Cover A taste of the Mediterranean at Basin
A taste of the Mediterranean at Basin
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From a restaurant reopening to new menus, cocktails and collaborations, these are all the events and happenings that you should know about this week
The recent midweek holiday of Dragon Boat Festival offered a welcome break from the bustle of the city, adding a little festive cheer—Hong Kong-style. As we devoured traditional rice dumplings and watched dragon boat races, the city's food scene continued its energetic pace, unfolding a new roster of events, menus, and experiences. From new cocktail menus and bar collaborations that coincide with the upcoming awards presentation of Asia's 50 Best Bars in Hong Kong to restaurant reopenings, summer menus and much more, read on to explore the city’s latest dining updates.
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Mixology Mingle
Above Simone Rossi of DarkSide, Hong Kong
Above Giacomo Giannotti of Paradiso, Barcelona
Simone Rossi of DarkSide, Hong Kong
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In the run-up to Asia's 50 Best Bars award presentation next month, DarkSide—ranked #13 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022—will be the stage for an exclusive pop-up event featuring Paradiso—the cocktail bar from Barcelona that took the #1 spot on World’s 50 Best Bars 2022 list. For two nights only, on July 16 and 17 from 9pm until midnight, Giacomo Giannotti, the Tuscany-born owner and head bartender of Paradiso, will join forces with Simone Rossi, Rosewood Hong Kong’s Director of Bars, Bar Manager KT Lam, and the DarkSide team to serve up Paradiso's signature creations.
Acclaimed for its creative concoctions, sustainability ethos, and whimsical charm, the pop-up menu will spotlight five of Paradiso’s cocktails. This will include the Evolution Negroni, a bourbon whiskey-based drink infused with mango and
vanilla, chai tea, Frangelico and grated tonka bean; Fleming, made with miso-flavoured Tequila Blanco, beer syrup, Mancino Secco, grapefruit juice, grapefruit kefir, Thai milk and Perrier; and The Cloud, Paradiso's mezcal-infused cocktail topped with a cappuccino cloud. All cocktails will be available for HK$180.
Taste of summer
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Grilled octopus
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Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Basin has unveiled a seasonal a la carte menu that serves up the flavours of Greece, France, Italy and Spain. Among the new dishes, the cured tuna lomo—sliced tuna with egg yolk, lime juice and soy sauce—sits lightly on the stomach and is perfect for the warmer months. There’s also the Aegean classic of grilled octopus that is paired with black olives, sweet potato and lemon. Those who opt for the tasting menu can also try other debut items such as the red snapper with cauliflower purée and cuttlefish pappardelle. For something vegetarian, the Murcia eggplant parmesan with sunflower seeds and goat cheese will transport tastebuds to sunny Spain.
Ami culinaire
Above Left to right: Léa Cantalloube, Nicolas Boutin and Susan Jung
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Left to right: Léa Cantalloube, Nicolas Boutin and Susan Jung
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Landmark has announced the launch of a new culinary collaboration series titled Tasting Mastery. The series will bring together chefs with esteemed thought leaders of the culinary world to curate a unique dining experience and menu. The inaugural event, which runs until July 31, will feature a six-hand menu by food critic and cookbook author Susan Jung, and executive chef Nicolas Boutin alongside chef de cuisine Léa Cantalloube of modern French restaurant Ami.
Priced at HK$1,388 per person, the special menu includes six courses available for lunch and dinner, with a range of delicacies to explore. Guests can expect dishes such as refreshing snow crab and heirloom tomatoes; Cévennes onion, a signature by Boutin; and Yellow Chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, which originates from Jung's cookbook recipe, with dried shrimps and scallops, sauteed shiitake mushroom, soy sauce, and Boutin’s caramel jus for a distinctly French touch.
Welcome back Supergiant
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Above The Fox, the Monkey and the Rabbit cocktail
Supergiant's Asian inspired food
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After a prolonged closure, Supergiant - Social Dining & Cocktail Bar at the Mira Moon hotel, has reopened. The restaurant and bar takes inspiration from ancient Chinese mythology to introduce a contemporary fusion of Asian flavours on the food menu along with Mid-Autumn-themed cocktails curated by award-winning mixologist Lorenzo Antinori. Taking cues from festive legends, Antinori has developed a five-chapter Tale of Two Worlds cocktail menu. Highlights include The Fox, the Monkey and the Rabbit, a gin-based cocktail with aperitif wine, almond, nutmeg and pineapple Juice, as well as Jade Rabbit, which is made with vodka, shiso liqueur, lime and grapefruit soda.
The restaurant offers an eclectic Southeast Asian menu designed by Mira Hotel Collection's culinary director and chef Sheldon Fonseca. The sharing-style menu ranges from small plates like kinilaw tuna and Himalayan momos, to larger plates such as Patrani Giant seabass and massaman curry Angus ox cheek. A simplified express menu for lunch will also launch in July. What's more, there is also a selection of artisanal beverages and food to try, including sparkling tea brand Mindful Sparks and raw honey from Wing Wo Bee Farm, as part of the Local Hero initiative, Mira Moon's commitment to Hong Kong's businesses and entrepreneurs.
Showtime at Basehall 02
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Carpio Brothers
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BaseHall 02 is set to launch an evening entertainment program that combines Hong Kong's culinary talents, local brands, and live performances. Kicking off this June and July, the new line-up includes performances from the Carpio Brothers, Hong Kong-born jazz artists on June 15, July 13 and July 27; a stand-up comedy series hosted by Comedy HK that will take place on Thursdays; and Spectrum, an off-site music event series in partnership with Salon 10 on June 9 and 23, July 14 and 29 from 9pm onwards. There are also blues and swing dance events, brought together in collaboration with Rhythm Studio and Hong Kong Blues, catering to beginners and seasoned dancers alike to look forward to.
Adding to the ambience is a pop-up by Young Master Ales Brewery, celebrated for its unique craft beers. Starting this June, the brewery will showcase its craft beer at BaseHall 02 and, from July 2023, it will also unveil a fresh look along with new collaborations. Another addition is La Cabane which will offer an exclusive wine list.
See also: Where to eat at the newly opened Basehall 02 in Central
BaseHall 02, LG/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
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