Co-presented with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), TasteHKG is the first contest that offers Canadian social media influencers the rare opportunity to meet the new visionaries of Chinese cuisine outside of Canada and to discover Hong Kong through a five-day trip with exclusive insider tastings and tours. The goal is to find an ambassador who is an avid cultural explorer with a passion for discovering the nuances of regional Chinese cuisine and Hong Kong’s latest dining trends. The winner will share his or her experience online, connecting food and travel enthusiasts in Canada with a unique gastronomic odyssey.
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Over 6,000 votes were in to support the finalists to reach their #TasteHKG dream from Feb 27 – Mar 3, 2017. Thanks to all of those who voted!
The Most Voted Influencer
Emma Choo, Vancouver
The face behind Vancouver’s #1 Food Instagram: Vancouver Foodie
Emma founded Vancouver Foodie in 2013 to combine her passions for food and photography. Over the years, she has incorporated travel to inspire her followers to step out of their comfort zones and try new things. Whether it be through compelling photos or fun videos, Emma places excitement and anticipation as key components of the work she produces. Emma values sharing the best of what she discovers locally and aboard!
Emma is the winner of the Awards’ inspirational TasteHKG social media competition in 2017 and was granted the Hong Kong’s culinary journey to meet the Michelin star chefs and receive the one-of-the-kind experiences.
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Some of the gastronomic giants the Ambassador Emma Choo met during her Hong Kong trip
Chef Alvin Leung
Bo Innovation
Michelin three-star
Chef Mok Kit Keung
Shang Palace, Kowloon Shangri-La
Michelin two-star
Chef Lau Yiu Fai
Lai Ching Heen, Regent Hotel
Michelin two-star
