Hong Kong restaurants eye Lunar New Year boost after weak winter solstice sales

Hong Kong restaurants are looking towards Lunar New Year for a rebound in business after weak sales over the winter solstice weekend, as the city continues to reel from the Tai Po fire tragedy. Restaurant operators said on Monday they hoped business could take off in February around the Lunar New Year holiday. On Sunday, one Chinese-style restaurant recorded a 6 per cent drop in sales, despite a 15 per cent increase in diners for winter solstice dinners. “Customers have ordered less and are...