your love and sharing a gesture (big or
small) that says, I love you. So if you’re
not together on Valentine’s, it really
doesn’t matter, you can make up for it
another time.
Are you a bit stumped on what
happens in the romance department
these days? Never fear, we’ve done
some research, here are some thought-
starters for rekindling romance in
February.
1
A starlit picnic
Rug up, pack your picnic and head
to the beach for a snuggle. Hong Kong
has some beautiful beaches and if you
get out of town, you might even see
some stars… woah! Repulse Bay, Shek
O, Tai Pak Beach, Cheung Sha Beach,
Hung Shing Yeh… the list goes on.
If you don’t own a picnic set, don’t
sweat it, services like Brick Lane or
Invisible Kitchen can organise a
deluxe gourmet hamper and they even
organise delivery. It’s super easy. They
even cater for vegetarians and special
requests. Check out the hampers on
their website (
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and place your order well before you
want to picnic (check the website for
Valentine’s deadlines).
There’s no need to go all fancy,
simply dress warm, grab a bottle of
vino, a blanket or towel, and head to
the beach together. It’s the perfect way
to chill out and enjoy some quality time
together without spending a fortune.
2
Movie magic
Go old-school and head for a night
at the movies. Popcorn, snacks, dim
lighting, a stolen kiss or two – this is
the stuff of old-school romance. If you
haven’t seen the new Star Wars, now is
the time to grab some tickets and take
a walk down memory lane together.
If you’re looking for something
special, try a more luxe version of the
movies at a venue like the Star Suites
at The Grande or the Directors Club
@ Taikoo Place. In fact, you could
organise a grand gesture and book
the whole cinema out for a private
screening – get ready to open your
wallet.
3
The fancy restaurant
If you’re ready to splurge, you’re
living in the right city. One thing
Hong Kong is exceptional at is luxury.
So where to go?
Ryu Gin is fancy. This Michelin
star modern Japanese restaurant
sits on the 101st floor of the city’s
tallest building, the ICC. Ryu Gin
promises to blow your mind with the
view and the food. Throw a bottle of
champagne in the mix and you’ve got
yourself a world-class date. Straight to
Instagram! Another Japanese option is
the new Kee Club restaurant, KoKo
Or, if you’d rather try something more
European, try 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo
BOMBANA. This restaurant is the
brain child of Umberto Bombana,
and some say he’s the best Italian
Chef in Asia. Love your truffles?
Chef Bombana is the Worldwide
Ambassador of the White Truffle, so
surrender your taste buds and enjoy
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