It’s the USA’s 240th birthday, and what better way is there to celebrate freedom and Donald Trump by indulging in some hearty ‘Murican grub and an inordinate amount of booze?
Here’s how Hong Kong’s American F&B establishments are partying this weekend (in the order that they’re happening, because we’re semi-organised adults):
The Glory Hole
Butchers Club Burger: Block party
As part of its Independence Day specials, Butchers Club Burger’s created a “doughnut burger” called The Glory Hole which you can grab at any of their outlets from tomorrow til Monday, while an homage to the US’ northern neighbours, the Cheeseburger Poutine, will be available all month.
The main event, however, is the block party which will be taking place at the BCB’s Wan Chai location on the afternoon of July 1st. It sounds like they’re trying to bro-the-eff-out, as there’ll be games of beer pong and flip cup, while partygoers are encouraged to do keg stands and chug beer through funnels.
And that’s not even taking into account the “drinking-and-eating-quintathlon” they’ve promised, which includes a bone marrow luge and egg waffle sundae. Dude. Sweet. Dude.
When: 4pm to late, Friday, July 1
Where: G/F, 2 Landale Street, Wan Chai (Google Maps)
What better culinary embodiment is there of America’s multi-ethnic culture than ribs slatered in adobo sauce?
Lily & Bloom: Food truck and hot dog eating competition
Lily & Bloom’s got a special barbecue menu planned from Saturday to Sunday, where weekend warriors can take on an all-you-can-eat menu of Ribs with Adobo Sauce, Baked Eggs, Buttermilk Waffles, Mini Hot Dogs, and more for HKD395/head (lunch) or HKD480/head (dinner).
On July 4th itself, Lily & Bloom’s bringing in a food truck to serve Mini Hot Dogs, Truffle & Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and Bone Marrow & Bourbon Onion Wagyu Sliders.
You may want to pace yourself, though, as there’ll be a Hot Dog Eating Competition at 8pm. Whoever manages to shove the most hot dogs in their face within two minutes will win a HKD1,000 bar tab!
When: 11am to 4pm (brunch) and 6pm to 11pm (dinner), Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3
Where: 5/F and 6/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central (Google Maps)
Price: HKD395/head (weekend brunch deal) or HKD480/head (weekend dinner deal)
Reservations: 2810 6166
Nice balls, brah
Posto Pubblico: Breakdancing and meatballs
On Sunday, Posto Pubblico will be putting on a bigger and badder version of its popular “Biggie Smalls & Meatballs” nights. Be ready to witness b-boys and b-girls in a full-on breakdance battle while DJ Mike Darling spins Biggie on the decks.
Caesar and caprese salads are available as starters, but the real star is the “Build-your-own sub” station, where you can customise your own Chicken Parm Sub, Italian Sub, and/or Meatball Sub. For dessert, why not chow down on a classic New York-style Cheesecake?
And of course, there’s an open bar (or as they’re called in the US, freedom bars… okay, not really), where you can sip on free-flow Peronis, Bellinis, and homemade wine coolers to your heart’s content.
When: 12pm till late, Sunday, July 3
Where: 28 Elgin Street, Central (Google Maps)
Price: HKD500/head or HKD900/head to attend both Posto Pubblico and Linguini Fini’s parties
Reservations: 2577 7160
Okay, so it’s not in Brooklyn, but it is a backyard
Linguini Fini
Next door, Linguini Fini’s putting on a “Brooklyn Backyard” BBQ, complete with live music from H2O and a magic show.
On top of free-flow Pabst Blue Ribbons, margaritas, and hard lemonade, partiers can indulge in an array of American comfort foods like by-the-slice pizza, burgers, wings, “dirty water dogs”, and tacos from Little Burro.
Sides include all the classic “fixin’s” – pasta salad, potato salad, and corn on the cob. To help attendees stay cool in the sizzling heat, Linguini Fini’s also promised homemade popsicles and water gun fights!
When: 12pm to late, Sunday, July 3
Where: 49 Elgin Street, Central (Google Maps)
Price: HKD500/head or HKD900/head to attend both Posto Pubblico and Linguini Fini’s shindigs
Reservations: 2387 6338
Maple-glazed BBQ ribs from Stone Nullah Tavern
Stone Nullah Tavern
For their 4th of July bash, Stone Nullah Tavern’s bringing out all the grilled food you can imagine (hot dogs, wings, etc) for their do, which you can wash down with free-flow PBRs, Lynchburg Lemonades and Chris’ Twisted Tea for HKD199/head.
But why should adults have all the fun? The Tavern’s got a kiddie pool, face painting station, magic show and balloons galore for younger guests, who can later replenish their energy with all-you-can-eat food and unlimited drinks (… juice, soda, and water, we’re assuming).
When: 12pm to 5pm, Sunday, July 3
Where: 69 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai (Google Maps)
Price: Adult’s BBQ menu HKD359/head; kid’s all-you-can eat deal HKD150/head
Reservations: 3182 0128
To give you an idea of how The Pontiac’s parties normally go…
The Pontiac
In a show of solidarity with the LGBT+ community, The Pontiac is organising its second “Red, White & Rainbow” party, complete with “loads of drinks specials”, a drag show and pool party. Ooh la la.
Pololi will be on hand to serve their fresh-to-death Hawaiian poké, while the requisite BBQ dishes will be also be available.
In keeping with its celebration of being more “free, glittered, gay and more united than ever”, The Ponty is encouraging guests lookin’ to get down with their bad selves to dress up in their “favourite drag, butt-rock Americana or itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini!”
When: 3pm to late, Sunday, July 3
Where: 13 Old Bailey Street, Central (Google Maps)
Check out the bountiful harvest at The Parish, yo
The Parish
Not a BBQ person? The Parish has got your back. The Southern-style resto will be dishing out Cajun-spiced crustaceans faster than you can say “sweet tea” at its all-you-can-eat seafood boil party.
On top of seafood staples like crab, shrimp, lobster and mussels, Parishioners can fill their bellies with taters, corn, jambalaya, and pecan pie. Mm.
When: 6pm to late, Monday, July 4
Where: 44-46 Staunton Street, Central (Google Maps)
Price: HKD388/head
Reservations: parish@enotecagroup.com or 2803 0050
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