Thank goodness for technology – that’s what we’ve been saying since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. From online learning and working remotely to Zoom catch-ups, at-home workouts and even Netflix, technology has helped us to maintain our sanity throughout this trying time.

Businesses all over the world are having to adapt quickly and embrace technology. The times certainly are changing, and restaurants and bars have taken notice. By offering fun and creative virtual initiatives, you can still support your favourite spots while staying at home and practicing social distancing.

Virtual drinks

Taqueria Super Macho

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Taqueria Super Macho encourages you to stay connected with your friends while remaining apart. They’ve recently introduced the La Casa Loca virtual happy hour, delivering drinks and snacks to you and your pals (up to five people) on Friday–Sunday from 3:30–6pm. For $198 for two, you’ll get two margarita mix kits along with tortilla chips, guacamole and pico de gallo. They deliver anywhere from Cyberport to Quarry Bay.

Bobby’s Rabble

Bobby’s Rabble Hong Kong

Popular Wyndham Street watering hole Bobby’s Rabble is hosting Zoom party packages featuring live online DJs and shout-outs ingeniously titled “Out of Bobby’s Experience”. Each OOBE package will be delivered to your door by the bar manager with a thank-you letter including instructions on how to join them online for an exclusive three-hour Zoom party, as well as a $500 voucher to use in person later on. Their Tu Pac package ($1,000 for 2) includes a variety of spirits, mixers and even ice and biodegradable cups and straws. WhatsApp Dave on 9160 6207 to order. Deliveries are only on HK Island for the time being. They also hold Zoom quiz nights on the regular.

Cocktail Library HK

Cocktail Library HK

Are you missing your favourite watering holes and expertly made cocktails? Now you can learn to make these fabulous beverages at home with the help of Cocktail Library HK, an online platform showcasing some of Hong Kong’s finest bars, including Dragonfly, 11 Westside, J.Boroski and more. Every Monday and Thursday, a new video tutorial is posted featuring these bars’ talented mixologists stirring up amazing cocktail creations. All you need to do is follow them on Instagram!

Online spirit workshops with Victoria Chow

Online spirit workshops with Victoria Chow

Mixologist extraordinaire of cocktail bar The Woods, which closed last year ago, is back with Sip Straight, a website specialising in online classes and other drink-related content. You can now book a regularly occurring 1.5-hour session of Spirits 101 ($348) with Victoria herself. Each session includes a Zoom workshop and tasting kit containing eight spirit samples by artisanal brands. Book 48 hours before your session in order to receive the kit in time.

Virtual eats

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental

Five-star The Landmark Mandarin Oriental has launched its Blue Apron Series, a cooking show featuring 13 chefs from the hotel’s culinary team (including Amber’s two-Michelin-starred Richard Ekkebus with beer-cooked mussels from his home nation) whipping up recipes that should be pretty easy for us non-pros to replicate at home using just basic ingredients and equipment, with each video clocking in at under five minutes. Follow The Landmark MO’s Facebook page and/or Instagram page to stay up to date on the latest instalments.

Gaggenau Home Chefs Culinary Series 2020

Gaggenau Home Chefs Culinary Series 2020

In similar fashion, luxury German home appliance brand Gaggenau is getting in on the home-cooking act with this masterclass video series led by 13 top chefs from around Hong Kong such as Nate Green from Henry at Rosewood Hong Kong (first up with his homey shepherd’s pie) and Ricardo Chaneton of MONO. Each month from May until December, selected chefs will each demonstrate two recipes in separate videos. Click here for the online class schedule and to watch the chefs in action.

Lazy Baking Studio

Laky Baking Studio in Kwun Tong has moved to the virtual world with its bake-at-home packs (from $200), which come with step-by-step recipes and all the ingredients – in perfectly portioned amounts – to make the likes of peanut butter oatmeal cookies, cranberry scones and chocolate lava cake at home.

Humid with a Chance of Fishballs Tours

 Humid with a Chance of Fishballs Tours Hong Kong

Food tour company Humid with a Chance of Fishballs has also moved to the digital side, making YouTube videos that include food-related stories, local traditions and step-by-step cooking tutorials. Fancy baking up some egg tarts yourself? What a fun and educational way to support a HK company we love!

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