The long weekend is here, and there’s plenty going on for you to sink your teeth into
Just one more week to go before dinner service resumes in Hong Kong, and we’re feeling cautiously optimistic—perhaps it’s the signs of spring in the air, or the gradual return of happenings around town, but we’re taking every nice thing as it comes. Read on for this week’s bite-sized news on what’s happening on the dining scene.
Raise Their Spirits
Happening on April 23 is the Acker Distilled Hong Kong online charity auction, where a portion of the funds raised will go towards supporting the beleaguered F&B industry. Starting from 10am, the public can place their bids on special selections of spirits from local restaurants, bars and distributors who have been impacted by Covid-19 bans and restrictions, as well as ‘experience lots’ that feature distinctive selects with virtual and in-person tastings for the winning bidders.
An Acker auction will always feature some extraordinary hard-hitters, and this one is no exception with highlights such as the Karuizawa Flight Club collection of sherry butt cask whiskies dating from 1986 to 1988 with only 313 bottles released each of those years. The value of the set is estimated to be about HK$280,000 to HK$400,000—which means there’s plenty that will go towards supporting the industry. Register to bid and take a look at the lots here.
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