ISBN: 9889887002
Paperback, 144 pages
Size: 14.8 x 10.5
Published: January 2008

Price: HK$500 / US$64

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Good Times
by Josh Ziegler
DINING OFFERS

January marks the launch of Good Times, a dining & entertainment card and corresponding reference guide that offers thousands of dollars worth of 2-for-1 and 50%-off discounts. Just put the Good Times card in your wallet and enjoy loads of offers at first-rate restaurants in Hong Kong. 

Part of the proceeds raised through the sale of Good Times are donated to non-profit and charitable organizations. Last year’s beneficiaries included Operation Santa Claus, the Fringe Club, YWCA, Matilda Children’s Foundation, the Sedan Chair Race and many others. Alice Chan, CEO of The Society of Aids Care, said “Good Times offers a win-win situation: donate to charity while saving money! It is the true Hong Kong companion.” 

Good Times offers over $14,000 worth of savings to over 100 outlets in Lan Kwai Fong, SoHo, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui and elsewhere. These top quality restaurants include many well known favourites: California, Hong Kong Brew House, The Flying Pan, La Bodega, Boca, Don Juan’s, Coyote, Caramba, Sukho Thai, Pad Thai, DOZO!, Qing, Wooloomooloo, Wildfire, Brown, Bayside Brasserie and many more.

“Good Times provides consumers with a full year to save up to 50%, while trying new places and visiting neighbourhood favourites,” said Good Times Chief Dealmeister Josh Ziegler. “The book quickly pays for itself by using the membership card only one or two times. What could be better than saving money, eating great food, and helping charity at the same time?” 

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MEDIA ATTENTION

Going by the Book
"Some fund-raisers are going by the book. It's an idea common in most overseas cities, and Josh Ziegler has brought it to Hong Kong. Put together a book of discount coupons for restaurants and bars and sell it to charity groups as a fund-raising tool. That's the idea behind The 123 Book [the previous name for Good Times]. The numbers signify 1) save money, 2) help your community and 3) eat, drink and enjoy. 
The hospitality industry veteran has just launched the first edition and his pocket-size booklet gives you loads of offers at first-rate bistros and entertainment venues. "It's something that's in over 200 cities in the US, Canada and Australia already," Ziegler explains. During the recent Operation Santa Claus, the campaign received 50% of the proceeds of The 123 Book sales through OSC. 
"Interestingly, there seemed to be a cultural divide when I approached restaurants," Ziegler says. "The western outlets were familiar with the overseas concept so they were quite willing to get involved, but local and Chinese places wanted to see the book first." -- Andrew Sun, SCMP Cityseen

Keeps on Giving
"Here's a foodie gift that keeps on giving: The 123 Book contains coupons offering two-for-one discounts at loads of restaurants throughout Hong Kong until Nov. 30. Here's the good bit: 50% of the profit from each book sold will be given to a number of Hong Kong charities. It costs $288, but can save you thousands of dollars in the end." -- Bruce Dawson, HK Magazine