5 must-visit Hong Kong Wine & Dine events in November(Visit Hong Kong this November and be wined and dined everywhere.)Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival kicked off from 22 to 25 October 2015 in a lush, garden-style event with plenty of food and drinks. Held annually, it’s the ultimate festival for foodies with a wide selection of food and wine, as well as a special new zone for whisky and craft beer.If you missed it, never fear. Hong Kong is hosting Wine & Dine month events all November, and we’ve picked out five of the best that are worth booking your holiday for.Pre-dinner sunset cruiseAll through November, visitors can enjoy a leisurely sail around Victoria Harbour, every night, to enjoy Hong Kong’s famous cityscape.As the sun sets, visitors can enjoy free-flow drinks while they sail the seasons on an authentic Chinese tour boat. The tour is one and a half hours and leaves at 6pm every night.Price: Adult HK$320, child HK$230 (2-12 years)Pier 9, Central, Hong Kong Island, +852 2926 3868, www.watertours.com.hkFood and wine tasting classEnjoy amazing wine paired with a sumptuous dinner hosted by a wine master. Spasso and DiVino are the perfect places for a taste of Italian cuisine while the wines are designed to elevate and expand on their flavours.Head to DiVino from 23 to 26 November 2015 to indulge your love for all things Italian.Price: HK$638 per person (plus 10 percent service charge)
DiVino Patio Ristorante Bar Pizzeria. Shop 11, 1/F, BRIM28 – Causeway Bay Centre, No. 28 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Enquiries: +852 2621 1546; 9099 2012
Two days advance booking is required.
Wine cellar tour
Discover the history of Crown Wine Cellars, built upon a former British installation, and find out what goes into the design and operation of a local wine cellar.
The tour is free and followed by a three-course lunch with a glass of sparkling wine — on throughout November on Thursdays and Saturdays from noon to 2pm.
Price: The guided tour is free. Lunch costs HK$450 per person
Crown Wine Cellars Private Members’ Club, 18 Deep Water Bay Drive, Shouson Hill, Hong Kong Island, +852 2580 6287, www.crownwinecellars.com
Advance booking is required.
Truffle cooking with chef Alberto
Spend a cooking session with truffle expert Chef Alberto of Sabatino as he brings to life the finer points of truffle cuisine.
On the 18 and 21 of November, Chef Alberto will cook three different recipes using truffle products in an afternoon of savoury aromas. And the perfect way to end the experience? Some excellent vino.
Price: HK$500 per person, limited to 15 participants
The First Floor by Lifestyle Federation, 1/F, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell Street, Central, +852 2840 0222, www.lifestylefederation.com
Classes are from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Advance booking is required.
Dim sum making class
Learn the secrets of making dim sum from a professional chef on 19 and 24 November from 12 to 2pm. After that, stick around to enjoy a fabulous dim sum lunch.
For those looking to do this with friends, a private class can be arranged for a minimum of 10 people.
Price: HK$430 per person, limited to 32 participants
EASY123 Dining & Cooking Studio, Shop 221, 2/F, K11, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, +852 2628 0616
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