EPICURE’S CHOICE
The things we crave this month
Fingal, a floating hotel permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of Leith waterfront, is the newest addition to Scotland’s hospitality scene. Fingal started life in 1963 as a Northern Lighthouse Board Ship transporting lighthouse keepers, equipment and supplies to some of the most treacherous locations in Scotland. After a £5 million refurbishment, it's now an exquisite 23-cabin boutique hotel. Choose from a luxury cabin with a private deck, a duplex cabin with comfortable living space or the stunning Skerryvore Suite with extensive outdoor space. Rates start from £300/night (S$535) based on twin sharing, and include a full Scottish breakfast.
Alexandra Dock, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7DX. fingal.co.uk. Tel: +44 131 3575000 Café 103 at The Ritz-carlton, Hong Kong has teamed up with Givenchy Beauty to launch Givenchy’s I Believe in Pink Afternoon Tea (HK$398/S$69 per set). Executive pastry chef Richard Long has injected a kaleidoscope of pink hues into the tea delights, which consist of scones as well as five sweet and four savoury items. Strawberry tarts are infused with strawberry confit and strawberry mousse, topped with lip-shaped chocolate art, and come with tubes filled with raspberry glaze. Soothing Red tempts with crispy raspberry bits and smooth raspberry cream covering rich chocolate cream inside a white chocolate shell. Guests who enjoy the tea set can redeem a gift set that includes a mini Le Rose Perfecto lipstick and a travel kit of Givenchy beauty essentials at all Givenchy counters in Hong Kong (excluding DFS counters). Till 31 March.
International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel: +852 2263 2270 Los Angeles-based boutique chocolaterie Milla Chocolates offers visually striking confections, such as bonbons and shiny geometric chocolate bars bursting with smooth homemade praline fillings with perfect geometry. Founder Christine Sarioz uses single origin or organic chocolates from the Dominican Republic, Peru or Venezuela to craft signature creations like the Hazelnut Praliné Bar with Turkish Coffee, Black Sesame Caramel Bon Bon, and Chocolate Covered Caramelized Almonds With Raspberry And Pink Sea Salt Shiny. To complement the sophisticated yet minimalistic artistry, the luxurious looking treats are presented in matte black boxes with gilt detailing. 9414 Venice Boulevard, Culver City, CA. Tel: + 323 515 2346