Taikoo This Month: October 2020

Find the latest events, promotions and top deals in Quarry Bay for October.

News

Taikoo Place Won “2020 ULI Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence”

Taikoo Place has recently been selected as a winner of the “2020 ULI Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence”, which recognised real estate projects that have a forward-looking approach to development and design. With its many placemaking initiatives, Taikoo Place has created and will continue to support a sustainable, thriving community.

: Find out more

Openings & Launches

TCSM Healthy Lunch Box Order

No time to pack your lunch? We’ve got you covered – Tong Chong Street Market (TCSM) has partnered with Hong Kong Farmers Pride Association and Chef Ha of Le Monde d’Ulysse to bring you farm-to-fork lunch boxes with fresh organic produce. Download Taikoo Social for the menu and more details.

: 23 September-31 October, weekdays only (except public holidays)
: Pick-up time and point: 12:30pm
: Entrance of The Loop, G/F Devon House, Taikoo Place

Desi On Finnie

If you’re in need of a lunchtime pick-me-up, new halal burger joint Desi On Finnie offers a range of comfort food classics – but with a Pakistani twist – to satisfy your cravings. Made without any processed meats, their food is prepared in house with fresh, quality ingredients.

: Shop L, G/F, Oceanic Building, 22-46 Finnie Street, Quarry Bay
: instagram/desionfinnie/ | desi-online

Pasta Famiglia

A new Italian takeaway has opened on Westlands Road, serving up delicious, made to order pasta and salads. Must-tries include the spicy Penne Creola with Italian sausage, prawns and chicken breast, as well as everyone’s favourite Linguine Carbonara. Get a 15% discount on weekdays between 4pm and 6pm.

: 2-10, 12A-12H Westlands Road, Quarry Bay
: 2303 0720
: info@pastafam.com | facebook/pastafamigliahk

“Noodles for Love” $50 Matching Donation Campaign

Good things should be shared! With this new initiative by the Swire Trust, you can enjoy delicious Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese noodles while doing good. For each charity pack (HK$50) sold, they will match the purchase and donate a SEWomen Reusable Mask to those in need. Order now!

: 2844 3888
: Online Order Form | spca@swireproperties.com

Spoil Yourself at Cityplaza

You deserve a treat from time to time. Head over to Cityplaza and explore their new shops for a bit of retail therapy: discover prestigious Swiss watch brands at Global Timepieces; upgrade your work wardrobe with minimalist, stylish picks from Theory; and find a selection of fashion and lifestyle brands at Cocktail Select Shop. Finally, fuel up at &btR, which serves scrumptious snacks, fruit teas and hearty meals like burgers and baked potatoes.

&btR, Shop 136, 1/F
Cocktail Select Shop, Shop 268, 2/F
Global Timepieces, Shop 203-205, 2/F
Theory, Shop 287, 2/F

facebook.com/cityplazahk/

Events

Discover Taikoo Place Returns

Taikoo Place’s annual engagement programme Discover Taikoo Place is back from October 2020 through March 2021! With a revamped programme celebrating wellness and our vibrant community, get ready for a range of exciting events, both online and offline.

This month, PROJECT AFTER 6: THE PITCH 2020 will bring a series of online concerts via Taikoo Place’s Facebook page from 12 to 21 October. Tune in on weekdays at 9pm for gigs featuring musicians from the office community and celebrity singers in town.

Follow Taikoo Social for more events to come, including a pop-up plant-based grocery shop and café by Green Common, the ArtisTree Selects: Art Unchained live art gallery, an innovative digital dance co-created by international and local artists, online lunchtime forums, Tong Chong Street Market…and more!

Mooncake Sharing and Mooncake Boxes Collection

Don’t let your surplus mooncakes go to waste! Taikoo Place’s “Mooncake Sharing Programme” will take place in a contactless way this year – community members can mail their surplus mooncake vouchers directly to event partner Food Angel. “Project Green Moon – Mooncake Boxes Collection”, held in partnership with Maxim’s Group, will also be back to collect used and cleaned boxes for recycling. Check out the mooncake box collection points here.

