, with four of the city’s largest retail chains—ParknShop (Pak-N-Save), Wellcome, Mannings, and Watsons—unveiling an aggressive 12% across-the-board discount (equivalent to an 88% price point) starting Saturday, February 7. This coordinated “88-Discount Day” strategically targets…
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As the Lunar New Year rapidly approaches, four of Hong Kong’s largest retail chains—ParknShop, Wellcome, Mannings, and Watsons—will simultaneously roll out major storewide discounts beginning Saturday, February 7th, offering consumers a significant 12% off their purchases just ahead of the holiday period. This coordinated shopping event, which includes deep discounts on popular festive items,…
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Chefs can master seven diverse, comforting eggplant recipes in under one hour, offering busy Hong Kong home cooks quick, versatile dinner solutions ranging from spicy stir-fries to light Japanese appetizers. Eggplant, or qiezi, is an incredibly versatile staple in Hong Kong home cooking, celebrated for its ability to absorb rich flavors and achieve a…
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**Taiwanese bubble tea sensation, Keep Sleeping (再睡5分鐘), is debuting its innovative, real fruit-infused *Avocado Cloud Cream* series across all Hong Kong outlets starting February 10th, blending creamy, authentic avocado pulp directly into its signature milk foam. To celebrate this limited-time launch, the brand is simultaneously running a playful tongue-twister challenge from February 23rd to…
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A Turkish beekeeper, initially plagued by wildlife theft at his rural apiary, has masterfully transformed his biggest nuisance—a resident brown bear—into an invaluable, if unconventional, quality control expert, leading to soaring demand for his specialty honey. Ibrahim Sedef of Rize, Turkey, first resorted to elaborate measures, including steel cages and deterrents, to stop the…
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HONG KONG – The Market restaurant at Hotel ICON in Tsim Sha Tsui East has introduced a seasonal culinary offering, the “Ultimate Oyster Feast” afternoon tea, featuring premium, extra-large oysters sourced directly from Ofunato in Japan’s Iwate Prefecture. Available daily from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM until April 26, 2026, the menu elevates the…
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The increasing consumer shift toward plant-based beverages, driven by lactose intolerance and environmental consciousness, faces new scrutiny following a comprehensive review of packaged plant milk products in Hong Kong. The Consumer Council (CC) tested 39 samples, revealing significant discrepancies in nutritional labeling—including unverified vitamin content—and the presence of metal contaminants and pesticides in several…