Upper Modern Bistro Celebrates its 2nd Anniversary with Upper Cheese Fest
Step into a chilly October, the Upper Modern Bistro will be holding a very special weekend (Friday 16th – Sunday 18th October), with cheese in order to celebrate its 2nd Anniversary. Chef Philippe Orrico is thrilled to be celebrating Upper Modern Bistro’s second year of success in Hong Kong, as well as the launch of his restaurant group: Nomad Dining. Upper Modern Bistro received its first Michelin Star in 2014, and remains the only bistro in Hong Kong to receive the prestigious award. Philippe and his team will host the weekend cheese festival at the restaurant annually to mark the anniversary.
The weekend festival will include:
- Traditional Cheese Market with surprises to delight all cheese lovers island- wide. On Sundry 18th October, guests will be able to indulge in over 60 kinds of different cheeses from “Les Frères Marchand”, available to both taste and purchase.
- Cheese Workshop with expert Jeremy Evrard, Patrice Marchand and Nicolas Deneux.
- Cheese and Wine Pairing - On Friday 16th October, Jeremy Evrard and Nicolas Deneux, will inspire guests by sharing the interesting and unique story of “Cheese & wine pairing”
- Cheese Degustation - On Saturday 17th October, the renowned cheese master Patrice Marchand will make a special appearance at Upper Modern Bistro to introduce his new “Cheese degustation”, including La Bouyguette from Tarn, France, which is a soft, uncooked and unpasteurized goat milk cheese, with a tender, creamy and herby flavour.
- Gourmet Cheese Dinners - Chefs Philippe & Renaud will prepare two sumptuousCheese Dinners featuring modern and traditional dishes paired with “Single Malt & cheese dinner” on Friday 16th October, “Out of the box pairing dinner” on Saturday 17th October.
- Cheese Brunch - available on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October with a glass of champagne.
- Cheese Party Finale to close the weekend. Guests can spend time with Patrice, Philippe, Jeremy, Nicolas, Giancarlo and Grégoire at a relaxing cheese party which will feature a few surprises! Patrice Marchand will also introduce “The Gourmet Cheese Club” for the first time in Hong Kong.
Enquires: www.upper-bistro.com
Address: G/F, 6-14 Upper Station Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2517 0977
K-POCHA
New Korean concept bar brings the scenes of Korean nightlife to Central
Happy Friday!! Looking for a new bar to hang out with friends in Lan Kwai Fong this weekend? K-Pocha would be one of your “must visit” bar and surely will give you a different bar experience. It is a Korean themed concept bar offers wide ranges of soju, impressive soju-based cocktails that made with fresh fruits from Korea and their exclusive home-brewed Korean rice wine, Makgeolli. To satisfy your hunger in between, a large portion of K-Pocha Fried Chicken (whole chicken) would be the best food to share with your friends. For those looking for spicy food, there’s a sensational traditional Korean street food “Dukboki” – rice cakes and seafood with Korean chili paste and melted cheese. Besides food and drinks, one of the best things in this bar is that they introduce the fun and exciting Korean cultural drinking games to their customers, like “007 Bang”, “Titanic”, “Jan-Chigi” and many more. Don’t miss their drinking package and super special daily offer during Happy Hour (6-9pm), buy one drink and Get one free with free flow K-Pocha fried chicken!!
Enquiries: www.facebook.com/kpochahk
Address: 7/F Ho Lee Commercial Building, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2770 0611
Celebrating 200 years of Royal Doulton with unique and limited edition artist collaborations
Welcome Michael Doulton to Hong Kong for celebrating Royal Doulton’s 200th Anniversary. He is the sixth generation descendant of John Doulton who founded the Royal Doulton Company in 1815. Since 1815, Royal Doulton has pushed the boundaries of design, staying ahead of trends to create products with a perfect balance of design and function. To mark its bicentenary, the iconic British brand is proudly introducing the Royal Doulton 200 Year Collection; a true celebration of its 200 years, containing six new collections that bring together influences from urban street art to historical British events. The celebration of 200 years is not only a reflection of the brand’s rich heritage but also a look towards the future, at how long established brands can develop with the times.
