Taikoo This Month – October 2021

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for October 2021.

Openings & Launches

The Sixteenth

A brand new dining destination is opening in Taikoo Place later this month! Spanning 18,000 sq ft, The Sixteenth houses four dining concepts by Pirata Group: Italian restaurant La Favorita, terrace bar and garden Tempo Tempo, hand roll and sake bar TMK Funk & Rolls, and the sushi-focused Honjokko. Read our feature story to find out more.

: 2/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place

Muuse Now Available at More Cafes

With Muuse’s smart reusable cups now available at PUBLIC, SaladStop!, The Coffee Academics and a range of Taikoo Place cafes and eateries, it’s easy to say no to disposable cups. Borrow one for free at these outlets and help save the planet – every little bit helps!

: Eric Kayser, Kiosk A, 1/F, Dorset House
Nutsy Coffee Bar, 3/F, Blueprint, Dorset House
Pret A Manger, Shops C&D, 1/F, Devon House
PUBLIC, 37/F, One Island East
R&R Bagels, Shop E, 1/F, Devon House
SaladStop!, Shop A, 1/F Dorset House
The Coffee Academics, Shop 505&508, G/F, Ning On Mansion, Taikoo Shing
: whatson/muusereusablecup

One Mei Siu

For a hearty, local-style lunch, this new restaurant specialises in rice with siu mei, or Cantonese roasted meat. Choose from a variety of meat, including chicken, barbecued pork, pork belly and roasted goose – or if you’re feeling indecisive, get the “Five Treasure Rice” to sample five toppings at once.

: Shop B1, G/F, Lido Apartments, 860 King’s Road, Quarry Bay
: 2344 6788

Fruitie

In need of a vitamin boost? Fruitie offers high-quality fruits imported from all around the world – think Japanese grapes, South African mandarin and Taiwanese pomelo. Pick your favourite seasonal fruits and enjoy them in a cup or as a juice.

: Shop B, G/F, Tor Po Mansion, 4 Hoi Tai Street, Quarry Bay
: 6688 2823 | 9326 7581
: facebook/iamfruitie/

Spicy

This new eatery on Hoi Tai Street is the place to go for all things spicy: from chicken cartilage to goose wings, and from duck tongue to cucumber with garlic. They also offer limited-time snacks and dishes – stay tuned to their Facebook page for updates.

: Shop D9, G/F, 18 Hoi Tai Street, Quarry Bay
: 9711 5216

Cityplaza Ice Palace Reopens

After a year-long renovation, Cityplaza Ice Palace has finally reopened with a range of new amenities! With an improved ice surface, self-service ticketing kiosk and skate rental, as well as a DJ booth and upgraded audio and lighting equipment, your skating experience will for sure be a seamless and thrilling one.

: Public skating opening times:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30am-12:00nn
Saturday and Sunday, 3-5pm
: L1, Cityplaza Ice Palace, Cityplaza
: 2844 8688
: facebook/CityplazaHK.IcePalace/

Feel Fresh at Cityplaza

Stuck in a rut? Visit Cityplaza this month to feel refreshed. Give your home a fresh look – Marks & Spencer has reopened and now features a home section, offering everything from bedding to kitchen tools. Renew your wardrobe with clothes made from sustainably sourced materials by Tove & Libra; or get yourself a pair of stylish shoes from Pedder Red. Then, head to the Fresh pop-up (Shop 113, L1) to shop for some skincare treats. Hungry? Go and order yourself a healthy meal at Pret A Manger’s Tai Koo store!

facebook.com/cityplazahk

Events

+UP! Better Living Pop-ups 2021

Taikoo Place’s Better Living Pop-ups return to help you Glam Up, Train Up and Team Up for a good cause. Drop by ArtisTree for the Nourish pop-up store, which offers clean beauty products and vegan bubble teas from Mother Pearl. Get active and sign up for a fitness workshop or two by LightsOut Boxing Club, H-Kore, PURE, and Joint Dynamics. The Corporate Wellness Challenge: 8-Hour Charity Spin will also return in November – form your corporate team and join the Taikoo Place community in the meaningful event!

: Find out more: What’s On

Noodles for Love x M&S

Swire Properties and the Swire Trust have partnered with Marks & Spencer to create the “Noodles for Love x M&S” Charity Pack, which includes a minestrone soup, a can of Portuguese sardines, spaghetti and linguine. For each purchase of the pack, the Swire Trust will match the purchase and donate one pack to the Direction Association for the Handicapped and St. James’ Settlement.

: Order now: NoodlesForLove2021

Get Redressed Month

Give your unwanted clothes a second life by donating them! Swire Properties has joined forces with Redress for “Get Redressed Month”, a city-wide campaign that aims to reduce textile waste. The collected clothes will be donated to over 20 local charities, and a 24-hour Sort-A-Thon will follow in November – stay tuned!

: 18-29 Oct
: Collection points: click here
getredressed/2021

Future GPX Cyber Formula 30th Anniversary World Tour HK Cityplaza GP

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the anime Future GPX Cyber Formula, Cityplaza is hosting a special exhibition that features two life-size models, sketches and Hong Kong-exclusive collectibles. Get behind the wheel in a virtual race – thanks to 5G and RV technologies, you’ll get to “drive” your own car in the Future GPX Cyber Formula: Hong Kong Grand Prix.

: Until 27 October
: Atrium and Centre Bridge, Cityplaza
: facebook/cityplazahk

Tong Chong Street Market: Asian Food

In October, Tong Chong Street Market (TCSM) continues to bring you Asian delicacies with new vendors. Treat yourself to some flavourful wings by Chicken Wings Mountain, or enjoy home cooked Indonesian food by Medan Lang. Need a pick-me-up? Grab a specialty coffee by local café Between. Come discover more exclusive dishes by brands like Impossible Foods, Sake Central, Moonwell and NIU: GA!

: Until 29 October, Monday – Friday, 8am-3pm
: G/F, One Taikoo Place, Taikoo Place
: whatson/tcsm

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Deals

Pamper Yourself with Taikoo Social

It’s time for some R&R – this month, Taikoo Social presents a range of exclusive experiences that will make you feel good and look good. Become a Benereward member at Benefit Brows-A-Go-Go to enjoy a POREfect touch up service and a free gift; even if you’re already member, you’ll still receive a free lip wax service. For the gents, Brothers Men Barbershop is offering a 15% discount on their grooming services and products. And for me-time at home, get two pieces of The Body Shop’s Recipes of Nature facial masks at 20% off. Or sign up for membership at Gratus to receive a free 250ml bottle of Bioderma Sensibio H2O. Discover more hot deals and events on Taikoo Social!

“The Studio” by H-Kore

H-Kore celebrates its third anniversary at Taikoo Place with the launch of “The Studio”, which includes an array of small, personalised group sessions. Try a yoga, circuit or barre-style class for free in October, and enjoy special discounts when signing up for selected packs or memberships on the same day as your first class.

: 4-31 October
: 12/F, Dorset House, Taikoo Place
: 3107 1144
: h-kore.com/schedule-quarry-bay

Say Cheers at EAST Hong Kong

EAST Hong Kong recently launched Bao Beer, a sustainable craft beer made using surplus bread. Try the bottled version of the beer at Domain, Sugar and Mr & Mrs Fox, or visit Sugar at happy hour to enjoy a buy-one-get-one free draught Bao Beer.

: Until 31 October, 5:30-7:30pm
: 32/F, EAST Hong Kong, 29 Taikoo Shing Road, Tai Koo
: facebook/EASTHongKongHotel

*Social-distancing measures may change, so do check for the latest government announcements before you head out.

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