Thursday, September 19, 2013

Italian al fresco dining in the heart of Hong Kong at Gaia



Gaia Ristorante, Hong Kong’s worst kept secret, is an elegant and sophisticated Italian restaurant. Located in the heart of Hong Kong on the Italian inspired piazza at Grand Millennium Plaza in Central, it is one of the few places in the city where it’s possible to dine al fresco. 



Gaia is a well established restaurant brand in Asia and it’s not hard to see why; it has gained a loyal following from customers who appreciate the welcoming ambience, refined style and authentic Italian cuisine. It is the perfect location to bring clients for important business meetings, and even to catch up with old friends.

The Italian a la carte menu at Gaia is traditional, but with contemporary flair. Traditional regional Italian classics take on a new lease of life under the guidance of our expert chefs – for example, in the Croccante di Polenta e Farro, beef carpaccio is served up with black truffle cheese, rocket, polenta and Parmigiano crisp, whilst in the house speciality Pappardelle all’ ischitana con coniglio alla “Gaetano,” homemade pasta is served tossed in a Sangiovese marinated rabbit ragout stew.



In addition to its outstanding a la carte menu, Gaia is also raved for its daily antipasto buffet, featuring a wide selection of fresh and authentic Italian dishes, including freshly sliced parma ham, Italian cheese and delicious salads. And with over 600 Italian and French fine wines on the wine list, diners will always be able to find the perfect Italian wine to accompany their meal.

Gaia means ‘happy’ or ‘positive’ in Italian, and there’s no doubt that you will leave with a smile on your face after a delicious fine dining experience at Gaia Ristorante.

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Va Bene: an Italian oasis in the heart of Hong Kong’s nightlife district



Located in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong’s trendiest nightlife district, Va Bene, a well-established Italian restaurant, offers an oasis of sophistication, serving up authentic Italian cuisine in elegant surroundings.

The trendy trattoria serves up an impressive cellar of French and Italian fine wines, champagnes and grappas, and an extensive Italian a la carte menu, offering a stunning variety of authentic Italian antipasti, pizza, pasta fish and meat dishes made from the freshest ingredients. The menu includes Casoncelli alla Bergamasca e tartufo nero (Fresh pasta pockets filled with meat ragout in sage, butter, bacon and black truffle) and Involtini di sogliola ed asparagi al vino bianco e chips di zucca (Dover sole rolled with asparagus, served with white wine sauce and pumpkin chips). The only difficulty with this menu is having to choose between all these delicious options…

Decision-making is no easier when a selection of beautifully crafted desserts are presented, pretty as a picture, on a plate. Finish off the meal with a freshly brewed Italian coffee, served with homemade Italian biscotti, and bring the meal to the perfect conclusion.

Va Bene Italian restaurant was styled by award-winning New York architect Tony Chi and provides the perfect atmosphere in which to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Hong Kong. In the day, the restaurant is a great place for business lunches. In the evening, Va Bene provides an oasis of calm where you can have a romantic date or dinner with friends before going out for the night.


Just for a few hours, relax and allow Va Bene’s capable and experienced staff to look after your every need before you return to work or meet friends for a big night out in Lan Kwai Fong.

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Great views are best experienced with Italian food at Isola

Food tastes better in beautiful surroundings. That’s just one of the reasons why the Italian cuisine at Isola Italian restaurants tastes so exquisite. Isola restaurants are internationally renowned for their chic interiors and spectacular locations. Isola Hong Kong’s open concept restaurant is well known for its stylish interior and has a large outdoor terrace overlooking Hong Kong’s harbour. Its sister restaurant Isola Shanghai has a reminiscent style and also has a sweeping outdoor terrace with views of bustling Lujiazui and the Huangpu River.



