Chico-Chica - To beat the heat this summer!
Spanish restaurant never misses the paella on the menu, neither does Chico Chica.
By popular demand of weekend brunch, Chico Chica is pleased to introduce the unique brunch formula (starting from HK$158). First of all, pick a drink of fresh juice, soft drink, coffee or tea. Then make choices to 2-3 tapas from the menu. Last but not least, top up the brunch with free flow of red or white wine or Cava at HK$108.
Dishes Highlight
To beat the heat this summer, the Ponzu Oyster will be the best choice for oyster lover. The oysters are freshly delivered weekly from France. The refreshing taste comes from the mixed ponzu dressing of fresh lemon and blood orange syrup, Dashi, Yuzu juice and you never want to miss it.
One of the signature tapas - Hansburger is the all-time popular for the diners at Chico Chico. The burger is put on a Chinese steam basket. The burger is replaced by Chinese steamed bun while filled with juicy wagyu beef, cheese and Japanese pickled ginger. This unprecedented mini burger is one of the stars of the restaurant.
Spanish restaurant never misses the paella on the menu, neither does Chico Chica. The Spanish bomba rice is absorbing all the goodness from the house-made seafood stock of crabs, shrimps shells and Red Snappers. This al dente rice on a piping hot Chinese clay pot truly represents Chico Chica’s identity as a fusion tapas place.
"It is always a sensible act to spend a lazy afternoon with weekend brunch,” said Partner & Restaurant Manager of Chico Chica, “we are excited about the menu changes and updates, and we know customers will be too."
For Enquiries:
Address: 70th Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Web Site: http://www.chico-chicahk.com
Fans Page: www.facebook.com/chicochicahk.
Contact: (+852) 2517 9777 | Email chicochicahk@gmail.com
Summer Time Blossoms – Blossom Velvet
Inspired by Geneva’s iconic Flower Clock, the Blossom Velvet collection from Roger Dubuis unfurls in all its splendour in a dreamy and quirky animated film setting the perfect tone for summer.
French set-designer Alexandra Bruel, under the artistic direction of Alvaro Maggini, uses modelling clay to exquisite effect in bringing to life the unique engraved and sculpted Blossom Velvet marquetry motif. Curling tendrils, tender leaves and dainty petals…
A typically unconventional way for the jeweller of rare artistic masterpieces to wish you a season of sunny days and sparkling evenings!
Be your own Masterchef! Experience the joy of connecting to Thai culture
Experience the joy of connecting to Thai culture through authentic Thai cuisine
by award-winning Saffron
Banyan Tree Macau’s award-winning Thai restaurant Saffron is proudly offering signature Thai cooking classes for just MOP 698 per person in Asia’s entertainment capital. The lessons will be conducted in a beautiful, shaded outdoor area overlooking the sky-high urban resort’s exclusive private pool, allowing guests to soak up the summer rays while cooking up a Thai feast.
Running on weekdays from 2pm to 5pm, the classes will teach guests how to cook a four-course menu including classic Thai favourites such as Tom Yum Goong (Traditional Spicy River Prawn Soup); Yum Ruam Mitr Talay (Seafood Salad); Gaeng Kiew Wan Gai (Green Curry Chicken with Aubergine and Rice Noodles); and Sakoo Bai Toey (Pandan Tapioca Pudding with Coconut Milk).
Last year, Saffron was awarded the "Thai Select Premium" award, the highest recognition awarded by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce to overseas restaurants – and Saffron was the first and only Thai restaurant in Macau and Hong Kong to receive it.
Saffron very own native Thai Chef, Chananya said: “Guests can experience the joy of connecting to Thai culture at Macau through our Thai cooking classes where they learn to whip up their all-time favourite Thai dishes – the perfect memento to bring home. The pleasure sharing the secret and true taste of Thai cuisine, from understanding the ingredients to balancing the flavours and creating a traditional recipe are all ours.”
All guests will receive a complimentary recipe book and a certificate of achievement. A smart looking chef’s uniform will also be provided for usage. As spaces are limited, guests are advised to book their classes as soon as possible. A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is needed in addition to a 50% deposit.
Enquiries: For reservations or further information, please visit www.banyantree.com/en/cn-china-macau or contact Saffron at (853) 8883 6061 or Saffron-Macau@banyantree.co
A new Japanese aesthetics Wabi-sabi lifestyle is now created in Hong Kong
Wabi-sabi has a long history in Japan and is based on the idea of finding beauty in the transience of nature. It accepts the natural cycle of birth and decay and the irregularities of impermanence and strips away excesses to reveal the simplicity and purity that lies beneath. The aesthetic is often described as the beauty of the incomplete. In parallel with this new design concept, Mr. Cheng, who is ranked among the “ArtReview” Power 100 list as one of the contemporary art world’s most influential figures, has also introduced the Artisanal lifestyle which emphasises the exquisite nature of a hand-crafted way that brings artistry, craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage to the fore.