: Until 15 October
: Food Angel: 2/F, Fung Sing Building, 235 Han Tan Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon (C/O: Ms. Fennie Leung)

Bandai Spirits Hobby Exhibition at Cityplaza

Gundam fans alert! For the first time ever, Bandai’s three-metre tall RX-78-2 Gundam models will come to Hong Kong, only at this exhibition. You’ll also see how GUNPLAs are made at the Bandai Hobby Center, and bring home a range of limited-edition models.

: Until 21 October
: Atrium and Centre Bridge, 2/F, Cityplaza
: facebook/cityplazahk

Blood Donation Drive 2020

With blood stocks running low in Hong Kong, your decision to donate blood can save lives! Taikoo Place will once again host blood donation campaign with Hong Kong Red Cross. Sign up for a slot this month – any healthy person aged 16-65 and weighing above 41kg is welcomed.

: 19-23 October, Mondays – Fridays, 11:30am-6pm
: 7/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place
: Register Here | ha.org.hk/rcbts

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Portrait Life Drawing & Painting with Two Parts Studio

For those with a passion for drawing, Two Parts Studio is now offering Portrait Life Drawing & Painting Sessions every Friday evening. With a life model as your muse and demonstration by a professional artist, this will be the perfect opportunity for you to practise your skills.

: Fridays, 7:30-9:30pm
: Unit 3, 2/F, Eastern Centre, 1065 King’s Road, Quarry Bay
: 5505 0828
: info@twopartstudio.com | twopartstudio/portrait-life-session

Deals

Brighten up Your Workplace with Taikoo Social

Whether you’re returning to the workplace or looking to switch up your office life this autumn, Taikoo Social is here to help make a seamless transition with a range of exclusive offers. First, make sure to update your work wardrobe – check out new items from Giordano Ladies, which is offering a HK$100 discount on net purchases over HK$500; and enjoy special discounts on stylish yet comfortable shoes from Geox. When you’re back in the office, green up your desk with Greenology planters at 10% off, and grab a Bodycare Balance Seat at 20% off for healthier sitting. Download Taikoo Social to find more hot deals and events!

PUBLIC Coffee Mobile Rewards

Can’t live without coffee? PUBLIC has just launched a new reward programme: for each coffee purchased, you can earn one stamp on your Swire Restaurants Mobile Rewards card. Collect nine to receive a complimentary regular sized coffee or a cup holder bag!

: October to November
: PUBLIC Deli, 37/F, One Island East, Taikoo Place | Ground PUBLIC, G/F, One Island East, Taikoo Place
: www.publichk.com

Swire Restaurants Wine Festival

Not to be missed by wine lovers, this event will take you on a tasting journey featuring nine different wines. You’ll receive a stamp on your Wine Passport when ordering a glass of wine at Mr & Mrs Fox, The Continental or Plat du Jour Pacific Place. Collect five stamps for a free glass, or 10 stamps to redeem a free bottle.

: Promotion period: 16 October-30 November | Redemption period: 16 October-18 December
: www.swirerestaurants.com

TasteShareMiles with Mr & Mrs Fox

Mr & Mrs Fox has partnered with Asia Miles and OpenRice to take part in their Taste*Share*Miles campaign. From 5 October to 30 December, you’ll be able to earn extra miles by ordering Mr & Mr Fox’s special dinner set menu (HK$688) via OpenRice.

: 5 October-30 December
: 23 Tong Chong Street, Quarry Bay
: facebook.com/MRMRSFOXHK/

Flavours of Hong Kong at Sugar

Get a taste of nostalgia at EAST, Hong Kong’s rooftop bar, lounge and deck, Sugar, with their new Hong Kong-inspired cocktails and snacks. The special menu features 10 drinks with names like Sai Yeung Choi (watercress), Daan Taat (egg tart), and Jaa Sei Mei (24 herbs tea).