Jeff Yeung

Travel is back, and with strict Covid-19 restrictions now lifted for Hong Kong and Macao, there’s no better time to take a weekend trip to the Las Vegas of Asia. There’s plenty of things to do and see around town, but the bustling city’s food and drink scene has long been heralded as one of the region’s best. Diverse and steeped in heritage, Macao has become a UNESCO designated Creative City of Gastronomy, easily making it one of Asia's leading culinary destinations. From affordable street eats to Michelin-starred restaurants and artisanal cafes to avant-garde dining, there's plenty to explore. To help you eat your way around Macao, here's a guide to traditional dishes that you must absolutely try when you're in town. Click the video below for a sneak peek:  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk)

This month, Hang Lung Properties is inviting you to explore the ever-evolving culinary scene in Central with a special ‘Sip N Savour’ promotion which allows you to earn discounts while you drink and dine at some of the group’s most popular gastronomical destinations in the district. From now until April 10, new and existing members of hello – the rewards programme of Hang Lung Malls (hello Hang Lung Malls Rewards Program) – who spend an accumulated $2,000 at any two of the 10 venues listed below will be eligible to receive/earn up to $300 in value in e-Dining Vouchers, helping you explore even more of what Central has to offer. So if you’re looking for new locations to dine at this month, be sure not to miss out on these 10 delectable destinations.

With strict social distancing restrictions now lifted after almost three years and Valentine's Day currently being celebrated with a bit of normalcy, there's no better time for those in Hong Kong to get back into the dating scene. One of the easiest ways to connect with new, potential love interests or partners is through dating apps. While it's always romantic to meet someone personally in a meet-cute scenario, apps are still much quicker and more convenient. If you've been holding out on them but are curious or want to give them a try, we've rounded up 10 of the most popular dating apps used by Hongkongers. We've also added pros and cons to help you decide which app fits your needs.  Keep reading and get ready to swipe left or right. RECOMMENDED: Looking to spice up your sex life? Check out our list of expert-approved sex toys for couples.

Modern German restaurant Heimat's head chef Peter Find and Towngas' CulinArt 1862 head chef Stanley Wong are coming together for a special four-hands dinner happening in March and April. Celebrating their 30 years of friendship as well as their shared German heritage, the two chefs have prepared unique eight-course menus complete with sake and German wine pairings. The two menus will be available on March 31 at CulinArt 1862 and April 28 at Heimat, respectively. On chef Peter’s side, standout dishes we’ve tried include poached Brittany lobster served with a crunchy, colourful purple and white cauliflower salad and a satisfying chocolate noodle – made with cocoa powder, egg, and flour – with chocolate ice cream topped with sour cherries and chocolate crumble. Chef Stanley’s highlights include fresh Japanese momotaro tomatoes accented with savoury jellied dashi and fragrant black truffles, and his perfectly seared spiced mallard duck breast served with an intricately layered potato pave and crisp vegetable potpourri. Reservations are now open, and you can either book for a single night or enjoy both with a 20 percent discount. Each dinner menu goes for $1,288, with six-glass wine pairings at an additional $688.

With travel restrictions lifted and the city returning to normalcy, the hospitality industry is picking up once again in Hong Kong, and a new multi-experience establishment is now opening in Central’s iconic Landmark.  Jointly created by Leading Nation (the group behind The Diplomat, Elephant Grounds, Margo, and La Rambla) and Hongkong Land, Forty-Five is a unique hospitality space combining the best of culinary and creative arts, ushering in five different experiential concepts all under one roof.  Photograph: Courtesy Forty-FiveEntrance The dining side is spearheaded by esteemed French female chef Anne-Sophie Pic – who boasts an impressive 10 Michelin stars across her restaurants. Seating 40, the space is designed by the Paris-based architecture and interior design studio Gilles et Boissier to offer a luxurious dining ambience.  Alongside The Cristal Room, Forty-Five will also house modern Shanghainese restaurant The Merchants, helmed by head chef Chen Tian Long, Japanese steakhouse Kaen Teppanyaki, led by chef Yoshiyuki Sato, and Cardinal Point, a restaurant bar and sky terrace that serves as the perfect venue for magic hour cocktails created by Leading Nation Hospitality’s beverage director John Nugent. Photograph: Courtesy Forty-FiveThe Merchants The space is then completed by the Gloucester Arts Club, a private, members-only social club that seeks to foster a community of culture and creativity through curated events for creatives and entrepreneurs alike, spanning a

