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The “Drink, Eat, Play” programmes that are a part of the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s annual Wine & Dine Festival brings the city’s top restaurants to your dining room
The love of food knows no bounds, and while the pandemic means we may not be able to visit our favourite restaurants as often as we’d like, the ongoing programming by the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s Wine & Dine Festival is a delicious way to try new things—and even level up your cooking skills.
After launching on 11 November, the festival has already seen a successful run of online masterclasses held by the likes of Vicky Lau from Tate Dining Room; Vicky Cheng of VEA; and Shane Osborn of Arcane. Food lovers were able to follow along from the comfort of their own kitchens, having pre-ordered a meal kit that included all the ingredients and garnishes they would need to recreate the chefs’ signature plates at home. If you missed out the last week, fret not—as the programme continues this weekend with top chefs and mixologists ready to lead you through their craft.
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On 5 December, join chef Uwe Opocensky of Petrus as he demonstrates a spin on a French classic with his recipe for shallot tarte tatin with truffles and Comté sauce—you can still get your Cook-Along Kit (HK$368) from the Wine & Dine website. Otherwise, log on at 2:00pm that day to witness a cooking demonstration by Chaat’s Manav Tuli, who will break down the steps for cooking the perfect Punjabi Dhaba chicken curry—a richly flavoured dish that is perfect for sharing. If cocktails are more your thing, don’t miss Jay Khan’s virtual cocktail class featuring George Clooney-backed tequila brand Casamigos; the mixologist behind award-winning bar COA will be sharing his secrets for making the best out of the agave spirit, so get your tasting kit (HK$500) as soon as possible.