Playtimes HK Magazine June 2018 Issue | Page 24

news NEW PizzaExpress s u o i r o l G FOOD PizzaExpress has opened its first restaurant in Sai Ying Pun at 189 Soho, Queen’s Road West. Sustainability will be at the heart of this vibrant new venue, with recycled fittings from other restaurants used alongside reclaimed wood and concrete finishes to create a warm and modern environment. www.pizzaexpress.com.hk FOOD Superfood Snacks World Gin Day Treat yourself to a G&T on Saturday 9 June to celebrate World Gin Day. Dr Fern’s Gin Parlour is holding a gin masterclass from 5pm-6.30pm. You will be guided through the history, flavours and botanicals of fabulous gin. Tickets are $550 via www.ticketflap.com/world-gin-day Or head to La Paloma Spanish tapas restaurant in Sai Ying Pun for The Gin & Tonic Brunch. It costs $398 per person, including two special gin and tonics. Viva Italia The Italian Market is back on 9 and 10 June at Cyberport Ocean View Court, giving you the opportunity to experience authentic food and products from Italy. It’s the perfect place for food lovers. Reserve your ticket, mark your calendars now and make sure you arrive with an empty stomach! https://pelago.events 22 www.playtimes.com.hk Local start-up Nature’sTwist provides an exciting new way to snack healthily without sacrificing taste. The all-natural superfood snacks are school lunchbox-friendly and bursting with flavour, containing premium ingredients sourced from around the world. Handmade in Hong Kong, the snacks can be delivered to your doorstep. Subscribe to enjoy a 20-percent discount. www.naturestwist.co SANPELLEGRINO NEW FLAVOURS Perfect for cooling down at the beach or enjoying with a picnic in the park, Melograno e Arancia and Clementina are the ideal summer drinks. Showcasing all the unique zesty characteristics that Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages are renowned for, the new flavours are just as at home on a mixologist’s bar, adding new depth to your favourite seasonal cocktails and mocktails.