The Sassy Edit: What’s New In Hong Kong This June

Discover the best of what’s new in Hong Kong this month with The Sassy Edit.

With a new event, brand and shop launching every other minute in Hong Kong, it can be hard to keep up with what’s happening around town. Enter The Sassy Edit, our monthly roundup of everything new that’s worth knowing about.

Ahead, we’re spotlighting everything from charity initiatives to fun drinks, must-buy tech accessories, brand new store openings and more…

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Editor’s Note: The situation in Hong Kong regarding COVID risk and restrictions is constantly evolving. Please comply with the latest social distancing regulations where applicable.

Coravin Sparkling™, From $2,760

Our favourite sparkling wine preservation system just got a shiny new addition — the Coravin Sparkling™! Pop any bottle of sparkling vino without hesitation, kicking off one weekend and finishing it the next. The innovative system comes with secure lockable stoppers and a special charger that fills your bottle with pure CO2 gas (creating a protective layer that maintains the wine’s bubbly freshness!); you’ll be able to tell when your bottle is fully charged (or when to replace a capsule!) with its handy status indicator. Plus, it’s already in use at your favourite eateries including James Suckling, Aria Italian and Porterhouse!

Sassy Tip: From now until Saturday, 18 June 2022, the Coravin Sparkling™ and other systems are up to 35% off from their regular retail prices as a special promotion for Father’s Day.

Use promo code Sassy10 for an additional 10% off. Offer valid until Saturday, 18 June 2022.

Love, Bonito x Mammy Pancake, Limited-Edition “Journeying With You” Egg Waffle Packaging

We’re fiercely anticipating the July opening of a Love, Bonito store here in Hong Kong! To bide us over, the Southeast Asian womenswear brand has partnered with local Michelin-awarded egg waffle treat vendor Mammy Pancake on these limited-edition packaging, illustrated by Hong Kong artist Carol Mui. From now until Tuesday, 21 June, go to any of the five designated Mammy Pancake branches (32 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan; Central Market; 181A-181G Wan Chai Road; 1-5 Haven Street, Causeway Bay; and 33 Soy Street, Mong Kok) across the city to pick up a super cute peach handbag-shaped paper packet! And while you’re at it, check out Love, Bonito’s refreshed Staples collection online now.

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NOUGHTY, Organic and Vegan Alcohol-Free Chardonnay

NOUGHTY is anything but naughty — a completely alcohol-free organic sparkling drink that is vegan and halal. Created with 100% organic Chardonnay grapes in a vegan production method, this sparkling wine is then de-alcoholised to retain the rich flavour without the kick. And, it promises to have almost half the sugar content of other non-alcoholic sparkling wines. Pick up a bottle now at City’super, Feather & Bone and HK Liquor Store.

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Share For Good, “Show Me Your Love Rice” Charity Sale & “Share a Meal” Donation Program

It’s never been easier to give back! Donation platform Share For Good has launched two new charity programs this June: a month-long “Show me your love rice” charity sale, where you can purchase and donate meal vouchers for the underprivileged at seven local restaurants; and a “Share a Meal” donation scheme at over 200 restaurants. Donations will be used to purchase food and supplies that will be distributed to 60(!) organisations by Yan Chai Hospital for those in need.

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CASETiFY x Mak2 Tech Accessories Capsule Collection & “404 Not Found” Campaign

Homegrown brand CASETiFY has really been putting local talent front and centre this month, with quite a few campaigns under its belt. We like the “Home Sweet Home” series (pictured above) by conceptual artist Mak2, as well as the 404 Not Found collection that features work by six Hong Kong creators. Plus, the brand recently purchased local artist Little Thunder’s art collection and donated $200,000 to non-profit arts organisation HKWALLS.

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CHAKO, Canned Sparkling Tea Cocktail, $38

Mixologists Antonio Lai and Alex Ko are bringing us a brand new canned sparkling tea cocktail concept — promising to give us bar-quality drinks at home, at our convenience. Portable, mess-free, and ready-to-drink! CHAKO flavours include a peach and ginger oolong, an apple and elderflower white tea, and a mango and blood orange tie guan yin. All contain 7 percent alcohol.

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ONLY, Guava Hibiscus Vodka Soda, $30

The third citrus-based flavour from ready-to-drink alcohol brand ONLY, this can of Guava Hibiscus Vodka Soda promises to marry lush, fruity guava with a kiss of hibiscus. All cans promise to contain no sugar, carbs or artificial flavours. And throughout June, ONLY will donate 5 percent of this pink drink’s sales to Pink Alliance to honour Pride Month.

Read More: Sassy Supports – Pink Alliance

Matchali Flagship Opening

After so many successful pop-ups over the last two years, we’re thrilled to see the opening of Matchali’s first flagship store on Moon Street in Wan Chai this month. This homegrown Hong Kong brand is all about super-powered whisked matcha drinks and the store promises all that and more, including an all-day food menu, vegan and refined sugar-free matcha and hojicha soft serve, seasonal drinks, and a newly launched coffee program. And, Matchali has partnered with a Sassy favourite, Plantation by teakha, for classic and rare teas in-store!

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Live Zero Quarry Bay Store

Hong Kong’s first zero-waste bulk store is making its way to Tai Koo and Quarry Bay, with a brand new location opening this month. A gorgeous and airy space, Live Zero’s third outlet is just a few minutes from the Tai Koo MTR station and houses all our favourite pantry staples, organic and allergy-specific foods, all-natural cleaning and beauty brands, plastic-free products and more.

Read More: Your Guide To Zero Waste & Bulk Food Stores In Hong Kong

Phenix Food Rescue App

First launched in February 2021 with OnTheList, food rescue app Phenix has made a pledge to save 69,000kg of food from landfills this year! The app partners with eateries like Pret a Manger, Feather & Bone and Coffee Academics (to name a few!) to fill up baskets of food that would otherwise be thrown out at the end of the day. All you have to do to join in is download the app, and then view and purchase these mystery baskets!

Sassy Tip: Get 10% off your first basket purchase by using promo code ZEROWASTE10.

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Hennessy X NBA, “Hennessy in Paint” Basketball Court and Drinks

Hennessy joined hands with the People’s Place and Hong Kong art group HKWALLS last month to bring us a stunning revitalised rooftop basketball court in Tsing Yi, a collaboration with street artist TAXA. If you haven’t made a stop yet, this is your sign! Also check out the cognac brand’s new NBA limited drinks: Hennessy X.O NBA Limited Edition and Hennessy V.S.O.P NBA 21/22 Limited Edition.

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TUMI x Razer Limited-Edition Gear Collection

Too-cool travel brand TUMI has teamed up with gaming and tech favourite Razer to reimagine some of the luggage brand’s bestsellers as limited-edition gear. We’re talking matte black with acid green (Razer’s signature colour!) linings, straight out of virtual reality. Pieces include a laptop cover, a sling bag, a heavy-duty backpack, and an expandable four-wheeled carry on luggage.

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Paul Lafayet Crème Brûlée Festival

Head to French Pâtisserie Paul Lafayet from today, Tuesday, 7 June, to Thursday, 9 June and pick up the house’s signature handmade Crème Brûlée! It’s an exclusive “price for one, enjoyment for two” deal, so bring a friend and dig in!

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