L
ooking to get to know
your city a bit better? Let
technology help, with this
selection of some of the
many websites and apps on offer
that are designed to make life in
Hong Kong a little easier and more
enjoyable.
Get your groceries
Ever tried buying all the ingredients
for a special meal under one roof
in Hong Kong? It’s not an easy
endeavour for standard meals, let
alone a special occasion. Finding a
large supermarket with easy parking
and a wide range of foods can be
challenging, so being able to shop
online for groceries is particularly
useful. You will still most likely have
to order from various websites, but
it beats running around town. Just
check delivery areas before you order.
• ParknShop
;
iTunes and Google Play apps)
Find a broad range of products
available from ParknShop, Great,
Taste and Fusion, along with
special offers and the ability to save
multiple shopping lists. The apps
allow you to scan products to add
them to shopping lists.
• Marketplace by Jasons
(
)
This site offers full online shopping
and delivery for this chain, as well
as the ability to create shopping lists
for repeat orders. Delivery is free if
you spend $500.
• Pacific Gourmet
(
For those who cannot easily visit
one of Pacific Gourmet’s three
Hong Kong Island locations, the
website offers the chance to order
meat, seafood, deli products and
beverages.
living
city
Cyber-savvy
• South Stream
)
In business since 1990, South
Stream offers a variety of goods,
from seafood to sunscreen, living up
to their tagline: “Seafood & More!”
• Eat Fresh
(
This “organic e-greengrocery
delivery” company sources organic
produce from local farmers, who
you can “meet” on the site.
• Buonissimo
)
Buy your Italian groceries online,
including wines and waters
delivered fresh from Italy twice
weekly. They also offer a private
chef service.
• Tai Tai Pie Pies
)
If you’re looking for a large
selection of sweet and savoury pies,
quiches, breads, cookies and more,
this is the site for you.
Getting to know a city still takes feet on
the street. But, when you’re not looking for
a long wander, websites and apps can help
focus your efforts, writes
Angelina Draper
.
Summer 2014
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