**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…
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…
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…
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…
Osteoporosis, a serious health condition characterized by fragile bones, significantly increases the likelihood of debilitating fractures following a fall. These injuries cause intense pain, often necessitate prolonged bed rest, and can escalate the risk of secondary complications like aspiration pneumonia, severely compromising daily independence. To proactively strengthen skeletal health, Taiwanese Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)…
HONG KONG – Highlighting the peak season for premium fruit, Hotel ICON’s lobby restaurant, GREEN, has partnered with Swiss skincare specialist GLYCEL to unveil the limited-edition “Japanese Strawberry Fiesta” afternoon tea. Running from February 14 to April 12, 2026, the unique collaboration offers diners an exquisite culinary journey focusing on rare, hand-cultivated Japanese strawberries,…
A recent informal poll conducted by local lifestyle publication Ufood revealed a widespread frustration among Hong Kong diners regarding disruptive and inconsiderate communal dining habits. The survey, which gauged public sentiment on Instagram Stories, generated an expansive response, highlighting a significant divergence between commonly accepted practices and those deemed intolerable by fellow diners. Notably,…
Hong Kong’s elderly community will receive significant support with the launch of the latest phase of the government-backed Elderly Dining Voucher Scheme on February 20, 2026, coinciding with the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. This fourth iteration of the “Caring Restaurants, Gratifying Meals” initiative sees the government collaborating with eight major local…
Hong Kong consumers are set for a massive Lunar New Year shopping spree as the city’s four major retail chains—ParknShop, Wellcome, Mannings, and Watsons—synchronize their promotional efforts, announcing a simultaneous 12% across-the-board store discount (equivalent to 88% of the price) across multiple categories on Saturday, February 7th. This coordinated price competition, arriving just before…
Hong Kong consumers seeking exceptional value on essential household goods can leverage limited-time promotions at both Watsons and PARKnSHOP, securing significant bundled free gifts and deep discounts on everyday products before the upcoming Lunar New Year rush. The promotions, running for a brief period in late January and early February, focus on high-volume purchases…