Slow Food Terra Madre Dinner 2025
This December 10, Slow Food Hong Kong hosted a dinner at Gia Trattoria in Wan Chai for an exceptional culinary celebration of Terra Madre Day. This global day of action honored those who produce our food and promoted a better future for our food systems, uniting millions worldwide in celebrating sustainable food traditions. Terra Madre Day, meaning “Mother Earth Day” in Italian, was Slow Food’s annual anniversary celebration…Continue Reading
Slow Food Farms Tour
On a bright December afternoon, food lovers of all ages curious about regenerative farming gathered in Kam Tin, in Hong Kong’s New Territories, for our first Slow Food Farms tour for a hands-on immersion into our city’s growing regenerative food movement. This year marks an exciting chapter for Slow Food Hong Kong, as we proudly welcomed our first cohort of…Continue Reading
Terra Madre Nippon
A few weeks ago, I travelled to Minamata in Kyushu to attend the Terra Madre Japan event as a sole delegate from Hong Kong. I knew nothing about this town or even where it is located – I actually had to search on Google Map to find that out right before finalizing the travel logistics for this event organized by…Continue Reading
A MAD Tasting Tour
Meeting under the neon lights on Hing Wan Street in Wan Chai, we started an unforgettable culinary journey that highlights some of our city’s most beloved dishes, from vibrant street food to artisanal creations crafted with care and tradition. A Spark of Madness (ASoM)founder, a fellow Slow Food Cook’s Alliance member, Simran put together a mix of flavors, textures, and…Continue Reading
The Art of White Tea Workshop
In the last weekend of September, Slow Food Hong Kong, together with Cathy from At Ease Art Centre brought together tea lovers and creative souls for a fun-filled workshop called “The Art of White Tea.” It was a serene Saturday afternoon packed with delicate fragrances and creative expression, where our participants immersed in the beauty of tea and experienced slow…Continue Reading
Slow Food Hong Kong goes to Hualien – Part 1
This June 2025, Slow Food Hong Kong was invited by the Slow Food Hualien network to go on a week-long cultural exchange with other Slow Food-affiliated members across the globe. It made for a memorable journey, filled with culinary adventures, history lessons, and the forming of bonds that will last well beyond this trip. The Slow Food Hualien group represents…Continue Reading
A Vibrant Filipino Boodle Fight at Brut!
Slow Food Hong Kong has just recently enjoyed an unforgettable Filipino “bougie boodle fight” dinner at Brut! in Sai Ying Pun, crafted by their outstanding Chef CJ. Renowned for his elevated Western and international cuisine, CJ who hails from The Philippines and who has called Hong Kong home for years, showcased the best of his country’s heritage. The result was…Continue Reading
Sparked on a Sampan
What a lovely evening with fellow foodies aboard two sampans at the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter! Organized by A Spark of Madness founder and Cooks’ Alliance member Simran Savlani, the heritage-style meal was delicious, the sauces (by Spark) irresistible, the wine and conversations free-flowing. Typhoon Shelters were built to protect the Tonka boat-dwelling community in Hong Kong who opened their…Continue Reading
SFHK x TGIF Good, Clean, Fair Coffee Breakfast
This event was held on the morning of February 22, 2025 at TGIF Cafe in Shek Tong Tsui. Members and guests got to sample an array of coffees and learn all about boutique coffee culture, acidity levels of different styles of beans, and how to source fairly and sustainably from coffee bean producers. Thank you TGIF cafe owner Kyle and…Continue Reading
Terra Madre Dinner 2024
In December 2024, SFHK members got together at chef Paolo Monti’s AMA Ristorante to enjoy a deliciously hearty meal in celebration of Terra Madre Day (traditionally on December 10 of each year). Chef Paolo prepared a seabass from a Zhuhai fish farm, and also a pasta dish using a Slow Food Ark of Taste pointed-tip cherry tomato named the Pomodorino del…Continue Reading