What to do in Hong Kong, August 10-16
'Undercover Underworld'
Andy Lau (left) and Tony Leung in a classic scene from crime drama film Infernal Affairs. Photo: Media Asia Films
On-screen deception and intrigue are the theme of Tai Kwun's latest exhibition, which explores the relationship between Hong Kong cinema and the undercover cop. From
Man on the Brink (1981) to
Infernal Affairs (2002), eight iconic films are in the spotlight, bolstered by manuscripts, props, awards and trophies from top filmmakers, as well as personal accounts from real undercover officers, their coaches and psychiatrists.
Until October 5, Duplex Studio, LG1/F & LG2/F, Police Headquarters Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central. For tickets, go to
taikwun.hk
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Caprice Bar
Concoctions from the Caprice Bar's Elements cocktail menu. Photo: Caprice Bar
Bar manager Anyss Saintilan has unveiled the next cocktail menu at
Caprice Bar , basing nine concoctions on natural elements. Listed in a series of boxes, each containing a piece of the chosen element, highlights include Cotton, which merges two classics – the Grasshopper and Ramos Gin Fizz – and Fire, a banana chocolate cake-inspired libation flambéed tableside.
6/F, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central
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Canton Epicurean Treasures Four-hand Tasting Regale menu
Celestial Court and Dynasty's joint menu celebrates the best of Cantonese cuisine. Photo: Handout
From August 14 to September 14, the Sheraton Hong Kong's Cantonese restaurant
Celestial Court is partnering with
Dynasty at the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel for a joint menu celebrating produce from the latter part of the summer season. At both locations, diners can look forward to stir-fried lobster with spicy termite mushrooms and shredded crispy chicken with green mango and basil.
HK$1,388 per person (plus HK$400 for wine pairing). Celestial Court, 2/F, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. To book, call 2732 6991. Dynasty at the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. To book, call 2802 8888
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Chinese-American stand-up comedian Joe Wong. Photo: Facebook
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