Celebrate Father’s day with Bowmore’s timeless flavours

Create an everlasting memory for dear dad this father’s day with an imbibe that expresses your love and appreciation.

Islay’s pioneering distillery, and the oldest licensed distillery on the land, Bowmore, masters the Art of Time by crafting masterful single malts. Swirling in rich layers of smokiness, fruitiness and notes of sea salt, the renowned Scottish distillery continues to stir delight in whisky lovers with its distinct and timeless house style.

This comes as no surprise given that celebrated whisky distillery is one of the oldest whisky brands in the world. It continues its tradition of hand-selecting casks — individually nosing each one before filling with new make, and hand-turning barley in its proprietary malt barns. It’s little wonder then that its creations are billed as masterpieces sculpted by time — its rich single malts paying tribute to its 240 year-heritage and craftsmanship.

This makes the perfect gift and heartfelt gesture to the leading man in your life by raising a glass to the father of the year. Cheers to dad!

For more information, please visit www.bowmore.com.

Not so Poultry: The Best Takeaway Turkey Dinners for a Fuss-free Thanksgiving

You might be an American expat or you might be a born and bred Hongkonger looking for an excuse to party. Either way Thanksgiving is right around the corner and nothing shows gratitude to friends and family than hosting them for a proper turkey dinner. But cooking is a hassle and it can end up taking you away from the very people you’re trying to spend more time with. Gafencu has compiled a list of the best take-home Thanksgiving turkey dinners so that you can sit back and relax with your loved ones… and a glass of wine, of course!

Big Sur
“The noblest ranch in Utah” has been busy at their smoker and is ready to bring you an applewood smoked turkey, parmesan and butter mashed potatoes, sourdough and apple stuffing casserole, roast carrot and kale salad, sour cream and a signature three-herb gravy. If you’ve still got room, then dig in to a slice of their family style pecan pie for afters. Big Sur is only serving up 30 of these so best hurry!
Serves 6 – 8
Available for pick up at: Staunton St, Kowloon and Lantau locations
Order by: 19 November
Price: HK$1600
Dine in option also available at Staunton St location from November 21 – 23
Order from events@woollypigconcepts.com.hk.

JOIA
For an elegant and yet truly traditional thanksgiving feast, JOIA bar and lounge can supply turkey, mac & cheese, baked cauliflower, stuffed peppers and two kinds of mashed potatoes. If you’re still hankering for a taste of the USA, there’s even pumpkin pie for dessert. Even the fussiest of feasters will find something to please their palette.
Serves 5 – 6
Available for pick up at JOIA bar and lounge, Roof Level Elements, Kowloon
7 days advance booking required
Price: HK$1680
Order at contactus@joia.co.hk

Porterhouse
Famed for their steak and seafood Porterhouse are branching out to birds. Their comprehensive dinner includes a roast pumpkin starter followed by lemony turkey, bacon-fried brussels sprouts, green beans and spinach with shallot gravy, followed by a sumptuous pecan and pumpkin pie served with mascarpone and cointreau foam. You really couldn’t ask for more.
Serves 8 – 9
Available for pick up at Porterhouse, California tower, Central
Order by: 25 November
Price: HK$2328
Dine in option from 19 – 25 November
Order at porterhousehk.com

city’super
Trust the favourite of Hong Kong denizens hunting for western cuisine to bring us the broadest possible range of Thanksgiving dinners – from traditional turkey and super traditional lobster to rule book-burning sushi platters. We love their “Best of city’super” package which features an organic UK sourced turkey, caviar, foie gras, a cooked seafood platter, a luxury selection of vegetables, a lobster bisque, cheese platter, a lemon peel cake and vintage Phillipe Gonet champagne. We might have a little trouble squeezing into our festive frocks but we think it’s worth it!
Serves 6 – 8
Available for pick up at: Harbour City Tsim Sha Tsui, ifc Mall Central, Times Square Causeway Bay and New Town Plaza Sha Tin
Order by: 19 December
Price: HK$7988
Order at online.citysuper.com.hk/

Text: Alice Duncan

Spanish October launches a month-long celebration of flamenco, food and fiesta

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As Spain’s National Day on 12 October approaches, Hong Kong’s Iberian community is abuzz with preparations for its extended celebration. A wide range of cultural activities have been lined up for the month’s social calendar: from events in gastronomy and music to history and arts.

We’re most looking forward to the Latin Party at Zafran, as well as the VIP party by jewellery icon ARTĒ Madrid at Armani Aqua. The same company will also be holding a special artistic workshop for art jewellery enthusiasts. Meanwhile, foodies would love the Seminar-Brunch at Zafran, as well as Estrella Damm’s Tapas Journey.

We’ve listed some of the other highlights below to mark on your diary. For the full schedule, visit www.spanish-october.com.

10 Oct: Fiesta Nacional Española / National Day Cocktail
The Consulate General of Spain hosts a reception receiving Spanish citizens, government officials and friends.
By invitation only

12 Oct: The Roots of Flamenco (Esencia Flamenca)
The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 comes to the 852 featuring Flamenco’s Golden Couple Sonia Olla & Ismael Fernández.
Time & Venue: 8pm, Lecture Hall – Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan

7-10 Oct: Clara Ramona and co. presents: Special Flamenco Dance Workshops with Pol Vaquero
Where: Cheong Hong Mansion, 1/F Flat E, 25-33 Johnston Rd, Wan Chai

19 Oct: Asia Society/Ruta de la Plata book
A discussion on The Silver Way-OBOR: Models of Globalization
Time & Venue: 6-8pm, Asia Society Hong Kong Center 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Price: HK$200 for Asia Society Members/ Friends of the Consulates General of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Spain and Venezuela. Non-members: HK$350

14, 16, 25 Oct / 4 Nov: Spanish Classes and more at the Hong Kong Institute of Languages
A round of activities kick off with an Open Day on the 14th for both kids and adults, featuring quizzes, complimentary language evaluations, snacks, free gifts, drinks and a fun workshop at 2pm for the little ones. On the 16th and 25th, adults can come in for trial lessons from beginner to intermediate levels. A Spanish handicraft-making class, named Con Manos (With Hands), will be held for kids on 4 November.
Venue: 6/F Wellington Plaza, 56-58 Wellington Street, Central

30 Oct: Spain – A legacy in History
Spanish history revealed through displays of Royal manuscripts and memorabilia of the Spanish Empire during critical times.
Time & Venue: Puerta Roja, 189 Queen’s Rd W, Sheung Wan. www.puerta-roja.com