Five fast facts about Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival this weekend

Four-day event on Central harbourfront features 400 booths serving food and drink, the Indian chef who runs Asia’s best restaurant, special Hong Kong-inspired cocktails and a ‘dessert garden’

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The Wine & Dine Festival will draw thousands to the Central harbourfront this weekend.

Published: 1:00pm, 27 Oct 2016Updated: 10:55am, 28 Oct 2016

Five things you need to know about the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival on the Central harbourfront from October 27-30.

1. There are more than 400 booths in five zones this year, offering samples of food and drink from 26 countries and regions.

There are zones for wine, cocktails, whisky and craft beers at the festival this year.

2. The five zones serve up wine, whisky, craft beers, cocktails, and signature dishes from some of Hong Kong’s top restaurants and hotels.

3. Among the top chefs in the Tasting Room is Gaggan Anand, whose Gaggan restaurant in Bangkok tops the rankings of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016. He’ll be collaborating with chefs from Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurants including T’ang Court, Ming Court and Mandarin Grill + Bar, and other top establishments such as Yee Tung Heen, to present a one-of-a-kind Master Chef Dinner on the evening of October 29.