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In the midst of the Christmas rush, one may be preoccupied with finding the perfect gift for their sweetie, or perhaps, presenting the kids with the magic of Santa, or even opting for a larger size of Christmas feasting jeans; so it&#8217;s forgivable to have lost track of time and put New Years Eve plans on the back burner. If you are, indeed, yet to find the perfect party to count down to the Year of the Pig, don&#8217;t fret. Here at Gafencu, we&#8217;ve checked our list once – twice – three times, and have gathered together the most luxurious dinners and parties to ring in 2019.
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<h3><a href="https://bookv5.chope.co/booking?rid=fangfang1707fgf&amp;source=rest_fang-fang_hk&amp;d=0&amp;t=0&amp;a=0&amp;c=0&amp;hn=0&amp;hh=0&amp;hh2=0&amp;hf=0&amp;select_location=0&amp;txn_ref=0&amp;smart=0&amp;hft=0&amp;hs=0&amp;go=0">Fang Fang</a></h3>
Acclaimed Hong Kong Chef Wong Tai Po invites guests celebrate the New Year at his modern Asian culinary eatery, Fang Fang. Feast upon shrimp har gau and wagyu dumplings, while always having your glass filled to the brim with their free flow package of spirits, wines, and beer.&nbsp;(Dinner: HK$888; Free-flow package: HK$440)
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<h3><a href="https://www.hunterandthechase.com/nye-midnightglam/">Hunter and The Chase</a></h3>
Promising patrons the opportunity to ring in the new year with a bang is the newly-opened Hunter &amp; Chase. With its four-hour free-flow Might Night Glam sharing feast – including seasonal oysters, osetra caviar, lobster tail and roasted bone marrow&nbsp;– we&#8217;re sure your last meal of the year will be one to remember, if not a reason to make an exercise routine a resolution for the year to come. (Dinner: HK$698; Free-flow package: HK$358)
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<h3><a href="http://hk.celavi.com/">CÉ LA VI</a></h3>
A favourite fixture of Lan Kwai Fong,&nbsp;CÉ LA VI, is presenting a Sunset New Year&#8217;s Eve Menu party with a 2-hour seating of four courses of mouth-watering dishes of sushi and sashami platters. Stick around apres-dinner and join other well-dressed patrons for the official New Year countdown at the rooftop bar, replete with red and gold accents, in what is sure to be a glamorously chic celebration.&nbsp;(Dinner: First Seating 6-7:30pm, HK$888. Second Seating from 8:30pm, HK$1,888)
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<h3><a href="http://www.thepawn.com.hk/events/thepawn-ladolcevita-nye">The Pawn</a></h3>
For those wishing to bid adieu to 2019 away from the bustling crowds of Central, Wanchai-located The Pawn is hosting their &#8216;La Dolce Vita&#8217;-themed New Year&#8217;s Eve party at their scenic third floor rooftop garden. The party entails a free-flow package of bubbles, cocktails and&nbsp;canapés, live performances, and the promise of more&#8230;&nbsp;(Standard: HK$788; At the Door: HK$988)
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<h3><a href="http://www.vea.hk/">VEA Lounge</a></h3>
What better way to usher in 2019 than with The Greatest Show? That&#8217;s the question that Michelin-starred dinery VEA Restaurant &amp; Lounge is asking would-be patrons. Its circus-themed take on year-end celebrations will see guests eating their fill of inventive Chinese-French snacks, all the while sipping on free-flow sultry special cocktails. Unleash your inner acrobat and swing and sway to the beats of the live DJ as you bid farewell to 2018.&nbsp;(From now til 24 Dec: HK$600; From 25-31 Dec: HK$680; At the door: HK$740)
Text: Bailey Atkinson

