Out on the town: things to do with the kids this September
Where to be and be seen this monthSome like it hot: Chachawan family-style menu
Chachawan, which serves up authentic Isaan cuisine, has been a firm local favourite in Hong Kong’s trendy Sheung Wan neighbourhood since opening in 2013. The eatery has recently launched a Signature Four-Course Sharing Menu. Priced at $478 per person, the menu is available for dinner and weekend lunches and features favourites such as Gai Yung, marinated grilled chicken thigh served with jhim jeaw and Pla Phao Glua, a salt-crusted whole sea bass stuffed with lemongrass, pandan, and lime leaves as well as monthly rotating Isaan specials by Head Chef Narisara Somboon. For dessert, indulge in mango sticky rice, or warm coconut rice dumplings served with salted coconut cream.
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All work and some play: A Day in the Life of a Hotelier
Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong has recently launched a new staycation package, ‘A Day in the Life of a Hotelier’ which features hotel credits, specially curated menus and a range of family-friendly perks. Guests can discover their children’s inner master chef through a sushi making class at Nadaman or a full Italian meal cooking experience at Angelini. Parents can also savour their little ones’ unique culinary creations as part of the set dinner menu in addition to enjoying $1,000 dining credit, daily breakfast, a special candy box and complimentary entry to all in-house summer kids’ activities. The package is available from Sunday to Wednesday until 30 September and is priced from $4,200 for two nights.
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Mid-Autumn fun: Waltz Down the Milky Way
Located at K11 MUSEA, Harry’s Kitchen is a colourful, playful and inspiring interactive baking studio for students of all ages to learn how to create their own confectioneries and pastries under the guidance of professional chefs. The studio is currently celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with a special collaboration with Build-A-Bear Workshop which includes a two-hour mooncake lesson and a teddy bear making workshop. During the baking lesson students will learn how to make Egg Custard Mooncakes under the guidance of a five-star hotel-trained pastry chef. The mooncakes will be boxed in a special rocket-shaped gift box which can be adapted into a festive lantern. Children will also receive a voucher to visit Build-A-Bear Workshops and make their own stuffed animal, with the option to choose from iconic Mid-Autumn Festival characters including bunnies and teddy bears. The festive package is priced at $778 and runs until September 21.