Against these stunning backdrops, Isola restaurants offer customers a daily antipasti lunch buffet, and an a la carte menu of fresh Italian food made from the finest ingredients. Get your meal off to a great start by treating yourself to a delicious light starter like Vitello tonnato con capperi ed acciughe (Roasted Dutch organic veal loin with tuna sauce, capers, anchovies and salad leaves) or Zuppa di aragosta all’ Aragonese con cozze e pomodorini (Lobster bisque style soup with mussels and San Marzano baby tomatoes). You can watch your food being prepared by our experienced chefs in the open copper kitchens.

Main courses include authentic Italian pasta dishes and a wide range of seafood and meat dishes cooked in the restaurant’s open ovens and grill. But the piece de resistance is Isola’s famed stone baked pizza. Try the ‘Trifola’ with black truffle and crescenza cheese.
 
These ultra crispy pizzas are also available in Isobar, a funky lounge bar and outdoor terrace directly connected to Isola Hong Kong. Isobar shares the same sensational views of the Kowloon skyline and is a great location in which to enjoy a casual lunch or pre-dinner cocktails from the exceptional drinks list.
Come and be seen at this happening scene with stunning scenery - at Isola and Isobar.

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Monday, September 16, 2013

It’s Sample Sale Season At HITCHED! Bridal Hong Kong !




Fabulous news for brides-to-be! Now’s your chance to avail staggering discounts of up to 75 percent off and get that wedding gown of your dreams!

HITCHED! Bridal Hong Kong is offering a special sample sale where you can save up to 75 percent off on selected international designer wedding gowns and accessories.

Choose from a wide selection of lovely, elegant and stylish wedding dresses made by world-renowned designers like David Fielden, Monique Lhuillier, Rivini, Augusta Jones, Temperley London, Lela Rose, Junko Yoshioka and Sara Gabriel.

Can you imagine getting this timeless David Fielden creation for an exclusive one time only price?


Or you could be walking down the aisle to meet your handsome groom at the altar wearing the Contessa by Rivini. This wedding gown even comes with a black diamond encrusted belt.


You have all the right reasons to call HITCHED! Bridal today and set an appointment. Call 852 2815 8330 and let the professionals over at HITCHED! help you find that one magical wedding gown!
 

HITCHED! Bridal is located at Room 1501-2, 68-74 Bonham Strand East, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Say Hello to the Newest Addition to the Playground Family!



There is very exciting news for all PLAYGROUND fanatics. A brand new member has been added to this endearing family but be attentive! He’s a fast one and you can miss him in a blink of an eye!

Say aloha to Jet Set! Mark his face because you may hardly get to see him on the run! His lightning fast speed is the only thing to worry about. So how do you slow him down? The only possible way is if you can literally take his foot off the ground. But you know what that mean, You’ll have to catch him first!

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The Funographer Photo Contest Was A Lot of Fun For Everyone!


Congratulations to all the winners of one2free Face-Off Funographer Photo Contest! Everyone who participated in the contest were a great sport and they have tons of great pictures to share.


If you took part in this fun event, you can look on the one2free facebook page to see if you won anything. You can also see the great number of entries. The winning photos get featured on the page too!



Did you miss out on the Face-Off Photo Contest this time? No worries! Like the one2free facebook page to stay connected and updated on all the fun events and contests!


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Time to go J Hunting the one2free way!


How do you spend quality time with your friends on hot summer days? Do you go to the beach? Cool off at a local cafe? Or just stay at home? Summer won't cramp your style anymore. With one2free you can now do something even more fun that will involves all your mates! Go J Hunting with your pals and win big prizes.

What is it all about? First of all, you have to log on to the Facebook page and like it. The page shows 9 partially visible photos of landmarks in Hong Kong that are either funny or have some significance. You and your friends have to put your heads together to figure out which ones they are! Once you have, go online to the one2free website to enter your answers between the 10th and 12th of September. That’s all! And what will you win, you ask? The first 50 entrants to guess all 9 photos correctly win 2 tickets each to the Opus Jay World Tour 2013!

It’s really a chance of a lifetime which you should absolutely not miss. Go onto the website for more details.
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