Those limited and valuable collections are including Street Art Collection, Charley Uzzell Edwards – “Pure Evil Bunny”, Nick Walker – Walker’s artworks printed on plates and mugs; Tableware & Interiors, Charlene Mullen – “London Calling”, Barber Osgerby - "The Vase" and 1815 with a new "1815-2015" mark ; Prestige Collections, Chris Jackson and Tom Mason “The Lion’s Mound” and much more.
For details: https://www.royaldoulton.com/
MASTER WHISKY BLENDER AND BOTTLER AT VOM FASS
Andrew Laing, from Hunter Laing & Co. will be arriving November 6-8, 2015
VOM FASS has the pleasure of inviting world-renowned Whisky blender and bottler from Hunter Laing & Co, grandson Andrew Laing to visit Hong Kong from November 6-8, 2015 inclusively. Andrew hails from Hunter Laing & Co., a family operated company with an unrivalled pedigree as blenders and bottlers of the finest Scotch Whisky. As a treat for the Scotch Whisky fanatics in Hong Kong, Andrew Laing will be hosting the Whisky Intelligence and Whisky Tasting in the afternoon, then followed by Whisky Pairing Dinner at night at Zurriol. As a special treat after the class and pairing dinners, guests can purchase whisky they have tried and love and have it personally signed by Andrew Laing. This is an absolute privilege opportunity to meet the infamous Andrew Laing in person.
Whisky Intelligence
Date: Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, 2015
Location: Zurriola – 18/Fl, The One, 100 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Time: 3-5pm
What: Whisky Intelligence and Whisky Tasting – A course hosted by VOM FASS and Andrew Laing, throughout the two days, students will be leaning about whiskies. This is suitable for amateur whisky drinkers to enthusiasts. Topics covered will include:
- How different regions differ?
- Difference between single malt and blended malts
- How to properly taste whisky
- Blind tasting
- Great Glen journey
- What difference does the different aging make
- Process of how whisky are produced
- How blending works
There will be 6 whiskies available for tasting, with snacks throughout the class.
Price: Early Bird HKD$980 (before October 17); Regular price HKD$1,280
Capacity: 18 person
Whisky Dinner:
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2015
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Location: Zurriola – 18/Fl, The One, 100 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Time: 7:00pm onwards
What: Whisky pairing dinner with Andrew – Andrew will walk diners through a whisky journey, guiding them through the different whisky and taste profiles and how they go with the different courses throughout the night
Price: Early Bird HKD$1,880 (before October 17); Regular price HKD$2,280
Capacity: 48 pax per session
Menu: Homemade bread | Butter
Amuse bouche
Salmon | Cauliflower | Horseradish
Poached egg | Lardo | Parsley
Quail | black pudding | beetroot
Potato | leek | mushrooms | portwine
Sorbet
Oxtail | pearl onions | burnt potatoes
Apple tarte | Vanilla | Bay leaf
Petit fours
For details: http://www.vomfass.com.hk/events
Poly Auction Hong Kong’s 2015 Autumn Auctions
Tracing Rarities Overseas
Key auction pieces: Sanyu Roses in a White Pitcher, Feng Ning A Glance of Nanjing City
Preview: 3-4 October | Auction: 5-6 October
Poly Auction Hong Kong, is a remarkable auction house in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region. It comprises of seven departments: Chinese and Asian Modern and Contemporary Art, Chinese Contemporary Ink Paintings, Fine Modern Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, Classical Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Jewels and Watches and Chinese and Western Wine. Poly Auction selects only genuine, exquisite and rare artwork.