The 2023 edition of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants will be hosted on March 28, and in anticipation of the event, the organisation has announced rankings 51 to 100 today, with 17 restaurants making their way onto the rankings for the very first time. Overall, Hong Kong makes up eight spots on the winners’ list, making our city one of the highest achievers in the region. New to the rankings from Hong Kong include Yong Fu Hong Kong (54th), Ando (61st), and Estro (62nd). The remaining five consist of Ta Vie (53rd), 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana (59th), Sushi Hare (97th), Xin Rong Ji (99th), and VEA Restaurant (100th). The judging panel for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants is made up of over 300 industry experts and leading personalities within the Asian food and drink industry, including food critics, chefs, restaurant owners, and gastronomes. For the foodies in Hong Kong, stay tuned for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ full list of winners on March 28. Recommended stories: 50 best restaurant in Hong Kong right now Hong Kong’s best street food essentials Everything you need to know about the Consumption Voucher Scheme Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and updates on what's going on in the city.

If you didn't manage to make a reservation for the Burger & Lobster pop-up at the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong’s Ozone this past month, fret not! Due to popular demand, the restaurants have decided to extend the event until April 2, giving those who missed out previously another chance of catching their signature lobsters before they go.    Photograph: Courtesy Burger & LobsterBurger & Lobster pop-up at Ozone     Just like the original March 1 to 18 period, everything on the menu will be available, including Burger & Lobster's famed classic whole lobster ($458), lobster roll ($298), and Mayfair burger ($228) as well as the Hong Kong-exclusive typhoon shelter lobster ($438) and deep-fried bao with vanilla ice cream and chocolate cream sauce ($128). If those aren't enough for you, the menu also features hybrid dishes like the B&L Beast burger ($258) and Surf and Turf roll ($228), both of which combine beef patties with lobster meat to create a true feast for those particularly hungry.  To accompany your meal, Ozone has also specially prepared four unique cocktails and two special mocktails for the event, including the Little Red Dot ($158) with rose liqueur, Tanqueray dry gin, raspberry syrup, coconut syrup, lemon juice, and egg white, or the Milo-Old Fashioned ($158) with Milo-infused Bulleit bourbon and Angostura bitters.  Ozone and Burger & Lobster are now taking reservations, and you can book your spot over at their website. You can also check out the full menu here.     Recom

Earlier this month, the Hong Kong government announced its 'Hello Hong Kong' campaign to revitalise the city's tourism industry by giving away 500,000 flight tickets for free to travellers abroad. In support of this initiative, local airline Cathay Pacific has just announced that it'll be handing out 80,000 free plane tickets across Southeast Asia. The tickets will be given out to residents in Thailand (March 1), Singapore (March 2), Philippines (March 3), Indonesia (March 15), Malaysia (March 16), Vietnam (March 17), and Cambodia (March 18), with the campaign set to launch in early March through April. To participate, residents in these regions must either be a Cathay member or sign up for free membership via the airline's website. Once registered, simply answer three questions correctly and the quickest to do so will be eligible for the tickets. Winners will then be announced at a later date depending on which country you reside in. For more information about the giveaway, visit Cathay Pacific's website. Recommended stories: The Hong Kong Flower Show returns to Victoria Park this March Hong Kong budget 2023-24: government to hand out $5,000 consumption vouchers 11 Best rooftop bars in Hong Kong Follow us on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest news and updates on what's going on in the city.