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As a continuation of its Betsy and Friends series, which highlights local tastemakers through monthly collaborations, La Vache has partnered with Pandan Man to launch a limited-edition dessert that blends the art of French pastry with Southeast Asian tastes. Caroline Yuen of Pandan Man joins Black Sheep Restaurants’ head pastry chef Daphne Lung in creating a new mille-feuille, where crispy puff pastry is layered with a light and fragrant pandan cream and finished with gula melaka (palm sugar). The dessert will be available across all La Vache locations from May 1 to 17.

La Vache
Across locations in Hong Kong

Basehall is expanding its selection with three new vendors that span Sichuan delicacies, local Cantonese favourites and Japanese rice balls and rolls.

Sichuan cuisine and hotpot restaurant San Xi Lou brings its fiery cuisine to the food hall, led by a menu built around dim sum, rice and noodle dishes. Highlights include classics such as crystal shrimp dumplings and siu mai, while heartier options such as steamed rice with salted egg pork patty and Sichuan dan dan noodles are also available.

Meanwhile, Temai brings hand-crafted onigiri and maki rolls to Basehall. Premium fillings such as snow crab and crab miso and A4 Wagyu sukiyaki feature alongside everyday combinations like minced chicken with soy-cured egg yolk. A selection of bento boxes are also available for those seeking a modular meal.

A Hong Kong staple adds local charm to the selection at Basehall. Sevens will serve an elevated version of two-dish rice, offering a weekly rotating menu that ranges from vegetable items like okra with yuzu vinaigrette to heartier options like slow-cooked beef cheek in coconut curry and honey wasabi chicken thigh with crispy potatoes.

Baseball 01 and 02
Address: LG/F, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong

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Filipino restaurant Barkada has partnered with local bakery Queso Bakehouse for a one-day-only collaboration. On April 26 from 12pm, the restaurant will serve three cheesecake flavours inspired by classic Filipino desserts. The ube halo-halo blends the earthy umami of the tuber with the charred sweetness of caramelised flan; the taho pairs the creaminess of cheesecake with silky tofu pudding and chewy sago pearls; while the mango float is a riff on Barkada’s crowd-favourite dessert with layers of whipped cream, crushed Biscoff cookies and fresh mango.

Barkada
Address: 25 Elgin Street Central, Hong Kong

Sếp refreshes its menu offerings with a series of new items. Chef DoBee Lam draws on timeless Vietnamese recipes for inspiration, infusing each expression with a distinctively contemporary and playful touch. A standout is the phở hầm tiêu quận, which elevates the comforting noodle soup with premium 1++ Hanwoo ribeye and slow-cooked bone broth prepared table-side.

Meanwhile, guests can look forward to an interactive finale while dining at the restaurant with the newly introduced sweet trolley. Capturing the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City’s Bến Thành Market, the dessert trolley offers a platter of tropical delights that features longan fruit, pomelo, fresh grass jelly, Alphonso mango and more alongside free-flow Vietnamese coffee.

Sếp
Address: 19/F, High Block, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong

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Landmark debuts a new tastemaker series that celebrates fine spirits through curated tastings, expert-led masterclasses and dining experiences. The inaugural event opens with a sake master series, which builds on the success of Sake Walk 2026 with workshops and events exploring the spirit’s history, its complex flavour profile and Japan’s sake industry hosted by brewery owners and representatives.

The whisky master series runs from May to June, which introduces a selection of Diageo Scotch whiskies to discerning diners through themed classes, tasting flights and bespoke food pairings at selected Landmark restaurants and bars. A highlight is the rare series showcase, which brings exclusive bottles to the public in an accessible format. Learn more and reserve a spot at individual events through Landmark’s website.

Landmark
Address: 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

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