'XO, Kitty' Pop-Up Cafe

Overview

First, To All The Boys I've Loved Before was a book series, initially hitting stores back in 2014. Then, Jenny Han's trio of books — which also spans 2015's P.S. I Still Love You and 2017's Always and Forever, Lara Jean — made the leap to Netflix via a trilogy of movies. By now, though, we all know that the streaming platform doesn't part quickly with anything that gets eyeballs staring its way in a big way, which is where ten-episode spinoff series XO, Kitty will come in from Thursday, May 18.

What happens after novels, films and a TV show? To celebrate the latter, Sydney is getting a one-day-only XO, Kitty pop-up cafe. At 30 Kensington Street in Chippendale on the series' launch day, a Korean dessert bar will make itself at home from 11am, handing out free sweet treats to everyone who drops in.

Icyland and Siroo Rice Cake Cafe will be providing the bites and sips — including Korean rice cakes in strawberry mochi, chocolate rice muffin, white bean, strawberry and sweet potato flavours; strawberry and peach bingsu; and iced tea.

It's a while-stocks-last affair, and there'll also be cherry blossoms decorating the place if you're keen on an Instagram-friendly backdrop for a commemorative snap.

Wondering how it all ties into XO, Kitty? The series sees its teen matchmaker namesake (Anna Cathcart, Odd Squad) visit Korea to learn about her heritage and reunite with her long-distance boyfriend.

Images: Scott Ehler.