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Hong Kong’s a city of paradoxes, a city where modernity and tradition can cohabit in harmony. No surprise then that among the city’s countless glitzy restaurants, a few have survived from its colonial past and are among the city’s time-honoured favourites.
One of the oldest surviving restaurants in Hong Kong, <a href="http://www.jimmys.com/">Jimmy’s Kitchen</a> has been one of the most renowned culinary destinations in town since 1928. Indeed Jimmy’s Kitchen has come a long, long way from its bare-basic structure of the colonial era to an impressive gastronomic landmark of Hong Kong. It has gone down into Hong Kong’s urban legend as the place where more business deals have taken place than any meeting room in the city. Its fares from British-era bangers and mash to Indian dishes and its wine cellars boasting more than 400 bottles of rare vintages are a huge draw for the crowds. Given its legacy it has transcended from being just a restaurant to a place where memories are relived.
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Situated over breathtaking views from The Peak, <a href="http://www.peaklookout.com.hk/">The Peak Lookout</a> is a perfect venue, thanks to both its food and location. The restaurant takes us down the memory lane with its old-world charm and a well-preserved collection of old photos. The restaurant’s humble beginnings date back to 1947 when sedan chairs were the only means of transport for the residents of The Peak. Sedan car carriers would gather at the site of The Peak Lookout as a resting shelter, which was later transformed to the Peak Cafe. In 2001, the site was renovated to its present setting. To this day, it is one of the oldest surviving restaurants in Hong Kong that carries its proud heritage with an elegant and intimate ambiance.
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When Giuseppe and Aldo Macchetti first opened <a href="http://www.latavernahongkong.com/">La Taverna</a> in 1969, they conceived it as an “islet of Italy away from Italy”. Since then, La Taverna has continued to be a go-to destination for all those in search of authentic Italian food in an authentic Italian setting.&nbsp;Head Chef Marco Bajma says, “Even before I walked into La Taverna, I felt like I was in the high street of my home town. I breathed a real Italian atmosphere.” According to him, the emphasis has always been on remaining faithful to genuine Italian ingredients and Italian tradition. This is inherent in the name itself, which pays homage to their grandmother’s restaurant by the same name in Milan.
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<a href="http://www.thepawn.com.hk/">The Pawn</a>, located in one of Hong Kong’s most iconic historic sites dating back to 1888, owes its name to the famous Woo Cheong pawnshop which was housed in the same venue. After extensive renovations, The Pawn reopened in 2014, joining hands with renowned British chef Tom Aikens who says, “Our intention is to serve dishes that not only appeal to local diners, but also travellers and foodies. Above all, we want to create a fun dining experience and a relaxed, informal environment.” And that’s just exactly what The Pawn is all about, with its offering of traditional and modern British cuisine across two floors, the bar ‘Botanicals’ and the restaurant ‘Kitchen’.
So have you checked out all the&nbsp;oldest surviving restaurants in Hong Kong yet? If not, now&#8217;s the time to head out.
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Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay 
Photos: The Peak Lookout, Jimmy’s Kitchen, The Pawn, La Taverna

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Seeing a constant stream of drunk ghouls on their way to spooky parties can only mean one thing: it&#8217;s Halloween. 
The yearly night of revelry and fancy dress is nearly upon us, but where are the best parties to flaunt your witch’s costume and get your monster mash on?
Luckily Gafencu is here to help if you are still unsure about where to go this weekend. 
We have selected the four best Halloween parties in Hong Kong to be seen at, dead or alive.
Witch’s House Halloween Party at Dada Bar + Lounge
The Luxe Manor in Tsim Sha Tsui is hosting a dark party for evil witches. 
The entertainment venue on Knutsford Terrace will turn into a haunted house on Saturday, which is the perfect place for you and your coven to meet and sample the ghoulish cocktails (HK$90) and dance to the live band. 
There will also be a makeup artist on hand just in case your scary look needs a quick touch up. 
Venue: Dada Bar + Lounge, the Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. 
Date: 29 October 
Time: 8pm till late 
Entrance fee: HK$200 per person, includes one drink. 
Reservations: (852) 3763 8778
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Shipwrecked Halloween Party at Armani/Prive
With a nautical take on Halloween, the Armani/Prive rooftop bar in Central is hosting a Shipwrecked Party on 29 October. 
The bar’s biggest event of 2016 will cover both floors, with the rooftop acting as a chill-out area and the first floor &#8212; or lower deck as they call it &#8212; acting as the dance venue where the lost souls can party the night away.
Venue: Armani/Prive, Landmark Chater (Chater House), 8 Connaught Road, Central. 
Date: 29 October 
Time: 10pm-3am 
Entrance fee: HK$450, includes 2 drinks 
Tickets: <a href="http://www.fatsoma.com/hkclubbingcom/9upioj1y/shipwrecked-halloween-party-at-armani-priv%C3%A9">Fatsoma</a>
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The Pawn Ripper&#8217;s Sanatorium Halloween Party 
The Pawn in Wanchai will turn into a hospital with 3 different themed rooms this Halloween. 
The Ripper’s Sanatorium, which is a much more sinister sounding word than hospital, will be held on the first floor Botanicals Bar with cocktails served in blood bags and syringes. 
Guests can enjoy their blood bag cocktail at a surgical table or one of the other hospital props at the party. 
There will also be makeup artists, Halloween nibbles, best dressed prizes and different concoctions sponsored by Belvedere. 
Venue: The Pawn, 62 Johnston Road Wan Chai 
Date: 29 October 
Time: 9pm till midnight 
Entrance fee: HK$160 advance ticket. HK$199 at the door 
Tickets: <a href="https://www.ticketflap.com/ripperssanitorium">Ticketflap </a>
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Dead Not Alive Halloween Party
The ever-popular Dead Not Alive Halloween Party is back for its 9th year and will be held at Hullett House. And costumes are mandatory. 
Undoubtedly one of Hong Kong’s sexiest parties, Dead Not Alive is taking over the luxury boutique hotel and restaurant and transforming it into a haunted party, including a haunted dungeon in the building’s historic Mariners’ Rest jail cells. 
Dancers and models in costumes will roam among the guests and there will also be a special 3-course dinner and party package
Japanese hip hop act M-Flo will headline the party and perform in the main courtyard.
Venue: Hullett House, 1881 Heritage, 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. 
Date: 29 October 
Time: 8pm till late 
Entrance fee: HK$600 advance ticket, includes 2 drinks. HK$800 at the door, includes 2 drinks. 
Tickets: <a href="http://www.alivenotdead.com/events/halloween/">Alivenotdead</a>

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