American Artisan Cheese @ US Consul’s Residence – 8 November, 2018

‘American cheese’ was for many years synonymous with tasteless slices of plastic cheese… Things though have changed in the last decade as the world’s largest milk producer and a myriad of small and big cheese companies across the fifty states now produce some of the tastiest cheese in the world.

Unconstrained by the tight regulations that define a type of cheese in France / Italy / UK, cheese manufacturers in America have experimented with milks and production processes to create delicious traditional hard and soft cheeses but also many with new flavours and textures. The US Dairy Export Council is working hard to raise awareness of locally and slowly we are beginning to see these American artisan cheeses in Hong Kong shops.
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Wine & Dine Festival 2018 – Opening Night, 25 October, 2018

The 10th Wine & Dine Festival opened under a full moon at Central Harbourfront with a dramatic drone dance over the waters of Victoria Harbour. The novel performance was but a momentary distraction to the festival visitors who danced among the booths sampling tasty bites from across the globe paired to a plethora of wines, coffee, spirits and craft beer.
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hEat – Grand Opening @ 23/F QRE, Wanchai – 23 August 2018

Over 300 people celebrated the Grand Opening of hEat (23/F, QRE Plaza building, 202 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai) on the 23 August as the new outlet’s head chef Israel Isy showcased it’s menu including dry aged beef and seafood.
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Hong Kong Food Expo, US Exhibitors Reception – 16 August 2018

The annual Hong Kong Food Expo is in full swing at the HKCEC, amongst the almost 2,000 exhibitors are several American companies. United States Consul General Kurt Tong hosted a reception for the US food suppliers and distributors – Muldoon Dairy Inc, Northern Quinoa Production Corporation, American Trade International Inc, New Direction Foods, BMA Foods, Guglielmo Winery Inc, Gemsa Oil, Cal Asian Chamber of Commerce, CJB Group, Gliding Eagle Inc, Sea Salt Superstore and Vital Brand – at his Peak residence on 16 August, 2018.

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The Blend Groovy Chic @ Vinexpo – 30 May, 2018

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The Blend Groovy Chic cocktail party saw vendors and buyers mingle to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Vinexpo over a glass of Australian wine and grub.
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Austrian Wine Magnum Party @ Grand Hyatt – 30 May, 2018

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Austrian wines might not be as well known, but the art of wine is strong throughout the country. To showcase this the Austrian Wine Marketing Board hosted a ‘Magnum Party’ at the Grand Hyatt on 30 May, 2018
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Vinexpo Explorer Sonoma County Cocktail Reception – 29 May, 2018

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At a Vinexpo cocktail party, Sonoma County announced the details of their Vinexpo Explorer event on 23–25 September, 2018. Located just north of San Francisco, Sonoma County is known world wide for it’s wines and several showcasing the area’s wide range were available to taste.
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New Zealand Food and Wine Connection @ Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel – 16 May, 2017

The second New Zealand Food and Wine Connections promotion organised by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise saw a range of new Kiwi products showcased at the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel on the 16 May. Among the tasty and predominantly organic products on show were meat, seafood, wines, beer, fruit juices, herbs and tea.

Some are already available locally and you’ll find them in supermarkets and used by restaurants. Others to look out for soon are Zealong teas and Kare honey.
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