From November 30, DarkSide at Rosewood Hong Kong is introducing a new Yin Yang cocktail menu. This new collection, created under the expert guidance of Simone Rossi, draws inspiration from the ancient Chinese philosophy of duality and interconnectedness. The menu juxtaposes the concepts of Yin and Yang, with each element reflecting the balance of opposing yet complementary forces in life, such as light and dark, warmth and coolness, and joy and sadness.

The menu offers eight cocktails, each priced at HK$198. These drinks are divided into four Yin and four Yang-themed pairs, including Sun and Moon, Heaven and Earth, River and Mountain, and Brightside and Darkside, embodying the essence of their respective elements and chosen ingredients. Cocktails to try include the Moon cocktail, a milk punch-inspired drink with Matusalem 15-year-old rum and osmanthus, and the robust Darkside, which blends Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac with Michter's Rye Whiskey. The new cocktail menu will also feature an interactive element, where guests can spin a wheel to let fate decide their drink. To complement the drinks, glassware has been custom-made to showcase the blend of Yin and Yang, such as 3D-printed and handcrafted glass and porcelain creations from local Hong Kong studios Soekjing Studio, Tung Yao Production and 3D Vault. 

This winter, Sha Tin 18 unveils a new menu from November 16, featuring classic and seasonal dishes crafted by chef de cuisine Ho Chun-hung. Highlights include a contemporary twist on a very traditional Cantonese winter dish: simmered oysters with chicken testicles, ginger, and Chinese yellow wine, which is said to warm your whole body. Meanwhile, the Braised sea snails with goose web, wing and baby taro, and the stir-fried pomelo pith with preserved baby crab showcase unique combinations of flavours and textures. Additionally, the menu includes fried rice with scallops and preserved pomelo pith, wok-fried tiger prawns in homemade pepper sauce, and desserts like coconut taro homemade ice cream and sour cherry, preserved plum homemade sherbet. 

From now until January 3, 2024, Shady Acres, in collaboration with Monkey 47, has transformed into Shady’s Gingerhaus and invites all to enjoy the life-size (non-edible) gingerbread house and get into the festive spirit. The space has been fitted out with gingerbread cookie tiles and windows displaying Germany's Black Forest, and an upside-down Christmas tree. Special activities will take place at Shady’s Gingerhaus every Thursday and Sunday, including live Christmas medleys, international bartender takeovers, and puppy adoption days.

Furthermore, festive Monkey 47 cocktails inspired by Christmas songs like Nut King Cole, ’Tis the Season, and Mistletoe & Pine will be available. Don't miss the signature mulled wine and weekly rotating hard slushies inspired by Christmas desserts such as eggnog and figgy toffee pudding. For food, there are homey specials like the Impossible Christmas burger and sweet baby cheesus board or indulge in the Christmas Espresso Martini which comes with a gingerbread cookie. Additionally, bars including Twenty Fifth Hour, Barcode, Zzura, and Dio will be joining the celebration, offering Monkey 47 cocktails and Monkey gingerbread men this holiday.

On 22 December, Hotel Icon will host its first-ever winter solstice feast in their spacious Silverbox ballroom, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Priced at HK$988 per guest, with a promotional offer of HK$888 requiring full payment upon reservation, this unique event promises a warm and tasty evening. Chefs Danny Ho and Raymond Fung have curated an eight-course Cantonese menu for the occasion, blending classics with a modern flair. Highlights include chilled coral mussel with termite mushroom oil and vegetable-chicken broth jelly, the roasted suckling pig with peanut satay sauce, and braised pigeon with eight treasures. Alongside the gourmet experience, guests can enjoy interactive sessions with chances to win prizes, live performances, and an extensive dessert section featuring over 20 Chinese and Western options, including the hotel's signature durian desserts.

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