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DSTS Summer on The Scene Adv 300dpi.pdf 1 25/5/2016 10:50 AM Summer on the Scene Dim Sum & TheN Some'S 6Th ANNuAl All-ACCeSS guiDe To The beST oFhoNg KoNg'S SummeR hoTSPoTS, hiDeAwAyS AND ADveNTuReS.
Top Places To See & be Scene enchanting outdoor Dining Spots best bars under the Stars i SCReAm, you SCReAm! The best icy Treats in Town Summer's hottest Spa Treatments After one of Hong Kong's coldest breezy Seaside Spots winters on record, we know you want to make the most of every minute of the sunshine-filled days and balmy Top Shops for Swimwear & Resort nights ahead. That's why this year, we're bringing you our top line picks on the newest and most exciting places to drink, dine, relax and play during health, wellness & Fitness Finds HK's summer months. From healthy cafés and spa treatments to ensure you're glowing from the inside out, to hidden seaside dining spots and, of Kelly Berlin, Neveen Innerdale & Tori Kelly course, the hottest new restaurants and Founding Partners, bars on the scene, your summer in our Dim Sum & Then Some incredible city starts here. Wishing you a summer filled with Managing Editor Shabnam Pagarkar memorable moments, fun-filled Editor Natalie Swallow adventures. and then some! Design by Calamansi Designswww.calamansi-designs.com 2016 Dim Sum and Then Some. All Rights Reserved.
Neveen innerdale & Kelly berlin ToP PlACeS To See & be SCeNe beloN41-43 Elgin Street, SoHo • 2152 2872Putting the oh (la-la) into Soho, this neo-Parisian bistro is yet another offering from the black Sheep behemoth. The dining room is light, bright and incredibly chic and service is impeccable. Settle into one of the navy banquettes, order the sweet potato waffle topped with sea urchin followed by the whole herb-stuffed roast chicken and the heavenly millefeuille and thank us later. Foxglove2/F, Printing House, 6 Duddell Street • 2116 8949 in the mood for martinis and mischief? head to the umbrella shop on ice house Street, mosey on through to the mad men-esque, low lit lounge and get liquored up while listening to live jazz and grazing on delicious nibbles. A SiDe b SiDe53 Sai Street, Sheung Wan • 2857 5055At the risk of irritating all of hK's hippest foodies, we're here to let you into the city's best-kept culinary secret – A Side b Side. The team behind Po's Atelier have branched out from bread to set up a petite twenty-seater on the fringes of Sheung wan, and boy is it awesome. Simple hong Kong-sourced farm to table food, a carefully curated selection of organic, natural wines and a turntable spinning laidback tunes. Keep it to yourself though… wiNSToNS CoFFee213 Queen's Road West, Sai Ying Pun • 2559 5078As any bona fide beans boffin will tell you, if coffee's your poison, then winstons Coffee deserves a top spot in your little black book. guaranteed to keep you on a caffeine high from 7am lattes to 11pm espresso martinis, this hole in the wall corner spot is buzzing from dawn til dusk. beATS & libeRTyPMQ, Central Popping-up in PmQ for one summer only, beef & liberty combines bacon cheeseburgers, icy craft beers, knock-your-socks-off cocktails and live music to deadly effect. Details at: G/F, 100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun • 2858 3036 1/F, Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington Street, Central • 2788 0103 love balinese beachside beauty, Potato head? well, we have excellent news. June sees mixology magic with a side of wickedly indulgent dessert – does it get much better? with the Potato landing slap bang in the middle of the Skyscrapers in the heart of Sai ying sofas begging to be sprawled on and craft cocktails potent enough to have you sprawling Pun. we may not have had the chance to try it out yet, but we're pretty confident it'll be quicker than you can say ‘same again', there's nothing for it but to line your stomach with the summer's hottest spot.
a skillet of melted marshmallow and molten chocolate with a side of graham crackers… Also on our radar at press time: bueNoS AiReS Polo Club 7/F LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central • 2321 8681The black Sheep Crew serve up their third new opening of the year, and this one's hotter by bangkok nightlife mogul Ashley Sutton on wanchai's Lee Tung Avenue • 2520 1117 than Rupert Campbell-black in a pair of white polo pants… Think a temple to Argentinian steak, vermouth cocktails and elite members only club elegance – a recipe for scrumptious by hK's restaurateur extraordinaire yenn wong in Sai Ying Pun • 2177 5050 South-American style summer nights.
eNChANTiNg ouTDooR DiNiNg SPoTS mAiSoN libANAiSe10 Shelley Street, SoHo • 2111 2284make your way to the secret rooftop of this scrumptious lebanese dining spot where you can enjoy your chicken shish taouk and a side of warm summer sunshine along with your hummus and baba ghanoush.