Alex Chang, Managing Director of Poly Auction Hong Kong, said, “We are pleased to gain such strong support from collectors, receiving two rare masterpieces during Poly Auction’s tenth anniversary. We are delighted to be presenting the precious masterpieces Roses in a White Pitcher, a key work in one of Sanyu’s early series creations and the national treasure A Glance of Nanjing City, painted by Feng Ning. This honour shows the support and trust collectors have in Poly Auction as well as the positive growth in the Asian art market. Our specialist departments have been working hard to design Autumn Auctions’ main premise and themes, presenting rare and valuable pieces with careful consideration to academic context and the direction of the Asian market. We hope this auction brings fresh perspective and visual delight, while providing a golden opportunity for collectors to buy the finest works.”
Poly Auction Hong Kong’s 2015 Autumn Auction held on 5 and 6 October at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, features extremely rare Classical Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy from the imperial palaces, such as Feng Ning’s A Glance of Nanjing city. A magnificent 10 metre scroll hailed a Chinese national treasure. It tells the story of the wealth of Nanjing, the ancient Song dynasty city by the Qinhuai River, as well as the story of the lives of everyday people at that time; at the Fine Modern Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy session also features the finest works from painters from Jingjin (Beijing-Tianjin), Haishang (Shanghai) and Lingnan and demonstrate the artistic achievements made by the greatest masters of the art from different time periods. Besides, the Chinese and Asian Modern and contemporary Art will be presented including artwork from notable contemporary Chinese artists, including classic works from Sanyu – “Roses in a White Pitcher”, Chu Teh-chun – “Subtilite Hivernale”, Zeng Fanzhi – “Mask Series”, Wu Guanzhong – “Pandas IV” and Liu Ye – “Ruan Lingyu No.2”. Poly Auction Hong Kong is also pleased to offer the sensational collection of ceramics, wine, whisky, jewellery, watches and limited edition Hermès Kelly crocodile bags crafted from exotic niloticus crocodile at this season.
Website: www.polyauction.com.hk
Sina Weibo: polyauctionhk
WeChat: polyauction-hongkong
GODIVA Chocolatier X The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
A Journey of the Senses – “Sablés Fine Butter Biscuits Afternoon Tea”
GODIVA, the premium Belgium chocolatier is collaborating with The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong to create an enchanting culinary experience for chocolate and dessert lovers. The Sablés Fine Butter Biscuits Afternoon Tea - A Journey of the Senses menu was created for guests to savour the journey of traveling through their taste buds. Each biscuit from the Sablés collection is comprised of elements from the different continents, guests will be able to delight in Chef Jean Apostolou’s interpretation of his adventures.
GODIVA’s travel-inspired Sablés butter biscuits are born out of Chef Chocolatier, Jean Apostolou’s travel expeditions across the five continents, Africa, Oceania, United States, Asia and Europe. The five beautifully crafted biscuit flavours, each reminiscent of the provenance that inspired its creation. Together with The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong’s distinguished chefs, Executive Chef Peter Find and Executive Pastry Chef Richard Long, and GODIVA’s Chef Chocolatier, Pacific Rim and China, Philippe Daue, they have designed an impressive afternoon tea set menu allowing guests to indulge in simple pleasures, as well as celebrating the journey of the senses.
The Sablés Afternoon tea menu features the Macadamia Ginger Sablé, Africa with the Ultimate Chocolate biscuit, the United States with the fabulous Pecan Chocolate Chip biscuit, Asia with the Matcha Tea and Europe with Almond Speculoos Sablé, and also some savory treats - Mini Sandwich, Capers Bread Cube with Caviar and Waldkorn Bread with Sweetcorn and Chicken Salad. It is priced at HK$388 + 10% for one person from October 1 to November 30, 2015, and HK$458 + 10% per person from December 1, 2015 to January 1, 2016.
For reservations or enquiries: restaurantreservation.hk@ritzcarlton.com or call +852 2263 2270
Address: Cafe 103, Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, Level 103 International Commerce Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong