Dining news: Mr Cheesecake unveils autumn flavour, Clan & Co celebrates one year, and more

Traditional Chinese Medicine and herbal tea-inspired cocktail bar Clan & Co is celebrating their first anniversary this month. In partnership with Tai On Coffee & Tea, the bar will serve a cha chaan teng-inspired tasting menu featuring three cocktails and three bespoke food pairings.

An Egg Tart Irish Coffee kicks off the experience, served with a side of classic cha chaan teng milk coffee. The Borscht Bloody Mary follows, paired with a Hong Kong-style breakfast spread of luncheon meat, sunny-side-up eggs and mini pineapple bun with butter by Tai On. Dessert comes in the form of a Black Cow (Coke float)-inspired cocktail complete with a scoop of chocolate ice cream, served alongside a refreshing jelly cup infused with Magnolia Lab’s Roselle liqueur.

The anniversary menu is available for one night only on September 8 from 7 to 9.30pm. Tickets are priced from HK$380 per person.

Tai On Coffee & Tea
G/F, 830 Canton Road, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong

From September 10 to 24, Tatler Best Spotlight restaurant 22 Ships will launch a limited-time wine dinner showcasing chef Antonio Oviedo’s extensive collection of Spanish wines. The dining experience features five courses and five wines from five regions. From Penedès to Rías Baixas, Ribera del Duero, and beyond, each is thoughtfully paired to complement the other. A refreshing Blanc de Blanc is served alongside pan con tomate with cured Ibérica, and a fruity Finca La Montesa red accompanies a rich and indulgent black octopus paella. Then, to finish, 22 Ships’ own Patxarán, a blackthorn liqueur from the Basque Country, is paired with burnt Basque cheesecake and truffle manchego.

The menu is priced from HK$1,378 for two, with an optional wine pairing available at HK$358 per person.

Tokyo-based dessert brand Mr Cheesecake has announced an autumn-exclusive flavour, available from its Hysan Place boutique from September 12. The hojicha maple cheesecake is made with hojicha powder and leaves, infusing Mr Cheesecake’s signature creamy cheesecake base with the rich and roasted aroma of tea. Complementing this is a layer of maple cookie crumbs, which adds a touch of bittersweetness to the treat.

Founder and chef Koji Tamura recommends pairing it with a cup of roasted Tie Guan Yin tea for an extra autumnal experience. Pre-orders are now available online at Mr Cheesecake’s website.

Mr Cheesecake
Address: Shop B110, B1/F, Hysan Place, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

See also: The man behind Mr Cheesecake: Meet the chef behind one of Japan’s most viral desserts

Hong Kong-based craft beverage brand Breer has added a range of low-ABV sodas and kombuchas to their product range, expanding the surplus bread-based line-up with the Sustainable Innovative Products, or SIP, collection.

The ABC Sparkling Soda is a collaboration with plant-based eatery Treehouse and uses leftover apple, beetroot and carrot peel as its main ingredients. The Misfits Kombucha is made in partnership with local fermented beverage brand Taboocha. The team sources bruised and excess fruit and infuses osmanthus green tea with the subtle sweetness and tartness of pears.

Both drinks are available at designated retailers across Hong Kong.

On September 17, Tatler Best Spotlight bar Terrible Baby is set to welcome Kuala Lumpur’s Cabinet 8, a Tatler Best 20 Bar Malaysia, for a one-night-only takeover. Sam Yap and Justin Tay will bring rare Malaysian ingredients to the stage at Terrible Baby, transforming the evening into one of inventive mixology. The exclusive menu is built around the ingredients that define Cabinet 8’s experience, presented with a touch of Hong Kong. 

This Mid-Autumn Festival, get a taste of Korean culture at K-Festival Week in Central Market. From September 21 to 27, the festival will transform all three floors of the market into a showcase of Korean food, beauty and culture. Cooking demonstrations and masterclasses headline the programme, led by three of Korea’s most recognisable chefs: the Venerable Sunjae, a leading figure of the country’s temple cuisine; Lim Hee-won, known for transforming Korean comfort food into contemporary creations; and Park Joon-woo, chef and food writer.

Beyond this, visitors can look forward to pop-ups and workshops by popular K-beauty brands, live performances and a marketplace featuring Korean snacks, beverages and fashion. The festival is free to enter.

Mid-Autumn K Festival Week
Address: G-2/F, Central Market, 93 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

Negroni Week, an annual international mixology series held in support of the Slow Food Movement, returns from September 21 to 27. In celebration of this charitable cause, Tatler Best Spotlight honouree Qura Bar is launching The Italian Avant-Garde menu. This trio of cocktails reimagines the Negroni through the regional flavours of Italy and contemporary techniques such as sous-vide infusion, slow maceration and fat-washing.

The Olive Grave is a nod to la scarpetta, an Italian ritual of savouring olive oil and sauce left on a plate with a piece of bread. The drink blends mezcal with vermouth and Campari, before it’s layered with olive and cacao for a crisp, savoury finish. The Orchard is inspired by la scampagnata della domenica, a Sunday tradition of lunching with family in the countryside, which blends tequila, Campari and brandy with toasted almond and peach, topped off with soda water. The Herbalist draws on the black liquorice and anise sweets kept in a grandparent’s home, combining gin with vermouth, Campari and coconut and liquorice liqueur for a herbal finish.

The menu is available at Qura Bar for a limited time during Negroni Week. Cocktails are priced from HK$160 each.

Pizzeria Motorino is set to host the next edition of its Block Party in Wan Chai on September 19. From 3 to 5pm, guests can drop by to enjoy unlimited slices of signature pizzas alongside a free-flow of wines and beers. A beer pong tournament adds to the festivities, where winners will receive a pizza on the house during their next visit.

Early bird tickets are available at HK$238 per person until September 12. Regular tickets are priced at HK$298 per person.

Motorino Wan Chai
Address: G/F, 15 Ship Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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