MEDITERRANEAN GEMS
Bistro Chic
Located within the The Fine Wine Experience in Sai Ying Pun, Bâtard delivers delicious food and wine pairing to please all this city’s amis du vin. Helmed by experienced chef Aven Lau, the ever-changing menu features Frenchinspired comfort dishes elevated by top ingredients and wine pairings. Some of this season’s creations include the Instagram-famous Japanese Fruit Tomato Tart and the flaky and light Monkfish en Croute.
Spicy Treats
Black Sheep’s Hotal Colombo, the ever-trendy SoHo eatery inspired by Sri Lankan street food and pop-culture nostalgia, has launched a new series of summer dishes. Chef Gisela Alesbrook’s new spicy delicacies include Chilli Garlic Tiger Prawns, Black Pork Kari (curry) with tamarind, black pepper and a dash of Sri Lankan spices, and Crab Kothu, a traditional dish made with diced roti stir-fried with scrambled egg and different proteins or vegetables.
TO SATISFY ALL CHOCOHOLICS OUT THERE, THE FOURTH CHAPTER OF COBO HOUSE’S KNIFE AND SPOON GASTRONOMIC JOURNEY, TITLED BITTER SWEET, EMBRACES ALL THINGS CHOCOLATE. COCOA IS USED THROUGHOUT THE MENU IN BOTH SAVOURY AND SWEET COURSES TO EXPERIMENT WITH THE BELOVED PRODUCT IN MANY DIFFERENT FORMS. ONE OF THE LIMITED-EDITION MENU’S COLD DISHES, KOREAN BEEF TARTARE, EVEN PAIRS KIMCHI WITH COCOA MASS FROM MADAGASCAR
Salisterra, the new dining concept located on the 49th floor of The Upper House, celebrates the flavours and traditions of the Mediterranean and draws inspiration from the coastal cuisines of France and Italy. Conceptualised by London-based chef Jun Tanaka, the menu takes a seasonal and fresh approach with dishes that honour the best products from the region. Highlights include a revisited Langoustine Ravioli and Panzanella from the summer repertoire of the Italian peninsula, and a buttery Salt Crust Patagonian Toothfish. Salisterra’s large and diverse space, designed by famed architect André Fu, mixes bold and warm terracotta orange and dusty turquoise with The Upper House’s quintessential elegance.