Food
Visit Boquera for your mouthwatering Punjabi dishes or get a brand new facelift at The Drunkken Hotpot!
Punjabi!
When: Jan 7-9
Where: 7/F LKF Tower at Boqueria
What? Pop-up Punjabi anyone? If three-nights of tandoori, basmati rice and samosas sound good to you, then Boquera is the place to be this weekend. Black Sheep Restaurant group will be hosting the fiery affair, an event headed by top chef Akhtar Nawab. For just $588 per person guests can enjoy a lassi to start, free-flowing wine and a traditional double whisky nightcap of Punjabi Patiala on top of their extravagant display of fire-blackened kebabs and claypot delights.
One of the many Punjabi dishes at Boqueria
Only 40 guests will be admitted to this intimate event, so get your tickets ASAP at events@blacksheeprestaurants.com.
The Drunken Hotpot
When: Jan 1
Where: 2/F, 8 Observatory Rd, TST.
What? Getting a brand new facelift – the Drunken Hotpot will be modernizing for 2016, creating an urban chic hangout for hotpot-loving Hongkongers. With street art on the walls and lounge music in the background, Hong Kong’s most adored tradition will be entering the New Year in style. Bringing old and young together, families and friends with its diverse selection of new and classic recipes.
The Drunken Hotpot
For more information visit: thedrunkenpot.com or call 2321-9038 for reservations.
Culture
Winter Reggae Splash
When: Jan 9
Where: Nathan Left, TST 11pm-4am
What? Bringing a solid performance of jungle, reggae and dancehall, Demolition Man is in Hong Kong to stir up a winter storm with Heavy HK Soundsystem. Hailing from East London, the singer, songwriter, emcee and sound engineer will be mixing love and energy for his audience with Imagine Dragon and The Groove Theif supporting the act.
DEMOLITION MAN aka RAS DEMO, photo from Demolition Man UK
Check this one out for a feel good Saturday evening.
$180 (inc one drink).
Happenings
The Green Race HK
When: Jan 9
Where: Braemar at 8am
What? Tracking the beautiful mountains of Hong Kong Island, The Green Race Braemar will be in Hong Kong for another year. Runners can compete in either individual or group categories, completing either a 15km or 10km trek depending on the runner’s ability. Take advantage of the cooler weather and push your limits at this annual race.
Photo source: The Green Race HK
For more details visit thegreenrace.hk.
No Pants Subway Ride
When: Jan 10
Where: MTR anywhere
What? Maybe we’re asking the wrong question….WHY? Why are people gathering together to ride the subway pant-less? Well…it all started back in 2002 in New York where a ‘prank collective’ known as Improv Everywhere displayed their underwear nonchalantly on the subway. The point? Merely to celebrate silliness and chaos in public spaces.
Photo source: www.buzzfeed.com/claudiakoerner
Hong Kong followed the event last year but on a smaller scale – but how about we see in 2016 a little more pant-less?
Emma Russell | Editor