Cover Executive chef Oli Marlow and master sommelier Pierre Brunelli (Source: The Baker & The Bottleman)
Executive chef Oli Marlow and master sommelier Pierre Brunelli (Source: The Baker & The Bottleman)
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"Come for the sweets, stay for the vines."
With a cooking style defined by a reverence towards farm-to-table produce, British fine dining restaurant Roganic is set to carry its philosophy over to the worlds of wine and baking with the opening of The Baker & The Bottleman on Wan Chai's Lee Tung Avenue.
Set to open in late December, the new two-floor outlet transitions between two concepts over the course of a day, much like the name suggests. During the daytime, it's a cafe and bakery led by Roganic Hong Kong's executive chef Oli Marlow, serving British pastries, cakes and bread baked in-house from scratch using age-old artisanal pastry-making techniques—think lemon drizzle orange cake, pine and strawberry jam donuts, prune tarts, and scones. Savoury dishes will also be on offer, such as fermented flat bread with with whipped cod roe, coronation chicken bun, and of course, Roganic's famous soda bread.
Above Wines and donuts will be on the menu
Wines and donuts will be on the menu
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Above British pastries and coffee feature at The Baker & The Bottleman
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British pastries and coffee feature at The Baker & The Bottleman
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As always, the ingredients will be sourced locally and with an eye towards the seasons. On the caffeine front, expect brews from local experts Accro Coffee as well as loose-leaf teas from an as-yet-unnamed boutique tea merchant.
As the evening comes around, The Baker & The Bottleman morphs into a casual wine bar with a focus on natural and low-intervention wines. Roganic's master sommelier Pierre Brunelli has curated the wine list alongside his team to champion organic and biodynamic wine growers who satisfy the criteria of advocating a farming culture that doesn’t harm the planet, supporting biodiversity, and empowering local communities. The bottles will be accompanied by a menu of snacks, cold cuts and cheese.
Interior rendering (Source: The Baker & The Bottleman)
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Stay tuned for updates by following The Baker & The Bottleman on Instagram, and don't miss the news of Bakehouse's third opening in Tsim Sha Tsui.
The Baker & The Bottleman, Shop G14-15, G/F, F15A, 1/F, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; facebook.com/TheBakerandTheBottleman
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Gavin Yeung is a Hong Kong-based writer and was the editor at Tatler Dining. He has written across the realms of F&B, design, fashion and travel, with a focus on in-depth profiles and experiential features. Previously, he held editorial positions at Hypebeast, Soho House and Vogue Hong Kong. He’s also a keen photographer and aspiring home bartender, and is constantly thinking of original, Cantonese-inflected (and occasionally questionable) cocktails to shake up. Follow him on Instagram at @gaviny.
