Bring a rainy, gloomy week to a close at Aer, which has opened on Staunton Street, offering a meticulously designed listening experience. Ella bar is launching its own latest, greatest menu evoking Louisiana, and the Creole sounds and flavours of New Orleans. And close out the weekend with omakase cocktail specialist Ryu Fujii from Osaka’s Craftroom, as he posts up at The Opposites.
Friday, June 20
Aer opens on Staunton Street
What: Hong Kong’s latest music and cultural hub has opened above Staunton Street. Aer – short for Aesthetic Radio – was launched earlier this month by hosting local collectives Yeti Soundsystem and Slimefest. The bar’s five co-founders include Nikita Matveev of Dead Poets and The Old Man, whilst the listening experience is a custom-designed quadraphonic sound system anchored by two vinyl turntables and designed by curator Johnny Hiller.
Where: UG/F, Ming Hing House, 52-56 Staunton Street, SoHo, Central
When: 5pm-1am
Saturday, June 21
Ella launches Louisiana Gold
Enjoy this and more libations with bar bites like the Typhoon Shelter Tater Tots or decadent Nola Lobster Roll, the latter working well paired with a miniature clarified Bloody Mary as an elevated pickleback. On this night, entertainment will be provided by singer Jason Joi and saxophonist Blaine Whittaker.
Where: Ella at The Trilogy, 26/F, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central
When: 6pm-1am