TARTiNe2/F & 3/F, 38-42 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central • 2808 0752Star chef Philippe orrico's latest eatery, Tartine, is a casually stylish two-level haven above the bustling streets of Central featuring absolutely delicious tartines topped with gourmet ingredients along with yummy brunch options and decadent appetizers, soups and salads.
buTCheR & bAKeROn Fat Building, 57-59 Cadogan Street, Kennedy Town • 2591 0328Featuring a butcher shop, florist and bakery in a sprawling open-air space, this inspiring new Kennedy Town restaurant is the sunny Sunday brunch spot you've been waiting for.
ePuReShop 403, 4/F, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui • 3185 8338with superstar Chef Nicolas boutin turning out impeccable French dishes and one of the city's most stunning outdoor terraces, this is The dining spot for glam alfresco lunches and dreamy dinners in TST.
DuDDell'S 3/F & 4/F, Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 Duddell Street, Central • 2525 9191Craving a decadent dim sum feast? This stylish palm-fringed terrace is a tried and true favourite for its michelin-star dim sum, best enjoyed during weekend brunches, along with free-flowing Champagne.
ARCANe3/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central • 2728 0178After taking your credit card for a serious workout along luxury-label studded on lan Street, zoom up to the leafy respite of Arcane's terrace for a post-spree refuel courtesy of michelin-starred Chef Shane osborn.
"FiSh DeCK" AT The PAwN62 Johnston Road, Wan Chai • 2866 3444launching this summer, Tom Aikens' signature fish & chips can now be enjoyed during lunchtime and beyond on the airy terrace overlooking the tramways. ShelTeR718-719, 7/F Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay • 2778 8398For a magical ambience complete with fairy lights twinkling from verdant walls, look no further. This italian eatery also has its own organic garden growing veggies, herbs and fruits, which appear in many of the dishes.
SeAFooD Room26/F, 535 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay • 3708 9668This splashy new restaurant and rooftop teetering over Causeway bay has captured hK's foodies hook, line and sinker.
beST bARS FoR DRiNKiNg uNDeR The STARS mAhAlo29F, QRE Plaza, 202 Queens Road East, Wan Chai • 2488 8750Say Aloha to a few totally tropical cocktails at this retro-glam Tiki lounge at the tippy top of wanchai's QRe Plaza – a spot guaranteed to add an exotic edge to your evening.
ToPiARy3/F, Hilltop Plaza, 49-51 Hollywood Road, Central • 2866 6485with quirky-cool interiors and a super-sized terrace, this is the perfect spot for a little mid-summer refreshment. Add to that a mouthwatering menu of handcrafted cocktails and Topiary is pretty much guaranteed to tip you over the hedge… KoKo 5/F Carfield Building, 77 Wyndham Street, Central • 2109 1777Slink into Kee Club's newly opened Japanese supper club featuring an izakaya-style menu and a stunning terrace for sipping sake-tinis under the stars.
DJibouTii2 Landale Street, Wan Chai • 9449 0777Sip on tea-infused cocktails and nibble on eastern mediterranean bites in this little slice of east Africa in the heart of the wan Chai jungle. get your booty there quick.
oN DiNiNg KiTCheN & louNge 29/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central • 2174 8100Alfresco and cheese? yes, please! Chef Philippe orrico's buzzy Central eatery boasts a swish cocktail terrace, perfect for indulging a few heady libations along with the restaurant's to-die-for cheese platters.
The oCeANShop 303-304, Lobby A, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay • 2889 5939with a vibe that's more South beach than Repulse bay, this is The place for glam sunset cocktails overlooking the sea.
The eNvoy3/F, The Pottinger Hotel, 74 Queen's Road Central • 2169 3311hidden away in The Pottinger hotel, you'll find the city's leading mixologist magicians conjuring up drinks beyond your wildest dreams.
I ScreAm, You ScreAm! The beST iCe CReAm AND iCe PoPS iN TowN oDDieS FooDieSShop 1F, 149 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai • 9551 7972This teeny, tiny ice cream shop in wan Chai may look modest but step inside for the most wickedly indulgent ice cream creations in hong Kong. if you're on a diet, look away now. Still reading? get ready to drool… we're talking, soft italian gelato twisted with 66% dark chocolate served with buttery crumbles, caramelised banana ice cream, passion fruit panna cotta and brownie chunks all topped off with a chocolate chip hong Kong egg waffle. one word, "wow!" emACK & bolio'S26 Cochrane Street, Central • 2505 6626hailing from boston, this colourful ice cream shop is now turning heads and melting hearts in Central hK. Known for their marsh "mellow" cones covered with oreos, Rice Krispies and Fruit loops and innovative ice creams like Smoreo, grasshopper, Caramel moose and Almond Coconut bar, and located dangerously close to the escalator, this is one taste of summer you don't want to miss.
N*iCe PoPShttp://www.nicepops.hkbeat the heat with gourmet lollies available at hot spots around town from little burro to The butchers Club burger. These 100% natural icy treats aren't just for the little ones. get your liquor fix with a lolly of the boozy variety, we love the Red Sangria with balsamic berry Jam.
eyeSCReAm & ChuRRoSShop B1, G/F, Tak Man Building, 29 Tak Man Street, Hung HomKorean soft-serve is the latest icy fad to hit town, and shops are springing up left, right and centre. our favourite is eyescream & Churros not only for the super-cute moniker but also for the genius pairing of not too sweet soft-serve with a loop of deep-fried churro naughtiness.
lolA'S iCe PoPS http://lolasicepops.com Popping up all around the city, from the depths of the freezers at mavericks on Pui o beach to the Tree Café on the top floor of horizon Plaza in Ap lei Chau, lola's ice Pops always seem to be there to give you an icy pick-me-up just when you need it most. boasting all-natural, handmade credentials, these pops come in a mindboggling array of flavours that make the most of whatever fruit's in season from watermelon lemon mint to Dark Chocolate orange.
oh Cow!G/F, 32 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui • 2886 0448This Japanese ice cream shop in TST uses hokkaido milk to whip up trippy cartoon-esque cones based on the four elements. For summery vibes, go for the wind - a swirl of lavender ice cream sitting atop a rainbow cone sprinkled with nitrogen-frozen pineapple and finished off with a slab of waffle.
SummeR'S hoTTeST SPA TReATmeNTS + Diy QuiCK FixeS TANNiNgoztAn @ Feel gooD FACToR2/F, Winsome House, 73 Wyndham Street, Central • 2530 0610No matter if your winter travels have taken you to Koh Samui or Kowloon bay, Australian organic spray-tan ozTan will give you an island glow to ease you into beach season. DIY • Kate Somerville body Tanning Towelletes (hK$440) at lanecrawford.com blow DRySIGnAture BloWout @ AiRPlAy bARShop 317, The Landmark, Central • 2388 8179Ditch the ponytail this summer and head to a brand spanking new outpost of our favourite blow-dry bar for va-va-va volume, boho chic braids and seemingly effortless beach waves.
DIY • ghD marine Allure Styler with matching heat-resistant bag (hK$2,080) at lanecrawford.com FACiAlBlue DIAmonD BrIGhtenInG FAcIAl @ PlATeAu SPA Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road • 2584 7688Shine bright with Plateau's brand new facial by hungarian beauty brand omoRoviCZA. with products made from the mineral-rich healing waters of budapest, this facial actively combats the loss of elasticity and firmness, leaving your skin sparkling. (120-minutes, hK$1,600)DIY • Caudalie glycolic Peel mask (hK$240) + Purifying mask (hK$240) at Caudalie boutique Spa mANi/PeDi WhISkeY WeDneSDAYS @ FouR SeASoNS NAil bARFour Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central • 3196 8888Slink into a luscious leather armchair overlooking the twinkling harbour and sip on a flight of fine whiskey (free with the purchase of any hand and foot treatment on wednesday evenings) as the FS therapists work their magic on your tootsies.
