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Hammered by months of anti-government protests, several of the city’s best restaurants have finally buckled under the strain of Covid-19
Hong Kong has been struck by a double whammy of economic hits since the anti-government protests began in June 2019. Now, as the coronavirus forces the world to bunker down and acclimatise to social distancing, some of the restaurants we have grown to love have buckled under the financial strain. While it’s not a complete goodbye for some of them, we sincerely hope that things return to normal soon.
Bibo
Trendy hang-out Bibo closed its doors in February. This location caused a stir when it opened, stacked with art works by contemporary artists Jeff Koons, Kaws, Banksy and a commissioned piece by Vhils permanently etched on its concrete walls. As we say goodbye to the fantastic champagne brunches, what will happen to the wall with the one-off Vhils original?
Le 39V
This French fine dining restaurant up in the clouds was a great place to catch the vistas of Hong Kong from the 101st floor of the ICC. While it ceased operations in January, the owner and operators of the space say they will soon open something new and exciting in its place.
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, London House and Maze Grill