Exemplifying the new movement is THE PAVILIA HILL, a new, large-scale residential project completed by New World recently. THE PAVILIA HILL is the first ever development in Hong Kong to embrace the Japanese Wabi-sabi design aesthetic, and the first large-scale residential project on Hong Kong Island demonstrates the spirit of The Artisanal Movement, “We Create, we are Artisans”
A Pavilion stands serenely on a lush hillside. A Villa sits grandly amidst a paradise of green. As the project’s chief planner, Mr. Cheng named the project THE PAVILLIA HILL: The Pavilion-like Villa on the Hill, Mr Cheng then joined hands with two internationally renowned designers, Shunmyo Masuno and Koichiro Ikebuchi, to curate this serene pavilia-on-the-hill, beside the city and yet surrounded by nature, to life for the people of Hong Kong.
The transformation from straight lines to curves in the design represents the transition from the rigid constraints of the city to the flowing freedom of nature. The architect designed the garden from the perspective of the user and has incorporated a landscape of undulating hills and green plants to offset the disturbances of the city and create an oasis of quiet serenity for residents on their way home. This is designed deliberately to soothe the soul by embracing the calming beauty of nature. Masuno-san travelled extensively to find just the right stone materials to resonate with the architecture and trigger people’s emotions. Major stone sculptures in the landscape were personally selected and extracted by him from the “Five-sword Mountain” in Japan. The stones each have a unique texture and meaning which through his craftsmanship, will represent the essence of the five elements of nature: San (Mountain), Sui (Water), Ari (Existence), Sei (Purity) and On (Sound)
For more information, please stay tuned with our Spring and Summer issue release on next Week!
THE DOT LAUNCHED NEW COLLECTION WITH AWARD-WINNING ARTIST MISS LED
Hong Kong fashion accessories brand, THE DOT launched its new feminine collection with the award-winning artist, Joanna Henly, aka Miss Led at PMQ Hong Kong last month. THE DOT is always bringing us many colourful, happiness and playful products which collaborated with different talented artists from all over the world and transformed their artworks into a wearable art, like bags, scarves and other accessories.
Thank you THE DOT brought Miss Led to Hong Kong and it’s her first time to Asia in her 8th year’s illustration career. With recognition for ‘Best of British Illustration’ and winner of the Secret Wars Live Art Tournament, Miss Led ‘s illustration can be found across numerous famous brand, like Clinique, BraUn, Loreal, Head and Shoulders, H&M, VANS, Ted Baker, Reebok, Nike and many more. Miss Led loves collecting images from magazine or any kinds of graphics and photos that she likes where her inspirations came from. In her latest creation with THE DOT, ‘Call me baby’ is full of whimsy, flirtation and dreaminess which inspired by the 1970’s glossy shimmery look, fashion photographer- Guy Bourdin and Pantone colours of the year.
At the launch party, Miss Led presented a live painting demonstration and some of her drawings were showcased along with The Dot’s collection at store. Fortunately, Miss Led spent another day in Hong Kong for holding a portraiture workshop during the weekend. Guests were able to explore wide range of techniques - starts from tracing different portraits, mixing colours, experimenting different textures and colouring the final piece. She mentioned holding a workshop is very interesting and important to her. She could obtain a lot of inspirations during her teaching as each person may have different styles and drawings results at the end.
Address: H312, 3/F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2386 6061
Experience “Buono Buonissimo” Afternoon Tea at Feast (Food by EAST) - Inspired by Venchi
Feast (Food by EAST) presents “Buono Buonissimo” afternoon tea inspired by Venchi, a premium Italian chocolatier with a century of history. “Buono Buonissimo” in Italy means “very delicious”. The tea set will be available at Feast from 5 April to 29 May offering sweet enticement for chocolate lovers.
Executive Chef David Parkin and his team have created a set of mouth-watering savoury bites including Seared Tuna Loin, Parmesan Hazelnut Sable baked with natural EAST urban garden pesto and Venchi’s Granella Nocciole, Lobster Caesar Salad, Tea Smoked Salmon Toasted Brioche with Pickled Cucumber and Avocado Butter and Parma Ham, Emmenthal and Truffle Panini. To charge up your palate, enjoy sweet items made with Venchi’s renowned 75% Extra Dark Chocolate, Primifrutti Soft Fruit Candies, Cuba Rhum and Granella Nougatine, featuring Dark Chocolate Mousse, Layered Citrus Gelee, Cuba Rhum Brûlée and Piedmont Hazelnut Cupcake. Guests can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea to enhance their tea experience.
In addition, for those who like to experience more of Venchi, a pop-up store will be set up at the entrance of Feast from 1 April to 18 May. The store offers a ‘Pick and Mix’ purchase, where guests can pick their favourite chocolates to be measured by weight.
“Buono Buonissimo” afternoon tea is priced at HK$288* for two from Monday to Friday and HK$388* on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Guests will receive a special gift** and VIP membership** from Venchi to enjoy privileges when shopping at their shops. Guests enjoying the afternoon tea set on the weekends will also receive a voucher for the signature mini gelato** at Venchi shops.
*Prices are subject to 10% service charge **All gifts are on a first-come, first-served basis
For reservations: feastreservations@east-hongkong.com / +852 3968 3777
Address: 1/F, EAST, 29 Taikoo Sing Road, Tai Koo, Hong Kong