DIY • Dior Nail glow - perfect to get party-ready in a pinch! (hK$260) at harvey Nichols.
bRowSBroW ShAPInG @ beNeFiT CoSmeTiCS Shop G34B, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai • 3621 0598Sashay along the city's newest shopping street and pop into benefit's bright boutique to have your brows waxed and plucked to perfection by their expert therapists. (hK$170)DIY • benefit Cosmetics gimme brow eyebrow gel (hK$230) at Sephora.hk wAxiNgBrAzIlIAn WAx @ hoNeyPoTSuite 802, Century Square, 1-13 D'Aguilar Street, Central • 3564 8660This recently opened waxing studio from Singapore specializes in state-of-the-art brazilians using their own top-of-the-line products. Zip in, wax off, and you'll be beach bound in no time! ($199 for first-time customers)DIY • Not recommended! eSCAPe The CiTy AT TheSe bReeZy SeASiDe SPoTS lANTAu – loweR CheuNg ShA beACh The beACh houSe32, Lower Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau • 2504 4788be swept away to the Côte d'Azur as you dine on fresh seafood and mediterranean specialties while looking out over one of hK's most pristine beaches.
SAi KuNg hebe oNe o oNe112 Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung • 2335 5515A great date night option, dine under the milky way and watch the boats float by as you indulge in freshly shucked oysters, lobster and prosecco risotto, and pan-roasted ostrich. it doesn't get much more romantic than this… PeNg ChAu leS CoPAiNS D'AboRDG/F, 46 Wing On Street front area, Peng Chau • 3483 0692This charming al fresco French café is a delightful spot to refuel on your next day trip. Sip on a glass of rosé, whilst nibbling on cheeses and charcuterie as you watch the world go by. you may even catch a glimpse of a game of Pétanque.
yueN loNg ReD PeNNy148 Kam Sheung Road, Yuen Long • 2488 3263The schlep to the New Territories may seem treacherous, but with Thai favourites like satays, prawn cakes and spring rolls, and a fresh selection of seafood and meat grilled while you watch, you'll be instantly transported to the beaches of Ko Phi Phi.
Po Toi miNg Kee FiSh ReSTAuRANTPo Toi Island • 2849 7038Take the ferry from Stanley and feast on deliciously prepared seafood and a great selection of international wines in this super casual and secluded island spot.
SheK-o CoCoCAbANAShek-O Beach Building, Shek-O Beach • 2812 2226This white washed, sun-drenched summer favourite right on Shek-o beach serves up its signature French mediterranean dishes to hK's sun goddesses from morning till night.
AbeRDeeN KeA'S KiTCheNMooring 5345, Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, Aberdeen • 6077 5964A private kitchen housed in a custom built 3-storey, 63-foot mandarin manor yacht moored at Aberdeen harbour. book one day ahead for dining or private cooking classes (wed – Sun), or take over the whole boat for a unique seaside party. lANTAu – Pui o beACh mAveRiCK'SPui O Beach, Lantau • 5402 4154After a hard day's beach bumming, hit up this chic surfside shack, which calls out to sunbaked, rumbling stomachs with hunger-busting tacos, ‘fush & chups' and deliciously naughty rum-spiked s'mores.
RePulSe bAy CAbANALobby A Rooftop, The Pulse, Beach Road, Repulse Bay • 2889 5939This blue and white rooftop filled with sun loungers and jacuzzis is set to be the scene of many a blurry beachside day into night.
les Copains d'Abord ToP ShoPS FoR SwimweAR & ReSoRT 13 Gough Street, Central • 2147 3887make waves this summer with Sheer's well-edited collection of swimwear and resort pieces from eberjey, melissa odabash, and current fashion favourite, marysia.
