Champagne, haute cuisine and crystal glass come together starting next week as three-Michelin-starred L Atelier de Joël Robuchon launches The Art of Revealing Nature dining experience with Perrier-Jouët and French luxury crystal house, Lalique. The six-course menu draws the attention of diners to the synergy between these three usually disparate forms of creative expression by matching executive chef Adriano Cattaneo s cuisine with six vintage and non-vintage champagnes from Perrier-Jouët, poured into Lalique s delicate crystal glassware. Pairings include caviar and mimosa with the vibrant Blanc de Blancs NV, the signature shining sea urchin cream and fennel emulsion with the floral Belle Epoque 2012, and the quail and foie gras with the Blason Rosé.
A big proponent of seasonal Piedmontese cuisine, Castellana is debuting its revamped Journey Around The World signature degustation menu and Pausa Pranzo lunch menu ahead of the long weekend. The former sources seasonal produce from Japan to New Zealand for a worldly succession of dishes, including an appetizer of celery root and Japanese sea urchin; a Piedmontese main course of oxtail carnaroli risotto; and a dessert of “Gianduja” chocolate mille-feuille. The four-course menu begins at HK$1,380, and the seven-course at HK$1,680. Meanwhile, the Pausa Pranzo lunch menu offers a choice of three or five courses, with classics such as the Mergozzo trout “Orange Bar” and the carbonara au Koque .