8 Degrees Homemade Mooncakes

With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, chefs at Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees are rolling out lip-smacking mooncakes for the once-a-year sweet occasion.

For traditional mooncake lovers, there is the classic choice - the "Mini White Lotus Paste and Whole Salted Egg Yolk" variety, which combines creamy white lotus paste with the distinctive flavor of the whole salted egg yolk.

For those who prefer mooncakes with a modern taste, the "Mini Fresh Pineapple" offers a refreshing tropical blend, using the finest ingredients as well as the freshest pineapples.

Starting from Sept 10, you can order or pick up splendid gift boxes at HK$198 a box, each box containing eight mouthwatering pieces. Early bird purchases on or before the end of this month enjoy a 15 percent discount - that's just one week left.

Greens Cafe

Japanese and Korean foods have always been all-time favorite cuisines in Hong Kong. A dinner buffet to enjoy them both is definitely one of the hottest choices this summer.

The "Summer Japanese Korean Dinner Buffet" at Greens Cafe offers an imaginative and huge array of delectable dishes from Japan and Korea for the most discerning taste buds. The delicacies include Grilled Beef Fillet and Bitter Cucumber with Teriyaki Sauce, Green Tea Soba Noodle with Prawn and Assorted Sashimi & Sushi Platter.

To make the feast perfect, the buffet also offers the traditional favorite Ginseng Chicken Soup, together with the Stir-fried Rice Cake and Seafood available at the live cooking station. The variety ensures a fantastic Japanese and Korean food treat.

In addition to the fascinating Japanese and Korean choices, a variety of international cuisines, seafood and dessert are also available. Attractive discounts are offered for children, seniors, couples, and groups of four.

Le Chef

Le Chef, the signature fusion restaurant at Metropark Hotel Wanchai Hong Kong, is celebrating its first anniversary with a specially designed anniversary wine pairing menu and new signature drink this summer.

Senior Sous Chef Rick Kwan presents a special four-course first anniversary menu and a nine-course tasting menu with appetizing seasonal ingredients, such as Mint Apple Vinaigrette, Cocktail Orange Sauce, Balsamic Pear Vinegar and Basil Orange Juice.

The enticing first anniversary menu is complimented with six exclusive wines selected by Frederic Le Coustumer, sommelier at Metropark Hotel Wanchai Hong Kong, who has selected wines with a fruity note and a subtle aroma to match the summery taste of the dishes.

The new signature cocktail created by award-winning mixologist Antonio Lai is featured with seasonal fruits such as lime, cranberry, and ginger with vodka.

Cosmopolitan Hotel HK

You don't have to book one more room or add an extra bed for family travels any more. The Deluxe Family Quad Room at Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong, rare in the market, is smartly designed for a family of four.

The one of a kind double-double bed can comfortably accommodate four adults or two adults with two children. That means families can stay together while on travel and also cut down on hotel expenses.

The room comes equipped with kids-friendly amenities, such as a kids' survival box (snacks box), a cartoon DVD library, a kid-size bathrobe/slippers/toothbrush set, and other toiletries for little ones with sensitive skin.

For families keen on a trip to Ocean Park, the hotel has designed a spacious Ocean Park Suite decorated with toys, curtains, bathrobes and a refreshing scent to create an ocean-like environment. Park admission tickets for two adults and a child are included in the services, as well as a round-trip limousine service to and from the park.

(HK Edition 08/24/2012 page8)