60 Johnston Road, Wan Chai • 3543 0383 head to Tommy bahama's wan Chai flagship for men's and women's resort wear, swimwear and sportswear as well as retro-inspired décor to help you bring a little bit of the island life home. TAblAShop M31, Mezzanine Floor, Prince's Building, Central • 2525 5590Dazzle poolside after a visit to this super-chic boutique, favoured by A-list international celebs and featuring exquisitely detailed dresses, kaftans, clutches and jewellery.
SPATiQue AT FouR SeASoNSFour Seasons Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central • 3196 8900A secret shopping haven with a gorgeous collection of swimwear, resort pieces and haute holiday accessories.
mARie FRANCe vAN DAmmeShop 3088, ifc Mall • 2882 9088Stunning line of luxuriously sleek swimwear and resort wear that can easily travel from day to night.
Level 1, Shop 113, Pacific Place Mall, 88 Queensway, Admiralty • 2918 0263guys can choose from all the colours of the rainbow and fun kitschy prints at this stylish men's swimwear shop.
vAmASTylewww.vamastyle.comPalm trees, fun prints, and the most flattering fit make for a fun and sexy collection of swimsuits, and vacation ready resortwear. gRANAwww.grana.com • 2755 8744Perfect for the beach and beyond, grana has a selection of tees for both men and women, constructed from the softest Pima cotton in several flattering fits.
woAw11 Gough Street, Central • 2253 1313Full of quirky items and must-have accessories to get you through the summer, we love their selection of le Specs and Karen walker sunglasses, bright, travel friendly herschel backpacks, and Toms and Rivieras shoes.
marie France van Damme ToP heAlThy CAFéS + woRKouTS To mATCh mANA! CAFé – booKS, bRuNCh & CoFFee8 Tai On Terrace, Pound Lane, Poho, Sheung Wan • 2347 8555mana!'s newest outpost is a little haven of health, wellness and good vibes in Sheung wan, featuring salads, flatbreads, coffees, and a lovely outdoor terrace.
But first, try a work out at: yogA bAm bAm (www.yogabambam.com) – a boutique yoga studio with an excellent roster of instructors away from the madness of the city.
3/3RDSShop 1, Manning House, 38-48 Queen's Road Central • 2562 8805Relaxed, casual café with outposts in both wong Chuk hang and Central. Come for the freshly roasted coffee. Stay for the scrumptious ultra-thin pizzas, fresh soups, veggies and salads. But first, try a work out at: Flex (www.flexhk.com) – sleek, modern studios in Central and Aberdeen offering an array of classes focusing on sustainable fitness from barre to TRx Pilates. gRASSRooTS PANTRy108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan • 2873 3353grassroots Pantry's new flagship serves up its much-adored vegetarian and farm-to-table menu in a light and airy space on hollywood Road. But first, try a work out at: bouNCe limiT (www.bouncelimit.com) – a 3,000 square foot trampoline fitness studio, where you'll be jumping for joy at the sight of your newly sculpted thighs.
homeShop G01 & 101, Nexxus Building, 77 Des Voeux Road Central • 2777 4777 This brand spanking new duplex space is dishing up a healthy dose of organic, raw, and vegetarian dishes, along with oven fired flatbreads, and is sure to become a pied-à-terre for fitness and health buffs around Central.
But first, try a work out at: hyPoxi (http://hypoxi.com.hk) – breeze into this airy studio for low cardio workouts using groundbreaking moderate movement machines, enabling highly targeted fat reduction where you need it most.
Pololi35 - 39 Graham Street, Central • 2755 8099This bite-size hawaiian seafood shack is now dishing up its authentic hawaiian poke in both Central and wanchai. But first, try a work out at: P(heRFoRm) (http://pherform.com) - from the creators of cult women's workout bikini Fit, this state of the art studio in Central specializes in targeted small group classes designed to burn fat, tone and sculpt. le PAiN QuoTiDieNLee Tung Avenue, G 40 - 41, 200 Queen's Road Est, Wan Chai • 2520 1801Tempting taste buds on wanchai's new lee Tung Avenue, this european coffee shop has a lovely alfresco terrace and a menu of organic eggs, fresh salads, and freshly baked breads including organic and gluten free options.
But first, try a work out at: h-KoRe (www.h-kore.com) – hK's only lagree Fitness studio offers strength, flexibility and cardio training all packed into one 45-minute power session on a specialised megaformer.

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