Madame Digests – July 2021

by Aude Camus
 

22JinStreet puts summer on your wrist with a new collection of playful bracelets

22JinStreet is the bohemian chic jewellery brand created in 2019 by Sophie, a French expat then based in China. Having recently relocated to Hong Kong, Sophie has also moved her brand and craft to the city and hand makes pieces that are either timeless or playful. Perfect for stacking and mix and matching. Her newest, and very playful, collection of bracelets, is all I wanna wear this summer : punchy colours, funky messages, liberty prints …
 
https://22jinstreet.com/
 
 
 
Kerry Hotel’s “Daycation at Kerry” package is valid until the end of summer

Initially planned to expire on 30 June, Kerry Hotel’s “Daycation at Kerry”  package has been extended until 31 August. A great opportunity to enjoy a day and lunch by the pool which hotel’s guests staying in the rooms cannot use since the hotel currently welcomes quarantining residents returning to Hong Kong only.  Book your day pass to bask in the warm weather and take a dip in the pool.
 
Pool day pass and set lunch: HKD 500 on weekdays / HKD 700 on weekends
Pool day pass, set lunch with reserved seating at the Sun Deck and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne for every two persons: HKD 1,000 on weekdays / HKD 1,200 on weekends
Pool day pass, set lunch and 60-minute massage: HKD 1,250 on weekdays / HKD 1,450 on weekends
Available until 31 August 2021.
Bookings via email: basecamp.khhk@thekerryhotels.com
 
 
 
SEVVA celebrates summer with its “Aperitivo Hour”

Rise a toast to summer from the 25^th floor of Prince’s Building while enjoying panoramic views of central and the Victoria harbour. SEVVA is lining-up five bespoke summer cocktails such as the Sex In The City (HKD 185) – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, vodka, orange liqueur and fresh juice – or the FRESH (HKD 185) with Pimm’s, grapefruit slices, fresh mint, strawberries and lemonade. On Thursday and Friday night, when you order one of the five summer cocktails, you can enjoy free-flow canapes.
 
Aperitivo Hour at SEVVA
Every Thursday and Friday, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Until 31 August 2021.
 
 
 
Bretzel brings a taste of Alsace, and flammekueche, to Hong Kong

There is no lack of French bistros in Hong Kong, yet until today none of them was serving specialties from Alsace. The Germanic region of France, lying on the west bank of the river Rhine, is mostly known for producing the world-famous Riesling wine and cooking up the deliciously addictive Flammekueche also known as “Tartes Flambées”. Often dubbed the French pizza, a tarte flambée is most commonly covered with fresh cream, sliced onions and lardons. Wanna give it a go? You’ll find it at Bretzel, the latest food joint by Johan and Gregory, the pair behind popular French bistro Bouillon.
 
https://www.instagram.com/bretzelhk/
22 Upper Station – Sheung Wan
From Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 10:00 pm
Walk-in only
 
 
 
Classified reinvigorates casual dining with a brand new seasonal menu

Classified has just revamped both its breakfast and all day dining menus with adding a few international elements to the mix.  Cue inspirations from local and South East Asian specialties, such as the cha chaan teng-inspired Cheese Sauce Macaroni (HKD 88) available at breakfast or the Spicy Thai Beef Salad (HKD 108) served at lunch, and beyond. New lean and vegan options are also available including the Tofu Florentine (HKD 115) with a healthy alternative hollandaise enhanced family favourites and classics such as the Classified Cheese Platter stays on the menu.
 
Available at all Classified locations: Happy Valley, Kwun Tong, New World Tower, Repulse Bay, Sheung Wan, Stanley, Tai Hang
 
 
 
La Maison du Chocolat launches its first vegan collection

Chef Nicolas Loiseau’s latest creation, Naturellement Fruit vegan chocolate box presents a 100% plant-based version of La Maison du Chocolat’s iconic fruit ganaches. Bye honey, hello agave and maple syrup, butter and milk also had to be replaced with plant-based fats. The result is ganaches that are bursting with fruity flavours and are true to the premium quality of La Maison du Chocolat’s previous collections.

HKD 495 (16 chocolates)