If we were to describe 2020 in one word, it would definitely not be “bitter”. Many sad and regrettable things happened this year. “Life is bitter, but you have to be sweet.” No matter how many hardships and sorrows you encounter, you still have to know how to find happiness and pursue what you love. And the most direct way to instantly improve your mood is to taste something sweet. Sugar has this kind of magic that can make you forget your worries in an instant. Today, we recommend these 3 popular dessert shops for you, from online stores to limited-time stores, making it more convenient for everyone to taste their sweetness and soothe their souls!
// 懷舊美式甜點 ── Butter //
Black Sheep Restaurants’ popular dessert shop Butter has landed in Hong Kong just before Christmas, adding an extra sweet atmosphere to the holiday season! Butter, known for its various American desserts, has always been limited to online orders. Now, with a limited-time physical store, everyone can enjoy their treats immediately in a retro and dreamy space, experiencing the healing magic of desserts and painting a sweet and cheerful atmosphere over mundane life!
Butter chef Karys Logue personally creates a variety of nostalgic American-style desserts, with a limited-time store offering 9 cakes and pastries, including the signature crispy and delicious apple pie and the tangy and sweet pineapple upside-down cake. Although the desserts are made with a lot of butter according to traditional American baking techniques, which may lead to weight gain, every bite is a sweet indulgence!
In addition, the store will also launch red velvet sugar egg cakes in mid-December. The red and white color scheme is very festive and perfect for Christmas parties, where you can share the sweetness with others!
地址：中環皇后大道中 15 號置地廣場 239 號舖
日期：2020 年 12 月至 2021 年 5 月
營業時間：星期一至日 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
// 流心巴斯克芝士蛋糕 ── La Viña //
La Viña, which opened just a few months ago, has quickly captured the hearts of dessert lovers and become a popular dessert spot in the city. La Viña is a brand under Doubleshot by Cupping Room, and due to the overwhelming popularity of the restaurant’s Basque Burnt Cheesecake, the team decided to establish La Viña to continue making different flavors of Basque Burnt Cheesecake and also sell a variety of sweets to satisfy a wide range of dessert enthusiasts.
Those who have tried making Basque cheesecake may know that this dessert is not difficult to make, but why is La Viña’s version so appealing? It’s because of its unique flavor styles, including the first developed “Earl Grey Infused” flavor and the “Very Soft Centre” flavor with a sinful molten effect. The former has a rich Earl Grey tea flavor and a smooth texture; the latter, when left at room temperature for two hours, has a molten effect when cut open, with a perfect balance of cheese and egg flavors that will definitely make you fall in love! In addition, La Viña’s loaf cakes and Danish pastries are also signature pastries. For friends who are not satisfied after trying the Basque cheesecake, why not give them a try as well?
Due to its increasing popularity, La Viña has recently extended its presence to Tsim Sha Tsui, opening a pop-up store at K11 Musea. In addition to offering a range of classic baked goods, they have also introduced exclusive 3-inch Genmaicha Cheesecake and 6-inch Earl Grey Cheesecake at the limited store. Quantities are limited daily, so be sure to seize the opportunity if you want to taste them!
La Viña 期間限定店
地址：尖沙咀梳士巴利道18號 K11 Musea 6 樓 LA603
日期：2020 年 10 月 1 日至 2021 年 4 月 30 日
營業時間：星期一至日 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
地址：中環嘉咸街 23 號 My Central 地下 3 號舖
營業時間：星期一至日 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
// 熔岩軟心曲奇 ── Cookie Vission //
In addition to cakes, cookies are also a comfort food for many urbanites. Similar to Butter, which started as an online order-only service and later opened a limited-time store, Cookie Vission was founded by Winnie Pang in February this year, who had previously studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Before this, she had already opened a dessert shop called Oddies, known for selling various ice cream egg waffles.
This pop-up store is designed with a pink retro food truck as its storefront, offering a selection of 5 classic molten lava soft-centered cookies, including Funfetti cheesecake cookies topped with colorful fruit crisps and egg tart cookies, as well as two exclusive flavors that incorporate Hong Kong elements, namely Hong Kong-style milk tea caramel custard cookies and egg waffle cookies, rich in local street food characteristics. With a soft-centered texture and a sweet and greasy taste, taking a bite will bring out a duet of flavors!
If you can’t make it to the limited-time store, don’t worry, because Cookie Vission will not only continue to offer online ordering services, but will also open a flagship store in the Hong Kong Island area at a later time. Stay tuned!
地址：尖沙咀梳士巴利道18號 K11 Musea Muse Edition Kiosk 033A
日期：2020 年 10 月 1 日至 11 月 30 日
營業時間：星期一至日 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
