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Calvin Harris, the Hong Kong and Adidas Footballer Playing for FC Cincinnati
Calvin Harris found his footing kicking balls in Hong Kong as a teen. Now, he is signed with FC Cincinnati, battling it out weekly in the MLS’ tough league.


Sake Samurai Elliot Faber Chats Sake, Japanese Cuisine, and Hong Kong
Canadian Elliot Faber has spent 11 years in Hong Kong incubating the city's most powerful Japanese brands and importing a culture of sake love.

Meet OBSRVR, the Graffiti Artist Behind 'Shark Fin Makes Your Penis Small'
Hong Kong-born graffiti artist OBSRVR is the city’s most famous tagger you have never met, popular for his sarcastic lines about shark fin soup, sex tapes, and NFTs.


Pici Wan Chai: A Hearty Fare of Italian Salt and Acid
Pici’s first chain venue in Wan Chai’s Star Street Precinct transports a bit of Italian home feel into a venue notorious for tangy cheese and meaty tomato dishes.

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If you're a cinema lover, a sneakerhead, or a vegetarian, then these three June events will keep you occupied and amused.
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The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) published an incident post about peanut butter products being recalled by overseas authorities due to a possible Salmonella contamination.
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A new LeaveHomeSafe telephone hotline (+852 2626 3066) has been launched to handle enquiries from Hong Kongers installing or using the vaccine pass app.
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Located in the Sheung Wan lanes, Daap introduces a fusion brunch menu that challenges existing Hong Kong-Western food combos on a healthy budget.
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Calvin Harris found his footing kicking balls in Hong Kong as a teen. Now, he is signed with FC Cincinnati, battling it out weekly in the MLS’ tough league.
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The government advised all adults aged 18 to 59 to get their second booster six months after their third vaccine dose.
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The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) published an incident post about peanut butter products being recalled by overseas authorities due to a possible Salmonella contamination.


A new LeaveHomeSafe telephone hotline (+852 2626 3066) has been launched to handle enquiries from Hong Kongers installing or using the vaccine pass app.


The government advised all adults aged 18 to 59 to get their second booster six months after their third vaccine dose.


University of Hong Kong microbiologist Ho Pak-leung said he believes the risk of a monkeypox outbreak in Hong Kong is “relatively low.”


The Education Bureau eased off social distancing measures for students who will “participate in mask-wearing activities on a half-day basis” alongside the relaxation of anti-epidemic policies imposed by the Hong Kong government


Public are advised to apply for a local QR code, transferring their overseas vaccine records, before Aug. 31 to be able to use the city-wide vaccine pass.


Around 120,000 styrofoam boxes containing vegetables and fruits weighing about 48 tonnes arrive in the city every day.


Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau said he will inform other APEC members attending a trade meeting that Hong Kong is on track to reopen its society.

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Located in the Sheung Wan lanes, Daap introduces a fusion brunch menu that challenges existing Hong Kong-Western food combos on a healthy budget.


We know you’re hankering for salt and meats when you’re done with your night at LKF, so we gathered the best places to get food after your drunk night partying.


Chef Ermanno Lelli immigrated to Hong Kong in 2009, importing a Mediterranean mindset to shake up the city’s F&B scene and vibrant Italian cuisine.


The Globe remains as Hong Kong’s prime source of honest, modern, and generous British gastropub-styled food with international craft beer and a loyal following.


Canadian Elliot Faber has spent 11 years in Hong Kong incubating the city's most powerful Japanese brands and importing a culture of sake love.


The classic juicy and sour New York sandwich can be found in the best of Hong Kong’s authentic delis, with the Reuben possessing a cult following with Hong Kongers.


The Avenue of Stars is a popular spot where tourists and locals gather. If you find yourself hungry after all that walking, why not visit these Japanese restaurants nearby to fill your stomach and replenish your energy?


Pici’s first chain venue in Wan Chai’s Star Street Precinct transports a bit of Italian home feel into a venue notorious for tangy cheese and meaty tomato dishes.
