Spanish brunch at Spanish prices
La Paloma, Weekend brunch: 12:00pm- 4:00pm, 1/F, SoHo 189, 189 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun, (+852) 2291-6161, info@lapaloma.hk.
Go au naturale
A relaxed, homey vibe is what’s being served up at new kid on the block MyHouse this month, alongside European-style sharing plates and natural wines. In true hipster fashion, there are even old-school vinyls that guests can play at turntables placed by each seat, where, thankfully, headphones are also provided. MyHouse will also host bi-monthly art exhibitions from local and international artists, whilst the evening fun will kick off every night until late with resident house DJs Arun R and Romi Behl.
MyHouse, 202 Queen’s Road East, 26/F QRE Plaza, Wan Chai, (+852) 2323-1715.
Cocotte says ‘Bonjour’ to autumn
Get set to be impressed as French bistro Cocotte unveils its new autumnal-inspired Parisian menu. From Porcini & Black Truffle Soup (HKD178) to Duck Foie Gras Terrine (HKD188), the spread promises to bring high-quality French comfort food to hibernating Hongkongers. For dessert lovers, indulgent bites such as the Valrhona Sphere (HKD188) and Apple Tarte Tatin (HKD98) are also sure to put you in a cosy food coma.
Cocotte, 9 Shin Hing Street, Central, (+852) 2568-8857.
It’s all getting a bit hairy!
Hairy crab season is finally upon us – get your crab crackers at the ready! To make the most of it, high-end modern Chinese joint Mott 32 will be serving up a selection of dishes featuring this estuary delicacy until Nov. 15. Alongside new winter treats, the menu includes xiao long bao, dim sum, baked bean curd and braised asparagus, all with hairy crab. (Or you can go all out and gorge on a whole steamed crab to yourself – piggy!)
Mott 32, Standard Chartered Building, 4-4a Des Voeux Road, Central, (+852) 2885-8688.
The art of food
Watch out Instagram addicts, your heads might explode as private kitchen The Popsy Room unveils its new menu. Combining art with food, the fine dining restaurant offers new dishes inspired by the late cosmetic entrepreneur Madame Rubinstein. The Michelin-trained chef has created some truly eye and palate-popping dishes to reflect her extraordinary life and career.
The Popsy Room, 30 Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan, (+852) 2234-6711.
Brunch in the TRis
Inspired by fave honeymoon destination of Bali, TRi boasts a scenic location overlooking Repulse Bay and a stunning laid-back interior complete with lotus shaped pods, boulder tables and an artificial babbling brook. If that’s not relaxing enough, they’re now also introducing a new multi-course brunch with free flow Champagne. Guests can pick between Balinese-inspired dishes that will vary weekly.
TRi, Shop 302, 3/F, Lobby C, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, (+852) 2515-0577.
Get your fiesta on for Spanish National Day
Arguably the most important day in the Spanish calendar, Fiesta Nacional De Espana (Oct 12), will be celebrated by La Paloma on Oct 15 with “La Fiesta by el Willy”. If you’ve ever heard of sister Spanish resto “Fo Fo by el Willy” that won’t sound so weird. Showcasing the best of Spanish cuisine, La Paloma will dedicate corners of the restaurant to their signature paella, churros, a bar specialising in Spanish drinks, and more. Meanwhile, the rest of the restaurant will be transformed into a dance floor with DJ Anna from Venezuela spinning Latin beats all night. Tickets start from HKD250, which includes six vouchers that can be redeemed at the various food and drink stations
La Paloma, La Fiesta by el Willy- 6:00pm- late, 1/F, SoHo 189, 189 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun, (+852) 2291-6161.
Crack open the Butchers Club Barrel
Specialising in gourmet food and fine wines sourced from around the world, Butchers Barrel – brand new from meat masters the Butchers Club – is designed to accommodate city workers needing to pick up something decent for their dinner. Fresh from the fridge are grass-fed steaks, seafood, homemade sausages and, of course, the Butchers Club’s famous burgers. Butchers Barrel will also offer daily cheese tastings, specialist classes such as jam-making, and weekly wine tastings.
Butchers Barrel, 17 Shelley Street, Soho, (+852) 2530-3170.
Making waves at The Ocean
Where better to eat Hong Kong’s freshest seafood than next to a floor-to-ceiling backdrop of Repulse Bay? Opening this month in The Pulse (the same complex as TRi), The Ocean – blending French and Japanese techniques to create seafood-focussed cuisine – is the new concept from Le Comptoir Group. The menu offers up a refined 10 courses, whilst Japanese chef Yukio Kimijima serves up a daily selection of sashimi and sushi and an omakase menu of his own design. The restaurant focuses on responsibly sourced sustainable seafood to provide guests a memorable and guilt-free experience.
The Ocean, 3/F, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, (+852) 2889-5939.
Choose your truffle DiVino’s “No Menu” concept
If you struggle to make a decision when choosing off a normal menu, you’re going to be in real trouble at DiVino Group restaurants this truffle season. DiVino, DiVino Patio and Spasso are offering diners the chance to choose how their white truffle is cooked – whether you’re craving truffle pasta, fish, meat or even dessert. When you’re paying for “white gold”, you should get exactly what you want, after all. If you do feel under pressure, however, the DiVino restaurants will also have a special à la carte menu on hand.
DiVino, 73 Wyndham Street, Central, (+852) 2167-8883.
DiVino Patio, 73 Wyndham Street, Central, (+852) 2167-8883.
Spasso: Shop 11, 1/f, BRIM28, Causeway Bay Centre, No 28 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, (+852) 2877-3552.
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