The revamped space on Hollywood Road continues to champion plant-based dining with a new chapter focused on nutrient-dense and seasonal tasting menus
Since 2012, Peggy Chan’s Grassroots Pantry was fertile ground for a new generation of plant-based cuisine. Opening her restaurant at a time where vegetarianism and veganism was still very much on the fringes of the mainstream, the young chef persevered with her vision and has successfully changed the conversation around nutrition and healthy eating. Grassroots Pantry eventually moved on from its tiny space in Sai Ying Pun’s Fuk Sau Lane to its much larger home on 108 Hollywood Road, where for the last four years Chan’s forward-thinking cuisine has attracted a legion of loyal fans, charmed by her approach to meat-free, eco-conscious cuisine.
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It seems only natural that after so long, Chan would be itching to take things to the next level. After closing down Grassroots on July 10, the team went into overdrive to transform the space into its next evolutionary concept: Nectar. The restaurant was soft launched this week (July 22), and is now officially open to the public.
Presenting three seasonal tasting menus, Nectar’s approach is centred around the creation of dishes that are nutritious, sustainable, nourishing and enlightening; the Original Grassroots presents five courses, while the Integrative and Edible Solutions menus offer eight and 12 courses respectively.
“While Nectar provides an elevated and more sophisticated dining experience, we remain committed to educating and empowering diners on conscious eating, exploring ethical sourcing and how our decisions impact the environment,” explained Peggy in a statement. “Our experiential multi-course tasting menus feature nutrient-dense ingredients that nourish the mind and body, spark curiosity and protect the environment.”
