White nights return

Autumn brings with it a host of new seasonal delights and our favourite is the white truffle. It is the most revered of fungi because of its distinct aroma and delicate flavour. The price often hovers around HK$800 an ounce. White truffles are a rare treat, found in the Alban hills of northern

Italy. They appear on the menus of fine-dining establishments in Hong Kong for all too short a time – and that time begins this month. For a taste, book a table at 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Carbone or Giando. They never disappoint.