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Summer Family Fun at Hideaway Beachfront Restaurant, Cafe Roma: A One-Stop Destination for Family Excursions Make the most of summer with Kids’ Pizza Workshops, healthy Kids’ Menu and beach toys at Cafe Roma

Hong Kong, 29 June 2018 – Summer is here and parents are looking for fun and engaging adventures to entertain little ones. Look no further! Cafe Roma, ’s all-time favourite beachside restaurant, will host an array of captivating activities and dining offers throughout the summer that will delight both kids and parents.

Children will have the opportunity to become little chefs at Cafe Roma’s Kids’ Pizza Workshop where they can design and create their own pizzas. The workshop lets children interact with the chefs as they learn to recognise different colours, shapes and ingredients to craft a delicious pizza, all while having loads of fun.

Ma Wan is an ideal destination for a family outing in . Group Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa from Finland has specially prepared a healthy children’s menu, and Cafe Roma also offers a variety of beach toys and facilities, making it possible for families to enjoy a hassle-free seaside daytrip without planning and packing in advance.

Kids’ Pizza Workshop Cafe Roma’s Kids’ Pizza Workshop lets children realise a dream of becoming a chef, complete with their personal chef hats and aprons. Cooking is learning, too! Children can experience the whole process of pizza preparation, from training their fine motor skills and strength through kneading the pizza dough to encountering different ingredients and recognising colours and shapes. Upon completing their first pizza course, each child will be presented with a certificate. Participating families can also enjoy a 20% discount on all their consumption on the same day at the restaurant.

Details: Price: HK$320 per child Package includes: Pizza ingredients, one glass of fruit juice, one certificate, chef hat and apron kit (*For an additional HK$80, the child’s name can be embroidered on the apron. Please contact our staff for details) Duration of workshop: About one hour Number of participants: Eight children or above can form a workshop Targeted participants: Ages 2-8 years Reservation and enquiry: (852) 3446 1226 or [email protected]

Healthy Kids’ Menu As a renowned kids-friendly restaurant, Cafe Roma presents a rich array of mouthwatering healthy food for kids. Finnish Group Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa pays attention to every detail in his cooking. MSG is never added and even the tomato dip is homemade. The healthy Kids’ Menu includes Healthy Vegetable Mix – cauliflower, French beans, zucchini, golden beetroot & –MORE–

Roma’s tomato dip (HK$68), Porcini Mushroom Risotto (HK$68), Spaghetti Bolognese (HK$68) and Pizza (starts at HK$68). Adopting an uncompromising position on food quality, Chef Jaakko chooses all-natural chicken from Denmark for the restaurant’s signature dish Roasted 100% All- Natural Danish Chicken (half HK$198 / whole HK$378) – a highly delicious and nutritious treat for the whole family.

Thoughtful Service for Parents and Kids The popular Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach is just a stone’s throw away from Cafe Roma. The restaurant boasts an excellent range of beach toys, which are complimentary to use for all customers. Families will thus enjoy a hassle-free beach trip, without buying and carrying their own equipment to the beach. In addition, the restaurant offers a collection of Chinese and English-language children’s books to keep little ones entertained when dining with their parents.

One Day Tour of Ma Wan Only 15 minutes by bus from , Ma Wan island offers a charming environment with fresh air. In addition to the popular Ma Wan Park, parents can take their kids to explore Old Ma Wan Village and Fong Yuen Study Hall to discover the history and stories of Ma Wan. Families can enjoy sun-kissed fun at Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach and view the beautiful scenery of .

Convenient Transportation to Ma Wan There are convenient public transportation links from downtown to Ma Wan and Cafe Roma. Direct bus routes from Tsing Yi, Tsuen Wan and Kwai Fong take only 15 to 20 minutes. Guests can also take the ferry at Central Pier No. 2 to reach Ma Wan, taking approximately 30 minutes. For more information, please check the website of Transport Company Ltd at www.pitcl.com.hk or search @caferoma.hk on Facebook Messenger and ask Roma Buddy.

Come and explore “off-the-beaten-track” Hong Kong with your kids and enjoy memorable family time at our own island retreat. Kids-friendly restaurant Cafe Roma offers quality waterfront dining plus beach toys to delight the whole family. This summer, bring your kids to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the great outdoors plus fun culinary activities and dining.

*Above prices are subject to 10% service charge

Address: L1, Shop 7&8, Beach Commercial Complex, Park Island, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 3446 1226 Email: [email protected] Web: www.caferoma.com.hk Facebook: www.facebook.com/caferoma.hk Instagram: www.instagram.com/caferomahk

About Cafe Roma Cafe Roma is an all-day beachfront dining cafe that serves European cuisine, based on fresh, quality ingredients with a kitchen team managed by Executive Chef Jaakko Sorsa, who also oversees FINDS, the authentic Nordic restaurant and bar in Hong Kong. Cafe Roma is proud to have the best –MORE–

spot on Park Island, being the only restaurant with the wooden deck and open air by the beach. It offers all-time favourites such as pizza, pasta, burgers, steaks and healthy salads, paired with a good selection of wines, beers, creative cocktails and fresh fruit juices at the bar. Cafe Roma is also kids- friendly, offering a full kids menu with healthy ingredients for families with children. Pets are also always welcome at the restaurant. Cafe Roma is perfect for a quiet meal alone, a romantic date or a gathering for family and friends. The friendly team at the restaurant also easily accommodates private events such as cocktails, birthday parties, kids’ parties, wedding receptions and reunions.

About GR8 Leisure Concept Limited Founded in 2004, GR8 Leisure Concept is an innovative hospitality group that owns and manages a portfolio of seven brands, consisting of hotels, restaurants, and bars across Hong Kong and China. The Luxe Manor, a surrealism-inspired boutique hotel located in Tsim Sha Tsui. The property is home to the city’s authentic Nordic restaurant, FINDS, led by celebrity chef Jaakko Sorsa, and Dada Bar + Lounge, a contemporary variety club creatively reminiscent of the elusive Dada art movement. Also in Hong Kong is the group’s charming beachside café, Cafe Roma, which boasts a premium spot by Tung Wan Beach in Ma Wan. Hotel Soul is the group’s second hotel venture located in Suzhou, China. The hotel features continental restaurant Brasserie 101, and the hotel’s latest concept, Bar Soul, which brings a unique blend of retro and industrial elements to Hotel Soul.

For more details, please visit www.gr8lc.com.

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Cafe Roma is a stone’s throw from Ma Wan One-stop summer fun activities and gourmet Tung Wan Beach indulgence

Cafe Roma’s Kids’ Pizza Workshop lets children At the workshop, children will learn to recognise realise a dream of becoming a mini chef different colours and shapes

Children practice coordination and strength Upon completing the workshop, kids will be through kneading the pizza dough presented with a certificate that they can take home along with their chef hat and apron

Kids’ Menu to delight little ones Guests of the restaurant can enjoy complimentary use of beach toys

The restaurant offers a collection of Chinese and In addition to Ma Wan Park, parents can take English-language children’s books their kids to explore Old Ma Wan Village to discover the history and stories of the island