Dining news: Pharrell Williams’s limited-edition champagne at The Aubrey, Ho Lee Fook teams up with Kamcentre Roast Goose, and more
What a week it’s been in Hong Kong. With Coldplay lighting up the stage, the city’s running on a high—and whether you’ve been singing along at the stadium or avoiding the crowds altogether, chances are you’ve worked up an appetite (and a thirst). Fortunately, the dining and drinks scene is delivering, with new menus, chef collaborations, bar takeovers and limited-edition pairings worth checking out.
In other news, Easter’s just around the corner—and we’ve rounded up the best ways to spend it with the family, from laid-back brunches to hidden egg hunts across town.
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Sicilian arrival
The new a la carte menu
Sicilian chef Luca Schiavone
Wan Chai’s elegant Italian destination, Casa Sophia Loren, enters a fresh chapter with the arrival of new executive chef Luca Schiavone. Hailing from Sicily, Schiavone brings over a decade of experience from top London establishments, including the Zafferano and Cecconi’s Mayfair. His new a la carte menu champions the vibrant, fresh flavours of Southern Italy, focusing on simplicity and prime ingredients. Expect dishes such as merluzzo, a classic Sicilian potato salad, seafood purple potato gnocchi and spaghetto carrettiera, a cherished recipe from Schiavone’s mother. Complementing the new savoury creations is a brand-new cake trolley, offering a delightful choice of classic Italian cakes. Think lemon tart, apple pie and carrot cake, served with artisanal ice cream.
Casa Sophia LorenAddress: 1/F, The Heritage Woo Cheong Pawn Shop, 60-66 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Cantonese champions
Get ready for a masterclass in Cantonese barbecue as Ho Lee Fook kicks off its Cantonese cooking collaboration series with local favourite Kamcentre Roast Goose. Chef ArChan Chan of Ho Lee Fook joins forces with Kamcentre’s Fung Ho-tong, a veteran with nearly fifty years of experience, for two exclusive events.
The first takes place at Kamcentre on April 29, featuring a ten-dish set menu or a la carte specials, including a collaborative roast goose. The second event moves to Ho Lee Fook on May 6, showcasing Kamcentre’s signatures such as first cut char siu alongside Ho Lee Fook creations and a collaborative Jiangnan Hundred Flowers chicken.
Bollinger La Grande Année 2015
Champagne Bollinger turns its attention to the noble craft of cheese pairing this year, spotlighting the gastronomic potential of its La Grande Année 2015 vintage. From now until August, select venues across Hong Kong will offer exclusive cheese pairings designed to complement this sumptuous, full-bodied champagne. With its notes of stone fruit, honey, dark berries and almond, La Grande Année 2015 proves a versatile partner to various cheese styles, from creamy triple-creams to aged hard cheeses and tangy blues.
At La Petite Maison, enjoy it by the glass or bottle alongside French Riviera fare until June. Or head to The Magistracy from May to August and enjoy British bites alongside La Grande Année 2015. The Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA) Town Club will also be offering an exceptional pairing in their exclusive golf club setting.
Happy after dark
Moët & Chandon x Pharrell Williams limited-edition collection
Tonight (Friday, 11th April), The Aubrey After Dark celebrates the Hong Kong launch of the Moët & Chandon x Pharrell Williams limited-edition collection. Williams brings his creative vision to the iconic Impérial Brut and Nectar Impérial Rosé bottles. Hosted by Marina Bullivant with resident DJs Andrew Bull and Cosmo Webber, plus a special guest international DJ, the night promises cutting-edge music alongside the limited-edition champagne, which will be available at The Aubrey on Friday nights while stocks last.
What’s more, the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong offers the Fantastic Moments stay package (from HK$12,000) until June 10, featuring a suite stay, club access, a bottle of the limited-edition champagne, and dinner at Mandarin Grill + Bar.
1664 x Clot collaboration
The merch and tumblers
French beer brand 1664 partners with Edison Chen’s iconic streetwear label Clot for a stylish fusion this April. The collaboration sees limited-edition merchandise (think hoodies and tees) and striking beer packaging adorned with Clot’s signature silk royale pattern. Engage with the partnership through unique experiences, including transforming fabric shops into speakeasies offering draught 1664 samples and an AI Avatar generator. Catch it at Fashion Walk until April 13, then at K11 Art Mall, from April 17 to 23. Plus, look out for retail promotions like blind-box tumblers at convenience stores and a gacha machine offering exclusive apparel at Dead Poets (until April 24) when purchasing 1664.
Macau calling
Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace in Macau
Asia’s 50 Best Bars lands in Macau for its tenth-anniversary awards ceremony on July 15, 2025. Partnering with Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, the event will gather the continent’s finest bar talent to crown the best in the business. Anticipate the Bartenders’ Feast, the ceremony and the unveiling of special awards in the lead-up.
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